The Chubby Ninja Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 im thinking of trying out a little drifting, nothing professional just a figure of 8 thing at crail and possibly a few trips to driftland later this year. just wondered if it really matters what tyres you use or is it ok to just get some mixed part worns or something or some of the cheapest budget jobbies. the tyres will never see the road as they will be getting fitted to another set of wheels. any info or tips from some of you drift guys with some experience in the sport would be great. cheers, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 You getting your oems out to play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chubby Ninja Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 aye mate just the rears. im choking to try some proper drifting and im wearing away my MPSS`s at a hell of a rate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Doesnt matter you will find you go threw anything less than a 235 quickly only rule id say is the sizes on the rear axle match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Yep, although Ive done it with different sizes across the axle its best to stick with the same each side. Other than that it doesnt matter, I used to get mine out of old tyre piles but these days theres usually a fitter selling and fitting partworns at the venue anyway Budget tyres are better as they are more consistent but TBF a waste of money if youre not competing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chubby Ninja Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 awesome cheers stevo.theres a part worn tyre place along from my work so i will drop in tomorrow and see what they have. i thought id never buy part worn tyres as normally they are dodgy as fook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chubby Ninja Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Yep, although Ive done it with different sizes across the axle its best to stick with the same each side. Other than that it doesnt matter, I used to get mine out of old tyre piles but these days theres usually a fitter selling and fitting partworns at the venue anyway Budget tyres are better as they are more consistent but TBF a waste of money if youre not competing thats a good idea i might ask at some tyre places for old worn out tyres. what sort of price would you pay for a couple of partworns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Lot's of part worns on eBay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/245-45-18-tyres-Bridgestone-potenza-part-worn-18-inch-tyres-/171269885465?pt=UK_Cars_Tyres_RL&hash=item27e07b0e19 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2454518-DUNLOP-SPORT-MAXX-96Y-245-45-18-Part-Worn-Used-Tyre-245-45-R18-REF1090-/251272919229?pt=UK_Cars_Tyres_RL&hash=item3a810878bd Perfect for smoking away into nothingness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chubby Ninja Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 cheers mate i didnt even think of checking ebay. thats some good deals, no stopping me now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I know Matt (Aliveboy) Used to go down a tyre place and grab there old scraps. As it costs them something like £1/£2 per tyre to dispose of, so Matt would go down offer them some money and grab a load/fit etc. But then again he's got loads of different Wheels, so can switch over on the day each time one wears out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I recommend you get hold of the cheapest, crappiest tyres you can find. Not a phrase I say often 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I recommend you get hold of the cheapest, crappiest tyres you can find. Not a phrase I say often Can I use that as a quote in my signature? I jest but that would be fu**ing funny though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chubby Ninja Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 I recommend you get hold of the cheapest, crappiest tyres you can find. Not a phrase I say often I had to double check who posted that. Cheers ekona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 awesome cheers stevo.theres a part worn tyre place along from my work so i will drop in tomorrow and see what they have. i thought id never buy part worn tyres as normally they are dodgy as fook i get tyres for free anything with less than 3mm as most garage have to pay to have them removed so giving them to me means there quids in and i have victims 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jixaman Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 JW Tyres in Airdrie for part worns apparently I'm told, couple of guys I know use them, as said, if you know what your looking for pop over and ask them to stick them aside when they get them in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I know Matt (Aliveboy) Used to go down a tyre place and grab there old scraps. As it costs them something like £1/£2 per tyre to dispose of, so Matt would go down offer them some money and grab a load/fit etc. But then again he's got loads of different Wheels, so can switch over on the day each time one wears out. Exactly this, the garages have to pay to dispose so they should let you take them for free, if you tell them what they are for they might even fit them for you too. There was a time when Id go through every tyre pile I found, it doesnt take too long before you end up with an impressive stock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I know Matt (Aliveboy) Used to go down a tyre place and grab there old scraps. As it costs them something like £1/£2 per tyre to dispose of, so Matt would go down offer them some money and grab a load/fit etc. But then again he's got loads of different Wheels, so can switch over on the day each time one wears out. Exactly this, the garages have to pay to dispose so they should let you take them for free, if you tell them what they are for they might even fit them for you too. There was a time when Id go through every tyre pile I found, it doesnt take too long before you end up with an impressive stock this my garage is half full of them shame most are 17s tho and i wanna try and only run 18s from now on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I got rid of a load the other day just by offering them for free on DW - listed names and wear and they were gone in a couple of weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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