Herbo747

as title really, i am after some r888's 195/50/r15s for my escort turbo. but they appear to have soared in price. just wondering where place is to get some from and if there are any other semi slick equivalents out there as good which are cheaper.
cheers.

Porkie

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Camskill.

But they only have 1 left.

If you know anywhere that has stock of that size. Pls let me know as I need some

Psycho Warren

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are they stopping production??

NoRubNoDub

are they not using the r1r's from now on as there has been issues raised over there legality? a mate of mine had alot of bother from the police over the r888 on his evo gt

Weeksy

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I bought my Toyos from Tyredrive .

All mine were in stock a few weeks ago, and service was superb.

Worth a go!

Psycho Warren

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if they carry the right EU E number approval then the police can jog on. Sounds like some jumped up bored traffic cop. Even VOSA would just check the E number approval.

NoRubNoDub

not sure about this but i was told the eu where kicking up about them, i do know they had to change the t1r's because of the long scrub in period, i got a set a few months ago, they where super grippy from the moment in fitted them, 10k miles later of hard driving and there is still loads of thread left but the grip is completely gone, im spining the wheels in 3rd now ffs. There defo not the same as the t1rs i had 2 years back. ill not be buying them again.

Porkie

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Total Rubbish.

Toyo are still making the R888. Just something happened in Toyko recently...

R4N SS

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what about A048s - what they like?

Porkie

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As a dry track tyre. They are slightly better than the R888.

However the R888 is FAR FAR FAR better in the wet.

So R888 is a better allrounder track and road tyre in this country IMHO.

Porkie

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Never heard of them but just ordered from them.

Thanks alot for the link.

Be amazed if they turn up though

R4N SS

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Best steer clear of A048s then

NoRubNoDub

it was about a year ago i heard this, could be bullshit but it was from a toyo dealer. Apparently a few tire manufactors where in bother with the eu

Warren

This has been a problem with Toyo since early last year as we couldn't get the rubber for Time Attack which Toyo were supporting. I spoke with Alan at Toyo and was told it was to do with Toyo and other tyre companies not requesting enough rubber, the knock on effect was the factories closed down for long periods and when all hell broke loose the performance tyre market was way down the list.

Porkie

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so much for Tyredrive.... DOH!!!!

Hi. Recently you purchased some tyres from us as listed below. Unfortunately these tyres are currently out of stock, therefore we can either fully refund your purchase or you could change them for something else on our website in that size. Alternatively you could wait until they come into stock (they are due in September). I would be very grateful if you could let us know how you would like to proceed and sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Thanks,
Nick


At least Camskill are good enough to LIST stock levels.... Now they have my money. Refund will be royal pain in the Ass as I used paypal and amex...

smashing.....

Weeksy

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Whoops, sorry man.

I guess I was just lucky with mine

Weeksy

JayCC

You don't need the money Lee..