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Ok, the website (below) has all the company details, but here's an overview…

Treads International – Their main business is importing USED tyres from the US. But they do seem to have a selection of New tyres at times.

They wholesale / suppling used tyres to many of the tyre shops around town.

The deal I got…

2 x Bridgestone Potenza S03 265/35/R18 – approx 70/80% tread

Retail price approx $475 per tyre -- Price I got from Treads, $80 per tyre

Obviously they range in price – quality of tyre, size, tread, etc – I think somewhere from $80 to $100 per tyre. But you'll need to check with them.

They DON'T fit tyres - I got this done at Bobjane for $15 per tyre.

I've only dealt with these guys the one time, but they seemed very helpful.

--- They are NOT a SAU Sponsor or associated with SAU in any way.

But they are happy to sell tyres to people from SAU at a good price!! (Dealing directly with the wholsaler :( )

Treads International Pty Ltd

Address: 17 Robson St Clontarf Qld 4019

Telephone 07 3283 5134

Contact: John Swarbrooke - Mobile 0415 812 922 OR

Mick's Mobile Phone Number 0407 812 946

Web site: http://www.treadsinternational.net/index.html

If you mention the 'Skyline Forum', they should take care of you!

THIS ISN'T an ad for them, I'm just passing on a positive experience. It was worth the drive to Redcliffe!!

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Hmm could be helpful with steer tyres.. That page isn't working for me though? :O

it was working - try the link again in a day or so...

when I was there last week, they said they were updating their web site.

OR try give them a call.

Hey Dave, I think their site it back up...

not sure if they do semi slicks but pls post up here if they do! (or don't) - maybe they can order them??

also, for the tyre shops, I think they sell tyres in batches eg. minimum of 20 tyres.

could be good if a few guys get together... kind of a 'group buy' maybe?

just an idea! could be helpful for the drift guys...

Well I am out looking for 225x45x17s atm.. actually will need to get it this saturday... I might give them a buzz tomorrow and see what they have in terms of new tyres..

Let me know how you go

But don't discount the 2nd hand tyres... with 70-80% tread, at the right price... you can't go wrong!

I'll probably be back out there tomorrow - I'm looking for front tyres 234/45/R18...

I'll ask them about semi-slick while I'm there.

Let me know how you go

But don't discount the 2nd hand tyres... with 70-80% tread, at the right price... you can't go wrong!

I'll probably be back out there tomorrow - I'm looking for front tyres 234/45/R18...

I'll ask them about semi-slick while I'm there.

Just called them, they only stock 2nd hand tyres so I'm out on this one.. I wanted new tyres.... And just realised that from gold coast its a fair hike up there... Excellent price for 80/90% tread tyres tho. Oh yeah they only open mon-fri between 8-5.

Well I am out looking for 225x45x17s atm.. actually will need to get it this saturday... I might give them a buzz tomorrow and see what they have in terms of new tyres..

I got 2x 265 35 18 and 2x 235 40 18 new from TYREZONE at CAPALABA pretty cheap $848.00 last time I paid $1150 for the same tyres.

Just called them, they only stock 2nd hand tyres so I'm out on this one.. I wanted new tyres....

Ok, I was thinking they had new tyres 'at times'

but yes, 2nd hand are their specialty.

As for Semi Slicks - I spoke to Michael today, they do stock them - mainly 17s @ approx $100 per tyre (but I'm not sure on brand or % tread/quality)

I thing they import new stock every month or 2 - if they don't have what you are looking for, they may have something in their next shipment.

hope that helps... good luck!

Ok, I was thinking they had new tyres 'at times'

but yes, 2nd hand are their specialty.

As for Semi Slicks - I spoke to Michael today, they do stock them - mainly 17s @ approx $100 per tyre (but I'm not sure on brand or % tread/quality)

I thing they import new stock every month or 2 - if they don't have what you are looking for, they may have something in their next shipment.

hope that helps... good luck!

Well I was told they dont have new tyres at all just quality 2nd hands, its cool I actually need the tyres tomorrow so I'll keep this place in mind next time around. Thanks for the info dude. :(

Ok, I was thinking they had new tyres 'at times'

but yes, 2nd hand are their specialty.

As for Semi Slicks - I spoke to Michael today, they do stock them - mainly 17s @ approx $100 per tyre (but I'm not sure on brand or % tread/quality)

I thing they import new stock every month or 2 - if they don't have what you are looking for, they may have something in their next shipment.

hope that helps... good luck!

Thanks man, thats tops hey. For what Im going to use them for $100 isnt bad. I guess you just need to check if they have gone off.

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