Toyo Proxes PX4 & Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE001

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Toyo Proxes PX4 & Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE001

Post by R LTD » Sun May 20, 2007 9:34 pm

Fitted a set to the MX5 and very impressed with their performance. Cheaper than the top of the range proxes ($160 each balanced & fitted). Advised by the supplier have better wear and after a trip Wgtn to Tauranga retn was impressed with low road noise and handling.
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Toyo Proxes PX4

Post by zorruno » Mon May 21, 2007 8:47 am

on 20/05/2007 9:34 p.m. R LTD wrote:
Fitted a set to the MX5 and very impressed with their performance.
Cheaper than the top of the range proxes ($160 each balanced & fitted).
Advised by the supplier have better wear and after a trip Wgtn to
Tauranga retn was impressed with low road noise and handling.
What size tyre for that price?
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Post by Shermio » Mon May 21, 2007 10:03 am

Yeah need a new set myself soon...
R16 205/45 (I want unidirectionals)

Hmmm I wonder if there's enough interest to get a group buy :D
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Post by DBM58 » Mon May 21, 2007 10:14 am

When I bought four Bridgestone Grid III from Performance Tyres in Morningside, he was able to supply at a price that the larger suppliers could only manage three. Maybe he could do the same for Toyos.
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Post by MatBat » Mon May 21, 2007 11:33 am

I can get 195/50V15 T1R's supplied fitted and balanced for $150 here. But that's with knowing some contacts ;)
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Post by Miatamad » Mon May 21, 2007 5:12 pm

If you go to the website http://unlockme.co.nz you have the chance to win a set of the new preformance Bridgestones.

Ive always used the Bridgestone PIII's and have enjoyed them - the new tyres are supposed to be better.

If one of you lot happen to win the tyres and only knew of the comp because of this forum - you owe me a beer for each corner! :twisted:
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Post by poison » Mon May 21, 2007 10:42 pm

How'd you get 5 stars you slimy b***ard :(

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Post by WRW » Tue May 22, 2007 12:21 pm

MatBat wrote:I can get 195/50V15 T1R's supplied fitted and balanced for $150 here. But that's with knowing some contacts ;)
I got my 205/50/15 T1Rs fitted and balanced for $170. But that was nearly 2 years ago and without any contacts :wink:
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Post by MatBat » Tue May 22, 2007 1:38 pm

Hmm, inflation :P
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Post by MatBat » Tue May 22, 2007 1:38 pm

WRW wrote:
MatBat wrote:I can get 195/50V15 T1R's supplied fitted and balanced for $150 here. But that's with knowing some contacts ;)
I got my 205/50/15 T1Rs fitted and balanced for $170. But that was nearly 2 years ago and without any contacts :wink:
Maybe you're just prettier than me ;)
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Post by Shermio » Tue May 22, 2007 2:37 pm

Hehe I didn't unlock the lock :( Was temped to ask if I can unlock it with a bolt cutter :P

Better luck next time :D
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Post by zorruno » Tue May 22, 2007 7:23 pm

Miatamad wrote:If you go to the website http://unlockme.co.nz you have the chance to win a set of the new preformance Bridgestones.

Ive always used the Bridgestone PIII's and have enjoyed them - the new tyres are supposed to be better.
Incidentally the new 'Adrenalin' tyres introduced on this site are being introduced to replace the GIIIs and S-03s. And... they are asymmentrical. I've attached a pic for those who can't be bothered trawling through the marketing web site. I like the GIIIs too - and liked the RE71/710s before them.

There is some discussion on the Assymetyrical design being a bit of a marketing thing rather than a performance necessity.. they probably will sell more tyres as you'll be able to rotate them even less easily than directional tyres.

Also, for those in Akl, I have a friend in Mt Eden who runs a tyre shop. I have a bunch of pricing from him if anyone is interested and will put it in a new topic.
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Post by Shermio » Tue May 22, 2007 7:34 pm

The new 'Adrenalin' tyres ARE directional... The tread pattern on the photo is for the right hand side if looking at the car front on... and when the tyres are turned around they go on the left :D

Ohhh wait scrub that... wasn't thinking... They just look like they do... :roll:
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