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Post by keith »

anyone dealt with Eiretyres recently ? seem to be the cheapest for 165/60-R12


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Don't forget the cost of fitting. €15 a tyre at my local tyre place.

I paid €53 fitted in Rathcormac Tyres, near Fermoy.
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thats a great price... brand?
I see that 165/70-R12 will also fit, made by Nankang, the CX668 model. anybody gone up form 60 profile to 70 profile on 12's?
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Post by molly the mini »

I had Nankang before there cheep but not good in the wet
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Post by woody »

I tried the 165/70 before, rubbed a lot more. wouldn't use them again.
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