I think my Firestone slicks have seen better days. I've noticed small cracks in the sidewalls. Where's the best place to get some 6 × 26 × 15 slicks.
Cheers
Stanley ·
Aussieveedubbers · VW Drag Racing
Drag slicks - where to get.
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/99130/drag-slicks-where-to-get
typethreeking ·
Try rocket industries, that's we're I got my tyres
LIFE IN THE LOW LANE ·
Performance wholesale perhaps but you need a trade account. I know one of the boys there and have access to stuff as does troy.
dangerous ·
Actually, have a talk with Davo Richardson, he was thinking of upsizing his,
so you may be able to get a good deal on his.
so you may be able to get a good deal on his.
Stanley ·
Are these an odd size?
humpty ·
Nobody here in Oz could supply that size, so I got mine from Pierside Parts....
whathaveidone ·
No, I run them aswell. There not in the online rocket catalog if you were looking there.
Stanley ·
That's where I was looking. Where'd you get yours.
Might have to do Bert Munro and get the boot polish out 😂
Might have to do Bert Munro and get the boot polish out 😂
essex ·
"Nobody here in Oz could supply that size, so I got mine from Pierside Parts...."
bought mine direct from M&H guys
bought mine direct from M&H guys
whathaveidone ·
Rod got them for craig when he owned the car. Maybe he did get them from the US. Ill ask next time im there.
Stanley ·
OK I'll try M&H and Rod and Dave R.
I have boot polish
I have boot polish
whathaveidone ·
You should try making your own pistons for your turbo motor too!!!!!😂😂😂
Stanley ·
I piss on my lemon tree
essex ·
PM sent, have absolutely no idea if it "sent" or not
Stanley ·
Got it...both times
Grey Ghost ·
Try Antique tires in Melbourne at 134 McEwen Road Heidelberg PH 1300 554 413 talk to Ben McKinnon (owner operator). He is VW Club member in Melbourne and a passionate VW owner. I have bought two sets of the 6 x 15 x 26 from him. They around $500 a pair. He always has fresh slicks on hand and they are not old stock just lying around.
Cheers
Andrew
Cheers
Andrew
humpty ·
Mine came in only marginally cheaper than that from Pierside.... I'm sure the three month wait I had to endure, was down to the US drag season having only just begun..... But it's good to know that the Antique dude over there can help.... The local Antique Tires guy (a cousin of the Melburg dude I hear) was not very helpful with availablity... And my local Rocket supplier didn't dig any deaper than the website.....Grey Ghost wrote:Try Antique tires in Melbourne at 134 McEwen Road Heidelberg PH 1300 554 413 talk to Ben McKinnon (owner operator). He is VW Club member in Melbourne and a passionate VW owner. I have bought two sets of the 6 x 15 x 26 from him. They around $500 a pair. He always has fresh slicks on hand and they are not old stock just lying around.
Cheers
Andrew
You east coasters have it easy.... 😍
dragvw2180 ·
If you liked your Firestone slicks they are still available from Phoenix , that is what brand I am running on my car. After reading your post I called Mike @ Coker tire company ( Owners of Phoenis tires) and told him about your post. The price from him is 174.00 USD ea plus shipping and import taxes . There are dealers over in Aussie but the reason it takes 3 months to recieve the tires is that they normally ship them out a container by boat. Mike said if anyone needs them in a hurry he would be glad to ship by FEDEX , doing a group buy may save you some cash. His email address is MIKEC@COKER.com and tell him you spoke with Mike McCarthy. Here is a link to the corporate website , http://www.phoenixracingtires.com/ . I hope this helps, Mike
Stanley ·
Thanks for your help and effort Mike...much appreciated. And Thanks Andrew 👍
dragvw2180 ·
Always willing to help my Aussie brothers, Mike
modnrod ·
Lots of the drag bike crowd use the Phoenix 26 x 6 too.
Most go direct if they're in a hurry, and Summit are another option.
Most go direct if they're in a hurry, and Summit are another option.
Stanley ·
Thanks to all
Have located a set thanks to Andrew Ermel's reply. Getting a set through Mikes post was second option.
Thanks again
Have located a set thanks to Andrew Ermel's reply. Getting a set through Mikes post was second option.
Thanks again
polak ·
rocket industries has just about every size slick in stock and if not, they can get it in quick, i work for them now so i can get u a special fellow veedubber price 😉
humpty ·
Good to know!😘polak wrote:rocket industries has just about every size slick in stock and if not, they can get it in quick, i work for them now so i can get u a special fellow veedubber price 😉