$120 for a BT014 150/60ZR18 a good deal?

elimental · 07-08-2008, 01:50 PM

Im definitely a noob when it comes to MC tires, but the old fizzer caught a nail in the rear tire and ive always been told when that happens to just replace it. Anyways im watching it on ebay, and itll be about 40 bucks to mount it around here. is it worth it?

ebay listing

Edit: i asked'em how old the tires were and he said they were " new production - like '07"

No Worries · 07-09-2008, 01:37 PM

The main problem with buying tires off ebay is that they could be old and improperly stored. Ozone from electric motors attack tires as does old age. The tire gets harder, just like what racing does to tires. You could ask for the DOT code on the tire and look it up to see when the tire was manufactured.

Dnyce · 07-09-2008, 02:41 PM

a pic of the actual tire would be nice too-thats a stock pic

BobTheBiker · 07-09-2008, 03:25 PM

I'd say screw that and go buy a tire in person. mind if I ask what year your FZR is? looks like early 90's with the double headlights on it.

elimental · 07-09-2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by No Worries

The main problem with buying tires off ebay is that they could be old and improperly stored. Ozone from electric motors attack tires as does old age. The tire gets harder, just like what racing does to tires. You could ask for the DOT code on the tire and look it up to see when the tire was manufactured.

I had spoken to someone at the local shop before i posted this, and he said the same thing [he was asking 200 and change for the same tire without mount and balance] when i mentioned the online price. I checked dennis kirk and they're all out of stock too.

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Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

I'd say screw that and go buy a tire in person. mind if I ask what year your FZR is? looks like early 90's with the double headlights on it.

Its a 98, i used to hate the bug eyed look on it, but its grown on me

mondos06cbr1000 · 07-14-2008, 11:27 PM

i got a sweet deal on my pilot power 2cts 190/55 rear and the front for 300$ shipped origionally theyd be like 400 something...

so check out sportbiketrackgear.com

goodluck

07-08-2008, 01:50 PM	#1
elimental fizzerriderextraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bronx, Ny Moto: '98 fzr600 Posts: 59	$120 for a BT014 150/60ZR18 a good deal? Im definitely a noob when it comes to MC tires, but the old fizzer caught a nail in the rear tire and ive always been told when that happens to just replace it. Anyways im watching it on ebay, and itll be about 40 bucks to mount it around here. is it worth it? ebay listing Edit: i asked'em how old the tires were and he said they were " new production - like '07" __________________ http://myspace.com/elimental Last edited by elimental; 07-08-2008 at 03:05 PM..

07-09-2008, 02:41 PM	#3
Dnyce flyin high Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cali Moto: 10speed huffy w/cards in the spokes Posts: 2,318	a pic of the actual tire would be nice too-thats a stock pic __________________ "Racing Is Life, Everything Before and After is Just Waiting" Steve McQueen

07-14-2008, 11:27 PM	#6
mondos06cbr1000 Kneedragger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stoneham MA Moto: 2006 CBR1000RR Posts: 192	i got a sweet deal on my pilot power 2cts 190/55 rear and the front for 300$ shipped origionally theyd be like 400 something... so check out sportbiketrackgear.com goodluck __________________ 2006 CBR1000RR - 154 RWHP Full Akra TI Evo / Hex Canister, PC-III custom map, BMC Race filters, Woodcraft Rearsets, Pazzo Levers, OEM Cowl Seat, Flapper Mod, Sporttech windscreen Pirelli DCIII's 190/55, Flushmounts, Jardine Fender Eliminator, EBC brake pads 1995 XR250R- Dirt Toy Delta CO 181 Infantry

07-09-2008, 01:37 PM	#2
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	The main problem with buying tires off ebay is that they could be old and improperly stored. Ozone from electric motors attack tires as does old age. The tire gets harder, just like what racing does to tires. You could ask for the DOT code on the tire and look it up to see when the tire was manufactured.

07-09-2008, 03:25 PM	#4
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	I'd say screw that and go buy a tire in person. mind if I ask what year your FZR is? looks like early 90's with the double headlights on it.