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General Topics => General Discussion => Topic started by: Terry Johns on June 22, 2015, 09:16:23 PM

Title: Tires & stuff
Post by: Terry Johns on June 22, 2015, 09:16:23 PM

Enjoyed my weekend, learnt a lot about my driving and a lot about the new 2015 MX5. The stock tires on this car are crap, they overheat rapidly and then become very greasy. Even though the tires are dreadful  I came away far more impressed with the car than i did  the driver. Hopefully the car issues will be resolved once the Koni adjustable shocks, front sway bar and uprated pads are fitted, as for the driver only time will tell.  :o

Does anybody have any info on where I can buy some RE71 R, Tire rack  have them but the $ exchange is dreadful, all the local tire shops can't supply, HELP.

Title: Re: Tires & stuff
Post by: k1l4m on June 22, 2015, 09:58:06 PM

Not sure if pricing is better than tirerack but here is another option: http://www.1010tires.com/Tires/Bridgestone/Potenza+RE-71R

If you haven't already, I'd check with Lithium Autosport or Speedoptions on getting the tires locally.

Title: Re: Tires & stuff
Post by: Terry Johns on June 22, 2015, 10:02:19 PM

Thanks  8)

Title: Re: Tires & stuff
Post by: Tuna on June 22, 2015, 10:43:02 PM

Kyle Ho at Spec R Motorsports is local to Calgary and can get you RE-71R's
Please consider supporting local business if the price difference is only a few bucks.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Spec-R-Motorsports-Tires-Wheels/172103189580468

Title: Re: Tires & stuff
Post by: James@SpecR on June 23, 2015, 06:18:15 AM

Quote from: Tuna on June 22, 2015, 10:43:02 PM

Kyle Ho at Spec R Motorsports is local to Calgary and can get you RE-71R's
Please consider supporting local business if the price difference is only a few bucks.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Spec-R-Motorsports-Tires-Wheels/172103189580468

Yes we can get you RE-71 R.  Let me know if you would like a quote on some.

Title: Re: Tires & stuff
Post by: Terry Johns on June 23, 2015, 06:40:35 AM

I need 4. 205x45 17 Bridgestone RE71 R, price and availability please

Title: Re: Tires & stuff
Post by: James@SpecR on June 23, 2015, 07:33:20 AM

Quote from: apexcone on June 23, 2015, 06:40:35 AM

I need 4. 205x45 17 Bridgestone RE71 R, price and availability please

I will look into those.  I am also looking into some from Shane (Tuna).

Title: Re: Tires & stuff
Post by: majormojo on June 23, 2015, 09:20:09 AM

Terry, Costco is usually a good deal for Bridgestones. You'll probably have to call about availability.

Also Talon Tire is a sponsor for the WCMA regional series and offers discounts, prizes and contingency $$ to all members of WCMA clubs. http://talontire.com/

Discount Coupon:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B64v-WnLWmt8ekVod3RpdzdSR09RWUNkR0p6YlJSYnhmY18w&authuser=0

Contingency:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B64v-WnLWmt8UkpGbEFOREdFdHM/view?usp=sharing

Title: Re: Tires & stuff
Post by: Terry Johns on June 24, 2015, 08:51:38 AM

Thanks Jim  :)