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Old 21 July 2008, 12:15 PM
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looking for somewhere to replace my front tyres (Toyo Proxes T1-r)

i can only think of Jet tyres in benfleet, anywhere else?

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Old 21 July 2008, 12:23 PM
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If you want T1R's I get mine from Cheap Tyres Discount Tyres & Japanese Import Car Parts Spares Tuning Performance :: and have them fitted at Super Tyres in Maldon £10 ea. inc balancing valves etc (Mmmm rubber floors!!! ) or if you fancy something new like the Vredesteins I get them from Zak at really good rates and get them fitted again at Supertyres.
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cheers Stu. Have been told that you need to keep the same tyres on all 4 corners and as i only need front 2 want to stick with what is on there.

Had a heart attack when i first looked £150 ish per tyre, but have just realised i was looking at the wrong size!!!!! lol
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Got my tyres from Elite in Rainham. Used to get 5% discount for ESC members, not sure if we still do though.
Old 21 July 2008, 01:14 PM
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I use Leigh Tyres Leigh Tyres & Wheels - Alloy wheel and tyre specialists just down the london road.
Old 21 July 2008, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ScoobyMaz
Got my tyres from Elite in Rainham. Used to get 5% discount for ESC members, not sure if we still do though.
IIRC they wont do that anymore

Jet tyres can be ok mate. Get a price match tho
Old 21 July 2008, 01:18 PM
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Spally,

I always use Elite myself, great service and decent prices.

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Old 21 July 2008, 01:26 PM
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cheers guys, looking like elite as they are coming out £15 a tyre cheaper, apart from Jet who quoted me another £35 each.
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Originally Posted by spally
cheers Stu. Have been told that you need to keep the same tyres on all 4 corners and as i only need front 2 want to stick with what is on there.

Had a heart attack when i first looked £150 ish per tyre, but have just realised i was looking at the wrong size!!!!! lol
Dont' forget Zak has Toyo connections from the Time Attack series so I believe he can also source well priced toyos
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Originally Posted by NickBes
I use Leigh Tyres Leigh Tyres & Wheels - Alloy wheel and tyre specialists just down the london road.
Stuttering Steve, is almost allways cheapest locally for Toyo
Old 21 July 2008, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowvanman
Stuttering Steve, is almost allways cheapest locally for Toyo
Yep, best to pop in and talk to him though rather then phone
Old 21 July 2008, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by NickBes
Yep, best to pop in and talk to him though rather then phone
oi thats my joke Bessie !!!
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Sally, I just got 4 x 225/40/18's Verdastien Sessanta's, fitted, balanced etc.. for £366 all in at Elite's in Rainham

Cheapest I have found round here!

I've always used them since I have been driving, always very cheap and always careful with your wheels

Call Barry on 01708 527220
Old 21 July 2008, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowvanman
Stuttering Steve, is almost allways cheapest locally for Toyo
Yep he normaly comes in cheap for Toyo as he's pretty much a main agent for them....
Old 21 July 2008, 05:05 PM
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Try rochford tyres mate your best off phoning or going down they normally have better prices than there website. don't think they update it enough.
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Old 21 July 2008, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Spec'c'57
IIRC they wont do that anymore

Jet tyres can be ok mate. Get a price match tho

Got my tyres from Elite last week & they still do 5% discount for SIDC members
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Originally Posted by wozzaa
Got my tyres from Elite last week & they still do 5% discount for SIDC members
Are you serious?

When I was there a couple of weeks ago they said they didn't do discounts any more

In anycase, I'd still recommend Elite. Top class service and prices
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Originally Posted by kin quick
Sally, I just got 4 x 225/40/18's Verdastien Sessanta's, fitted, balanced etc.. for £366 all in at Elite's in Rainham

Cheapest I have found round here!

I've always used them since I have been driving, always very cheap and always careful with your wheels

Call Barry on 01708 527220
Plus they will last you ages with your 'driving miss daisy' style
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Originally Posted by WRX_Dazza
oi thats my joke Bessie !!!
Got there first mate
Old 21 July 2008, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by spally
looking for somewhere to replace my front tyres (Toyo Proxes T1-r)

i can only think of Jet tyres in benfleet, anywhere else?

Cheers
you donkey why ya not ask thats what i got for my car a little while ago rochford tyres alot cheaper than jets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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And Leigh Tyres are far cheaper than anyone else ........ Especially Toyo's
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Originally Posted by Adidas
Are you serious?

When I was there a couple of weeks ago they said they didn't do discounts any more

In anycase, I'd still recommend Elite. Top class service and prices
I was dealing with a guy called 'H', he said that barry set the deal up & they still give 5%, although last time I went there & asked they said no
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Originally Posted by wozzaa
I was dealing with a guy called 'H', he said that barry set the deal up & they still give 5%, although last time I went there & asked they said no

"Calling Phil Stephens, can you clarify if we get a discount or not?"

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I was told they no longer did discount schemes

then Wozzaa said he was offered

I will call them
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Originally Posted by phil_stephens
I was told they no longer did discount schemes

then Wozzaa said he was offered

I will call them
You took your time
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Old 21 July 2008, 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by S600B_DC
Plus they will last you ages with your 'driving miss daisy' style

Go fix your Ford Vidal Boy
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Originally Posted by kin quick
Go fix your Ford Vidal Boy


he can go to the hair show at olympia with Mark B4 now!!

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another vote for Elite here, although everytime i've been, i've ended up with new wheels as well!!! - beware!!!

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Originally Posted by WRX_Dazza


he can go to the hair show at olympia with Mark B4 now!!




We won't get much business from the SHSC (Slap Head Scooby Crew) though


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