Where to get tyres?

[J4P RX]

Does anyone know any good places?

I really think I should use some good rubber for Brands on Monday, meaning I would need to have the new tyres by Friday which might be pushing it.  255/40/17.

Any recommendations on what to get, im running them on road too.  Was thinking Eagle F1s (yes I know I should of done the group buy but I didnt).  Anything else worth considering that wont be mega expensive?

Lee

[kevint]

Hi Lee,

Micheldever tyres (//www.micheldever.co.uk) have a good reputation, I got my S03s from there.  Also mytyres.net usually  have a good price, I bought Eagle F1s for the MX5 from them, but they may struggle to deliver in your timescales.

Kevin

[J4P RX]

Well have ordered from mytyres.  Im not hopefully of getting them in time, so I guess ill have have to make a choice on whats available.

Current wheels with Jappy Tyres of Death.
Other 17\'s with new rears, though not a named brand.
Standard with some worn but legal things on.

Even thats not such an easy choice!

Lee

[scooby_si]

you could try getting a local outlet to price match if infact they can also get soon enought (u never no kwikfit may keep those sizes in stock ) this was wot happened with the recent group buy seems most people just got local places to price match & fit \'em n all so maybe of use to ya as i say if you can find any in sizes u seek locally......
Si

[J4P RX]

Considered that but went for those Kumhos on the hope that they are as good as told.

Lee

[Fishy]

Lee, if you get stuck I have a set of rear wheels with almost bald S-02\'s on them that you can borrow. S-02\'s at this level are great fun, and have loads of grip.

Dan

[J4P RX]

Cheers Dan,

As stated above, I have 3 sets of wheels with tyres but probably none of them are that great for a track day in terms of grip.  I needed new road tyres anyway so have ordered a couple.

Im tempted to take your S02\'s, but if its wet thats not going to be good   Are they on 17" rims?

Lee

[Fishy]

Lee, yes they are 17\'s. Stupid idea that you have already thought off, is take this spare set and change the rear wheels, that way you have a legal set for road use.

Guess I might have to come along on Monday.

On the limit S-02\'s are even in the wet than most tyres with loads or tread.

Dan

[J4P RX]

Dan,

You can come monday if you want, think its about £5 or £10 to be a passenger.  We are on track from 9-3.30 with 30 mins lunch.

Let me know if you want to come, ill get you the proper details re signing on etc.

Lee