Are used R888 tyres worth anything?

[Matt UK]

I bought a set of wheels that came with a worn set of Toyo R888's.

They are worn with about 1-2mm of tread and obviously not road legal so I have no use for them.

But being track tyres could they still be used by someone? Worth sticking on ebay?

[JR Hartley]

Definately worth sticking on ebay!

[Mazda Baiter]

Matt UK said:

I bought a set of wheels that came with a worn set of Toyo R888's.

They are worn with about 1-2mm of tread and obviously not road legal so I have no use for them.

But being track tyres could they still be used by someone? Worth sticking on ebay?

What size?

[Matt UK]

Mazda Baiter said:

Matt UK said:

I bought a set of wheels that came with a worn set of Toyo R888's.

They are worn with about 1-2mm of tread and obviously not road legal so I have no use for them.

But being track tyres could they still be used by someone? Worth sticking on ebay?

What size?

R15 195/50 I think.

The chap used them for sprints and track days so whilst the tread is worn there are no marks on the sidewalls. Just seems a shame to ditch them. Plus I'm sure if they are worth anything the tyre fitters will have 'em

[jon-]

Depends how they've been stored over winter as to whether I'd run on them. Toyo don't recommend they sit around in freezing conditions: http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/Toyo-R888-war...

Also, from what I recall they don't like an epic amount of heat cycles once the tread depth gets low, though someone might come along and prove me wrong

[rash_decision]

I think that warning is only against using them at or below freezing conditions? Most likely due to the tyre heating up during use, and cooling down rapidly when stood still.

[TubbyRutter]

I'd take them off your hands if you weren't so far away.