Uniroyal 195/55R13 80H TL RALLYE 340/55 U Tyres Group Buy / News

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Originally Posted by jamie_8

Another option is for me to order the tyres in and then the club to buy the tyres and put them the club shop.

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About £2270. We probably could do that, but not if I buy 46 and only sell 4. You know what people on these lists are like.

It would have to be like the Orange dials, money up front from a good number of members then we purchase.

Are the Michelins more sticky than the Uniroyles?

If we have Michelins, could we ask for a more sticky grade? The OE MXVs were soft but weren't the coupé ones even softer?

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Originally Posted by phase i 16 v turbo

And so it starts:wasntme:

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Originally Posted by Ian S

About £2270. We probably could do that, but not if I buy 46 and only sell 4. You know what people on these lists are like.

It would have to be like the Orange dials, money up front from a good number of members then we purchase.

Are the Michelins more sticky than the Uniroyles?

If we have Michelins, could we ask for a more sticky grade? The OE MXVs were soft but weren't the coupé ones even softer?

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i would not want them to soft,for me they would just be used as a winter tyre an would want them to last as long as possible..
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Originally Posted by J$£5GTT

i would not want them to soft,for me they would just be used as a winter tyre an would want them to last as long as possible..
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The softer ones would be perfect as a winter tyre I reckon :)
Winter specific tyres are softer. A softer compound will generate heat quicker, and grip.

They will last ages in winter use, because a wet/damp surface doesn't scrub the tyres as hard.

I would be a definite for some Michelins! The 'coupe' ones even more definite ;) :rolleyes:

6 please!

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Originally Posted by Sam Fish

The softer ones would be perfect as a winter tyre I reckon :)
Winter specific tyres are softer. A softer compound will generate heat quicker, and grip.

They will last ages in winter use, because a wet/damp surface doesn't scrub the tyres as hard.

I would be a definite for some Michelins! The 'coupe' ones even more definite ;) :rolleyes:

6 please!

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:agree::)

Do we have any time line on these? I contacted camskill because they gad a date of 20/10 on there site for pre orders, obviously this has now been revised with my contact and they say 01/12.

If I can get some on or around that date I will hold out for a full set. Either way I need a good set for driving in the snow. I sh&t my pants last year as it was lol.

Cheers

Any update guys?

Rob

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I'm interested in 4 uniroyals but in no hurry. If a group buy comes together I'd like to add my name to list. :coffee:

Any news yet???:)

just read all of this thread and would love to be able to buy mxv's again,even though alot of leg work as gone into the uniroyals,and as mentioned paying upfront and using club shop is the way to go,so we know who is committed to buying,hope we get a outcome,and would like to say thanks to the guy's trying to make this happen:agree:

Just a quick update, camskills advised me yesterday their date for uniroyals is now 31/12/10.

Update from Camskills

"I have checked our system again today and unfortunately production has been put back to January due to low demand for this size.
Again this is not definate and could change.

Appologises for this but the factory have taken the decision to produce other more popular sizes. Unfortunately they cannot produce every size all the time."

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Looks like the worn rubber will just have to last a bit longer then! I'm not giving in and getting budgets. :sad2:

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hello available in France

Any news on this yet?

not available still, no ones made a big enough order for them to bother or so i hear.. i doubt rtocs buying power of 50 tyres or so will get the order moving or a good price.:(

Would anyone be interested in a group buy of some tyres that are available? I'm just after a good set of tyres for the OE Speedlines, I know we dont have many options for the OE size but maybe some 185/60's?

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Originally Posted by going_downhill

Would anyone be interested in a group buy of some tyres that are available? I'm just after a good set of tyres for the OE Speedlines, I know we dont have many options for the OE size but maybe some 185/60's?

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maybe...sure...
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me too! :)

First post!

I would like a set of 4 Uniroyals or Michelins.

Anyone got an update?

I have found a supplier of Uniroyals but they are about £65 each which seems a bit stong.

Ever thought that you could run a similar vintage Porsche 911 for the same money?!!

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Originally Posted by Renault 5 GT Turbo

First post!

I would like a set of 4 Uniroyals or Michelins.

Anyone got an update?

I have found a supplier of Uniroyals but they are about £65 each which seems a bit stong.

Ever thought that you could run a similar vintage Porsche 911 for the same money?!!

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Where have you found Uni royals at £65???

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Originally Posted by Renault 5 GT Turbo

First post!

I would like a set of 4 Uniroyals or Michelins.

Anyone got an update?

I have found a supplier of Uniroyals but they are about £65 each which seems a bit stong.

Ever thought that you could run a similar vintage Porsche 911 for the same money?!!

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Me too :)

whats the latest ?

Gibbo

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I have found a cheaper supplier. I will post details here before the end of the week once I have verified stock and age of stock.

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I have found a cheaper supplier. I will post details here before the end of the week once I have verified stock and age of stock.

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Unfortunately, it turns out the two suppliers I had found both could not provide the tyres when it came to placing an order, so were effectively falsely advertising them.

I had a chat with Continental who distribute Uniroyal in the UK. They said they could not tell me anything other than the fact that it was 'out of production and no confirmed production run planned'.
When I asked if this could be expanded on, the lady said NO. She went on to explain that if I was a trade customer (aka tyre centre), she could tell me more. When pushed, she said that no tyre centres have requested them and therefore no demand from customers, which means no plans to produce them.
(I had in mind the broken mould issue but wanted the latest on this situation, however this was not once mentioned).

She said either I need to set up an account (with a minimum of 12 months prior tyre trading) to place an order for these tyres which they would consider or I need to put a case forward to an existing tyre centre...so pretty much what has already been discovered.

I spoke with Just Tyres, a tyre centre with several outlets and explained the situation. The chap I spoke with was very helpful and enthusiastic. He said he will find out from Continental what kind of order quantities they require to facilitate the production run. I know this is the same end result as others on here have arrived at, but one more asking can't hurt right? Not trying to interfere but am frustrated to think that Continental are of the opinion no one wants these tyres.

If it comes to it, I would like to ask them to sell the mould to Avon, who make various specialist tyres, a little hopeful perhaps!

Will keep this updated as/when I hear back.

Thanks for reading!

cant Continental tell you what supplier had them last so they might have some in stock?

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OK

Got some feedback from Just Tyres regarding the Uniroyal 195 55 13

They said that Continental WILL produce the tyres and they are still classified as current tyres which is positive, subject to an order of which they claim to have had none to-date.

The only way this is going to work is if we can get enough interest on here to put forward an order and payment to Just Tyres up front. With regards to logistics, they could house the tyres in their central warehouse in Milton Keynes to allow us folk to order them at our local Just Tyres centre for collection or fitting, or they could drop them off at a single address if someone is willing to provide temporary housing and P&P service.

Just Tyres are going to put forward the following scenarios to Continental for consideration and come back to us with pricing.

100 pcs 25 cars
200 pcs 50 cars
400 pcs 100 cars

He said they may consider a smaller run but he would judge that in conversation and will potentially go in at a lower number e.g. 52 pcs

Whilst we await feedback, let me know your thoughts and take a look at Just Tyres tyre centre network (http://www.justtyres.com/fitting-centre-details.php) to see if it might suit your location if we got to the point of placing an order!

I am in no way affiliated with Just Tyres, they were simply the first company I approached with this in mind.

Thanks

sounds good to me mate , I will deffo have a full set ;)

Yep, i'd have 4 for sure!

Not so many people interested in this at the minute then???

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Originally Posted by going_downhill

Not so many people interested in this at the minute then???

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Nope :( shame because i need a new set too :cry:

I spoke to continental today at work and they told me that they are expecting to manufacture the next batch of uniroyals during week 18 this year, so the first week in may. There wasn't a huge amount on backorder either so by the middle of may they should be readily available. :agree::D

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Originally Posted by Fishey

I spoke to continental today at work and they told me that they are expecting to manufacture the next batch of uniroyals during week 18 this year, so the first week in may. There wasn't a huge amount on backorder either so by the middle of may they should be readily available. :agree::D

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Your a star :agree: let me know if you manage to get your hands on any :)

Ive been searching the net ..found this ..only decent size they do is 185/60/13's in yokohama's (at the bottom) - http://www.topgear.co.uk/acatalog/13...hama_Tyres.php

I work for arnold clark ..fiat branch and the fiat 500's use 13" wheels i will try price a tyre for you all tomorrow :)

I'd be interested in some Fiat Cinq sporting tyres. They're 165 55 13. The P600 seem to be discontinued and I didn't want to pay £76 for P700. :(

ill see what sizes they have in stock ..then people with 5gtt speedline wheels can then go into fiat dealerships and get tyres :)

Anyone ever heard of or tried these?

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m4b1808s0p0

Also out of stock but it is another possibility should they ever get reproduced!

http://www.yokohamatire.com/pdf/AO32Rbltn.pdf

If you don't do many miles and mainly for summer use there is a 185 60 13.

Anyone heard anything at all?

Still got a set of 4 new on the shelf.

That is 2 gone.

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Originally Posted by phase i 16 v turbo

That is 2 gone.

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Can you pm me a price for the other two please

Managed to pick up a few goodies over the weekend.

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Originally Posted by phase i 16 v turbo

Managed to pick up a few goodies over the weekend.

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Originally Posted by phase i 16 v turbo

Managed to pick up a few goodies over the weekend.

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How much are these Mike?

Any NEWS on the MXV front :scared:

Checked with continental about uniroyals last week and they said it would be a 5 week delay from ordering to get tyres. Hope that helps.

Avaliable from Camskill again :)

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m73b0s4757...5_13_195_55R13