Interest in "Group Buy" for Billboards Tires ?

[cobra de capell]

Originally Posted by FUNFER2

I really wish we could find a solution with the shipping ?
That's the biggest issue now. Any ideas ?

After a little research - it appears that Goodyear Billboards are actually race tires, obviously not dot -but, used on the street nonetheless - therefore, the goodyear site is racinggoodyear.com - they have a distributor list - NE section is Carter-Maxwell, Inc in Bethany, OK.

Clearly, other distributors also have the tire - but not all of them are listed.

[FUNFER2]

Could you post the exact link please. I did a search and could not find the exact one ?

I did find them and left a message. We'll see what happens.
Thank you much !

[Power Surge]

Kevin, you just aren't going to get any huge discounts on these tires. For example, cost on the rears are $232 and they sell for about $250. Even at cost, a set of 4 is only going to save you around $100. And then you have to ship them if you can't find someone local.

Even though I manage a Goodyear, the racing tires are NOT available to the retail tire stores. I still had to buy mine from a Goodyear Racing distributor. Luckily for me, I had one in Daytona and he gave me the tires for cost and I picked them up.

[FUNFER2]

I agree Sal, it's not going to happen, and I'm sorry for all of us that would love a set. I think a $1,000 + shipping, is not what I will spend. I gave it a gallant try though.

[FUNFER2]

With the help from cobra de capell, he found a dealer, Carter-Maxwell, Inc in Bethany, OK.
I talked with them and he said if we sold 5 sets, on one invoice, he would give us a 15% discount which is $794 + shipping.

[RedBarchetta]

Originally Posted by FUNFER2

With the help from cobra de capell, he found a dealer, Carter-Maxwell, Inc in Bethany, OK.
I talked with them and he said if we sold 5 sets, on one invoice, he would give us a 15% discount which is $794 + shipping.

Finally...a dealer that is hungry. That's a great price. I'm still penniless, but a great price never-the-less.

[RodKnock]

Has anyone heard of Carter-Maxwell?

[Got the Bug]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Has anyone heard of Carter-Maxwell?

Quick search turned up a number of racing references.

[FUNFER2]

I, along with another that will post here shortly, will buy. I need at least 5, any others ?

[RodKnock]

While I like the Billboards, and have thought about buying a set, I think I'll wait until the Yokos wear out (or get too old) and then buy the Avons.

Thanks for doing the prep work though.

[efrost]

Originally Posted by FUNFER2

I, along with another that will post here shortly, will buy. I need at least 5, any others ?

Funfer2,

I would be interested in a set.

Ed

[Got the Bug]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

While I like the Billboards, and have thought about buying a set, I think I'll wait until the Yokos wear out (or get too old) and then buy the Avons.

Thanks for doing the prep work though.

Rodney - Your Yokos will age out before they wear out...unless you light 'em up. I've got 5K miles on my Yokos and they look like new.

[Randy Rosenberg]

My 9+ year old GY-GTII's had ~20K on them; they still "looked fine", but they were too old be reliable anymore. I love my Avons! They stick to the road just like my GY Slicks did when I open-tracked, yet they're radials for smooth and easy street driving.

[FUNFER2]

Ok Ed, I'll add you to the list.

[gjcomb]

Kevin;

I am in for a set! I am located in the Bay Area, so not a problem for me to head out to Castro Valley for pick up.

Let me know particulars...George

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by gjcomb

Kevin;

I am in for a set! I am located in the Bay Area, so not a problem for me to head out to Castro Valley for pick up.

Let me know particulars...George

George, the dealer with the $794/set deal is not Roger Kraus in Castro Valley, CA, but Carter-Maxwell in Oklahoma.

Trust me, I want the Avons, but my Yoko's only have about 600 miles on them. Such a waste. I wish the Avon's had the Goodyear Eagle lettering on them. Best of both worlds for me.

[FUNFER2]

Hello George, yes the dealer is in Oklahoma. Let me know for sure if you still want to order and then I'll put you on the list.

[FUNFER2]

Were getting real close for the 5 set tires. I may not call in the orders maybe, until Monday, just to make sure others that have not seen my post, to have a chance to be included. When do you guys think we should order ?
After the 5 sets being filled or wait a period of time, Monday, a week from now ect. ?

[noblec5]

Funfer, count me in for a set as well, does that price include shipping to me here in Cleveland?

Chris

[FUNFER2]

Shipping costs is up to each buyer.