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Old 02 February 2001, 07:14 PM
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Hi all,

I am looking to replace the OEM Bridgestones, as the tramlining is driving me crazy ...

Does anyone now of a good, affordable place to get either Toyo Proxies or Bridgestone SO2s in the Edinburgh area, or at least within a couple of hours drive.

Also I would like a place that will do secret balancing and I need to get a proper wheel alignment done as well.

BTW, should I get the prodrive geometry settings done. I do 50/50 motorway and backroads, I don't want to wear my new expensive tyres out ...

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Old 02 February 2001, 08:12 PM
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try Costco, A720 dreghorn junction off ring roud. costs £21 to join but you'll get that back (at least) on first tyre.....oh yes fitting/balancing £1 i think but check out to make sure they've got your size first before joining and DON'T TAKE THE WIFE/PARTNER etc. ABE
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NTS in Corstophine Road used to give us cracking deals on tyres. Eddie is the chap to ask for when you phone.
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Thanks Andy / John,

Do either of you have contact numbers for the respective tyre dealers. I can't seem to find either of them in the phone book ...

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Old 02 February 2001, 09:46 PM
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Thanks Andy / John,

Do either of you have contact numbers for the respective tyre dealers. I can't seem to find either of them in the phone book ...

Thanks,

Andrew.


Old 02 February 2001, 09:58 PM
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Hi Andrew,

I've mailed you about some SO2's

Will you make the Rolling road or will you be back home?

David
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David,

Unfortunately the rolling road day is right in the middle of my trip back home

Guess I'll have to wait for the next one.

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Andrew

You might like to try Thistle Tyres on Easter Rd,next to B&Q.They do all our company cars - (Porsche,Audi A4 Quattro,Saab Turbos,MGF etc-I know some people have no idea)and have been consistently good for a number of years.

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The cheapest SO2 PP's I found were at McConnechy's on Grogie Road (0131 443 6196). They quoted just shy of £100 all in for each wheel.

Let me know if you find them cheaper anywhere

Andy

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Thanks for the help guys,

I am now seriously considering upgrading to 17" wheels, so I am no longer in the market for replacement 16s.

Andrew.
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