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V-Spec

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Though i would add a little information about this, took me a while of searching to dig up these places.

Just got 255/40/17 90% potenzas re050a runflats for $400 balanced and fitted... same type as my mums new mazda 6

Would cost more than $1000 new and theyre about 10 times better than my old federal 595ss

im never going to pay for new again, scoped out 4 places... here they are... easy searching.

North End tyres

29 a Carrick Drv, Tullamarine, VIC 3043

p: (03) 9330 3145

Secginhand Tyre & Brake Service

2/14A Adrian Rd Campbellfield VIC 3061 - (03) 9357 9970

9357 9970

ENTYRE ENTERPRISES

Cnr Abbotts Rd and England St.

Dandenong South 3164

9706 5443

Northwest tyres

62 Newlands Rd Reservoir VIC 3073 - (03) 9462 2692

Enjoy :D

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R31Nismoid Grand Master

R31Nismoid

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I've had my own tyres "go off" before, few burnouts and they simply don't grip like they used too when i used to drag race a fair bit.

hence i stopped burnouts on street tyres, no gain what so ever.

They still had a good 85-80% tread on them too, but became rather dangerous in the wet, i know North End sell that kinda stuff as i've grabbed stuff from there before.

Just because a tyre has tread doesn't mean they are magically better so be very careful

Astro Bear Veteran

Astro Bear

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Highly recommend these guys:

Northwest tyres

62 Newlands Rd Reservoir VIC 3073 - (03) 9462 2692

I've been there heaps of times when I was younger and didn't have much money. Good guys and you'll get a good deal on tyres that still have 80%+ tread. Normally around 40-50% of the cost of new ones. Not sure whether I would go there now with the Skyline, i'd rather pay a bit more and be 100%sure of what i'm getting, but if you've got a daily or something, i'd recommend it.

R34NOS Experienced

R34NOS

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I've had my own tyres "go off" before, few burnouts and they simply don't grip like they used too when i used to drag race a fair bit.

hence i stopped burnouts on street tyres, no gain what so ever.

They still had a good 85-80% tread on them too, but became rather dangerous in the wet, i know North End sell that kinda stuff as i've grabbed stuff from there before.

Just because a tyre has tread doesn't mean they are magically better so be very careful

Agreed. Just put on Michelin PS2 with 90%thread and don't grip anything like original Michelin PS2

{TUBZ} Community Regular

{TUBZ}

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Fawkner Wheels and Tyres sell second hand tyres for $70 each incl fitting and balancing. i got 2 215/45/17 goodyears with 60% and 2 225/45/17 Micillans pilotsport.....but there service is the WORST EVER...thats why i now go to Tyre Experts....much better

WARLORD BAS Collaborator

WARLORD BAS

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might be a silly question but where would you guys recommend going for stretch tyres, as i want to put 235/40 on my 18x10 wheels ( i dont think they are a major stretch?)

as i know some places cant/wont do them.

W0rp3D Grand Master

W0rp3D

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might be a silly question but where would you guys recommend going for stretch tyres, as i want to put 235/40 on my 18x10 wheels ( i dont think they are a major stretch?)

as i know some places cant/wont do them.

Try motor sport wheels and tyres on sth gippy hwy in dandy, bought my wheels and the last 2 sets of tyres from there.

paulr33 Grand Master

paulr33

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all for saving money, but just be careful we don't go giving guys with sub 200+rwkw an option and an idea that's viable and safe to buy $50 255 tyres and think they are perfect. sure there are some accident write off on's etc and some are probably okay, but some are probably rubbish too. just be careful please.

joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo Grand Master

joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo

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might be a silly question but where would you guys recommend going for stretch tyres, as i want to put 235/40 on my 18x10 wheels ( i dont think they are a major stretch?)

as i know some places cant/wont do them.

tyrepower hawthorne, ask for mickey and tell him hamish sent ya :down:

235/40/18 on a 10... i can see why a lot of places wouldn't do it.

lol... 235 on a 10 is not that much of a stretch these days, not really legal though :P

why dude?

er... i'm guessing to fit under his guards / drift / have stiffer sidewalls / look cool

R31Nismoid Grand Master

R31Nismoid

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I had 235's on R34GTR wheels - and they looked stretched...

put them on a 10" is ohdears...

anyway - as paul said, please be careful, the tyres are cheap FOR A REASON. Just like ebay turbos

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