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Old 08 February 2006, 12:05 PM
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...where is best place for us to get tyres ?, which should I go for and how much can I expect to pay ?

Saw that group buy on the Rota 18" alloys is still going for £750 incl Toyo T1r's and wondered if this was worth going for as opposed to just tyres.

i'm not really bothered about wear rate, just grip and performance etc.

Chrs, Malc
Old 08 February 2006, 12:08 PM
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Speak to Barry @ Elite in Rainham, mention ESC.
Old 08 February 2006, 12:17 PM
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Speak to Knowlsey, he told me of a place in southend that done me a cracking deal on some new toyos, 17s came to about £75 if I remember right.
Old 08 February 2006, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by fitzscoob
Speak to Knowlsey, he told me of a place in southend that done me a cracking deal on some new toyos, 17s came to about £75 if I remember right.
Thats stuttery steve at Leigh Tyres. **** me he knows how to swear but will do you the best deal ever on tyres. He would rather lose money than see you walk away.....
Old 08 February 2006, 12:49 PM
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Rochford Tyre Are pretty cheap for Toyo's, got mine there last year..

They sell wheel and tyre sets on ebay I believe.
Old 08 February 2006, 01:15 PM
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Old 08 February 2006, 01:26 PM
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thanks guys, I'd def be happy with £75 a corner, seems Toyo's are the choice tyre as well yes ?
Old 08 February 2006, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Plasticman
thanks guys, I'd def be happy with £75 a corner, seems Toyo's are the choice tyre as well yes ?
T1-R's are the way to go. The T1-S' have too soft sidewalls. Trust me
Old 08 February 2006, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Nevetas
Speak to Barry @ Elite in Rainham, mention ESC.
i second that,
altough he could'nt give me a great deal on TOYO'S
but did get them cheaper than normal
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Old 08 February 2006, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Milamber
Thats stuttery steve at Leigh Tyres. **** me he knows how to swear but will do you the best deal ever on tyres. He would rather lose money than see you walk away.....

Thats the one

Nice fella as well!
Old 08 February 2006, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Milamber
Thats stuttery steve at Leigh Tyres. **** me he knows how to swear but will do you the best deal ever on tyres. He would rather lose money than see you walk away.....
I got my Toyo's from him @ £75 per corner fitted and balanced nice bloke but don't let him start talking u will b their for hours LOL

He is also selling them on Ebay @ the same price

Chris..
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Originally Posted by Milamber
T1-R's are the way to go. The T1-S' have too soft sidewalls. Trust me
I totally agree, after the driver training day, the walls on my T1-S were knackered.

After talking to Barry @ Elite on monday, I went for the T1-R, which have re-inforced walls and shoulders, got 4 T1-R's, tracking and geometry (Prodrive settings) done for just under £400, and the car feels a lot better for it!!
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Originally Posted by Cornelius
I totally agree, after the driver training day, the walls on my T1-S were knackered.

After talking to Barry @ Elite on monday, I went for the T1-R, which have re-inforced walls and shoulders, got 4 T1-R's, tracking and geometry (Prodrive settings) done for just under £400, and the car feels a lot better for it!!
ok cool I'll go for the T1-r's then, i'm finishing off the Potenzas at Brands on Sat week and want some decent rubber to replace with for the road and some more track days if Sat goes well !!
Old 08 February 2006, 10:10 PM
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Fancy a mini group buy, just had a flat this eve, and it really is time to change the fronts.

Semi slicks became slicks a long time ago.
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