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Heyas.

I'm currently looking for some tyres for my new wheels. After some decent 235x35x18. Tried my local Tyrepower, but the lady there told me i was making up tyre sizes, and went on to argue with me when i proved her wrong on multiple topics. So i won't be buying tyres off them... ever.

I realise they aren't a common tyre size, but any propper sports tyre brand will make them.

Anyway, i'm in the western suburbs, NOR.. Looking for somewhere that does decent tyres. Thought i'd find out where most of you go.

Any suggestions appreciated.

- Steve

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I use Brad @ West Coast Wheels

He is located in Mandurah. Tell him your coming from Perth and he will look after you on price. Its a nice cruise down there any way :teehee:

Tell him Brad from WA suspensions sent you...he will sort you out.

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I got some from tyrepower just recently, asked for 225x50x17... they didn't have stock but got some in ready for my booking. Came out with 225x45x17... didn't care enough to go back and complain especially when I don't even know the difference between 50/45 etc. I'm guessing it's the width of the tyre?

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it's the aspect ratio of the tyres.. depicts the height of the tyre wall as a % of the width.

ie, your tyres you asked for were 112.5mm tall, the ones you got were 101.25mm

haha that's no good! I only got the rear tyres changed, the front tyres are still 50's.

Edit: just checked my tyres then and the fronts are 45's, so it's all good. I thought they all used to be 50's but it must have just been the rear tyres.

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  • 5 weeks later...
Yang is now at the Claremont Beaurepairs i think.

:laughing-smiley-014:

how many of you guys know yang?

and yes,.. he had moved to Claremont.

if you need some tyres it pay to call him first then use it to compare with other store.

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Any1 know where i can reasonable tread pattern 19" rubber from? 2/245 and 2/285

i just looking for something with V pattern and not that huge price!

:(

Best bet is probably some Federals. Have to get 595s for 19" .. probably looking at $350 a tyre (for the 245s) . They're a good looking well performing tyre.

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have used estury tyre and brake (mandurah) for most of my wheel work lately not the cheapest but they do what you ask and are willing to get whatever you need

am going to give brad (west coast wheels) a try after brads recomendation

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