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Offline rich83

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Why are 225 45 18 so expensive?
« on: March 28, 2011, 11:07:12 pm »
My mates just bought an RX8... and he want some better tyres on it. It seems that 225 45 18 are really expensive.

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Re: Why are 225 45 18 so expensive?
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2011, 11:12:48 pm »
Uncommon size is probably the main reason
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Re: Why are 225 45 18 so expensive?
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2011, 11:13:54 pm »
235 40 18's are also dear as they fit Porkers  :wink:
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Re: Why are 225 45 18 so expensive?
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2011, 07:58:45 am »
Quote from: Hedge on March 28, 2011, 11:13:54 pm
235 40 18's are also dear as they fit Porkers  :wink:
I will secOnd that, meg has 235 40 18 and they ain't cheap
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