Places To Buy Second Hand Semi Slicks In Melb

[SIR-JD]

Hey guys! I'm in need of some second hand semi slicks for some track testing on my car 255/40/17 in Melbourne. Any suggestions?

[sweefu]

Decent tyre shops might be a good go. What sort of semi slick? Road legal or proper?

Could be a bad idea.. Unknown heat cycles, unknown treatment (could have been left in the rain / sun) and old manufacture date could mean very low grip, much lower than fresh street tyres.

For the price of Federal 595-RSR or similar (About $200ea in your size) I'd just buy new.

[SIR-JD]

You are correct I would not put something on that had been sitting around for years... I run 595's (basic model) on the road and they just can't hold on at the exit of corners. Are the federals you are talking about much better? Thanks

[mystery_kid]

you're doing something wrong if 595ss aren't holding on during daily driving

[SIR-JD]

No not normal daily driving... Just when I push it and have a little fun buddy. So I expect they would be no good for track when I'm on the limit... Wired comment to make...

[boostn0199]

You are correct I would not put something on that had been sitting around for years... I run 595's (basic model) on the road and they just can't hold on at the exit of corners. Are the federals you are talking about much better? Thanks

Yes! the 595 rsrs are a top tyre nothing like the 595ss true semi slick with 140 treadwear you can also try the federal rpm which is a little bit cheaper and is a step down from the rsr but still great tyre with tread wear 160

[sweefu]

I wouldn't bother with 595RPM or EVO.
595-RSR is not a true semi slick, it is a street legal 'semi slick' tyre. A proper semi slick tyre would be Federal-FZ201.

The RSR are great on the street, I've found them to be great in the wet, although some people say otherwise.
For the price, they are a fantastic street/occasional track/weekend tyre.

[SIR-JD]

Thanks guys!! I will be going for new now. So any other suggestion of true semi slicks would be great :-)

[sweefu]

I thought you wanted a street legal tyre?

True semi slick tyres are not going to be road legal

Seeing as we've been talking about Federal, here are some pictures. (There are many more tyres to choice from other than Federal, this is just for an example)

FZ201 - Not road legal

Federal 595-RSR - Road legal

[LANDSCRIBBLE]

595rsr is an awsome tyre for the price. It does seem to wear faster but all depending on how hard you push them, like any tyre.

[SIR-JD]

Thanks for your efforts! I will use the car to drive to the track and back but that is it. Sorry I should have been more clear... Is the a tyre with an aggressive pattern like the fz201 that is road legal??

[niZmO_Man]

http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/839178-hankook-rs-3-vs-dunlop-z1ss-vs-federal-595-rs-r-vs-bridgestone-re-11/

Read through that and take a pick?

[billywhiz]

Hey guys! I'm in need of some second hand semi slicks for some track testing on my car 255/40/17 in Melbourne. Any suggestions?

Look there are some semi slick style tread patterned summer/high performance street tyres, do you also want an "R" racing compound semi that is also street legal? see tyre bit of http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/416539-2013-sau-vic-motorsport-championship/

I must admit that I'm looking for 2nd hand R type semi slick(web searches and ringing around the dealers who specialise in motorsport tyres), because I only have one set of rims and wish to determine what size rims I'll get for 2nd set, I want to check out a set of R types on current rims before I determine if 2nd set will be wider etc As I've only one set of rims why pay $500 per tyre to waste rubber/heat cycles on street driving between events. 2nd hand tyres should see me through enough events to make a decision. If I find a good shop I can PM you.

FYI I've been runnings Yoko AD08s for a couple of years, 15-20 events, see youtube in sig. They last a track sprint session without going squish(others say same of 595rsr), most high performance street tyres don't.