[GunMetalGrey]

I'm wondering how often one should expect to get a set of dud or unusable worn out slicks when ordering used slicks.

My father's experience with used slicks has been horrible so far, he just purchased 4 used slicks and got 1 for free which seemed awesome and then 3 of them corded in less than 1 track day's worth of usage.

Before I order 18" wheels specifically to be sued with what seems like a great deal, cheap used slicks, I'd like to know how often I should expect to get a set of used slicks that are in no condition to be tracked with or last only a fraction of how long they are advertised to last for, does anyone have any experience with this?

[seanblurr]

I've had two sets, maybe three. One lasted two sessions, the other lasted me five sessions. Been a while, so I may be remembering wrong. I was not a huge fan of the overall experience.

[GunMetalGrey]

Originally Posted by seanblurr

I've had two sets, maybe three. One lasted two sessions, the other lasted me five sessions. Been a while, so I may be remembering wrong. I was not a huge fan of the overall experience.

Ouch, yeah that's wildly inconsistent and a low number of sessions, I assume that's why it's been a while since you used them.
What are you using now and why?

[Homeless Junkie]

I spoke to a guy at the track yesterday. He said he gets 12 sessions from brand new Hossier R7s. Not 12 days, 12 20 minute sessions.... no thanks!

I bought a set of Apexi wheels for $1800 something/set. I plan to run 3Rs for the track and PS4s for the street. I just chorded my GY SC 3R fronts after 28 sessions. the rears are lasting twice that.

[seanblurr]

ha, 28 sessions. That will drop significantly as you get faster.

I get max 7 sessions out of the 3r's on front, 14 for rears.

[GunMetalGrey]

Originally Posted by seanblurr

ha, 28 sessions. That will drop significantly as you get faster.

I get max 7 sessions out of the 3r's on front, 14 for rears.

Wow that's a huge difference in tire wear haha! I got 15 sessions out of the fronts of my SC3 non R tires.

Only 7 sessions out of 3R's on the fronts Sean, that's less than I was hoping for.
Do you get more life/sessions out of R7's?

[Homeless Junkie]

Originally Posted by seanblurr

ha, 28 sessions. That will drop significantly as you get faster.

I get max 7 sessions out of the 3r's on front, 14 for rears.

Yikes! Makes me wanna stay slow

I run about 30 psi in warmed up tires. That sound right?

[mt.nichols]

Originally Posted by Homeless Junkie

Yikes! Makes me wanna stay slow

I run about 30 psi in warmed up tires. That sound right?

Yep and can confirm the above: 2-3 days out of 3Rs for me before the fronts are toast.

[NickyRacerBoy]

The faster you get the faster they chew up it's a fact. And the problem is new sets of tires are like crack you just got to have it. PS not that I would know laugh out loud

[NickyRacerBoy]

My Coach who is a axe Pirelli World Challenge Series driver said the Pirelli DH tires are fastest in the first five laps after that they drop off

[GunMetalGrey]

Originally Posted by NickyRacerBoy

My Coach who is a axe Pirelli World Challenge Series driver said the Pirelli DH tires are fastest in the first five laps after that they drop off

Good to know

[Whocares05050]

Who the hell buys used tires? LOL. Only new for me...

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by seanblurr

ha, 28 sessions. That will drop significantly as you get faster.

I get max 7 sessions out of the 3r's on front, 14 for rears.

That's just slightly less than I get currently.. about 8 real sessions on the fronts. Rears are still good but IMO have heat cycled out, rear traction is crap compared to what it was originally.

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by Whocares05050

Who the hell buys used tires? LOL. Only new for me...

Scrubs on lighter cars can last quite awhile and save you a ton a money. I have no issue using them on my BRZ since I can get multiple days out of them and they are usually $200 a set.

The economics work for some cars. May not be the case for these cars.