J-Boy Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Hi all...i'm wondering besides QR which sells dunlop semis and tyretech albion who do bridgestone, yoko and toyo, anyone else know of other tyre shops selling semislicks at good prices? Cheers~ Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132395-where-do-u-all-get-yer-semislicks-in-brissy/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunta Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I got my Federal 595RSs from Neta Tyre Service & Sales in Virginia, they were really cheap too! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132395-where-do-u-all-get-yer-semislicks-in-brissy/#findComment-2452363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r33_racer Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 place in melbourne....friggening cant rememeber their name...Donnellens Tyres...or maybe not...i believe they had the cheapest semi slicks in australia. Well thats where we used to get our re55s from anyway. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132395-where-do-u-all-get-yer-semislicks-in-brissy/#findComment-2452855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrd-hr30 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Hornibrook Motorsport 5 Basalt St Geebung (07) 3865 1072 Craig is the QLD distributor for Kuhmo, who make a very good semi slick - won Targa Tas in 04 or 05 and alot of top club level cars are using them up here. but he can supply any of those brands you mentioned, and he will probably be the best price in town. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132395-where-do-u-all-get-yer-semislicks-in-brissy/#findComment-2452891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanef Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 i can get the federal SS595 in 245x50x16 for $145.90, can get any other size aswell. was the best price when i rang around for them (work friends husband owns home busniess) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132395-where-do-u-all-get-yer-semislicks-in-brissy/#findComment-2453092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noy Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Hornibrook Motorsport5 Basalt St Geebung (07) 3865 1072 Craig is the QLD distributor for Kuhmo, who make a very good semi slick - won Targa Tas in 04 or 05 and alot of top club level cars are using them up here. but he can supply any of those brands you mentioned, and he will probably be the best price in town. ^ as above.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132395-where-do-u-all-get-yer-semislicks-in-brissy/#findComment-2453114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
9krpm Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 shanef can you find out how much for the federal in 255/40/17? I am keen to give the federal a try to see how they compare to the RE55 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132395-where-do-u-all-get-yer-semislicks-in-brissy/#findComment-2453117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrd-hr30 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 shanef can you find out how much for the federal in 255/40/17?I am keen to give the federal a try to see how they compare to the RE55 if you are after a semi slick, make sure you get the 595RS not the 595SS as shanef mentioned previously. I am very happy with the 595SS as a road tyre, but that's all they are. They're not anywhere near the Bridgestone RE55S semis I've used on the GTR, and I wouldn't expect the 595RS with its 180 treadwear to be in the same league as the RE55S either. But it would be a good option if you want a longer lasting semi-slick, or if you don't want the hassle and expense of a second set of wheels/tyres for the track. If outright pace is all that matters go with something else. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132395-where-do-u-all-get-yer-semislicks-in-brissy/#findComment-2453752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad_gtr Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 (edited) If you want some sticky tyres , try Silverstones , call Alan at Z CAR in Slacks Creek , highly reccommend the FTZ RR semi race / road , but not much road . Edited August 31, 2006 by brad_gtr Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132395-where-do-u-all-get-yer-semislicks-in-brissy/#findComment-2453782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunta Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 if you are after a semi slick, make sure you get the 595RS not the 595SS as shanef mentioned previously. I am very happy with the 595SS as a road tyre, but that's all they are. They're not anywhere near the Bridgestone RE55S semis I've used on the GTR, and I wouldn't expect the 595RS with its 180 treadwear to be in the same league as the RE55S either. But it would be a good option if you want a longer lasting semi-slick, or if you don't want the hassle and expense of a second set of wheels/tyres for the track. If outright pace is all that matters go with something else. I agree I am using the 595RS as my road tyres...as far a semi slicks go they are the best for the road, but probably worst for the track (Compared to other semis) They are still heaps ahead of normal road tyres for grip, they offered the best comprimise for me Yeah and dont get the SS595s! If the price is under $200 make sure it is indeed the RS the guy on the phone is talking about! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132395-where-do-u-all-get-yer-semislicks-in-brissy/#findComment-2454232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russco Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Hornibrook Motorsport5 Basalt St Geebung (07) 3865 1072 Craig is the QLD distributor for Kuhmo, who make a very good semi slick - won Targa Tas in 04 or 05 and alot of top club level cars are using them up here. but he can supply any of those brands you mentioned, and he will probably be the best price in town. Another thumbs-up for Craig, good service - good price! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132395-where-do-u-all-get-yer-semislicks-in-brissy/#findComment-2455600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 Autech Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 QuickFit at mains rd sunnybank they can get Falken RT616 Semi Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132395-where-do-u-all-get-yer-semislicks-in-brissy/#findComment-2455849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 Autech Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 tr615 i mean Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132395-where-do-u-all-get-yer-semislicks-in-brissy/#findComment-2455862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 Autech Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 RT615 I MEAN...SORRI Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132395-where-do-u-all-get-yer-semislicks-in-brissy/#findComment-2455867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Boy Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 Thanx everyone and thanx harry~ i gave craig a call just now but i forgot its a big weekend out at QR this weekend with F3 and all...will go down n talk to him on monday, but yeah very friendly bloke~~ Well i am looking fer a set of true semislicks as i already have a set of street tyres and i still have a couple of spare semis, so probably wont go with the RT615 or 595RS...but dont get me wrong those tyres would be a great compromise fer both street n track use... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132395-where-do-u-all-get-yer-semislicks-in-brissy/#findComment-2456126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhinorebel Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Yeah, I'm in the same boat!! Have my street 18's and want track-only semi slicks for my stock 16's. So once they are found I would be interested in the prices and sizes. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132395-where-do-u-all-get-yer-semislicks-in-brissy/#findComment-2456317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBR33 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 So what are people paying for the various semi slicks they own Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132395-where-do-u-all-get-yer-semislicks-in-brissy/#findComment-2456929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzzurrA Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 hey Dave, did you try that place that i gave you the contact details for? any luck? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132395-where-do-u-all-get-yer-semislicks-in-brissy/#findComment-2457006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhinorebel Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Sorry Jason, lost details or forgot them. Memory is not so good anymore. (Brain full, go home now...) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132395-where-do-u-all-get-yer-semislicks-in-brissy/#findComment-2457285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col-GTSX Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 What about some drag slicks for stock rims??? Anyone...? Im thinking of using semi slicks as my daily driven tyres (9.5" rears and 8.5" fronts) Then putting some slicks on my stock pair for the drags. Cause i just cannot launch the skyline. It over powers or underpowers. No slip in the clutch does not help... I want a 11 second pass damn it... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132395-where-do-u-all-get-yer-semislicks-in-brissy/#findComment-2457793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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