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swishboy · 14th April 2003, 10:35 PM

Matt..
Only for weekends?? You gotta drive it everyday mate to enjoy it

I have been driving my skyline for 2 weeks now non stop and its great to drive it everywhere. I used to use the missus's car for going down the shops and for short journeys but now its sold and its skyline everywhere!

Thing is I Have been on the road a few times when 'other' cars have been around and felt gutted i didn't have my skyline to p**s on there parade

The other day I finally met one of the cars i had been meaning to show my rear end, on a local quarter and it couldn't of been better!
Those huge Tarox 6 pots really helped me outbrake the Impreza Sti Prodrive to take the lead!

Let me know how those tyres do as I would like a set later on this year.

Cheers

swishboy

R33GTS25t · 16th April 2003, 01:05 PM

yeah I do miss taking it in to work, especially if I happen to drive by a nice bird and im not inthe Skyline, or when some idiot decides to undertake or cut me up. Saving me a load on petrol though and im tryig to keep the mileage down a bit.

I got the wheels back from being refurbished yesterday and they look great, im still waiitng for the SO3's to turn up, ive got a feeling there not gonna be here for the east bank holiday which is a pain, as soon as I get them on though ill let ya know

Mat

Fuggles · 28th April 2003, 05:33 PM

I've received confirmation of a propopsed tyre discount for the GTR Owners Club. It will take me a few days to check the competition in detail and to agree with the supplier the full details of how we manage the offer.

On investigation it would appear they are cheaper than most of the on-line prices I can find so far. Some websites I have given up with completely as I have to enter all my car details, personal details and so forth, just to et a price. Others have reacted by saying I need to ring up to get a quote

When compared to some of the obvious on-line sources it is worthwhile to mention the deal we are working on is different to just getting the rubber delivered. The supplier will fit the tyres at your location or at their outlets. I have yet to discuss whether there will be additional charges for home-fitting.

More details will be posted once I have completed a review of whether it is a worthwhile offer.

John

skyline501 · 22nd May 2003, 05:02 AM

Hi John,

Any more news on the tyre discount front yet?

Regard
Vincenzo

Fuggles · 22nd May 2003, 02:55 PM

Yeah,

They didn't come back with the right kind of prices, so I've told them to think again. If I hear any more I will definately post it but, for now, stick with what you know. Sorry.

John

Fuggles · 3rd July 2003, 06:06 PM

Just had my Bridgestone SO3s changed for Toyo Proxies. BIG Improvement. Much less tramlining and just as much grip in the wet or the dry.

mad mark · 9th August 2004, 06:38 PM

MInimac came up trumps with a place in swindon that will do
451's at
255/35/18 rear's 120.00 each all in.
235/40/18 fronts 110.00 each all in.

hows that compare??

thanks
mark

skyline501 · 10th August 2004, 05:00 AM

Just put 4 of the new Toyo Proxes T1-R's (replacement for the T1-S), on (275/35/18). Seem excellent in the 'duck' weather we are having. Tramlining not too evident either.

Vincenzo

car1tref · 10th August 2004, 11:16 PM

Falken by a wide margin!!!!

Bubble · 8th September 2004, 12:27 PM

I had Toyo Proxes on my 200SX and when they wore out I went for the Goodyear F1's as they were so highly rated by others. All I can say is that they just don't have as much grip in the wet..........

So when the Skyline came along, off came the Bridgestone and on went the Toyo's, which transformed the wet weather grip.

MattPayne · 8th September 2004, 12:56 PM

Ive now got Falken FK451's on the front, and about to get a pair for the rear... lovely tyre, good grip, and cheap! - £70 for 235x45x17 from mytyres.co.uk and my local tyre place fits and balances for about £10 the pair

kenan · 27th September 2004, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skyline501

Just put 4 of the new Toyo Proxes T1-R's (replacement for the T1-S), on (275/35/18). Seem excellent in the 'duck' weather we are having. Tramlining not too evident either.

Vincenzo

Would you say they were better than the T1-S as I didn't like the look of the new tyres

Harllequin · 26th October 2004, 08:57 AM

When I got the car it had 2 Michalin Virage tyres from Japan on the rear and 2 Continental something or others on the front. The car was a nightmare in the wet and to some extent very twitchy in the dry.

While the Michalins are used in the Jap touring car circuit I would strongly recomend anyone still running them to BIN them asap.

I was told these tyres were the best thing going and so to aid traction that my GTS didnt seem to have I was going to change to a GTR.

Due to financial considerations (e.g. no toy money left

) I opted to change tyres not change car.

I put Toyo Proxes T1 s on all 4 corners. What a difference Dry weather twitchynes is gone and in the wet it behaves like it did in the dry with my old tyres on!!!

Anyway Toyo Proxes get my vote now. What a diference.

Alas now I would appear to have sheered my 2 outer exhaust manifold bolds and blown the gasket to bits

I wonder if thats due to driving a bit harder now

Harllequin

paulsskyline · 30th January 2005, 12:19 AM

I was doing a search round the net couple of nights ago cheapest place Ican find for tyres is here

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.p...fb7af4a1a92b4e

Not the biggest choice in the world but covers a few mentioned on here.

Nismo LM LTD · 16th February 2005, 02:10 PM

im using good year revspec 265/35/zr18
i have a set of 17s which ill be using for trackdays which have bridgestone potenza re-o1 tyres

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

28th April 2003, 05:33 PM	#93 (permalink)
Fuggles GTROC Chairman Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: UK Posts: 16,624	Tyre discounts I've received confirmation of a propopsed tyre discount for the GTR Owners Club. It will take me a few days to check the competition in detail and to agree with the supplier the full details of how we manage the offer. On investigation it would appear they are cheaper than most of the on-line prices I can find so far. Some websites I have given up with completely as I have to enter all my car details, personal details and so forth, just to et a price. Others have reacted by saying I need to ring up to get a quote When compared to some of the obvious on-line sources it is worthwhile to mention the deal we are working on is different to just getting the rubber delivered. The supplier will fit the tyres at your location or at their outlets. I have yet to discuss whether there will be additional charges for home-fitting. More details will be posted once I have completed a review of whether it is a worthwhile offer. John

22nd May 2003, 05:02 AM	#94 (permalink)
skyline501 GTR Register Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rugby Posts: 760	Tyre Discount Hi John, Any more news on the tyre discount front yet? Regard Vincenzo

3rd July 2003, 06:06 PM	#96 (permalink)
Fuggles GTROC Chairman Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: UK Posts: 16,624	Toyo Just had my Bridgestone SO3s changed for Toyo Proxies. BIG Improvement. Much less tramlining and just as much grip in the wet or the dry.

9th August 2004, 06:38 PM	#97 (permalink)
mad mark GTR Register Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 660	Falken 451's MInimac came up trumps with a place in swindon that will do 451's at 255/35/18 rear's 120.00 each all in. 235/40/18 fronts 110.00 each all in. hows that compare?? thanks mark

14th April 2003, 10:35 PM	#91 (permalink)
swishboy GTR Register Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: cornwall Posts: 380	Matt.. Only for weekends?? You gotta drive it everyday mate to enjoy it I have been driving my skyline for 2 weeks now non stop and its great to drive it everywhere. I used to use the missus's car for going down the shops and for short journeys but now its sold and its skyline everywhere! Thing is I Have been on the road a few times when 'other' cars have been around and felt gutted i didn't have my skyline to p**s on there parade The other day I finally met one of the cars i had been meaning to show my rear end, on a local quarter and it couldn't of been better! Those huge Tarox 6 pots really helped me outbrake the Impreza Sti Prodrive to take the lead! Let me know how those tyres do as I would like a set later on this year. Cheers swishboy

16th April 2003, 01:05 PM	#92 (permalink)
R33GTS25t GTR Register Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Bucks Posts: 384	yeah I do miss taking it in to work, especially if I happen to drive by a nice bird and im not inthe Skyline, or when some idiot decides to undertake or cut me up. Saving me a load on petrol though and im tryig to keep the mileage down a bit. I got the wheels back from being refurbished yesterday and they look great, im still waiitng for the SO3's to turn up, ive got a feeling there not gonna be here for the east bank holiday which is a pain, as soon as I get them on though ill let ya know Mat

22nd May 2003, 02:55 PM	#95 (permalink)
Fuggles GTROC Chairman Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: UK Posts: 16,624	Yeah, They didn't come back with the right kind of prices, so I've told them to think again. If I hear any more I will definately post it but, for now, stick with what you know. Sorry. John

10th August 2004, 05:00 AM	#98 (permalink)
skyline501 GTR Register Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rugby Posts: 760	Toyo Proxes T1-R Just put 4 of the new Toyo Proxes T1-R's (replacement for the T1-S), on (275/35/18). Seem excellent in the 'duck' weather we are having. Tramlining not too evident either. Vincenzo

10th August 2004, 11:16 PM	#99 (permalink)
car1tref GTR Register Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 848	Falken by a wide margin!!!!

8th September 2004, 12:27 PM	#100 (permalink)
Bubble GTROC Member 489 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Braintree/Colchester Posts: 741	I had Toyo Proxes on my 200SX and when they wore out I went for the Goodyear F1's as they were so highly rated by others. All I can say is that they just don't have as much grip in the wet.......... So when the Skyline came along, off came the Bridgestone and on went the Toyo's, which transformed the wet weather grip. __________________ Geoff - Rising Sun Performance tuned R34GTT RB30with a T04Z - 675bhp 574lbs all through the rear wheels...........

8th September 2004, 12:56 PM	#101 (permalink)
MattPayne GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Essex Posts: 2,517	Ive now got Falken FK451's on the front, and about to get a pair for the rear... lovely tyre, good grip, and cheap! - £70 for 235x45x17 from mytyres.co.uk and my local tyre place fits and balances for about £10 the pair

26th October 2004, 08:57 AM	#103 (permalink)
Harllequin GTR Register Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: County Durham Posts: 46	Tyre replacement When I got the car it had 2 Michalin Virage tyres from Japan on the rear and 2 Continental something or others on the front. The car was a nightmare in the wet and to some extent very twitchy in the dry. While the Michalins are used in the Jap touring car circuit I would strongly recomend anyone still running them to BIN them asap. I was told these tyres were the best thing going and so to aid traction that my GTS didnt seem to have I was going to change to a GTR. Due to financial considerations (e.g. no toy money left ) I opted to change tyres not change car. I put Toyo Proxes T1 s on all 4 corners. What a difference Dry weather twitchynes is gone and in the wet it behaves like it did in the dry with my old tyres on!!! Anyway Toyo Proxes get my vote now. What a diference. Alas now I would appear to have sheered my 2 outer exhaust manifold bolds and blown the gasket to bits I wonder if thats due to driving a bit harder now Harllequin

30th January 2005, 12:19 AM	#104 (permalink)
paulsskyline GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: basingstoke Posts: 46	I was doing a search round the net couple of nights ago cheapest place Ican find for tyres is here http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.p...fb7af4a1a92b4e Not the biggest choice in the world but covers a few mentioned on here.

16th February 2005, 02:10 PM	#105 (permalink)
Nismo LM LTD GTR Register Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 121	im using good year revspec 265/35/zr18 i have a set of 17s which ill be using for trackdays which have bridgestone potenza re-o1 tyres

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