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matt van'74
 Post subject: Yokohama A008's
PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 5:43 pm 
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well i think it is conclusive that these are the best tyres for mini's so i have decided to replace my slippery 30 year old retreads with someone nice new rubber.

today i ordered some so i am just curious to see if $105 each is around the right price it is what i expected so i am not fussed just curious.

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$105 sound expensive to me when I got a quote for Bridgestone jobbies @ 60 each. But I am not fussed about what tyres I have, cheaper is better for me!
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$105 is about right for Yoko A008's. I did get a quote of about $98 but that was awhile ago now...

Bridgestones and Yoko A008 are vastly different tyres! :lol:

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Bromley, we are talking a tyre that is probably a bit better than the Bridgies you have been quoted for.

At the moment I have two A008s on the rear and two A032Rs on the front. Considering there is $150.00 per tyre diffirence in the price I think $105 is a good price for what you get.

When I had the 12" wheels I ran the A539 on a couple of track days and they were also a very very good tyre.
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I got 3 quote for sA008's last week

I got quoted $117 each fitted and balanced.

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I picked up a clubman from the scrap yard last week, had a set of contessa'a fited with NEW A008's, ooohhhh did i mention it was FREE :D :D :D :D :D

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I Bought a set from the same place as Max, but two years ago, and they were $95 ea ...

Graham or ganised a bulk lot about 12 months ago, and they were $96 ea from Wallsend.... ( I think. . . ) so for them to jump $20 in less than a year... its a worry....

These things have been "Unobtainium" for a few years, but they still keep coming....
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Yeah I need 1 more of `em now, so I have a spare pair...:)

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do you have a spare old A032R floadting around. I only need one more to make a set.
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kazjim wrote:
I Bought a set from the same place as Max, but two years ago, and they were $95 ea ...

Graham or ganised a bulk lot about 12 months ago, and they were $96 ea from Wallsend.... ( I think. . . ) so for them to jump $20 in less than a year... its a worry....

These things have been "Unobtainium" for a few years, but they still keep coming....
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Bob Jane tmarts can still get them for you the next day at $95 per corner. Just dont let them use their rattle guns on your wheel nuts ;).
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Sorry Oz, all ready gone through the 3 i bought of you, only got 2 left & when i wear them out im going to the 12 inch Dunlop tyres.

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When I get the van operational I may think about fancy tyres. Might go do a search and get some info.
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Probably fodder for a new post but what are the best ROAD tyres for a 12" rim? I currently have Falkens and need 2 replacing for a roadworthy.
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Fat Boy Dave wrote:
Probably fodder for a new post but what are the best ROAD tyres for a 12" rim? I currently have Falkens and need 2 replacing for a roadworthy.

I would say Yokohama A539... :wink:

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Fat Boy Dave wrote:
Probably fodder for a new post but what are the best ROAD tyres for a 12" rim? I currently have Falkens and need 2 replacing for a roadworthy.


yokohama a539's are the best road tyre for 12" rims.

i don't recommend having different tyres on the front than whats on the back..
it makes the handling dangerous.
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