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Jay-Kay · 12th September 2005, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rskyline

Anyone head of Ling Lang Tyres????

Any Good?

Sounds like a Chinese brand to me

Rskyline · 14th September 2005, 03:08 PM

Thanks,

Will give abbey a ring....

Rich

N15SAN · 14th September 2005, 11:49 PM

F1's on my last car, couldn't fault them in any way. Pretty hard wearing too for a performance tyre.

Definately buy them again when the time comes, probably sooner rather than later!

Lamb · 14th September 2005, 11:59 PM

In the process of buying some tyres guys......anyone used Dunlop SP9000's??

Going for 275-30-19........wheres the cheapest place to buy???

Nick MW · 15th September 2005, 07:07 AM

I changed from Bridgestones to SP9000s on my GTT - best tyre I found, could not fault them in wet or dry.

kenan · 15th September 2005, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lamb

In the process of buying some tyres guys......anyone used Dunlop SP9000's??

Going for 275-30-19........wheres the cheapest place to buy???

Belive Fuggles is running them

Lamb · 15th September 2005, 10:57 AM

Decided to go for Falkens guys......managed to get them at a really good price. Thanks for the advice.

sleepyfox · 28th September 2005, 05:12 PM

I've always used Kumho Ecsta Supra 712s - recommended to me by Callum Lockie and always been a pretty reasonable compromise - cheap and ok grip and ok-ish on track both wet and dry (but I don't hoon).

I've always used Micheldever tyres (01962-774-437), either gone down there and had them fitted or got them to deliver to my local fitter - prices have always been rock-bottom.

http://www.micheldever.co.uk/

Fox
---
Not in league with Micheldever, own shares etc. etc.

John_M · 28th September 2005, 09:29 PM

Last car was on Bridgestone SO2/3 which were excellent once warmed up. Had Pirelli P-Zero on the new car until blowout two weeks ago but had not been that impressed with them. Now have fitted G/Y Eagle F1's as the Bridgestones not available in my sizes in this country and G/Y's are highly recommended on Supra forum. Prooving good at the momment but have not tested thoroughly enough yet.

Zak · 29th October 2005, 12:39 AM

I've just got my GTR R33 V Spec. Its Got some Potenza RE01's on it.

I'd like to go for 285/35 R18's. Would that work ? My car has Nismo suspension as well.

Am considering Toyo T1R's, Falkens 451's or F1's. I won;t be doing many miles approx 3k per year.

Not too worried about wear just good grip and handling in dry and wet

What do you reckon ?

Thanks

murano3 · 11th November 2005, 04:31 PM

Bridgestones all the way ...going back in time to my scooby days, I had some really worn bridgestones, thought it was time to replace .. so being a bit tight fitted a brand new set of Yokohamas ... well suffice to say they gave alot less grip than my knackered bridgestones .. to the point that I did a nice big 720 spin whilst accelerating and went looking for the nearest hedge ...

luckily only got a few scratches and a b*ggered tow hook .. I promptly ditched the yokohamas and bought S02's ..

Rskyline · 12th December 2005, 04:29 PM

Hi All,

Just to confirm that Toyo Proxes are a good tyre but do wear out ver quickly. I have only had them on for 7 months and all 4 have worn off,
I had tracking done and it seems that I need a Camber Kit.

Could someone advise where I can get one? What does the kit consist off?
Apoligise if this is in the wrong section.

Regards,

Rich

kenan · 12th December 2005, 04:36 PM

You can get cheap camber kits from a company in Aus called Whiteline. Put a set on the rear of my car and sorted the camber problem (normally due to lowering the car). The one I got consisted of an eccentric bush giving the correct camber adjustment. I believe Abbey are now stocking these (since seeing mine) and would recommend getting them to set-up the car geometry as mine was a different car afterwards.

Bubble · 12th December 2005, 04:36 PM

Any tyre will wear out quickly with bad wheel alignement

Try Abbey for a Whiteline camber correction kits

Rskyline · 12th December 2005, 05:09 PM

how much did thry charge u for the kit install and alignment?

rich

View Poll Results: What make of tyres do you use?
Goodyear	92	12.94%
Continental	24	3.38%
Toyo	130	18.28%
Pirelli	32	4.50%
Michelin	30	4.22%
Dunlop	41	5.77%
Bridgestone	160	22.50%
Avon	17	2.39%
Yokohama	75	10.55%
Falkens	110	15.47%
Voters: 711. You may not vote on this poll

14th September 2005, 11:59 PM	#139 (permalink)
Lamb GTROC Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Herts Posts: 1,319	In the process of buying some tyres guys......anyone used Dunlop SP9000's?? Going for 275-30-19........wheres the cheapest place to buy??? __________________ Too often we lose sight of life's simple pleasures. remember, when someone annoys you it takes 42 muscles in your face to frown. but it only takes 4 muscles to extend your arm and bitch-slap the motherfuNker upside the head. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Blown by a T04z - built and mapped by Tweenierob ..... http://www.junsuperlemon.co.uk http://www.neweraimports.com

15th September 2005, 10:57 AM	#142 (permalink)
Lamb GTROC Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Herts Posts: 1,319	Decided to go for Falkens guys......managed to get them at a really good price. Thanks for the advice. __________________ Too often we lose sight of life's simple pleasures. remember, when someone annoys you it takes 42 muscles in your face to frown. but it only takes 4 muscles to extend your arm and bitch-slap the motherfuNker upside the head. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Blown by a T04z - built and mapped by Tweenierob ..... http://www.junsuperlemon.co.uk http://www.neweraimports.com

12th December 2005, 04:36 PM	#149 (permalink)
Bubble GTROC Member 489 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Braintree/Colchester Posts: 741	Any tyre will wear out quickly with bad wheel alignement Try Abbey for a Whiteline camber correction kits __________________ Geoff - Rising Sun Performance tuned R34GTT RB30with a T04Z - 675bhp 574lbs all through the rear wheels...........

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14th September 2005, 03:08 PM	#137 (permalink)
Rskyline GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Posts: 271	Thanks, Will give abbey a ring.... Rich

14th September 2005, 11:49 PM	#138 (permalink)
N15SAN GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 172	F1's on my last car, couldn't fault them in any way. Pretty hard wearing too for a performance tyre. Definately buy them again when the time comes, probably sooner rather than later!

15th September 2005, 07:07 AM	#140 (permalink)
Nick MW GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Beds Posts: 1,583	I changed from Bridgestones to SP9000s on my GTT - best tyre I found, could not fault them in wet or dry.

28th September 2005, 05:12 PM	#143 (permalink)
sleepyfox GTROC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 328	I've always used Kumho Ecsta Supra 712s - recommended to me by Callum Lockie and always been a pretty reasonable compromise - cheap and ok grip and ok-ish on track both wet and dry (but I don't hoon). I've always used Micheldever tyres (01962-774-437), either gone down there and had them fitted or got them to deliver to my local fitter - prices have always been rock-bottom. http://www.micheldever.co.uk/ Fox --- Not in league with Micheldever, own shares etc. etc.

28th September 2005, 09:29 PM	#144 (permalink)
John_M GTR Register Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 93	Last car was on Bridgestone SO2/3 which were excellent once warmed up. Had Pirelli P-Zero on the new car until blowout two weeks ago but had not been that impressed with them. Now have fitted G/Y Eagle F1's as the Bridgestones not available in my sizes in this country and G/Y's are highly recommended on Supra forum. Prooving good at the momment but have not tested thoroughly enough yet.

29th October 2005, 12:39 AM	#145 (permalink)
Zak GTR Register Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hounslow, Middlesex Posts: 54	I've just got my GTR R33 V Spec. Its Got some Potenza RE01's on it. I'd like to go for 285/35 R18's. Would that work ? My car has Nismo suspension as well. Am considering Toyo T1R's, Falkens 451's or F1's. I won;t be doing many miles approx 3k per year. Not too worried about wear just good grip and handling in dry and wet What do you reckon ? Thanks

11th November 2005, 04:31 PM	#146 (permalink)
murano3 GTR Register Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,372	Bridgestones all the way ...going back in time to my scooby days, I had some really worn bridgestones, thought it was time to replace .. so being a bit tight fitted a brand new set of Yokohamas ... well suffice to say they gave alot less grip than my knackered bridgestones .. to the point that I did a nice big 720 spin whilst accelerating and went looking for the nearest hedge ... luckily only got a few scratches and a b*ggered tow hook .. I promptly ditched the yokohamas and bought S02's ..

12th December 2005, 04:29 PM	#147 (permalink)
Rskyline GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Posts: 271	Hi All, Just to confirm that Toyo Proxes are a good tyre but do wear out ver quickly. I have only had them on for 7 months and all 4 have worn off, I had tracking done and it seems that I need a Camber Kit. Could someone advise where I can get one? What does the kit consist off? Apoligise if this is in the wrong section. Regards, Rich

12th December 2005, 04:36 PM	#148 (permalink)
kenan GTROC Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter, Devon Posts: 1,900	You can get cheap camber kits from a company in Aus called Whiteline. Put a set on the rear of my car and sorted the camber problem (normally due to lowering the car). The one I got consisted of an eccentric bush giving the correct camber adjustment. I believe Abbey are now stocking these (since seeing mine) and would recommend getting them to set-up the car geometry as mine was a different car afterwards.

12th December 2005, 05:09 PM	#150 (permalink)
Rskyline GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Posts: 271	how much did thry charge u for the kit install and alignment? rich