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Old 04-27-2006, 04:56 PM
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on short notice...any recommendations??? I would prefer 225/40 17 and 255/40 17...
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Just bought a set of 18s from Radial Tire in Silver Spring MD; +1 (301) 585-2741 ask for Paul. Seem well respected and were very helpful and prompt with me. I also bought a set of Fikse wheels.
Hope this helps. There are many recommendations if you search.
Old 04-27-2006, 05:59 PM
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CJ's Tires in Birdsboro, PA, has a good stock. 610-582-3142.
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I believe this exact same thread was up like a week ago. You might look for it, since there were a number of good responses.
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www.wheelone.com. big PCA supporter/Porsche fan
Old 04-27-2006, 07:29 PM
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I thought I remembered a thread but my search turned up old threads....thanks for the info guys.
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Found this list of Toyo RA-1 suppliers ...

The Tire Rack - U.S. (IN, NV) - 888-541-1777
AIM Tires - U.S. (CA) - 707-938-9193
Appalachian Race Tire - U.S. (TN) - 865-681-6622
CJ's Tires - U.S. (PA) - 610-404-0224
Frisby Performance Tire - U.S. (IL) - 800-798-7201
Phil's Tire Service - U.S. (NY) - 845-429-8943
Radial Tire - U.S. (MD) - 301-585-2740
Sports Car Tire - U.S. (DE) - 800-752-TIRE
Vilven Tire (no website) - U.S. (IL) - 800-251-0017 or 888-77-KUMHO
Bob Woodman Tires - U.S. (SC) - 843-571-2277
OnLineTires.com - ??? - 877-465-8473
1010tires.com - Canada (BC) - 888-825-MAGS
Talon Tire - Canada (QC) - 514-337-0833
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Vilven Tire supplies all the pro series that use the RA1's as spec tires. Very knowledgable and the cheapest I have found.
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Meisterchaft motor company... or something like that.
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Originally Posted by RickBetterley
Just bought a set of 18s from Radial Tire in Silver Spring MD; +1 (301) 585-2741 ask for Paul. Seem well respected and were very helpful and prompt with me. I also bought a set of Fikse wheels.
Hope this helps. There are many recommendations if you search.
I'd second Radial Tire and Paul. Well known in the motorsports circles in our area and he is truly a Porsche, Toyo and Fikse combination specialist. I have been buying my wheels and tires from him for the last 4 years or so, very helpful and spot on.
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Bob Woodman Tires, Inc. Beaufort SC 843-524-TIRE. Good prices, great service, nice people.
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Thanks again guys! I ordered from Vilven Tire-they had the shaved tires in stock and I'll get them by Tuesday. Can't wait to see how the Toyos compare to the Hoosiers.....
Scott

P.S.: The huge phone list was PERFECT-Thanks a4944!
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Haven't used them yet, but have heard good things from fellow PCA'ers. http://www.bmwwheels.com/



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