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Post by yellow CR on Jan 14, 2013 17:53:04 GMT -5
Just ordered them from tirerack and they say they are shipping on Feb 1st out of GA.
I am pretty sure supplies will be limited, so if you want them without needing to spend countless dollars shipping them from Japan.
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Post by ball80 on Jan 14, 2013 18:27:09 GMT -5
Actually it ends up being cheaper. The tires are only 128 each. Then shipping here is 35 per tire.
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Post by SE3P on Jan 14, 2013 19:53:01 GMT -5
They made a ton of 255/40/17's which is the size for STX/STR so that size should not be running out anytime soon..
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Post by ball80 on Jan 14, 2013 21:17:46 GMT -5
Try putting a 255 on a mini lol
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Post by em99sport on Jan 14, 2013 22:27:56 GMT -5
Unfortunately, 245/40-18s won't be around until March 8th, even though some of us preordered them months ago...  |
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Post by yellow CR on Jan 15, 2013 13:19:38 GMT -5
They made a ton of 255/40/17's which is the size for STX/STR so that size should not be running out anytime soon.. If they made a ton and need 2 tons worth of orders, you will be short, and waiting for the next batch. The backorder list is growing and growing quickly. T, how did you get such a good rate on shipping, do you know military or something? |
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Post by SE3P on Jan 15, 2013 14:18:18 GMT -5
I was just restating what Chris Harvey from TireRack said about the 255's...
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Post by ball80 on Jan 15, 2013 16:00:16 GMT -5
Just FYI. Tire rack got zII in today. They can be at your house by Friday. Better call quick.
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Post by ball80 on Jan 15, 2013 16:01:23 GMT -5
They made a ton of 255/40/17's which is the size for STX/STR so that size should not be running out anytime soon.. If they made a ton and need 2 tons worth of orders, you will be short, and waiting for the next batch. The backorder list is growing and growing quickly. T, how did you get such a good rate on shipping, do you know military or something? My brother is a postman in airforce. So he makes the magic happen. |
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Post by integra55 on Jan 15, 2013 16:39:07 GMT -5
some one did point out to you, didn't they, that if they aren't USDM then they aren't legal to use in this country ?
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Post by drum3 on Jan 15, 2013 17:18:40 GMT -5
some one did point out to you, didn't they, that if they aren't USDM then they aren't legal to use in this country ? Correct , if you did not specifically order USDM Tires , they will be a different compound , they will not have the USDOT on the tire and will technically be illegal for SCCA competition as they will have the 100 tread wear and the much stickier JDM compound . |
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Post by ball80 on Jan 15, 2013 17:45:57 GMT -5
They have the same part number as the ones from tire rack. But y'all are more than welcome to come "kick" the tires at the first event. I know many people are scared of me(cough cough) James. But fear not little one they are the right tires.
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Post by drum3 on Jan 15, 2013 19:47:26 GMT -5
Same mold , same look ,,EXCEPT no USDOT and a stickier compound ...If it has the UUSDOT on it you are fine , if not they are not even legal on the street .
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Post by ball80 on Jan 15, 2013 19:56:36 GMT -5
Well they will be here friday from the tracking number...ill send duck the photos because i can never figure out how to post on here, that way yall wont have to wonder anymore
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Post by Frodo on Jan 16, 2013 9:09:54 GMT -5
$612 for 215/45/17 Z2's
Anyone want to buy me some tires? I'll love you forver!
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Post by PinkBimmer on Jan 16, 2013 9:41:29 GMT -5
$612 for 215/45/17 Z2's Anyone want to buy me some tires? I'll love you forver! I did win the $600 worth of tires from the Subaru event and could be bribed.... |
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Post by CoolGuy094 on Jan 16, 2013 9:43:26 GMT -5
I'll buy you some if you give me 613 dollars.
Why has the price on the SS not gone down?!?! Freakin capitalism... I was hoping for some crack-head closeout pricing.
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Post by integra55 on Jan 16, 2013 9:53:52 GMT -5
because people are still buying them .. if TR wasn't able to move them at the normal price then they would make some closeout pricing ... as long as they're selling what incentive would they have to cut the price ?
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Post by SE3P on Jan 16, 2013 12:02:07 GMT -5
Yeah they only have a few Star Spec's left, and it was stated by TireRack that there would be no closeout prices.
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Post by steven6282 on Jan 16, 2013 12:30:13 GMT -5
Are the Dunlop Z-IIs supposed to be better than the 195 Toyo Proxes? I was looking at them on tirerack, and I'm no expert on tires, but the Z-IIs had the highest treadwear of all the extreme performance tires in the 205 / 50 - 15 size at 200 treadwear. I thought generally the lower the treadwear the better the grip? The Toyo Proxes are 140 treadwear, and I've been told the 195 toyo proxes grip as if they were 80 treadwear or something.
I'm going to be ordering a set the first of February so just trying to figure out what will be best for me to order =P
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Post by integra55 on Jan 16, 2013 13:32:53 GMT -5
treadwear #'s are, quite often, just so much BS .. they really don't tell you much, some, just not much and as for them being better than the R1R, only time will tell ... when the R1R first came on the market it was a couple of yrs before it took the STC/STS world by storm .. the Z-II's are being written about as beating the SS's in all categories Video- www.tirerack.com/videos/index.jsp Words and stuff- www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=168 |
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Post by yellow CR on Jan 16, 2013 13:53:37 GMT -5
Are the Dunlop Z-IIs supposed to be better than the 195 Toyo Proxes? I was looking at them on tirerack, and I'm no expert on tires, but the Z-IIs had the highest treadwear of all the extreme performance tires in the 205 / 50 - 15 size at 200 treadwear. I thought generally the lower the treadwear the better the grip? The Toyo Proxes are 140 treadwear, and I've been told the 195 toyo proxes grip as if they were 80 treadwear or something. I'm going to be ordering a set the first of February so just trying to figure out what will be best for me to order =P The story about the Toyo is with anything bigger than a 195 the tire is constructed with a hard and soft compound. And when you get past a point in the tire depth you get to the hard compound. Turning a 140 treadwear into a 300-400 treadwear and making the tire useless. If you can use a 195, the Toyo is great, having the entire tire made with the 140 treadwear compound. If you need bigger, dunlop all the way. Also treadwear is decided by the manufacturer, so the rating is useless. |
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Post by Frodo on Jan 16, 2013 14:47:37 GMT -5
$612 for 215/45/17 Z2's Anyone want to buy me some tires? I'll love you forver! I did win the $600 worth of tires from the Subaru event and could be bribed.... I'll run registration all season by myself so you can kick back and relax! Im not against wearing your helmet and driving for you as well  |
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Post by PinkBimmer on Jan 16, 2013 16:03:01 GMT -5
I did win the $600 worth of tires from the Subaru event and could be bribed.... I'll run registration all season by myself so you can kick back and relax! Im not against wearing your helmet and driving for you as well I wouldn't make you do that... You know I could never kick back and relax (not my style)... I'm the queen ot taking names you know (gotta earn my worker of the year trophy).... I gotta find out from Mecca what I do to get the tires.... I think they gotta come from Folgers which I dont' know if they have what you need.... Unless Steven needs them for anything we are good on tires for our cars for a bit.... So we can talk and see if you want the certificate or not...He mentioned needing tires for the Miata, so I don't know... I don't need the tires on any of my vehicles any time in the next year or so... |
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Post by cr89x on Jan 16, 2013 17:54:06 GMT -5
Quick write up I read two weeks ago. The zII is .7 faster than ss in dry and 1.5 in wet. I think it'll surpass the "cheater" toyo
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Post by SE3P on Jan 16, 2013 19:59:41 GMT -5
I'm more interested to see how it will do against the Hankooks than the Toyo. I feel the Toyo is great at some locations while off the pace at others. And the Hankooks are pretty consistant all around.
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Post by turtle8 on Jan 16, 2013 20:33:49 GMT -5
Also treadwear is decided by the manufacturer, so the rating is useless. Treadwear is indeed determined by the manufacturer as a comparison to other tire models in the manufacturer's line. Useless or not, that is what we have to go by, when choosing tires per SCCA rules. |
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Post by yellow CR on Jan 16, 2013 21:02:29 GMT -5
My meaning of useless is referring to my desire to run on a Direzza of 200 as opposed to the 140 treadweareded Toyo or Hankook. If it works better, I don't care what the number on the side says. Hell, Hoosier A6's have a traction rating of C, but nobody is changing from their purple crack addictions. ;D
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Post by Frodo on Jan 16, 2013 21:27:16 GMT -5
I'll run registration all season by myself so you can kick back and relax! Im not against wearing your helmet and driving for you as well I wouldn't make you do that... You know I could never kick back and relax (not my style)... I'm the queen ot taking names you know (gotta earn my worker of the year trophy).... I gotta find out from Mecca what I do to get the tires.... I think they gotta come from Folgers which I dont' know if they have what you need.... Unless Steven needs them for anything we are good on tires for our cars for a bit.... So we can talk and see if you want the certificate or not...He mentioned needing tires for the Miata, so I don't know... I don't need the tires on any of my vehicles any time in the next year or so... Well If you guys don't need it I'd love to take it off your hands. I'll even chip in a little bit of cash as well. Im a financially tight college student. I'll take whatever I can get  |
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Post by ball80 on Jan 17, 2013 20:24:07 GMT -5
In case yall were curious.... See The DOT? Attachments:
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