price check: tyres and brakes
06-06-2005, 05:26 PM
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g'day Kas -- long time...
On tyres, a number of us moved to 245/40 18's, as there's just insufficient choice in 225/45's. pepe (also in Canberra) and I did a bulk deal on Yokohama ES100's, at $395 f&b.
Brakes -- mine are still ok (don't use 'em much :D )
On tyres, a number of us moved to 245/40 18's, as there's just insufficient choice in 225/45's. pepe (also in Canberra) and I did a bulk deal on Yokohama ES100's, at $395 f&b.
Brakes -- mine are still ok (don't use 'em much :D )
06-06-2005, 06:18 PM
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Hi Kas... long time no see.
It is Taka here.
I did a search for the replacement brake and pad from Mazda not long ago by calling around. This are the best prices.
It is Taka here.
I did a search for the replacement brake and pad from Mazda not long ago by calling around. This are the best prices.
Originally Posted by taka
These are the prices for the STOCK brake pads and brake rotor replacement costs. (not inc. labour)
Front rotor $495 each
Rear rotor $265 each
Front Brake pads $166 pair
Rear Brake pads $110 pair
Front rotor $495 each
Rear rotor $265 each
Front Brake pads $166 pair
Rear Brake pads $110 pair
06-07-2005, 03:02 AM
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hey guy's - long time!!
thanks for the quick reply's.
timbo - so your going 20 wider in the tyres? Do they look any different? they dont pertrude and overhang slightly? what brands were they.
taka - i think i'll just machine the rotors for that money.
thanks for the quick reply's.
timbo - so your going 20 wider in the tyres? Do they look any different? they dont pertrude and overhang slightly? what brands were they.
taka - i think i'll just machine the rotors for that money.
06-07-2005, 04:08 AM
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Not really noticeable. The Yokos --- YOKOS ! Kas! listen Kas ...they're Yokohama ES100's -- the Yokos are an aggressive looking tyre but don't protrude -- in fact they don't have the rubbing ridge the 040s have, meaning even greater potential to curb your wheels....but after 50,000k you know where the wheels are by now, don't you 
Seem to be quieter or as quiet as the 040's
BTW, you have to go to 245/40 to maintain the closest fit to the OEM circumference (for speedo accuracy, and to be legal)
Seem to be quieter or as quiet as the 040's
BTW, you have to go to 245/40 to maintain the closest fit to the OEM circumference (for speedo accuracy, and to be legal)
06-07-2005, 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by kas
taka - i think i'll just machine the rotors for that money.
Originally Posted by timbo
BTW, you have to go to 245/40 to maintain the closest fit to the OEM circumference (for speedo accuracy, and to be legal)
I go 235/40 because some Japanese mod company's head (Fujita Engineering - FEED) said that it feels the best with the current RX-8's wheelbase. Well.... plus the fact that I got a good deal. The difference in speedo is not much. I checked with another RX-8 on the highway, on cruise control. I read 101 while the other read 100.
but I think I will go 245 for my next tyre ... import some Yokohama Advan AE07 from tirerack.com . Oops... They have 225/40 18 or 235/40 18 only
06-07-2005, 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by timbo
Not really noticeable. The Yokos --- YOKOS ! Kas! listen Kas ...they're Yokohama ES100's -- the Yokos are an aggressive looking tyre but don't protrude -- in fact they don't have the rubbing ridge the 040s have, meaning even greater potential to curb your wheels....
06-07-2005, 07:31 AM
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I went Michelin Pilot PS2 245/40 R18.. but they were a bit pricey @ AUD$300ea plus AUD$260 shipping plus AUD$146 Duty plus AUD$120 GST plus AUD$50 Fedex fee.
all up worked out about AUD$444ea still cheaper than getting them here.
So far I think they are heaps better than the RE40s. like night and day
EDIT: I got wheels at the same time, so shipping may be a little less because your package will be about 28kgs lighter
all up worked out about AUD$444ea still cheaper than getting them here.
So far I think they are heaps better than the RE40s. like night and day
EDIT: I got wheels at the same time, so shipping may be a little less because your package will be about 28kgs lighter
06-07-2005, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Wildcard
245/40R18 Nankangs are the budget option, but I can't tell the difference. $210 per tyre.
Welcome back Kas.
Welcome back Kas.
With all the other expenses i have right now like brakes/tyres/50 service/fines/computer (ARGHHH!!) i may have to go the cheaper option.
tnx wild
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