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Toyo R888's urgently needed (tomorrow)
DanG - 11/6/10 at 06:39 PM

Hi

Went for a quick drive out this afternoon and must have driven over something that has made a cut/tear in my N/S rear tyre - looks too big to be repaired.

Can anyone recommend somewhere that will be open tomorrow & have stock of at least a pair of rears (205/50R15) and if a good price will get fronts too (195/50R15).

I am in Glossop near Manchester and willing to drive a fair distance.

Any suggestions as to where is best?

Thanks

Daniel


norfolkluego - 11/6/10 at 06:45 PM

Demon Tweeks is probably your best bet, not too far from you


jase380 - 11/6/10 at 06:50 PM

ears motorsport at macclesfield always seem to be pretty good on tyre prices


JonnyS - 11/6/10 at 06:57 PM

These are the only places that can now legally sell 888s:

MAINLAND UK
Adams & Page Lincoln Rd, High Wycombe, HP12 3RD 01494 525971
Bridge Tyres Bridge House, The Crescent Car Park, Taunton, TA1 4ED 01823 334494 www.bridgetyres.co.uk
Camskill Tyres & Performance Pottery Rd, Off Coach Rd, Whitehaven, CA28 9BZ 01946 518202 www.camskill.co.uk
Demon Tweeks 75 Ash Road South, Wrexham Ind. Est, Wrexham, North Wales, LL13 9UG 01978 664468 www.demon-tweeks.co.uk
Harkness Competition Tyres Westerleigh road, Yate, Bristol, BS37 4BG 01454 314128 www.harknesstyres.co.uk
Mike Stokes Motorsport 1053 Wimborne Rd, Moordown, Bournemouth, BH9 2BY 01202 547555 www.mikestokes.com
Phil Bowler Garages 14 Station Rd, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 9GH 01332 516678 www.trackside-motorsport.co.uk
Protyre Motorsport Elswick Rd, Fenton Ind Est, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2SH 01782 411001 www.protyremotorsport.co.uk
Tyres (South Shore) 31 Brun Grove, Marton, Blackpool, FY4 4NE 01253 761362 www.tyresblackpool.co.uk
Wheels Around Ltd 21 Feus, Auchterarder, Perthshire, PH3 1EP 07711 577148 www.wheelsaround.com
CHANNEL ISLANDS
Taff Tyres The Parade, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3QP 015347 31683
Target Tyres Pitronnerie Road, St Peter Port, GY1 2RF 01481 720986
NORTHERN IRELAND
Adair Tyres 49 Killymore Road, Newtownstewart, Omagh, Co Tyrone, Bt78 4DU 028 8164 8428


Guinness - 11/6/10 at 07:00 PM

Not sure about that legal stuff, but I got my last set of 13" from:-

C S Tyres Ltd
Tel: 01642 650088 - 5 Grange Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS1 5BA

Might be worth a call if you are really stuck.

Mike


DanG - 11/6/10 at 07:04 PM

Ears Motorsport would be ideal I know exactly where they are.

They dont show R888's on their website but will ring them first thing tomorrow.

Is that legal stuff right? I didn't think that the selling control restrictions came in till 2012? Can anyone confirm this?


DanG - 11/6/10 at 07:07 PM

Demon Tweeks are £160 for one 205/50R15!


JonnyS - 11/6/10 at 07:30 PM

quote:
Originally posted by DanG
Ears Motorsport would be ideal I know exactly where they are.

They dont show R888's on their website but will ring them first thing tomorrow.

Is that legal stuff right? I didn't think that the selling control restrictions came in till 2012? Can anyone confirm this?


It's not the 2012 regulations, it's to do with Toyo restricting their suppliers and increasing prices. You may get tyres off other suppliers but they'll be old stock...


DanG - 11/6/10 at 07:37 PM

Looks like I am hitting the phone in the morning to find some somewhere.


norfolkluego - 11/6/10 at 07:44 PM

quote:
Originally posted by DanG
Demon Tweeks are £160 for one 205/50R15!


Camskill will almost certainly be cheaper, not sure if they're online only, they have super quick delivery if you can wait until after the weekend


RichardK - 11/6/10 at 07:58 PM

Did you see this the other day?

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/34/viewthread.php?tid=137719

Cheers

Rich

Scrap that just noticed they are 195 and you want 205's

[Edited on 11/6/10 by RichardK]


adithorp - 11/6/10 at 08:30 PM

In answer to your text Dan, I got my new 888's through a local supplier I use. He got them in direct from Toyo within 48hrs.

If you pop in with it tommorow I'll have a look and see if it's as bad as you think. I've got a set of Wolfrace 15" wheels with Bridgestone tyres on, if you needed something to use untill you get another 888.

Sorry not to get back to you earlier but I've been visiting the hospital.

adrian


daniel mason - 11/6/10 at 08:31 PM

mnr do a full set of 15" pro race 1.2's and r888's and would work out cheaper than just 4 tyres from demon tweeks


DanG - 12/6/10 at 08:59 PM

Simon from Ears Motorsport (Macclesfield) sorted me out 2 tyres.

They carry stock and by 2.30pm today (Sat) I was sorted.

Highly recommended.


JonnyS - 13/6/10 at 12:26 PM

quote:
Originally posted by DanG
Simon from Ears Motorsport (Macclesfield) sorted me out 2 tyres.

They carry stock and by 2.30pm today (Sat) I was sorted.

Highly recommended.


That's interesting. Did he mention anything about Toyo's dealer list as I mentioned above? It's still on their website but maybe they've gone back on it. Prices might come down too. What did you pay for them?


norfolkluego - 14/6/10 at 06:19 PM

quote:
Originally posted by JonnyS
quote:
Originally posted by DanG
Simon from Ears Motorsport (Macclesfield) sorted me out 2 tyres.

They carry stock and by 2.30pm today (Sat) I was sorted.

Highly recommended.


That's interesting. Did he mention anything about Toyo's dealer list as I mentioned above? It's still on their website but maybe they've gone back on it. Prices might come down too. What did you pay for them?


Possibly as the EU Democracy Secret Police have decided to ban them maybe Toyo are keen to get rid of their stocks of R888s