Ivaan Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 I need new tyres for the R1 Caterham, and want to use the Toyo's again.Anyone bought any recently at a good price? Demon Tweeks have them in stock but their prices are high.TIA Clive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 I use John Wood tyres, supply and fit - they look after your rims too !They have branches in Hereford and Leominster.R888R are not on the website only normal tintop tyres, so give them a bell.https://www.johnwoodtyres.com/Shout if your passing this way and I will put the kettle on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7_Malc Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Simon Rogers at Meteor Motorsport sorted me out with the last set I bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooty Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Rogue Motorsport are the cheapest I found and they publish prices on their web site which many wont. Mine turned up in 72 hourshttps://www.roguemotorsport.com/index.php/motorsport/toyo-r888r-tyres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 the 205/60/13 are eyewateringly expensive...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 you need to factor in circa £15 per corner for fitting valve and balance to though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivaan Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 Luckily, I only need to replace the rears but still £250 ++ for a pair is Thanks for the tips, I'll make some calls this week.Neil, if I'm heading your way I'll pm you.Cheers, Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivaan Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 Hi Neil, I can't seem to PM you? No icon on your posts for them?Had a great result from John Wood tyres. Everywhere else reported none in the country, shipment expected sometime in May.John Wood hunted down a pair of 205 60/R13s. (apparently only 4 left in the country ). They're getting them DHL'ed to their branch in Hereford tomorrow and will then fit / balance, for less than quoted for supply only by DTs and others.I'll phone them in the morning, then head down for fitting in the afternoon, so if the offer still stands, get the kettle on. ( But I need your address ). PM me.Cheers, Clive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 BM heading your way seems a little house keeping my end was overdue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair B Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Chaps - did they require 750 Motor Club membership requirement for the purchase as per website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivaan Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 Hi Alastair, I just told them I was L7C member. Really good service over the phone, but the proof will be tomorrow when they're fitted. Let you know how it goes.Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivaan Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 Hi Alastair, I just told them I was L7C member. Really good service over the phone, but the proof will be tomorrow when they're fitted. Let you know how it goes.Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivaan Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 New rubber now on the car. All carefully fitted and balanced. And they swapped the old tyres onto my spare rims and balanced them for £15 for the two. Great service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair B Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 That's great Ivaan - sounds good that L7C membership works and a fun blat from where I live about, 35 miles away down the Fosse Way, probably enough to get rid of that release agent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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