Cheap wheels / tyres

General General Lotus Talk
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As mentioned by Rod in another thread, there was a stand at the show selling VERY cheap wheels/tyres for the Exige.A set of used (but brand new looking) Exige rims with part worn (only very lightly used) Yokohama A039’s for �1000+VAT the set. They claim to supply part worn slicks and just rims on their own for bargain prices.So… perhaps this could be the answer to your new tyres + track wheels issues.Details:Derek J Dean (Lotus Specialists for 30 yrs)Tinhay Industrial EstateLiftonDevonPL16 0AH01566 784152 www.thelotuscentre.com [email protected]

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have you got the contact details mixed up…I have the following:Tel: 01895 623231Fax: 01895 679124Mobile: 0836 227042web site : www.djdean.co.uk email: [email protected]

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They’re the details I have on their flyer…Perhaps they moved and I got an old copy, or yours is an old copy.Either way, ONE of them must be right ! [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/smile.gif[/image]

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DJDean have recently found some additional premises down in Devon. So I guess both sets of details are correct.

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Did anyone source tyres/wheels from these guys in the end ?

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David they were doing a good deal on new tyres as well - I would have bought from them but got the same offer from the LSC and it was already going there for some other work.Any progress on your slicks?

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quote:Originally posted by stevegreen:Any progress on your slicks?I’ve got the slicks, but following Tony Whitters words of warning, I’ve decided not to use them (ah well �500 down the tubes) and stick to using A039s with my Magnesiums [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/frown.gif[/image]

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damn David - where did you get them from in the end…surely they must be worth running if only at 8/10ths of full performance

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quote:Originally posted by stevegreen:damn David - where did you get them from in the end…surely they must be worth running if only at 8/10ths of full performanceYour local Lotus dealer will be happy to supply them. They’re surplus Elise Motorsport stock. �400+VAT a set.

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silly question - how do you know when they are half/fully worn? Whay sort of mileage should you get out of them?

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quote:…following Tony Whitters words of warning…Woh! I was wondering when I was going to get that one! Don’t blame me, I was only passing on the information in an attempt to stop you having an accident! [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/smile.gif[/image] Seriously thought, if you want to discuss the risks with the guy, I can let you have his phone number.Steve, even slicks have small depth markers (holes) on them so that you can tell how worn they are.

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quote:Originally posted by Admin5: I’ve got the slicks, but following Tony Whitters words of warning, I’ve decided not to use them (ah well �500 down the tubes) and stick to using A039s with my Magnesiums [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/frown.gif[/image]That’s a real shame, a supercharged Exige on slicks would have be fecking fast round a circuit [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/grin.gif[/image]By the way, did you recieve my Email regarding sprints? I’m not very good with these newfangled computer things, and I’m never sure if I’ve got it right.

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quote:Originally posted by Tony Whitter:Woh! I was wondering when I was going to get that one! Don’t blame me, I was only passing on the information in an attempt to stop you having an accident! [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/smile.gif[/image] hehe, not at all Tony. I don’t blindly follow advice. What you said made sense ( I already knew slicks put far greater lateral load on the running gear ) and prefer to err on the side of safety.I’d rather waste �500 on tyres, than the cost of the consequences of a suspension failure.

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so how much do you want for the tyres then David…sensing a bargain (!!!) :wink:

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Don’t worry Dave, no offence taken. [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/wink.gif[/image] However, given that you don’t seem to mind spending a bob or two on your Exige, why don’t you put the motorsport uprights on?

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Davidare you looking to offload the slicks or possibly hang them on your garage wall as decorations!

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Steve, not sure yet…FIRST, I need a car for them to go with…

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Admin5, Is this what’s termed reverse engineering?? Get the tyres and buy a car to fit them!!

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Just ordered some slicks on wheels from Deans…�900 for a set…hopefully will have them tomorrow in time to fit for airfield day on Saturday.They also had same slicks on some oz racing split rim wheels for �600…one of the wheels was damaged and would need a new rim.

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Steve, should be a v.nice day to test out the new tyres on Saturday too… Going to be hot, hot, hot!!! [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/wink.gif[/image]Mind if I have a run with u???T