Just wondering what prices anyone has paid for new tyres (same as original) and brakes/machining.

im due, 50k

 

dont get original, get after market ones, cheaper and better!

 

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 )

 

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.

 

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.

 

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)

 

Wise man

I think the 245 actually fits better for the 8"

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

 

245/40R18 Nankangs are the budget option, but I can't tell the difference. $210 per tyre.

Welcome back Kas.

 

the rim protector tyres don't do anything anyway. you have to graze the curb so lightly and basicaly be in a position where the metal wouldn't physicaly hit for them to work. 5mm of rubber can't stop 1.3k kg of weight striking somthing it just squishes and deforms.

 

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

 

mate for $210 per tyre the difference is the other $200 per tyre in the pocket! We'll see how the km's go on them =)

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