1 tuff z Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 hey all, many of you know that on my return trip from daytona and the 07 z convention i had a flat tire in gettysburg, pa that basically ruined the tire. i had not been able to find a replacement, as they no longer make that model. i was resigned to park the z for the winter and purchase a replacement [pair to keep things even] in the spring. i stumbled upon a deal today, and thought i'd pass along the info to my z friends. this business is in pa, they have over 40,000 tires in stock! the tires i'm purchasing [toyo proxes t1s 245/35/17] are priced 1/3 the cost of new as they are a discontinued model [the new model is the t1r], i may even buy 2 complete sets...gotta run that one by the ceo tonight. anyway, here is the info; joe at the tire shoppe, 866.208.6551, 7am-5pm est. david Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR240Z Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 thats great to know, shipping isnt even that expensive on tires either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwik240z Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 hey all, many of you know that on my return trip from daytona and the 07 z convention i had a flat tire in gettysburg, pa that basically ruined the tire. i had not been able to find a replacement, as they no longer make that model. i was resigned to park the z for the winter and purchase a replacement [pair to keep things even] in the spring. i stumbled upon a deal today, and thought i'd pass along the info to my z friends. this business is in pa, they have over 40,000 tires in stock! the tires i'm purchasing [toyo proxes t1s 245/35/17] are priced 1/3 the cost of new as they are a discontinued model [the new model is the t1r], i may even buy 2 complete sets...gotta run that one by the ceo tonight. anyway, here is the info; joe at the tire shoppe, 866.208.6551, 7am-5pm est. david Do they have a website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 i didn't ask, best to call. i just got off the phone and confirmed my tire price. sitting down? toyo proxes t1s 245.35.17 for...$45/tire [the new model t1r's are around $130 each, same size]! i'm thinking about getting 10 tires. 2 for now and 2 spare sets of 4. think of it-nearly guilt free lapping, burnouts, drifting or whatever!! will order monday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I spoke to Joe today, going to pick up 2 sets also! $80 shipped for 8 tires! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Are these new? Blems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 280ZForce Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 im calling him on monday... i need some meaty tires for my new wheels... 265/45/17 in front and 305/40/17 in back, i'll see what I can get away with.... his prices sounds like he'll save me a small fortune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruez Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Damn... thats cheap, I just bought a set for the wagon 195/50/r15 for $140 shipped and thought it was a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted October 27, 2007 Author Share Posted October 27, 2007 Are these new? Blems? scottie, new not blems. the tires i'm purchasing are an old model-the t1r is now the current. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4xwellmurd3r Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 so basically the guy keeps an overstock of older discontinued models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 I spoke to Joe today, going to pick up 2 sets also! $80 shipped for 8 tires! What size did you get? I haven't bought my wheels yet but might as well get the tires now, since the price is so great. I'm thinking of getting 245-40-17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Not to hijack but I get sizes 18 - 24 inches for free if anyone wants to pick some up. Not really important for Z guys since hardly any of us run a tire that big. Please take them........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 For free? Good tires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 For free? Good tires? Yep free, I cant tell you exactly where they come from, but they are used on crash test cars then they send them to us to dispose of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted October 28, 2007 Author Share Posted October 28, 2007 for the source i listed, they are a large wholesaler for many tire mfgrs. i'm purchasing a discontinued toyo tire. he told me they bought up the inventory of this and other 'older' model tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinjitter Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Yep free, I cant tell you exactly where they come from, but they are used on crash test cars then they send them to us to dispose of. I am suprised that they dont make you drill a 1" hole in the sidewall. I work for GM and we have to do this to all of the tires that will be disposed of and not reused. Of course I gan get many other parts for little to no cost, like ls2 coils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Just ordered the last 8 toyo's in 245/35/17....I called and he tells me he just hung up with 1tuffz who ordered 10 tires! lol $45 a tire, $92 to ship all 8 ground ups and I should have them in 2-3 days! STEAL!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted October 30, 2007 Author Share Posted October 30, 2007 my tires arrived today-very quick indeed-as i only ordered them yesterday morning! their website is; tireshoppe.com but joe said it would be best to call. he even sent me a t-shirt, some decals and these cool little foam cones [like mini auto-x cones], i love it! ahh, now i have some guilt-free track rubber, burn-out rubber and whatever else rubber! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 280ZForce Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 ive spoken to Joe the last few days and he's been a great help with helping me size my tires right and find a good brand for use on my Z... I'm ordering some BF Goodrich G-Force T/A KD from him... 275/40/ZR17 for fronts 315/35/ZR17 for rears $100 each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I got my tires today also. The fastest service I have ever seen! Now I have 2 extra sets of tires for alomst nothing........ smoke show coming soon with the tires on the Z now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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