Go the extra dollars and get the Yokos
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| Author: | 1275LS [ Tue Sep 02, 2014 7:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | 12 Inch Tyres |
Hi all. Carrying on a bit from this thread: http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=85953&hilit=tyre+brand So after much seaching most of the local tyre companies are offering Falken but a call to Falken by Goodyear reveal they are no longer making 12 inch tyres. So all they could offer was Nankang. Although they are cheap I am not too keen on that so could anyone who has recently bought 16560R12 or similar post what and where they got them. It is almost worth looking at 13 inch wheels but then they will be low profile ones and I am not overly keen on that. Any thoughts? Otherwise it looks like I will have to get the $139 each A539's online and get them fitted locally. I am a bit annoyed it will cost more to re-shoe my Mini than it did to do my wifes Camry. Thanks guys. |
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| Author: | Minimadmarty [ Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12 Inch Tyres |
My local Bob Jane claims to still be able to get the Falken ZE912's in 165/60R12! http://www.bobjane.com.au/tyres/size-/12/ |
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| Author: | diecast [ Tue Sep 02, 2014 2:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12 Inch Tyres |
gee if i had a choice between a Nankang, Falken or Yokohama i know i'd be buying the Yokohama |
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| Author: | 1275LS [ Tue Sep 02, 2014 10:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12 Inch Tyres |
diecast wrote: gee if i had a choice between a Nankang, Falken or Yokohama i know i'd be buying the Yokohama So Nankang $75 each fitted = $300 Falken $110? each fitted = $440 Yokos $139 each plus $18.50 each fitted. =$630 At this rate I'll be stuck with the Falken's... |
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| Author: | Minimadmarty [ Tue Sep 02, 2014 10:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12 Inch Tyres |
Go the extra dollars and get the Yokos
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| Author: | 1275LS [ Wed Sep 03, 2014 6:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12 Inch Tyres |
Minimadmarty wrote: Go the extra dollars and get the Yokos b u d g e t = harmony... |
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| Author: | BKozan [ Wed Sep 03, 2014 8:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12 Inch Tyres |
I drive the Nankangs on a daily basis, with a second set of wheels mounted on A048. I'm extremely surprised how well the Nankangs actually grip. It's not amazing, but it isn't dreadful. |
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| Author: | wallie [ Wed Sep 03, 2014 12:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12 Inch Tyres |
minisport have falken but at $129ea you might as well get yoko's at $139 locally as it will be about the same price once shipped to bris |
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| Author: | poeee [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12 Inch Tyres |
Has anyone got a picture of the tread pattern on the Nankang? |
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| Author: | BKozan [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 1:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12 Inch Tyres |
I'm getting a brand new set mounted in about 3 hours. I'll put up a pic tonight. The only bit that is unfortunate about Nankang is the 145 width. But if you put down as many km's as me, you appreciate need the economy (and throw on the semi-slicks when you want a bit of fun.) |
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| Author: | poeee [ Fri Sep 05, 2014 8:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12 Inch Tyres |
Ok, that's maybe why I couldn't find the tyre. I was looking for 165/60R12. |
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| Author: | Hanra [ Fri Sep 05, 2014 3:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12 Inch Tyres |
What is available in an R-Spec tyre these days? The last time I bought tyres for my car, the Dunlop DO1J's were readily available.... Such an awesome tyre!!! |
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