Should I buy used Pilot Powers for cheap?
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Should I buy used Pilot Powers for cheap?
I need a new set of tires.. I found a set of pilot powers for $80. The guy used them as a practice set on his race bike and he says they still have 80% life on them which sounds like plenty for street riding.
The only thing is, they're used, and not just used but track used. Do you guys think this is a good deal? I mean pilot powers run for about $200 for a pair brand new and shipped.
Any input is appreciated.
The only thing is, they're used, and not just used but track used. Do you guys think this is a good deal? I mean pilot powers run for about $200 for a pair brand new and shipped.
Any input is appreciated.
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I'd definently pick them up.
I sell my street tire "take offs" on CL all the time.
Keep in mind that most guys at the track don't wear the center tread at all, and on the edges, we might wear 40-50%... If you think you can even come close to pushing the side wear, then you don't belong on the street...
When going to look at them, just make sure there isn't any "cold tearing". Ask him if he used warmers. I think you'll be quite satisfied with your purchase.
I sell my street tire "take offs" on CL all the time.
Keep in mind that most guys at the track don't wear the center tread at all, and on the edges, we might wear 40-50%... If you think you can even come close to pushing the side wear, then you don't belong on the street...
When going to look at them, just make sure there isn't any "cold tearing". Ask him if he used warmers. I think you'll be quite satisfied with your purchase.
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This question shouldn't have been posed to a internet full of people as you'll get a different response from everyone. It all boils down to how do YOU feel about buying and running them? Safety wise they're fine. Yes they were used at a track but that just means they have heat cycles and less side tread on them. They aren't track tires so the heat cycles don't matter.
EDIT: ok you did ask for opinons though so I'd say no don't run them. They are just pilot powers, not 2ct's or pures and I see no reason for normal powers on the market anymore.
EDIT: ok you did ask for opinons though so I'd say no don't run them. They are just pilot powers, not 2ct's or pures and I see no reason for normal powers on the market anymore.
Last edited by boredandstroked; 06-26-2010 at 11:43 AM.
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