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gafmo

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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 7:01 pm

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And thats also where you get the Dunlop Formular R's 165/70/10

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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 8:28 pm

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AEG163job wrote:

Spaceboy wrote:

the compound is too hard, theres little grip and when they lose traction they do it suddenly.
but they last a long time.
the 12" falkens are the same.

The aquaplane kings- lousy in the wet too :twisted:

Falkens are awful (ime) Funnily enough, when i was down at the tyrestore getting bridgestone sf226's fitted (much better), there was a poster for falken, the tyre was called aquaplane or something. The falken aquaplane master, better aquaplaning in the wet (amongst other features). Is this supposed to be really funny, or are you guys already aware of this tyre??

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ryan

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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 8:50 pm

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Chris, $115 isnt bad, i got mine for $106 but most places were quoting 130ish

I love mine! :lol:

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mattywood

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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 9:21 pm

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poeee wrote:

Best all round in a 12". NLA now. :cry:

It says there still available on the yokohama website http://www.yokohama.com.au/ourtyres/tyre.aspx?tyreid=67

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czerial

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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:09 pm

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thanks guys!

I was looking at formula Rs gaf, but I ended up with the Yoko's as I have HEARED that they last a little longer on the road.... Ihave no idea if this is true, but i just went for the yokos.

And they are still definately bringing the 008s in

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Mini Mad

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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:24 pm

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Falkens are useless crap - i would never buy them again..

I'm glad i don't have 12" anymore...just no choice...

For the money Sime's aren't bad - at least in 13" - They have a reasonable level of grip, and they let you know gradually once you've reached the limit..

A008's are a good tire.

I bought up the last of the 12" A539 Yoko's last year (from the yoko warehouse)...but apparently MiniSport or someone in Melb possibly bought a whole heap of them and still has a lot sitting on the shelf?

I've never had a problem with Yokohama...

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drmini in aust

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Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 6:41 am

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Mini Mad wrote:

I heard it was A-Grade panels had the A539s. :wink:

I've used A008s for years, bloody good tyre for traction compared to most. When I had Falkens and 1310S power, I got left behind at the lights every time there was a drop of rain. :evil:

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poeee

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Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 8:33 am

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AEG163job wrote:

Spaceboy wrote:

the compound is too hard, theres little grip and when they lose traction they do it suddenly.
but they last a long time.
the 12" falkens are the same.

The aquaplane kings- lousy in the wet too :twisted:

I think they tried them at the European GP last Sunday.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=nn5l5BSzhpw

Quick watch before FOM take it down!

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Mike

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Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 9:07 am

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Just go to Bob Jane - they'll get them in the next day and its $106 per corner fitted last time I checked.

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