Please dont buy tyre untill after today.. i just found out my mate at work, his missus' brother owns a tyre import business.. let me get some prices for you.. im getting some for myself as it is.
Toyo T1R or Kuhmo Ecsta KU36
Started by CRUISN, Oct 19 2009 09:16 PM
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 08:16 AM
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 08:29 AM
Be warned about parallel import tyres.
They may not be complied to ADR standards.
They may be cheap and good, but in the event of an accident, insurance may not cover you. Police may hold you liable. etc.
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 09:35 AM
Company is G.Max
http://www.gmaxwheels.com/
He mainly imports wheels but somehow i cant remember the story but he has been getting tyres for some reason lately (something to do with good aussie dollar and growing what the company does)
Im pretty sure everything is Legit.. he supplys Jax Quickfit, Tyre power and a few others i cant recall
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 09:42 AM
Please.
Its like you have gone into my head and you're fishing out all the things I hate in life.
I had gmax wheels.
I won't say anything about them. As I don't have anything nice to say about them.
As for the tyres. Everyone supplies everyone allegedly.
Been there, been told that.
Sales pitch.
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 11:15 AM
I dont care for the rims but he apparently can order in BBS so thats what im planning on getting later on.
as for the tyres, As long as they are manufactured in the same place and ADR compliant im happy to pay less.
anyway upto mark.. but i should have a price this arvo if your interested mate.
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 11:17 AM
All true Alex.Please.
Its like you have gone into my head and you're fishing out all the things I hate in life.
I had gmax wheels.
I won't say anything about them. As I don't have anything nice to say about them.
As for the tyres. Everyone supplies everyone allegedly.
Been there, been told that.
Sales pitch.
It's the only way wholesalers can differentiate themselves from one another.
My business used to be wholesale only and so unfortunately the art of BS has to be used to protect your market.
I can't be bothered with that shit anymore.
As Tony Montana would say:
In this country, you gotta make the money first.
Then when you get the money, you get the power.
Then when you get the power, then you get the women.
In this country, you gotta make the money first.
Then when you get the money, you get the power.
Then when you get the power, then you get the women.
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 02:23 PM
Mark.
apologies for upsidedowness.
apologies for upsidedowness.
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 04:35 PM
OK all he has currently are some shitty pirelli's (made in germany) in your size for $240... he is checking his order price on the T1R's and KU36's but i think the price you have found is looking pretty good now.
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 07:31 PM
Thanks for checking Ty, but ive ordered the KU36's today.
Thanks for the info Alex, as i assumed.
As for parrallel import, what i meant (what i was told at Bob Jane) there were accidently two shipments so they have excess stock of the KU36's and are under orders to clear them.
That price of $215 was at Tyrepower Hawthorn, found on Firesport.com
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Posted 25 October 2009 - 03:03 PM
These are fitted and damn do they grip!!!
As asked Jason, here are the specs; Wear 180, Traction AA, Temp A.
@ $215 fitted and balanced, I think they were a steal. 
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Posted 25 October 2009 - 03:24 PM
These are fitted and damn do they grip!!!
As asked Jason, here are the specs; Wear 180, Traction AA, Temp A.
@ $215 fitted and balanced, I think they were a steal.
ouch for treadwear! i wouldnt expect much more than 15-20 out of those. they will have a tonne of grip though.
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Posted 25 October 2009 - 03:42 PM
ouch for treadwear! i wouldnt expect much more than 15-20 out of those. they will have a tonne of grip though.
Well at 15 - 20K thats about 3 - 4years for me at current kms, well acceptable.
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Posted 25 October 2009 - 04:43 PM
Thanks for the specs Mark.
Glad to hear the stick, they look like they do.
Man, $215 for 18" tyres. BARGAIN!!!!!! 
I would have expected a lower tread wear number than 180.
The Yokohama A509s I used to run on the old Ford were 180 and were just OK for wear.
Mmmmmm.......now you got me thinking!
I would have expected a lower tread wear number than 180.
The Yokohama A509s I used to run on the old Ford were 180 and were just OK for wear.
Mmmmmm.......now you got me thinking!
If I told you I was a compulsive liar, would you believe me?
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Posted 25 October 2009 - 05:04 PM
Thanks for the specs Mark.
Glad to hear the stick, they look like they do.
Man, $215 for 18" tyres. BARGAIN!!!!!!
I would have expected a lower tread wear number than 180.
The Yokohama A509s I used to run on the old Ford were 180 and were just OK for wear.
Mmmmmm.......now you got me thinking!
my last set of kuhmo ku-31's cost me $170 a corner fitted and balanced. cheapest any competitor could gear near was $230 a piece. too bad not in w'gong can get good hookups
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Posted 25 October 2009 - 06:51 PM
I must be barking up the wrong tree when it comes to tyres! 
If I told you I was a compulsive liar, would you believe me?
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