Tyre Warmers

[moanthebairns]

after trying a set I now want a set.

what brands are the best, what to avoid?

is it ok to buy used? or avoid at all costs?

[PIGINAWIG]

Cap-it are v good.

[Mr OCD]

I've been looking at RaceTechs but iirc Holdroyds are superb for same money... ?

[bass gt3]

Been using Capit(the same set) for 6 years now without a single issue. Excellent warmers. Can't comment on any other brands though.

[Biker's Nemesis]

Chicken-Hawck are another to add to the list, they ain't cheap though.

I use Diamond

[moanthebairns]

there is a set of racetechs going for £60 used, is it advisable to not buy used with these?

[andy tims]

Stuff like Chicken Hawk are top quality.

I have Biketek which are fine.

Go for elasticated ones rather than draw cord and REMEMBER TO TURN THEM OFF after taking them off.

[Fleegle]

moanthebairns said:

there is a set of racetechs going for £60 used, is it advisable to not buy used with these?

I've not bought used, but have acquired them as a package. If they work, what's to lose?

Racetechs are okay for starters, but if I was going down the 2nd hand route I would look for diamond mainly because they have a good refurb service if needed

[grahamr88]

Fleegle said:

I've not bought used, but have acquired them as a package. If they work, what's to lose?

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1139846

[Fleegle]

I'd say they worked too well

[moanthebairns]

I DONT WANT TO BUY CHEAP THIS TIME.

I want to buy something that will be hassle free, no cold spots, last and perform well.

[neil-f]

That will be the high powered ones for use at Knockhill

[RemaL]

I have used these for a few years and they have been great

http://www.holroydtyrewarmers.co.uk/

[legzr1]

Biker's Nemesis said:

I use Diamond

+1

I had nothing but trouble with Holroyd - went through 2 fronts and two rears in a year (only 7 track days...) - to be fair, they were a duff shipment but it's not a nice feeling sitting in the pits wondering if they're working.

Got a pair of diamonds - they just work and if they ever stop working Diamond offer top-notch service.

I'm done with track days/warmers/thinking I'm going to get spotted and be on the BSB grid in a week so I've got a pair here if you're interested - used at most ten times, a little chain lube on the rear warmer from chain rub when fitting and they come with a nice Holroyd canvas bag

Gis a shout if interested - £10 less than going rate + reasonable P&P.

[moanthebairns]

legzr1 said:

Biker's Nemesis said:

I use Diamond

+1

I had nothing but trouble with Holroyd - went through 2 fronts and two rears in a year (only 7 track days...) - to be fair, they were a duff shipment but it's not a nice feeling sitting in the pits wondering if they're working.

Got a pair of diamonds - they just work and if they ever stop working Diamond offer top-notch service.

I'm done with track days/warmers/thinking I'm going to get spotted and be on the BSB grid in a week so I've got a pair here if you're interested - used at most ten times, a little chain lube on the rear warmer from chain rub when fitting and they come with a nice Holroyd canvas bag

Gis a shout if interested - £10 less than going rate + reasonable P&P.

thanks but for the sake of £10 I'll just buy new.

[legzr1]

Lol.


I meant £10 less than going rate of USED warmers.

Bloody Scots, always looking for the negative

[moanthebairns]

legzr1 said:

Lol.


I meant £10 less than going rate of USED warmers.

Bloody Scots, always looking for the negative

oh sorry, whats the going used rate.

http://www.diasec.co.uk/diamond-tyre-heaters-448-p...

these the ones?

[v60marko]

moanthebairns said:

legzr1 said:

Lol.


I meant £10 less than going rate of USED warmers.

Bloody Scots, always looking for the negative

oh sorry, whats the going used rate.

http://www.diasec.co.uk/diamond-tyre-heaters-448-p...

these the ones?

There the ones I just bought. They are normally £250 apparently

[Lincsblokey]

Holroyd here too, 2 seasons race use and another td use, been soaking wet, accidentally left on and generally treated like st, but still 100% immaculate.

[Mr OCD]

legzr1 said:

Lol.


I meant £10 less than going rate of USED warmers.

Bloody Scots, always looking for the negative

If he doesn't want them I will have them off you fella.