New Rear Tyre - Where to buy one?

**Paivi** · 06 Jan 08, 10:47 PM

Apparently, my rear tyre is a bit square, so I should think about getting a new one.

Where would I get one in London/Surrey and what does that entail?

**Fisherman** · 06 Jan 08, 11:06 PM

Hi Paivi, Just bought one from these people, not for a duke, but they were £18-00 cheaper than anyone else. and seem to have a massive stock and manufacturers.
www.universal-tyres.co.uk

**MarkST** · 07 Jan 08, 01:48 AM

Thats Universal Tyres::Tyres and Autocentres

**nogaromill999** · 07 Jan 08, 06:18 AM

F W Tyres will be cheapest and do a drive in drive out service too..... FWR LTD Britain's Cheapest Tyres!.

**Paivi** · 07 Jan 08, 07:14 AM

Hmm, I'm detecting a theme here...

I don't need the cheapest tyres, but to make sure they're the correct ones and they're fitted properly (my bike's still showing the scars of the last tyre change, remember, David?).

**CK & AK** · 07 Jan 08, 07:58 AM

Got a couple of part worn ex-DD race tyres Paivi - £50 for the pair.

Look rather righteous as no chicken strips, plenty of wear left for the road.

They are std Pirelli Diablos, and right size for the M620's (160 rear)

C

**Fisherman** · 07 Jan 08, 08:51 AM

The tyre I bought was an Avon Venom X, not a cheap unknown brand but one that was recommended for the bike I have had it put on.Still had to get Slipstream to put it on when I had a full service, but still saved a good few quid.
I would never put anything on that was sub standard or cheap,, tyres I think should be the best for the job. irespective of how much they cost.

**ecoastducati** · 12 Jun 08, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paivi

Hmm, I'm detecting a theme here...

I don't need the cheapest tyres, but to make sure they're the correct ones and they're fitted properly (my bike's still showing the scars of the last tyre change, remember, David?).

Are you sure you don't want to fit £35 Avons on the 695? Just so you can whine and complain about how terrible they are!

....and how's your Scandinavian friend Sultan? maybe he can suggest to wait for Nokia to start making tyres for bikes, since "they're the number 1 car tyre brand in Finland's fleemarkets!" than after you experienced them for yourself!

YOU'LL BE ELLIGIBLE TO POST YOUR OWN HONEST OPINION ABOUT THEM

**Paivi** · 12 Jun 08, 02:13 PM

Eh?

What the hell is that all about?

**ecoastducati** · 12 Jun 08, 02:20 PM

Hei Pivi, Any more uneducated advice about any Ebayer YOU HAD NO DEALINGS WITH??? or do you just want to stick to your tires. Remember (with the Big Companies) YOU ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!!

**JerryXt** · 12 Jun 08, 02:25 PM

eastcoast guy - suggest you come clean as to what this is all about. Without any context it's bordering on abuse.

Plus this thread is 6 months old????

**Paivi** · 12 Jun 08, 02:28 PM

Sorry mate, you've lost me, I've no idea what you're talking about.

**ecoastducati** · 12 Jun 08, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerryXt

eastcoast guy - suggest you come clean as to what this is all about. Without any context it's bordering on abuse.

Plus this thread is 6 months old????

man, just came to check on my replies to posts made by him in the online-retailers thread TO FIND THEY ARE ALL DELETED!! Sucks that the internet allows for people to post anything w/o any consequences

**JerryXt** · 12 Jun 08, 02:51 PM

well, number one, Paivi is a her, not a him. Second, the only people who can delete your posts are the mods and they'd only do that if the posts were 'strong'.

Also, can I point out that I've never heard of you, nor that Paivi or other people have had problems with, presumably, your business. Now I have tho.

All retailers or people offering a service get bad press from time to time - for me, the measure of a business is how they handle the bad, not just the good. Can I suggest the best thing is if you drop it, rather than resurrect old sh*te?

**BaggaZee** · 12 Jun 08, 04:26 PM

I'm not aware of any posts deleted but we'll look into it. Meanwhile, as has been pointed out ecoastducati, a little less confrontational would be preferred.