New Member.

[GeeTR]

Do R33 V-Spec's have fins or ribs on the rear diff? (or is that just 32's?)

[Line]

I'm glad I checked my car with Fast. I know it's a genuine GTR V-Spec now

I had quick look at my rear diff, couldn't see any fins or ribs there. I might have to have a better look later on.

[shnugs]

Hi,

I'm a new a new member here.

Cool, me too.

My R33 is a 97model. GTR-T. Shiny white. Mmm shiny. So grats on the car! Lots of fun!

Recently got myself some 2nd hand back tires from Northwest in Fyshwick. Im DARN poor after Autotech stuffed up an inspection on my car. Bought the darn thing only to have problems. Oh well. Still, tires seem pretty good and was charged $150ea.

Sooooo need money hahaha

[Bullet32]

Second hand tyres = bad idea... I would prefer to get cheap ass nasty new tyres rather than second handies.

(Just my opinion, what do I know about tyres?)

By the way, what is a GTR-T?

[MIVEC]

By the way, what is a GTR-T?

He meant GTS-T.

[shnugs]

He meant GTS-T.

I think "doh" fits in here rather well.

As with the 2nd hand tires... Northwest went over the tires with me. Still had all the tread and what-not. Havnt had any problems so-far and the guys seemed pretty honost.

Plus I know some other people who buy from them. They never had a problem with their 2nd hand tires.

As they say, "time will tell".

[Bullet32]

Im not saying that the guys at Northwest tyres are dodgy or anything.

Im saying that tyres can be destroyed by users even without showing signs of wear, if the person who bought and used the tyres before you did a burnout on them when they were brand new then the compound will be no good as doing that sort of thing kills the tread compound.

Also the tyres could have defects in the carcass such as spread or broken cords which wont show up unless the tyre is fitted and inflated and sometimes wont show up straight away, it can take a few km's before you see a buldge in the tread or sidewall.

Also the tyres may have been used under inflated which stresses the cords and sidewall construction inside the carcass causing premature wear and internal damage, sometimes if the tyre has had this happen for even a couple of hundred km's it may weaken the casing meaning that there is an increased chance of puncture.

Good luck with them though, I honestly hope that you got a good set

Edited December 19, 2007 by Bullet32