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Whats your preference and why?

It's for the S12.  

I've currently got a two piece S13 driveshaft to go in it.  But because of the Hilux diff I have to change the flange yoke (if that's the right name) to suit. It is also has to be shortened slightly as well.  

So I've gotta get it modified, and then rebalanced, so I thought about going one piece instead.  It'll cost a little more, (not much) but are the benefits worth it?

Obviously it means that I only need one driveshaft hoop, and I can eliminate the hanger bearing (which would give me mounts for driveshaft hoop possibly? Depending on rules.)  

So, thoughts?

Found this:

http://automec.co.nz/

They do 5/16" 3/8" and 1/2"
Catalogue: http://automec.co.nz/attachments/tubeline%20catalogue%202013.pdf

Might be worth a call?

That's too small. Everything I read says that 5/16 is as small as I want to go

Oh shit, I saw 7.6mm, but that must be the OD not ID, my bad.

 I know Repco stock 3/16 so maybe they can order in the 5/16?  Pretty sure 5/16 is used for brakes on some of the bigger American utes anyway.

Possibly this stuff will work:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/other-accessories/auction-794763157.htm

Pretty sure the only difference with that and the normal is that it isn't nickel plated.

Any normal tyre shop should be able to do it.  It's easier than doing a 4" hand trolley tyre. 

Pretty much a screwdriver, and some vice grips will do it though. Mix a little bit of dishwashing liquid and water together for tyre lube.

To pull the valve through you normally use one of these: http://www.protekequipment.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/StemPuller.jpg
Every tyre shop will have one, otherwise put the cap on (so you don't wreck the thread) and then try pull it through with pliers, be careful not to squeeze it to tight, and make sure you use the above tyre lube on it to help.  

I don't know what tyre shops are like down there, but if somebody brought in a tyre and a wheel (not on the scooter) I'd be doing it for $10 including the valve stem.

EBC yellowstuff worked extremely well in the MX5's. I did a one hour race with consistent laps at low 1.25's at Manfeild (near lap record) without wearing through a set. They feel good when cold and have good life expectancy. 

I'll also vouch for these.  Put them on the front of my old S14 with Znoelli S12 rotors, stopped amazingly fast compared to the OE rotors and redstuff pads I had prior.  

Two track days and around 15000kms of daily driving on the yellowstuff's and I've pulled them out to put in my S12 with over half life still in them.  (Yes they worked amazingly well for daily use as well)

Also if you're interested, I'm going to be selling a set of 205/55R15 used Dunlop semi slicks shortly?  They don't have much life left in them, but if they're not to big, they could be ideal for getting the feel of them.

I saw this running at Taupo today, looked real good and was pretty quick I thought. Nice job.

I believe you're running the Toyo T1R's btw?  If so, it'll just be that you are running road tyres to there limits that is causing the wear patterns on the them.  They can't handle the heat like a semi-slick can.

I won't be able to make this one.  Already got plans :/

So I've been shit at trying to attend, but would still like to make at least one.  Would have to be family friendly as I have my daughter most Thursdays, and as long as people don't mind my work ute to cruise with, then I'm keen on those too.  ('08 Hilux)

Coming into summer are Saturday arvo or Sunday BBQ's at the lakes an option also?

There's a great joker in Mt Wellington called Dave Hawkins who can paint the whitewalls onto the tyre of your choice - my advice, if you have new tyres is to drive around on them for a couple of months, and wash them heaps. They leach silicone, which discolours the whitewall solution he applies.

 

Here's my car which was done by him, this is 18 months after the wheels were done, still looking great!

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I reckon this is the way to go, that way you can actually use whatever tyre and wheel combination you like.  A guy in Rotorua does it as well, but he only goes up to 10mm or 12mm I think.

Don't know what size you can go to but only okish white wall tyre available is generally in a 185/70R13.  (Without spending ridiculous $$$ anyway)  Can get a Kumho or Maxxis for memory.

Ahh if it's stickered for 5 tonne it'll be fine, I thought they were higher than that.  SS's will allow you to be rated up to 7tonne.  It may still be a bit tricky to find a SS drive tyre to suit though.  They're aren't very common in NZ.

Unless you're interested in these: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/trucks/parts-accessories/auction-764141709.htm Not really a full drive tyre pattern, but there's not a huge amount of options here.  In Europe and US they're everywhere with 495/45r22.5's.

Get rid of the artilleries, they're a pain in the ass. (I'm a commercial tyre fitter.)  Upgrading to 10stud hubs also gives you better brake options if you planned to upgrade them.

If you plan to fill use it as a water truck, you won't get away with super singles on the rear, they're aren't allowed to carry that sort of weight on NZ Roads.  Just put super singles on the front, and put 295/80's on the rear for the more staunch look.  (385/65 front)

TWL/Transpecs or Mikes Transport Warehouse in Hamilton can quite possibly supply new super single artillery wheels though.

Also, this is fucking cool!

Edit/// I outfitted this tow truck with the tyre and wheel combination on it.  385/65R22.5 steers on 22.5x11.75" wheels and 295/80R22.5 drives on 22.5x8.25 wheels.

http://www.rotoruatowing.com/#!War-Machine-tow-truck/zoom/cypg/image11i3

i have some mild consideration for these Achillies 123's for the rear of my ute.. similar (or possibly less $$) than a top end road tyre and I don't do huge mileage...

 

I understand they are ok for daily road duties and short stint stuff such as a hillclimb or cone work but won't take a decent circuit lap after lap workout at the track like a 03G or A048 will do before turning to cheese.

 

Also keen to hear anything about WESTLAKE SPORT RS or Dunlop star spec as an option for higher powered street weapon. for those of us after more grip than a normal road tyre but won't be beating down on the track much.

Dunlop Star Spec will shit all over the Achilles and Westlakes.  A whole lot more R&D went into producing them.

I also used Toyo R888's on my old S14.

For a couple of track days I did at Taupo I put them on in Rotorua, drove there, did the day and then drive back on them.

Amazing tyres on the track, really good dry grip on the road, but they're noisy as hell and track like a bitch.  (Follow every single little groove.)

I was happy with the wear rate on them having done 6+track days on them and having bought them as used tyres, but I don't imagine they'd wear well on full time road use.  Probably sub-8000km's without any trackdays

Used a '08 Hilux, (3.0l turbo diesel 2wd) to tow my s12 around to my storage shed. Single axle, unbraked trailer.

Towed it amazing, I didnt really notice the trailer On the back at all. no delay in acceleration compared to not having a trailer and no issues with braking.

Only used in 50/60km zones though

Didnt make it either, was stuck cleaning my old house till 10:30pm...

These guysd are the NZ distributor for them.  They don't list them on there website but can indent them.

http://www.dold.co.nz/

Not really, need to get them on a 10" rim.   

Could spend $500 each on Avon 245/40R15's if you wanted.  Guy who imports them is a damn rip off.

I thought the Michelin Pilot HX MXM had been discontinued.  Maybe not.

Anything in 225/55r15?

 

Sorry for Hijack

Not unless you want Hoosier wet race tyres out of 'murica.

215/60R15 an option?

Toyo do it in the Proxess 4 I believe.  I'm not sure if they do it in the T1R or not.  I've been known to beat this price including fitting and balance:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/wheels-tyres/tyres/auction-745034913.htm

I believe Falken also do them in the ZE912, not sure if they're in NZ though.

I can check availability and price either option for you if you like.

Edit/// Possibly Kumho also.

Sweet. Little one will be tagging along too

So Thursday 26th of June at 6:30 at Burgerfuel?

Which burger fuel?

Wanting an auto-electrician.

Gotta wire the SR up to the S12. Need to get engine running and ideally the factory gauges working(Rev, oil pressure, water temp etc)

Hopefully someone here can, or knows someone who can do me a good deal.

-Chris

These guys do them for $2 each GST exclusive on a run of 100. At that price OS could add margin and I'd still buy a bunch (although they do look like those xbox huge ones):

 

http://www.orangedog.co.nz/products/registration-holders/

These guys are great. We use them for our business cards and wheel alignment stickers at work.  It'd be worth getting in touch with them and double check they can do a standard size like the post shop ones.

I'd buy some if OS got them made.