blert596 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Hi, Have just got a puncture in my 265/35ZR18 97Y rear Eagle F1 tyre and cant find a replacement anywhere. I usually use blackcircles but they say its being phased out and they have no stock at all, and neither do any of their suppliers. Short of buying 2 new rears as they both have a lot of tread on them is it OK to mix with another type? I know you shouldnt mix and match but how bad would it be if I just bought a single other brand tyre? Or should I just write off this option altogether. Financially I'd much prefer not to have to but 2 new rears obviously. I've managed to get the car into work and tried pumping it up with one of them car lighter pumps, but to no avail. Anyone got any ideas where I could source a single from that could be done today? I'm in the Glasgow/Hamilton area and have tried Kwik fit etc to no avail. Even tried a mobile fitter who haven't bothered to get back to me after telling them what I need. Any help appreciated Cheers Billy Oh, and I'm really not sure about puting the spare 15" one on as apparantly there are spacers on for the 18's so have no idea how this would affect things. Also the cars better off at work for any replacement during the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 They are indeed phasing them out. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=112672&highlight=goodyear You could try ringing Ibrar@TyreLogic on here, he may be able to track a single tyre down for you. I would not put two different tyres on the back, I did once, terrible handling, I was suprised at how much worse it was. Spacers are always a bad idea but the space saver wheel should be fine still. If funds are an issue, I can highly recommend getting two Falken F452's instead, I really can't say I've noticed a difference between the F1's I had previously and these. Cheap too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blert596 Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 Thanks mate. just for the future, any idea when the Asymetric replacements are going to be available? No one seems to have them yet, but have got rid of all the ones they're replacing. Gutted at having to get rid of a perfectly good F1 with loads of tread on it. However, looks like I'm gonna be looking around for someone who can fit a set of something or others TODAY as I need the car. Having a look around for a decentish cheaper option, but the priority is to get someone to just come in to work and fit them for me really. Preferably ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Try phoning these guys (Hawleys) 0114 272 1096 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 check here mate http://www.mytyres.co.uk they have them for £138.70 each I've used them for the past 4 years and they are one of the best tyre dealers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blert596 Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 thanks for the tips guys, but the search continues. Hawleys dont have any in and wont send to Glasgow anyway. Mytyres have them, but will take 4 days to send out. Bugger Blackcircles will do: Falken GRB FK 452 (Extra Load) 265/35 R18 Y £140.81 fully fitted or the remarkably cheap Fullrun HP 199 265/35 R18 W £87.54 fully fitted. Not being a speed merchant, my bird thinks the cheaper ones will be sound....however I'm not so sure for those odd flashes that I get when she's not there. Also Bestbuy tyres are showing: 265/35R18 97Y GYR EAGLE F1 GS-D3 MASERATI REAR XL at £190. they are busy at the mo but does the Maserati sh*te mean anything? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Your size is not being phased out. Tell anyone who doubts you that you've been told this by Goodyear. TBH it's probably just stock issue at GY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Martin I thought the 263/35/18 was being phased out in GSD3. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blert596 Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 Thats the impression I have. And thats what the suppliers seem to say. From the spreadshhet at the link above. 518644 265/35R18 97Y XL EAG F1 (ASYMMETRIC) FP EAGF1AS 03/01/2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Pah! Ignore me lads, I'm crap at this helping out lark! I had my s/sheet set to the Aysmmetric page when I thought it was set to GSD3. Apologies for any incovenience caused. I shall go outside and flog myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blert596 Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 Thanks for the help guys. I've just ordered two "budget" tyres for 234 nicker which my bird is well chuffed about...NOT!!! Still cant get them fitted till Thursday so am now on the scrounge for alift home, and into work for the next couple of days. Bloody Goodyear. Bloody Nails. Bloody Supras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I really wouldn't scrimp on tyres TBH. That's a recipe for disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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