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Old 29-07-2010, 10:13 AM
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Default r888s carnt get any!

i carnt get any r888s anywear im after 2x 205 40 17s anyone no anywear that can do them asap im looking for a tomorow delivery!
Old 29-07-2010, 10:15 AM
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Old 29-07-2010, 10:16 AM
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as far as i know, 888's have gone up and are not considered the best option for a road/track tyre anymore, i had some silverstone cut slicks for my track car, they were absolutely awesome, i'd give them a call to see what deal they will do you.
or another option is the t1R's which seem to becoming more popular and are readily available.
Old 29-07-2010, 10:18 AM
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since the price of 888s has gone up so much you may aswell just get ao48s as the price is similar and they are a much better tyre
Old 29-07-2010, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by turbotoaster
since the price of 888s has gone up so much you may aswell just get ao48s as the price is similar and they are a much better tyre
The AO48Rs are a harder compound, so take some heating up to get going, but they do last longer than R888s
Old 29-07-2010, 10:24 AM
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what are the ao48r's like in the wet? i found that t1r's are fidgity on a wet track much prefered the silverstone's although they dont seem anywhere near as popular as the 888's??
Old 29-07-2010, 10:32 AM
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carnt?
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I use them on my race car and find the nsf suffers terribly, might go for ao48's next season, after 7 laps they have overheated and the lighter cars start catching me up, the last lap is fun with me hanging on like i'm driving on ice and the lighter kit cars right on me sometimes they get passed and other times I hold them off.

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Carnt? Mong.
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calm down lads he's brought some now.
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
carnt?
Theres always one twat are u a school teacher or just a nob!
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Originally Posted by Coldo
Carnt? Mong.
Dose it matter that much to u if u dont like my spelling then dont read it!. Post about the tyres or bother someone else! or are u another under cover school teacher the other people who have replyed about the tyres got the point so why be pety or dose it make u feel big?

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Originally Posted by crazycage
calm down lads he's brought some now.
TOP MAN ANOTHER FUNNY JOKE But if u carnt help with the tyres dont post! simple
Old 29-07-2010, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ajamesc
TOP MAN ANOTHER FUNNY JOKE But if u carnt help with the tyres dont post! simple
its just a bit of banter not a dig , i cant spell for shit lol.
Old 29-07-2010, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ajamesc
Dose it matter that much to u if u dont like my spelling then dont read it!. Post about the tyres or bother someone else! or are u another under cover school teacher the other people who have replyed about the tyres got the point so why be pety or dose it make u feel big?
Does it matter that much to you? If you don't like my spelling then don't read it! Post about the tyres or bother someone else! Or are u another under cover school teacher? The other people who have replied about the tyres got the point so why be petty or does it make u feel big?


4/10. See me.
Old 29-07-2010, 11:19 AM
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I sorted out a deal on the 888's for a wide range of tyre sizes at the best possible LEGIT price I could, this was for 70+ tyres. When I got the discounted price back I didnt even bother to put them up as it was just still too expensive and the margin was impossible for the amount of lamour involved. Im sure there are now more up to date tyres on the market which are better for the same price.
Old 29-07-2010, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Coldo

4/10. See me.
its dicks like yourself that ruin sights like this most of us are happy to chat about are cars and things we need to do but guys like u come on looking for fights if thats how u get your pleasure then fair play makes u look a nob but hay your the fucking man shit your good at spelling and grammer! that must be 5/10 to you now i bet your well happy now! twat
Old 29-07-2010, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Will Pedley
The AO48Rs are a harder compound, so take some heating up to get going, but they do last longer than R888s
I'm more than happy with these compared to the R888's now.
Old 29-07-2010, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
carnt?
yeah kind of used in the same breath as scotchland im guessing
Old 29-07-2010, 11:38 AM
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try lynchford tyres in fleet,

was down there last week and they seemed to have a massive selection of 888's!

01252 816800

158 Kings Road, Fleet, GU51 3DT
Old 29-07-2010, 11:43 AM
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I always use Camskill. I presume you have tried them?

as others have said. Now R888's are more money.... may as well get A048's
Old 29-07-2010, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ajamesc
There's always one twat. Are you a school teacher or just a nob?
That's better.

I'm just educated. Perhaps you aren't?

So you honestly say the word can't out loud and pronounce an R??

Originally Posted by Coldo

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Originally Posted by puma38
yeah kind of used in the same breath as scotchland im guessing
Deliberately spelling my country wrong is not even remotely like using the word carn't.

Nice try
Old 29-07-2010, 01:16 PM
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20k plus posts tells me you must be very well educated with regards to internet forums. well done you.

ladies and gentleman we have a winner.

im off to take a spelling test.
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Thanks mate i'll take that accolade.

By your reasoning though the people with more posts are better than me and there are a few.

Loser me
Old 29-07-2010, 01:26 PM
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oh well you came close.

enough spamming shit on the 888 post for now from me
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
Thanks mate i'll take that accolade.

By your reasoning though the people with more posts are better than me and there are a few.

Loser me
few bigger cunts maybe

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Old 29-07-2010, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by london_chris
try lynchford tyres in fleet,

was down there last week and they seemed to have a massive selection of 888's!

01252 816800

158 Kings Road, Fleet, GU51 3DT
Nice one they had them
Old 29-07-2010, 02:18 PM
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PMSL at the spelling and grammar corrections.


Cheers,
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Old 29-07-2010, 04:13 PM
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So why have the 888's gone up so much ? Are they made in Japan, or closer to home ?

It seems a bit mental if they simply put the price up themselves...as clearly when once everyone was buying them, now nobody will be !
Old 29-07-2010, 07:00 PM
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Dont know if it's much help, but i'm using Avon ZZR's on track and they're fantastic! Done 2 full track days at cadwell (120+ hot laps) and 22 laps of the ring and they're not even half shot yet.
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Originally Posted by ajamesc
few biger cunts maybe
Is that one G or two Andy??
Old 29-07-2010, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Pete 3dr
Is that one G or two Andy??
Technically 2 but im not fussed lol and it will give him something to get all excited about he will have some purpose pointing it out aswell no doubt
Old 29-07-2010, 07:39 PM
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If you arnt going to help this chap then fuck off, ass holes
thats why the site is so shit now,

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