Texas Toyo Tire Tribe - LotusTalk

RichS · 04-30-2009, 10:30 PM

After stopping in to buy 6 more tires (2 front R888s and 4 RA1s) for the second time in a couple of months I had an interesting conversation with the local Toyo dealer.

He decided to make me a Toyo 'distributor' in Texas so that I could get tires at a really good discount. In return, I'd tell my track buddies who want tires to buy them through my 'distributorship' which in turn (or course) goes through him.

I'm not going to be making any money on this at all, it's just a way for us to all get tires at a lower cost in Texas. We can ship them to dealers in Austin, Houston and Dallas for 'free' or for a small cost (<$10/tire) you can ship them to your house or race shop.

If you are in Texas and you are interested in getting some Toyo tires (and some other brands too), please post here. I'll send you a PM requesting contact information, we'll talk and I'll give you the details on how to get the tires. You will pay for the tires directly (either with a CC or when you pick them up).

As we buy more tires, the discount gets larger.

There is a lead time of a few days or so, sometimes as long as a week, so it is always best to get your order in the week before you will need the tires.

Right now, here are the prices for some selected tires:

225/45ZR15 TOYO RA1 $142.07
245/45ZR16 TOYO RA1 $200.32

195/50ZR16 84W TOY PRX R888 TL $168.74
225/45ZR17 94W TOY PRX R888 TL $194.47

TTZip · 04-30-2009, 11:15 PM

How are these compared to the Yokohama ADVAN A048?

Scott Bowman · 05-01-2009, 04:22 AM

Rich, I think you've been paying way too much for tires. I bought a set of the 16/17 Toyo R888s last month and paid $171 and $197 for the stock sizes. Even with shipping costs ($60 for four tires), it was significantly less than these distributor prices. I like the concept and will need tires again in a few months, but I hope you can negotiate a better price. Thanks for doing this.

RichS · 05-01-2009, 04:58 AM

Actually Scott, now that you mention it, I think I paid less than that too.

Yep. I just looked at an old receipt and I paid $133 each for two 15" RA1s from the same guy. I might have the 'regular' prices up there or something. Not sure I just copied them from the web site, so the above prices are not what we are paying. The prices that you just quoted look to be just a bit higher than I paid for my last set of stock size R888s. I'll have to find my receipt.

RichS · 05-01-2009, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTZip

How are these compared to the Yokohama ADVAN A048?

R888s - Heavier, maintain their grip level (which is very close to or better than the A048s) longer, wear out before they heat cycle out (which has been an issue with the A048s).
RA1s - All the same things as the R888s with the addition of EXCEPTIONAL wear characteristics. You can take RA1s all the way down to the cords while maintaining very good grip.

Morty · 05-01-2009, 06:20 AM

SWEET!! will Shaved RA1s be available? I still prefer them to 888s

Just_Hayes · 05-01-2009, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichS

195/50ZR16 84W TOY PRX R888 TL $203.00
225/45ZR17 94W TOY PRX R888 TL $234.00

This is actually higher than what they were. So yeah both sets of prices are probably a little high. Although I don't remember the exact cost per tire, the price was the best I could find mounted and balanced for R888s on short notice.

In addition to what Rich said, the R888s seem more progressive than the A048s. They give a little more warning (sound and feel) before letting go. Also, they are easier to reign back in once they have let go. That could be driver skill increasing though. First track event (2days) was on older A048s and the R888s were at the second 2 day event I did.

xtn · 05-01-2009, 08:06 AM

I've got RA1s in my garage, including shaving and shipping from lands far, far away, for under the prices shown.

Maybe we can get Chilli to make us up some sweet Texas Toyo Tire Tribe decals?

xtn

LordZ · 05-01-2009, 09:00 AM

Hook us up.

christsay · 05-06-2009, 12:55 PM

I'll be looking for some R1R's or R888's soon.

-chris

Elise8206 · 05-06-2009, 05:02 PM

Hook us up plz.. I need it now....Just got flat tire

xtn · 05-07-2009, 07:44 AM

From Joe at TheTireShop in PA.

Deciphering my credit card records, I think I paid:

$170.00 each 225/45-15 shaved and shipped.
$223.50 each 245/45-16 shaved and shipped.

I think whatever portion that is shipping costs was figured on shipping a pair.

mcoupe · 05-07-2009, 08:19 AM

Add me to the list...Thanks

RichS · 05-07-2009, 08:50 AM

I've PM'd folks with my number. Either give me a call or send me a PM with your number and I'll call you.

RichS · 05-07-2009, 02:50 PM

Folks, I just called and got the current prices. They seem to be a bit lower than others have quoted in this thread. I've updated the first post to reflect the current prices.

Please note that RA1s come in 15/16 but not 16/17. R888s come in 15/16 AND 16/17 for our cars.

LordZ · 05-07-2009, 02:54 PM

15/16 price for R888's the same as the 16/17?

Morty · 05-07-2009, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichS

Folks, I just called and got the current prices. They seem to be a bit lower than others have quoted in this thread. I've updated the first post to reflect the current prices.

Please note that RA1s come in 15/16 but not 16/17. R888s come in 15/16 AND 16/17 for our cars.

I have 17" RA1s did they stop making them? ...CRAP I like them better than the 888s

Chili Red · 05-07-2009, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morty

I have 17" RA1s did they stop making them? ...CRAP I like them better than the 888s

What sizes are you running?

Scott Bowman · 05-07-2009, 07:43 PM

Rich, are these prices the "out the door" cost, or is there any tax or shipping added to them if they are picked up at the distributor?

RichS · 05-07-2009, 08:04 PM

I don't think there is tax in that price, but I know there is no shipping if you pick them up in South Austin (William Cannon and South First).

04-30-2009, 10:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,285	Texas Toyo Tire Tribe After stopping in to buy 6 more tires (2 front R888s and 4 RA1s) for the second time in a couple of months I had an interesting conversation with the local Toyo dealer. He decided to make me a Toyo 'distributor' in Texas so that I could get tires at a really good discount. In return, I'd tell my track buddies who want tires to buy them through my 'distributorship' which in turn (or course) goes through him. I'm not going to be making any money on this at all, it's just a way for us to all get tires at a lower cost in Texas. We can ship them to dealers in Austin, Houston and Dallas for 'free' or for a small cost (<$10/tire) you can ship them to your house or race shop. If you are in Texas and you are interested in getting some Toyo tires (and some other brands too), please post here. I'll send you a PM requesting contact information, we'll talk and I'll give you the details on how to get the tires. You will pay for the tires directly (either with a CC or when you pick them up). As we buy more tires, the discount gets larger. There is a lead time of a few days or so, sometimes as long as a week, so it is always best to get your order in the week before you will need the tires. Right now, here are the prices for some selected tires: 225/45ZR15 TOYO RA1 $142.07 245/45ZR16 TOYO RA1 $200.32 195/50ZR16 84W TOY PRX R888 TL $168.74 225/45ZR17 94W TOY PRX R888 TL $194.47 __________________ Useful links to vendors removed at Nadeem's request. "Nice avatar by the way, I doubt Colin Chapman would have followed the herd as I have seen many here do. --Nadeem" Last edited by RichS : 05-07-2009 at 02:46 PM. Reason: Updated with current prices.

05-01-2009, 04:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Scott Bowman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 425 Images: 21	Rich, I think you've been paying way too much for tires. I bought a set of the 16/17 Toyo R888s last month and paid $171 and $197 for the stock sizes. Even with shipping costs ($60 for four tires), it was significantly less than these distributor prices. I like the concept and will need tires again in a few months, but I hope you can negotiate a better price. Thanks for doing this. __________________ 2006 Elise British Racing Green; LSS, LSD-TC, 2bular exhaust, Blackwatch Racing front bar, BWR Supercharger, Tillett Seats

05-01-2009, 04:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,285	Actually Scott, now that you mention it, I think I paid less than that too. Yep. I just looked at an old receipt and I paid $133 each for two 15" RA1s from the same guy. I might have the 'regular' prices up there or something. Not sure I just copied them from the web site, so the above prices are not what we are paying. The prices that you just quoted look to be just a bit higher than I paid for my last set of stock size R888s. I'll have to find my receipt. __________________ Useful links to vendors removed at Nadeem's request. "Nice avatar by the way, I doubt Colin Chapman would have followed the herd as I have seen many here do. --Nadeem"

05-01-2009, 06:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
Morty I love Loyal Customers Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 563	SWEET!! will Shaved RA1s be available? I still prefer them to 888s __________________ www.myspace.com/teambluegoose www.bluegoosecantina.com www.awshucksdallas.com www.bigshucks.com

05-01-2009, 08:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
xtn McLareghini Bugatterrari Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,845	I've got RA1s in my garage, including shaving and shipping from lands far, far away, for under the prices shown. Maybe we can get Chilli to make us up some sweet Texas Toyo Tire Tribe decals? xtn __________________ 2006 McLareghini Bugatterrari, Storm Titanium... <mods> installed: air horn, Scroth 4-point ASM harnesses, Sector111 halon extinguisher and mounting bracket, Von Hep exhaust and rear panel delete, Pagid brake pads, red Volks CE28n wheels, Toyo RA-1 tires, Nitron SA coilovers, Sector111 (WorksBell) quick-disconnect steering wheel kit. awaiting installation: Scroth "pull-up" lap belts, Sector111 RTD Brace, Tony's heater bypass mod, and dropped steering rack mounting plates. </mods>

04-30-2009, 11:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
TTZip Alienoid Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 242	How are these compared to the Yokohama ADVAN A048?

05-01-2009, 09:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
LordZ 06 S280 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,318	Hook us up.

05-06-2009, 12:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
christsay cog Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: austin, tx Posts: 28	I'll be looking for some R1R's or R888's soon. -chris

05-06-2009, 05:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Elise8206 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 357	Hook us up plz.. I need it now....Just got flat tire __________________ '05 Lotus Elise Mag Blue/TR/SP/HT/SS/SII/K&N Filter '02 Toyota MR-2 Spyder '07 Nissan Armada Tech Library! http://wiki.seloc.org/a/Category:S2

05-07-2009, 07:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
xtn McLareghini Bugatterrari Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,845	From Joe at TheTireShop in PA. Deciphering my credit card records, I think I paid: $170.00 each 225/45-15 shaved and shipped. $223.50 each 245/45-16 shaved and shipped. I think whatever portion that is shipping costs was figured on shipping a pair. __________________ 2006 McLareghini Bugatterrari, Storm Titanium... <mods> installed: air horn, Scroth 4-point ASM harnesses, Sector111 halon extinguisher and mounting bracket, Von Hep exhaust and rear panel delete, Pagid brake pads, red Volks CE28n wheels, Toyo RA-1 tires, Nitron SA coilovers, Sector111 (WorksBell) quick-disconnect steering wheel kit. awaiting installation: Scroth "pull-up" lap belts, Sector111 RTD Brace, Tony's heater bypass mod, and dropped steering rack mounting plates. </mods>

05-07-2009, 08:19 AM	#13 (permalink)
mcoupe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 455	Add me to the list...Thanks

05-07-2009, 08:50 AM	#14 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,285	I've PM'd folks with my number. Either give me a call or send me a PM with your number and I'll call you. __________________ Useful links to vendors removed at Nadeem's request. "Nice avatar by the way, I doubt Colin Chapman would have followed the herd as I have seen many here do. --Nadeem"

05-07-2009, 02:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,285	Folks, I just called and got the current prices. They seem to be a bit lower than others have quoted in this thread. I've updated the first post to reflect the current prices. Please note that RA1s come in 15/16 but not 16/17. R888s come in 15/16 AND 16/17 for our cars. __________________ Useful links to vendors removed at Nadeem's request. "Nice avatar by the way, I doubt Colin Chapman would have followed the herd as I have seen many here do. --Nadeem"

05-07-2009, 02:54 PM	#16 (permalink)
LordZ 06 S280 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,318	15/16 price for R888's the same as the 16/17?

05-07-2009, 07:43 PM	#19 (permalink)
Scott Bowman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 425 Images: 21	Rich, are these prices the "out the door" cost, or is there any tax or shipping added to them if they are picked up at the distributor? __________________ 2006 Elise British Racing Green; LSS, LSD-TC, 2bular exhaust, Blackwatch Racing front bar, BWR Supercharger, Tillett Seats

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05-07-2009, 08:04 PM	#20 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,285	I don't think there is tax in that price, but I know there is no shipping if you pick them up in South Austin (William Cannon and South First). __________________ Useful links to vendors removed at Nadeem's request. "Nice avatar by the way, I doubt Colin Chapman would have followed the herd as I have seen many here do. --Nadeem"