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Old 01-30-2008, 09:46 AM
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Can you look into the BS RE-11 if you do? They will be released in 30 days..
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We can source these tires for you, but the cost will be rather expensive due to importing, tax, and domestic shipping charges.

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what is the typical mark up on imported tires?? Ball park
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aren't Japanese tires not DOT approved for the streets here?
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Originally Posted by Francesco,Jan 31 2008, 11:39 PM
aren't Japanese tires not DOT approved for the streets here?
What would that matter? Would you not be able to get your car inspected?
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tire margins are very slim, just like here in the usa. honestly, unless you are ordering a bunch of sets, it will cost you alot. is day probably about 30-50% above the japanese msrp for the tire if i had to guess.

shipping to here, then shipping to you, customs, then some profit for the importer. it gets expensive fast.
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That tire should be released late this year in the US as the RE-01R replacement. I would personally say wait or just get a new set of RE-01R's for the time being. I just don't think the cost to get those now would be worth it.

Just my .02...

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Good points, maybe we can get 10 people or so for a GB..

If the tire is true that much better wet and dry than the RE-01R, then it might be worth it..
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Not to be the Debby Downer but, it won't be worth it...
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