tyres.....

Started by damo66, April 24, 2013, 18:14

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

damo66

OK y'all, I guess this has been discussed at length on the forum but I need the advice from you guys...
I got bridgestone re040's on my '2, but the rears are shot. The fronts are still good.
1 is there any where with 040's left
2 can I put the latest equivalent bridge stone on the rear until the fronts need replacing
3 if I need to put 4 tyres on it what are the current faves at reasonable cost

puma2

#1
i got a full set of bs fitted in December, no problems at all getting them done. unlike last time i brought a set they were struggling to get them in as they were on back order and no sign of when they could get them in to the uk.

lots of tyre info choice if you use the search option   s:D :D s:D

Zonda_

#2
Like I said on the other forum, the Bridgestones seem to be unavailable.
2001 Roadster, che manifold, 40mm lowering springs, BMC Carbon intake mounted behind battery.

markwsf

#3
I bought a set of bridgestones from tyretraders.com last month, cheapest I found they seem to be in stock, could be worth checking there?


 m http://www.tyretraders.com/tyreInformat ... RE040.html m

Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

Zonda_

#4
Quote from: "markwsf"I bought a set of bridgestones from tyretraders.com last month, cheapest I found they seem to be in stock, could be worth checking there?


 m http://www.tyretraders.com/tyreInformat ... RE040.html m

Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

Unavailable. The pfl's have smaller wheels.
2001 Roadster, che manifold, 40mm lowering springs, BMC Carbon intake mounted behind battery.

markwsf

#5
Ah, pfl, I didn't realise that.

Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

damo66

#6
Quote from: "Zonda_"Like I said on the other forum, the Bridgestones seem to be unavailable.

I know, I was just trying my luck here....  s:D :D s:D

Treboeth

#7
Have you considered putting Toyos on a full set would be just over £200 and they are a worthy replacement.

loadswine

#8
Got my full set of Toyos last month for just over £170 inc delivery. ( fitting extra). Stick with what you prefer though. lots of options if you go for a full set.
No Roadster any more, Golf 7.5 GTi Performance

damo66

#9
Quote from: "loadswine"Got my full set of Toyos last month for just over £170 inc delivery. ( fitting extra). Stick with what you prefer though. lots of options if you go for a full set.

I dunno what I'm doing wrong, but I can't get anyway near that price... I have found a set of 4 coopers for £200 with fitting extra  s:? :? s:?  
Got a quote for some firestones @ £370!
Not trying hard enough, obviously.....

loadswine

#10
I used tyretraders  m http://www.tyretraders.com/ m  Pretty prompt delivery too.
No Roadster any more, Golf 7.5 GTi Performance

Zonda_

#11
Quote from: "loadswine"I used tyretraders  m http://www.tyretraders.com/ m  Pretty prompt delivery too.

They are quoting £110 each for the rears! Can't see anywhere doing a full set for £200.
2001 Roadster, che manifold, 40mm lowering springs, BMC Carbon intake mounted behind battery.

Treboeth

#12
185/55/15 £45.96
205/55/15/£56.36

Toyos
£218 delivered think the price is right for pfl.

Zonda_

#13
Quote from: "Treboeth"185/55/15 £45.96
205/55/15/£56.36

Toyos
£218 delivered think the price is right for pfl.

That's where I've gone wrong, when I search by registration number it quotes the rears as being 225 and the fronts 195. I'm not at home so couldn't check.
2001 Roadster, che manifold, 40mm lowering springs, BMC Carbon intake mounted behind battery.

damo66

#14
Quote from: "Treboeth"185/55/15 £45.96
205/55/15/£56.36

Toyos
£218 delivered think the price is right for pfl.


205 50? 15 - that's what's on it now...

Treboeth

#15
 s:D :D s:D  My mistake I have a facelift  s:D :D s:D  


they  are cheaper £204 in total  s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:

loadswine

#16
I have a facelift as well, I use the 225/40/16 Toyos at the rear and 195/50/15 fronts. Its the combo I like and it worked out at an okay price. Those rears are £46.73 each.
No Roadster any more, Golf 7.5 GTi Performance

damo66

#17
Quote from: "Treboeth":D My mistake I have a facelift  s:D :D s:D  


they  are cheaper £204 in total  s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:


£264 fitted

tomaky

#18
Aii 55's all around not the best idea you want 45's on back or atleast 50. Toyo's Well worth it even tho ive only got them on back im not in financial position to swap fronts they have plenty tread.
Westfield Seiw
Skoda octavia vrs 2ltr 245bhp petrol 2023 estate
Ex-2011 Skoda Superb Estate 170 CR Daily Driver
Ex - 2005 Porsche Cayman S
Ex - 2003 Sable
Ex- 2000 Pre FL Blue THOR RACING Ex- TURBO
Ex 2004 Blue  Roadster RIP

Treboeth

#19
Quote from: "tomaky"Aii 55's all around not the best idea you want 45's on back or atleast 50. Toyo's Well worth it even though ive only got them on back I'm not in financial position to swap fronts they have plenty tread.


That has already been corrected and the op has his requirements.

tomaky

#20
...
Westfield Seiw
Skoda octavia vrs 2ltr 245bhp petrol 2023 estate
Ex-2011 Skoda Superb Estate 170 CR Daily Driver
Ex - 2005 Porsche Cayman S
Ex - 2003 Sable
Ex- 2000 Pre FL Blue THOR RACING Ex- TURBO
Ex 2004 Blue  Roadster RIP

Tags: