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14 inch tyres
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 7:07 pm
by tick4d
I am having trouble getting 14 inch tyres ! I can't find anything on this having just done a search, so I have to put up this post. I currently have 14 inch 94 \"Clubman\" wheels. Bob Jane say they haven't been asked for 14 inchers for...well the guy can't remember! I am trying to replace my Falken 195/55/R14s. Help wanted please.
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 7:09 pm
by Jimmy
Yokohama C-Drive come in 14\". There are plenty of forumites using them and are very happy.
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 7:21 pm
by Babalouie
I got Bridgestone GIIIs a fornight ago in 185/60-14, $125ea. Most forumites will recommend that or Yoko C Drive
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 9:19 pm
by Locutus
yep c.drives are great for the money. good grip, and also very progressive when they begin to give way.
i destroyed one of mine and had it replaced with a new one a few weeks ago (others are still very new so i just got one). when i got home i noticed that the new one was made in the philippines, but my old ones were made in japan. anyone else notice this change?
if you do get them, check each tyre to make sure they're fitted so that the correct sidewall is facing outwards before you leave the tyre shop. i had to take the new one back and get it swapped around.
14 inch tyres
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 10:02 pm
by tick4d
Thanks all
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 10:15 pm
by Brad
Falken RT615's can be had in 14's.
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 10:58 pm
by fattima
I just got a price on the Falken RT615 today in 14 inch $195 from Trackside Tyres, others were quoting $247!
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 1:51 am
by Adam_NAclubman
Which Bob Jane's was it? I'll go in tomorrow and ask for 14's lol
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 9:26 am
by Brad
I paid $195 when they first came out so you should be able to find them cheaper than that.
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Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:58 am
by tick4d
Adam_NAclubman wrote:Which Bob Jane's was it? I'll go in tomorrow and ask for 14's lol
corner Flinders & Pultney Streets - a fairly busy outlet.
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 9:31 pm
by Robbo107672
C-Drives were magic on my NA, if you get them be 'very' careful for the first 1000k's to wear off the Mold Release compound... They can let go very quickly until they are run in..
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Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:39 am
by Adam_NAclubman
tick4d wrote:Adam_NAclubman wrote:Which Bob Jane's was it? I'll go in tomorrow and ask for 14's lol
corner Flinders & Pultney Streets - a fairly busy outlet.
Excellent, just around the corner from my house
14 inch tyres
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:41 pm
by tick4d
Thanks for the advice. I phoned Bob Jane back and first got the same answer - no 14 inch tyres.
Then I mentioned the Yoko C-drive and the B/stone G111s. Yep, they could get the Yoko's, not the B/stone. So I mentioned the Falkens - no go. So I mentioned the Dunlop Formula W1 Spec r that come as 195/55/R14 and are currently on the front of my car ...and...they could get them.
So I phoned another outlet, pretty much got told 14 inch is a tough size...yadda, yadda, ...then yes the could get the Dunlops, the Yoko's and a Falken 326,502,BN614, but not RT615's.
Their price on the Yoko's c-drive was $137 and about $190 on the Dunlop. Bob Jane was $130 on the Yoko and $185 on the Dunlop.
I have gone for the Dunlop coz it is 195. Getting fitted today - oh and the said they would charge me $178.
Thanks all
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 3:12 pm
by manga_blue
Fair enough. Let us all know how they go.
Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 11:29 am
by fattima
Brad you were correct, dropped into the local tyre place and he could do the 615s for $187 each. Pretty happy with that and I don't have to drive all over town to get them.
Bruce