getting ra1s

[Al Fernandez]

Guys
The best intel that I have been able to get is that Toyo will begin taking orders and sending tires to dealers the 1st of the year. I am working on getting a real number of what the US inventory will be on that date as that will determine if we're facing a mad scramble for the few that are there or if everyone will be able to get what they want right off the bat.

Anticipating that the former is more likely, I am working on getting tires prioritized to those that race first. No guarantees I can pull this off, just trying to make margaritas out of all these lemons.

It would help me a lot if you guys could let me know if you are needing a set for MSR-H or not.

[BlueFirePony]

Thanks for stepping up Al...if it was just you I had to rely on for this holy Grail I'd be willing to run AI but I prefer the drama of tight racing over tight logistics...no Toyos needed for me....hmmm maybe I should talk to my new client about tires now that they are out of F1 ;)

[ShadowBolt]

I need a set of 275/40/17's. All I have is 888's.


Jerry

[Rob Liebbe]

, just trying to make margaritas out of all these lemons.



Limes - you make margaritas with limes. :roll:

Thanks for stepping to try to help the group Al.

[michaelmosty]

Thank you Al,
I need a set of 275/40/17's for the "deuce".

[AllZWay]

Thank you Al,
I need a set of 275/40/17's for the "deuce".

I do also.

[GlennCMC70]

i'm good.

[NickV]

Huge thanks, Al

I need 255/50/16's.

8)

[Crumpacker]

I'm in the market for a set of 275/40-17's as well.

Thanks Al!

[Rob Liebbe]

I'm good for tires as well.

[David Love AI27]

GREAT JOB AL... I know everyone appreciates the hard work... overworked and underpaid for sure...

[jeremiahkellam]

I need 275/40/17's

[Fbody383]

I'm good for Houston and will miss Cresson but want (may need) a set for TWS.

[Wade]

I need a set of 255/40/17's. Guess I'll be the only car in the deuce on weee little tires. Hell, I'm not even sure the 255's will fit on the front!

[Al Fernandez]

I have some information regarding RA1s I thought you'd be interested in:

- Toyo will begin accepting orders from dealers for the RA1s and shipping them tires on Jan 4th (well, Jan 1st technically, but they arent open until the 4th...)
- There are plenty of 16" 255 and 17" 275 tires on a boat as you read this, so there will be plenty available for dealers to fill orders immediately
- Considering time for your dealer to get the tires, shave them, and send them to you, expect delivery to driver's homes to begin around the 19th of Jan.

In other words, its going to be a little tight, but there will be tires before any of us are on track. No need to try to prioritize shipments or anything like that it would appear.

Regarding expiring Toyo bucks, I know Appalachian Tire will accept your order and cash in your Toyo bucks right now and deliver when the tires get here. I know other dealers will make similar arrangements. You should give Tommy Schlender from the rockies a call as well given he's a fellow AI racer as well as a Toyo dealer and he's always willing to do whatever he can to help fellow racers out.

[michaelmosty]

Great news Al, thanks for your help with this!! :)

[cobra132]

Does Tommy's shop do shaving? If so does anyone have any experience and why is the contact info? FMR

[David Love AI27]

Does Tommy's shop do shaving? If so does anyone have any experience and why is the contact info? FMR

I chatted with Tommy via email... yes, he shaves tires for the RM region.. he had some at Nationals and I should have bought them then..

Look him up on the memberlist and shoot him a PM..

I hope to have a "shaver" before year end, so if you find good price on RA1s from a supplier that doesn't shave them, check with me @ the beginning of the year. You could have tire shipped direct to me and then send me your rims or I plan to have a set of different size rims that are trued at a machine shop so I can run a dial indicator when mounted to the shaver...


ps I'm looking for a GOOD machine shop to "true" three or four rims. not looking for the cheapest, looking for the best..

[Greg_FW]

I can't believe we aren't allowed to run out the 888s bought on good faith. "RA-1 only" was a pretty draconian, and costly, rule change.

[GlennCMC70]

run what you have till its gone Greg.

[Alien]

http://www.aicmctexas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2968

What does it take to get an 'official' regional exemption so everyone is on the same page?

I need new tires anyways and will hopefully be on RA1's, but have no issue with anyone running R888's anytime next year.

[mitchntx]

Tiregate ... The gift that just keeps on giving ... :lol:

[Al Fernandez]

Do we need that? Is there anyone that is going to have 888s beyond the nasa set number of weekends?

[GlennCMC70]

me.
and i want to be able to use them for rains.

[mitchntx]

me.
and i want to be able to use them for rains.

x2

[Rob Liebbe]

Me too - rains.

[Greg_FW]

Since the consensus is they are inferior, why are they not allowed until they run out? Could be bargain rains if there's still inventory and dealers are itchin to ditchem.

[ShadowBolt]

Mine are almost new. I would like to keep them as rains for a few seasons. Rains only.


JJ

[AllZWay]

me.
and i want to be able to use them for rains.

x2

Me too.

[Alien]

Do we need that? Is there anyone that is going to have 888s beyond the nasa set number of weekends?
Ideally, my thought is yes, you should be able to use up the tires you have in those first 3 weekends. In reality tho, we have some guys that only make 3 weekends for the entire season and if those weekends happen to be the 2nd, 4th and 6th weekends, I wouldn't want them to be 'punished'.

[MikeP99Z]

888s...I just hope that Glenn doesn't have any come April.

[Al Fernandez]

Its the rain part that concerns me. I'm pretty comfy with the thought that in the dry someone on 888s doesnt have an advantage. In the wet I'm not so sure.

[ShadowBolt]

Its the rain part that concerns me. I'm pretty comfy with the thought that in the dry someone on 888s doesnt have an advantage. In the wet I'm not so sure.


Maybe in standing water the 888's are better but how would they be any better in just wet conditions? I don't see how.


JJ

[Rob Liebbe]

You will never be able to properly police when it is "raining" or not. You have to allow the R888 for all conditions or none.

My vote is that they be allowed for all conditions all year long.

[ShadowBolt]

You will never be able to properly police when it is "raining" or not. You have to allow the R888 for all conditions or none.

My vote is that they be allowed for all conditions all year long.


X2


JJ

[mitchntx]

It's the same reasoning for allowing RA1s all of last year.

The cost of going racing is high enough without throwing away perfectly good tires.

[Al Fernandez]

Ok...give me a bit to gather opinions and we'll post an official decision.

[jeremiahkellam]

I thought the full tread RA1 is a better wet tire than the 888???

[Hood]

Guys! I just got the call I was waiting for from Treadzone in PA. He says that he has 24 tires (255/50-16), shaved, to the door for $920. If we get more than one order they can be shipped on a pallet to save some of the shipping cost (save and extra 5$ per tire). Let me know if you are interested. I haven't checked on the 17's yet but I'm sure he has these as well.

[cobra132]

No 275's, still on the boat. FMR

[Crumpacker]

Was about to call about 275s, thanks for the update. FML

[Fbody383]

Guys! I just got the call I was waiting for from Treadzone in PA. He says that he has 24 tires (255/50-16), shaved, to the door for $920. If we get more than one order they can be shipped on a pallet to save some of the shipping cost (save and extra 5$ per tire). Let me know if you are interested. I haven't checked on the 17's yet but I'm sure he has these as well.

PM Sent

[Adam Ginsberg]

Call/email Bryan Shackelford w/Toyo's Only in AZ. He'll accept ready-to-expire Toyo bucks, and I believe he has 275's in stock. Let him know I sent ya.

Bryan Shackelford
Toyo's Only
Authorized Motorsports Dealer
Toyo, Nitto, Goodyear
We accept Toyo Bucks
Trackside service available
(602) 252-3301 Shop
(602) 252-3319 Fax
toyosonly@yahoo.com

[David Love AI27]

Guys! I just got the call I was waiting for from Treadzone in PA. He says that he has 24 tires (255/50-16), shaved, to the door for $920. If we get more than one order they can be shipped on a pallet to save some of the shipping cost (save and extra 5$ per tire). Let me know if you are interested. I haven't checked on the 17's yet but I'm sure he has these as well.

Jason needs a set... or two... How many on a pallet?

[AllZWay]

Thanks Adam... I just dropped him an email. I have some that expire this month.

[Hood]

Jason needs a set... or two... How many on a pallet?

I just got off the phone with the sales guy at Treadzone ( jspecht@treadzone.com ). He said that he currently has 5 sets of 16's ready to be shaved at $920 a set delivered. He will have 17's in next week ($924/set!! delivered). He DOES take Toyo Bucks and he also has his own contingency for tire money. Anyway, email him directly with your order, specifying the tread depth you want them shaved to. Over and out.

This public service announcement has been brought to you by Midnight Oil... something we all seem to burn just before a race weekend.

[chicane23]

Guys! I just got the call I was waiting for from Treadzone in PA. He says that he has 24 tires (255/50-16), shaved, to the door for $920. If we get more than one order they can be shipped on a pallet to save some of the shipping cost (save and extra 5$ per tire). Let me know if you are interested. I haven't checked on the 17's yet but I'm sure he has these as well.

You all need to be careful where you get your tires. Make sure the dates are current.
Those tires 255/50-16 at TreadZone currently have a date code of 2007


Prices have gone up about $5 this year.
I will have NEW date coded 275/40-17 RA-1s very soon. I will know more on Friday or Monday.

[ShadowBolt]

Guys! I just got the call I was waiting for from Treadzone in PA. He says that he has 24 tires (255/50-16), shaved, to the door for $920. If we get more than one order they can be shipped on a pallet to save some of the shipping cost (save and extra 5$ per tire). Let me know if you are interested. I haven't checked on the 17's yet but I'm sure he has these as well.

You all need to be careful where you get your tires. Make sure the dates are current.
Those tires 255/50-16 at TreadZone are currently have a date code of 2007


Prices have gone up about $5 this year.
I will have NEW date coded 275/40-17 RA-1s very soon. I will know more on Friday or Monday.

Let me know John when you find out. I hope they come in next week.

JJ

[chicane23]

Let me know John when you find out. I hope they come in next week.

JJ



I will Sir....ASAP, I will check in on Friday.

Your order (275/40-17 - 4/32) is in and so is Jeremiah's (275/40-17 - 4/32) and Brian's (275/35-18 - 4/32)

[David Love AI27]

Guys! I just got the call I was waiting for from Treadzone in PA. He says that he has 24 tires (255/50-16), shaved, to the door for $920. If we get more than one order they can be shipped on a pallet to save some of the shipping cost (save and extra 5$ per tire). Let me know if you are interested. I haven't checked on the 17's yet but I'm sure he has these as well.

You all need to be careful where you get your tires. Make sure the dates are current.
Those tires 255/50-16 at TreadZone currently have a date code of 2007


Prices have gone up about $5 this year.
I will have NEW date coded 275/40-17 RA-1s very soon. I will know more on Friday or Monday.

I got a set of 07s... I thought the new ones were supposed to be available mid January?

[chicane23]

I got a set of 07s... I thought the new ones were supposed to be available mid January?

Yes, I will have some hopefully on Friday or Monday.

[David Love AI27]

I got a set of 07s... I thought the new ones were supposed to be available mid January?

Yes, I will have some hopefully on Friday or Monday.

Thanks, but I was just being an ass... :oops:

I'm pretty sure Jason won't need any, cuz he hasn't renewed his Membership or Comp. License... You could email him and ask...

AND

I won't need a set till the March 12th event at Road Atlanta and a fresh set in September

[BlueFirePony]

) and Brian's (275/35-18 - 4/32)
who is this Brian? I am running Hoosiers in AIX...is there another Brian running big shoes?

[philstireservice]

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It pays to be a fan of Phil's Tire Service Trackside Support

[michaelmosty]

Phil, what are your prices for a set of RA1's shaved and shipped to TX, 75080 for example?
Both 255/50/16's and 275/40/17's

[chicane23]

) and Brian's (275/35-18 - 4/32)
who is this Brian? I am running Hoosiers in AIX...is there another Brian running big shoes?

Hello Brian,

I guess I should have been more specific...sorry.

Brian Harrison - New to AI
He has been racing in COMMA at hallett for a number of years.
His car has changed a lot in the last month. It was super charged and running 315/30-18 R6s.
After a motor change, super charger removed and new Forgelines, he should be ready for round 2.

BTW, we carry Hoosiers as well and I believe we at Chicane 23 can beat ANY prices on tires.

Just give us a call or PM me.

[ShadowBolt]

John will take care of all your tire needs. No reason to go anywhere else for tires.


JJ

[Hood]

When I asked the question 3 months ago about where to go for tires I was told about PST only... and got to pay an extra $200 for tires that are already 2.5 years old. So why are all these vendors just now showing up with all their 'great' tire pricing?

Feeling a bit burned here.

[NickV]

John will take care of all your tire needs. No reason to go anywhere else for tires.


JJ

+1 JG is a solid guy! 8)

[David Love AI27]

When I asked the question 3 months ago about where to go for tires I was told about PST only... and got to pay an extra $200 for tires that are already 2.5 years old. So why are all these vendors just now showing up with all their 'great' tire pricing?

Feeling a bit burned here.

ditto...

I put out the word before Nationals and got the same thing...

spent over $2K on two sets of tires JUST TO COMPLY WITH THE RULES!!! then the rules changed... I could have bought 888s for ALOT less!!!

not being negative, JUST THE FACTS!!

[ShadowBolt]

When I asked the question 3 months ago about where to go for tires I was told about PST only... and got to pay an extra $200 for tires that are already 2.5 years old. So why are all these vendors just now showing up with all their 'great' tire pricing?

Feeling a bit burned here.


Sorry Gary,

Back then most of these tire people did not have tires in stock and some (like John) could not take the Toyo Bucks and hold them until Toyo got tires into the US. I can tell you that John takes care of everything I need for the race car. When I put the new motor in the 17 he quoted everything I needed and was higher than Jegs. When I told him he was high he still wanted the order and matched Jegs prices. It's really nice to deal with someone that has good contacts to find the parts you need and at a good price. Unless something has changed Phils will be way higher than John (or anyone else for that matter). I purchased from them once and the freight alone was as high as giraffe Pussy!

JJ

[Crumpacker]

Call/email Bryan Shackelford w/Toyo's Only in AZ. He'll accept ready-to-expire Toyo bucks, and I believe he has 275's in stock.

No 275s currently, but expected by the end of the week.

[Adam Ginsberg]

No 275s currently, but expected by the end of the week.

Thanks for the update.

Bryan is a straight up guy, and has gone out of his way to help our racers. He provides support at a few of our events (Cal Speedway), as well as the 2009 Nats. AAMOF, when we wanted to break down rims/tires for inspection, he did it for free. I tried to pay him out of my own pocket, but he refused.

[David Love AI27]

CRANK IT UP!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXaZmY52gHM

[philstireservice]

[quote I purchased from them once and the freight alone was as high as giraffe Pussy!

JJ[/quote]


Now that is a funny statement

[chicane23]

I have one more set of 4 275/40-17s left and are shaved to 5/32.

If anyone needs them let me know.

Thank you all for the kind words and great support.

I hope everyone has a great 2010 season.

[Fbody383]

Baby's new shoes showed up yesterday in 26X26X14 boxes.

Thanks, JG.

[michaelmosty]

Baby's new shoes showed up yesterday in 26X26X14 boxes.

Thanks, JG.
I thought those were your wheels and you switched to AIX. :shock:

[David Love AI27]

anybody find 255/50/16s??

[philstireservice]

Yep !!

[GlennCMC70]

anybody find 255/50/16s??

I've gotten 10 over the last 2 weeks.

[David Love AI27]

anybody find 255/50/16s??

I've gotten 10 over the last 2 weeks.

SWEET!!!

[chicane23]

anybody find 255/50/16s??

I've gotten 10 over the last 2 weeks.

And I can get you even more Sir! ;-)

[AJ@PST]

I just recieved my order for inventory.
275/40-17 $225
255/40-17 $200
255/50-16 $222

Most with 09 Date Codes (most current). All still in full tread.