Any tip to buy used tires? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

vouvoune · 03-05-2007, 05:20 PM

For my BMW I was able to buy great condition used tires at a bargain and would liek to do the same for my boxter. Any tips, good addresses online or locally (ST,Louis, MO) ?
I am looking for for 2 pirelli p-zero tires size 205/50/17

thanks!

03-05-2007, 05:32 PM

Vanessa, here is a great deal on new tires from www.tirerack,com:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Potenza+RE050A&partnum=05YR7RE050A&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=10

Perfectlap · 03-06-2007, 08:16 AM

used tires for sports cars are never a bargain... Unless you plan on shaving them for the track!

Marc Gelefsky · 03-06-2007, 09:07 AM

You get what you pay for..

vouvoune · 03-06-2007, 05:25 PM

"You get what you pay for.."
not always true at all in my personal experience!

I actually was able to get a good deal on a set of four...Thansk for the help!

Jeph · 03-06-2007, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vouvoune

"You get what you pay for.."
not always true at all in my personal experience!

I actually was able to get a good deal on new ones...Thansk for the help!

NOoooooo! I have exactly what you need sitting in my garage just WAITING for you. They were left overs from my 18" upgrade...

vouvoune · 03-06-2007, 05:48 PM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO and I am going to Dallas next weekend !!!
How much did you want for them?