New semi slicks

[Riceburner]

Guys the time has come for me to get some new semi slicks and wondering if there's anywhere someone can recommend where I may get a little discount, or find them to be cheaper than the others? I'd prefer Toyo proxes R888 in 225 50 16. Thanks.

[DatPilot]

search for a forum user called 'Lgee' his name is lawrence and has a tyre/wheel shop in VIC. He is a keen track racer and luves anything nissan/datto... I point alot of blokes his way and he is usually really quick with quotes/enquiries

 

Here is his details anyway:

 

Laurence Gleeson

WheelTech Wheel & Tyre Centre

19 - 21 Glomar court

Dandenong, Victoria..3175

 

P: 03 9792 3717

 

F:03 9769 2404

 

M: 0437 967 177

 

wheeltech@bigpond.com

 

www.wheeltechwheels.com.au

 

[luvemfast]

I can't help you, but let us know how you go.

Why you after the Toyo R888's in particular?

Have you tried others?

I have Bridgestone RE55S, how do they compare?

[260Coupe]

Give Russell Pilven a call at Tire Power in Essendon...........Russell sprints a very quick 510 and does a good deal on the Toyo's

[Riceburner]

I've only tried toyo's but have found them to be very progressive when they do run out of grip, Also I do think they are exceptional in the wet... Or could just be that I'm a rainmaster 

 

Thanks Alan will give him a try 

[C.A.R.]

If your after something a little bit longer wearing (& your not to fussed about running a harder compound semi-slick) have a look at the 'Kumho KU36'...

This is the tire I'll be running

[Zedman240®]

Laurence I think (correct if I'm wrong tho) can only source very good second hand Dunlop D01J's in a 225- 50 16" depending on condition for around $100 each. On ebay sometimes is a shop called St George tyres in NSW that sell Toyo's at a good price. Around $12-1300 a set. Do a search for "semi slick" and he comes up most of the time. I bought some tyres from Laurence (Lgee) and will be finding out how good they are at the Island!

[Whittie]

I get mine through Taleb Tyres.

 

This guy (I think it's lee?) parrallel imports toyo's. My last set for bathurst cost about $150ea incl fitting for a 205/50/15. CAN NOT beat him on price.

 

http://www.talebtyres.com.au/

 

My dad organised the last set so if you say John with the silver Zed from WA sent you, he should be able to match that price. He will also ship tyres to you if you are not in NSW and can't get to him.

 

I can't remember the exact price per tyre but I know that INCLUDING shipping to WA they still come in $100 EACH cheaper than the local Toyo retailer.

[Riceburner]

Thanks Lurch, Allans contact at tyre power essendon suggested kumho's.

 

Wow Whittie $100 each!? That's for brand new semi slicks? Thats super cheap isn't it...... I'd buy 2 sets if I could get them that cheap!

[Whittie]

Gareth,

 

I meant $150 plus shipping of $50, but Wow, was I WAY off or what! I just checked the reciepts and they were $220ea for the tyres incl fitting at his shop, or add shipping. Something ridiculous cheap anyways considering my road tyres cost me more than this! I have bought my last three sets from him and will always recommend him with the way the local Toyo dealers (well, here in WA) seem to want to screw you over by charging above rrp. Landed here in WA they are still $100 ea cheaper than the local distributor (350+ea/$11-1200set), and he supplies all the dealers in WA so there isn't anywhere cheaper for us.

 

These are brand new semi slicks. As I said, he parralel imports instead of going through Toyo's official distributors. You'd be amazed what you can get tyres for with the good aussie dollar when you're not going through a dealer with an rrp!

 

Email or call him (his name is Ali) and tell him that John with the Silver zed from WA sent you on to him. He should still remember him considering it was only about 3 weeks ago we bought the last set.

[Riceburner]

Hehehe, yeah I got on to him this morning, and was a little higher than that but I run slightly bigger at 225 50 16. Thanks Whittie 

[Whittie]

The 16" will be the big dollar adder.

 

What did you get quoted just out of interest? Was it a good price compared to other quotes on that side of the country (I have no idea to be honest) and will you be going with him?

 

I don't want to be promoting his stuff if it's not good value...

[Riceburner]

His prices are as good as tyre power hastings, they are the cheapest so far by $30 a tyre.