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Old 10-02-2010, 09:28 AM
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Default Best vendor for Toyo R888s (C6 18/19" sizes)

Hi folks,

My R888s are just about finished-- thought I'd see who folks here are buying these from since the major online tire vendors don't seem to stock them.

I'm looking for base C6 sizes: 255/35/18 and 295/30/19.

Thanks,
Scott
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Very curious if anyone has any info here as i am looking for a set for my c6 wheels as well. Found a vendor locally who can get them just wasn't sure what contacts anyone has on the forums.
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THANKS! Much better pricing than I'd found elsewhere. Other alternatives still very welcome, but this looks like a winner.
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Phils Tire Service

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Originally Posted by NOSLO6
Hi folks,

My R888s are just about finished-- thought I'd see who folks here are buying these from since the major online tire vendors don't seem to stock them.

I'm looking for base C6 sizes: 255/35/18 and 295/30/19.

Thanks,
Scott
Don't think they are a forum vendor but I've been happy with Appalachian Race Tire.

http://www.racetire.com/
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Originally Posted by kmagvette
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For folks who use these tires, note that TiresDirect.net was considerably less expensive than the other recommendations I got here and elsewhere.

For example, the 295/30/19s were just $289 per. Shipping was $60 for 4 tires.
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Originally Posted by NOSLO6
For folks who use these tires, note that TiresDirect.net was considerably less expensive than the other recommendations I got here and elsewhere.

For example, the 295/30/19s were just $289 per. Shipping was $60 for 4 tires.
Thanks for the information I need a new set for next season. Last time I looked, Treadepot had good prices also. $242 and $296 for the 18's and 19's.
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Originally Posted by NOSLO6
Hi folks,

My R888s are just about finished-- thought I'd see who folks here are buying these from since the major online tire vendors don't seem to stock them.

I'm looking for base C6 sizes: 255/35/18 and 295/30/19.

Thanks,
Scott
What car/yr are you running these on...and what size wheels..
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yep tires direct is pretty cheap
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Originally Posted by NOSLO6
Hi folks,

My R888s are just about finished-- thought I'd see who folks here are buying these from since the major online tire vendors don't seem to stock them.

I'm looking for base C6 sizes: 255/35/18 and 295/30/19.

Thanks,
Scott
I was thinking of that size combination for my C6 for street tires and HPDE use. Any problems with traction control? Do they look noticably smaller in diameter?
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Originally Posted by C6Vette1
I was thinking of that size combination for my C6 for street tires and HPDE use. Any problems with traction control? Do they look noticably smaller in diameter?
TC will kick in at around 90mph. Not really a problem on the street and turn TC off at the track.

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