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2011/10/05 19:10:21 (permalink)
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best place to get 13 tyres

hey just wondering where to get 175/50/13 in tyres and also 185/50/13 , i called the a tyre shop asking about the size but he wouldnt really help me out
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    Re:best place to get 13 tyres 2011/11/01 18:28:53 (permalink)
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    If you look on some of the aussie web sites for mini enthusiasts (the Morris/Leyland Mini not BMW) they have tyre shops that can get Yokohama 50 series 13" diameter tyres. Trouble is, they're probably not roadworthy on the Escort due to the reduction in overall rolling diameter - they do look good though!
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    Re:best place to get 13 tyres 2011/11/02 17:05:32 (permalink)
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    Those are pretty low profile tyres for an Escort.  In order to get the standard rolling diameter you need to use something like:
     
    155/78R13
    175/70R13
    185/65R13
    205/60R13
     
    175/70s are probably the easiest to get from a regular tyre shop, although the range is a bit limited and the tread pattern not exactly exciting.  For a street legal race tyre, see the Toyo Proxes R888 in 185/60R13 and 205/60R13 starting at around to $1000 for a set.
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    Re:best place to get 13 tyres 2011/11/02 20:21:42 (permalink)
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    185/60 13 R888s 264 pound plus 210.88 pound shipping from the UK.
    205/60 13 R888s 319 pound plus 210.88 pound shipping from the UK.
    both from demon tweeks.
     
    also look at http://www.tirerack.com if you want standard 13 in tyres. They don't carry 50 profile ones though.
     

    Bloke who looks after my vehicle fleet: http://www.hillsmeadeautomotive.com.au/
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    Re:best place to get 13 tyres 2011/11/02 23:20:31 (permalink)
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    fordsy
    185/60 13 R888s 264 pound plus 210.88 pound shipping from the UK.
    205/60 13 R888s 319 pound plus 210.88 pound shipping from the UK.
    both from demon tweeks.

     
    According to their website the shipping estimate at the checkout may not be accurate, but even if it ends up being more, it's still a worthwhile saving.  Good call!
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    Re:best place to get 13 tyres 2011/11/03 05:19:19 (permalink)
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    I've ordered a048 yokos from demon tweeks and the shipping estimate is very close.

    Bloke who looks after my vehicle fleet: http://www.hillsmeadeautomotive.com.au/
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    Re:best place to get 13 tyres 2011/11/03 07:52:15 (permalink)
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    Midlandwheels.com (in the UK) is another good place to try as their shipping is lower and they have some tyres of the same size as Brando92 wanted.
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    Re:best place to get 13 tyres 2011/11/03 11:38:27 (permalink)
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    Hi Brando92.
    Having a similar problem myself.
    Falken tyres do a ze912 tyre.
    Its available in a 185x60x13 and a 205x60x13.
    There is also a smaller width available.
    A few of the UK guys use the 185 tyres for their cars. (As per the retro ford and classic ford mags).
    I will probably get the 185 for the fronts and 205 for the rears.
    Tyrepower stock them and the 185 were about $155 from my local one, but I have yet to shop around.
    So it would be around $620. A quick currency conversion on the others were about $730 (if importing from UK).
    I have not used these tyres yet but the tyre is a popular choice on some of the cars featured in the mags over there.
    Cheers Steve.
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    Re:best place to get 13 tyres 2011/11/03 18:59:21 (permalink)
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    As a general run around tyre for the Escort we bought some Hankook Blackbirds in 185/60 x 13 from Trackside Tyres in Bayswater Vic for $100 each,
    post edited by tedidesign - 2011/11/03 19:03:50

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