Be quick, cheap R888s

Discussion in 'Track Prep & Tech' started by GVK, Jan 29, 2007.

  1. GVK

    GVK Paid Member Paid Member

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    Stephen at Simply tyres is doing some cracking deals on 195/50x15 R888s until Feb 1st

    2 tyres, 55 each delivered inc VAT!
    4 tyres 50 each delivered inc VAT!

    He said he'll do even better deals the more you buy.

    As I say, be quick as the prices are going up to 68 a tyre on Feb 01st!

    Stephen's number is 07737-741-634
     
  2. Nige

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    great deal.

    If only I could find a cheap set of G60 steel wheels, i`d get a set...
     
  3. iguana Forum Member

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    After cheap G60 steels?.... best you PM me then....
     
  4. B16 EDF

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    G60 steels are 25 quid each to some in the trade. and that is from vw
     
  5. Nige

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    PM Sent.

    Gary, have you ordered a set of 888`s ?, or more than 1 set...??
     
  6. iguana Forum Member

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    Blimey G60s at 25 each! thats some saving, circa 50 each with vat retail I seem to recall
     
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    bargin price
     
  8. vegabass Forum Member

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    Don't suppose he's doing the same deal on 185/60 R14's is he... ?
     
  9. GVK

    GVK Paid Member Paid Member

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    Give him a bell Neil :thumbup:

    I only asked him about 195/50x15
     
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    Nice one Gary! Just ordered 4 :)

    Out of curiosity, how many track days did you get out of yours?
     
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    Did anyone phone about the 14's? I can't make personal calls from work...
     
  12. seanlazyass Forum Member

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    No sorry, didnt ask. Why dont you txt him?

    He's very helpful and friendly.
     
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    Nice one GVK, set ordered, just need some new rims for them to go on now, oh and some brakes to go under those!
     
  14. Matt82

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    are these sensible for road use at all?
     
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    I can get any Toyo's at those prices all year round, but I've said too much already!

    I'm actually looking at slapping a set of triple 8's on my Mk1 for track use. People's thoughts on these?

    Just have to decide whether to use them on my G60 steels, or my shiny new Wellers?
     
  16. mickey marrows Forum Member

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    I checked, he will do 185/60R14s for the same price, but only for tomorrow :)
     
  17. GVK

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    They don't last anything like a 'normal road tyre' my fronts did about 4k and 2 track days.

    And as you're whining on that other thread about how much fuel a VR uses......

    Also, they are noisy, tramline over white lines and not great in standing water.

    I don't do mega distances on the road in my track car anymore like I used to...., use it for work sometimes (15 mile a day) and drive to circuits etc , for someone who does 1000 miles a month they'd always be replacing them, however saying that if they didn't do track days they'd last longer :lol: That kind of misses 'the point' to the R888s tho..
     
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  18. GVK

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    Oh, mine were delivered this morning @ 9:20 am... brilliant service!
     
  19. Matt82

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    ive got eagles on at the moment. they are lovely in terms of wet and dry performance, but the noise and the wear rate arnt exactly wallet friendly... but they do seem to last 6k-8k miles and behave brilliantly in the wet

    i was just looking for an alternative to the predictably brilliant eagles.
     
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    I ordered four 185/60R14's earlier today, 200 all in! [:D] But he said he's only doing this offer til tomorrow so hurry guys!

    Cheers Gary mate! [:*:]
     

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