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Originally Posted by Cavi Mike
How do you idiots compare used tires to used oil? When people with a lot of money need one or two new tires(like Corvette owners, those were front tires off a Vette) they just buy 4 and the ones that are still good are saved. I also drive the shit out of my cars on a daily basis and new tires every couple months is a waste to me. Besides, tires that have been worn to 50% handle a lot better than new tires. But hey, you idiots keep paying full price and I'll save my money for parts that don't wear out.
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I've never thought buying used tires was a bad idea, I know a LOT of people who go that route (especially people who do track events/autocross). Just gotta weigh the differences in cost when you consider the more frequent mounting/balancing.
I know a lot of club racers that use new tires every weekend (or every other weekend). If you can pick up "used" tires from them, you've gotten a bargain because there are a ton of tread and life left, just not enough for the "pros".