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I have dealt with [email protected] and he is very helpful.

Back when the exchange rate was around .80c, through TireRack I bought two Michelin PS2s for AUD$1,150 to the door via FedEx.

Local tyre shop = $1,100 each.

Australian retailer and/or importer pricing is disgusting.

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Has anybody tried NON Run Flat tyres on there R35 GTR. By comparison to the Dunlop/Bridgestone RFT cartel on R35 GTR's, It would open up a whole world of grippy extreme performance tyres, without the price fixing?

The softer side walls would give a better ride, more compliance to the road surface and therefore possibly more grip?

Just carry a can of the pump up tyre sealer as per all the M3, M5 & M6 BMW's, if you get a flat.

Any comments????

im running yoki advans on my car in 21" and along with the new wheels saved some weight - most of which was in the tyre as those runflats do weigh alot more than a non run flat

i bought them direct from yokohama japan and did have to wait a good 3 months for them to be manufactured, but landed at 2k im not complaining

i started at 32psi but the car moved around a little under hard acceleration, felt a bit soft on initial compression over bumps, like i was driving in comfort when i was really in normal mode. In isolation this probably feels normal, but having gotten used to the super stiff sidewalls of the oem run flats, i could feel it immediately

ive now got 38psi and it does feel alot better and more solid under power - ill be putting nitrogen in on fri at the dealer and pairing up the new tyre sensors (i didnt want to break up my oem wheels and tyres)

it definitely is a smoother ride, you notice the softer sidewalls mostly when running over road reflectors and that split second of inital compression when hitting a speed bump. Road noise is slight less as well, though ive dynomated the rear so on other cars the noise reduction may be even more noticeable

as for grip, i cant comment, my stock tyres only have 9000 kms and i havent gone for a decent run yet with the yokis. The car chirps bw 1st and 2nd quite easily now, that could either be less grip or lighter wheels or both

re buying tyres, yep +1 on tirerack, even after duties etc there is still enough saving to be worthwhile

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Can you PM me who organised the shipping? cheers.

+1 please

Tirerack shipping was ~$200 for two and $250 for four when I last checked. Even for bridgestone fronts youd be up for $1000 for two fronts or $1850 for four at a 1:1 exchange rate. I'd like to find a cheap shipper for two tyres only so I can get in under the $1000 limit.

And check the Tirerack website. 20" Advans now available $321 Fronts $337 Rears. Hopefully Yokohama doesnt get nasty like Dunlop...

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