Wheels Direct Packages

[YP5 Toronto]

Here is what Wheels Direct is offering.

PLEASE DO NOT GO AND SHARE THESE PRICES WITH THEIR COMPETITION. YOU EITHER LIKE THESE PRICES and BUY THEM, or you do your own investigating and purchase them elsewhere.

All these prices INCLUDE TAX AND INSTALLATION!

1) 195/55/15 HANKOOK ZOVAC W400, Directional Tread, T Rated, with 15" Steelies. $590 (Really Good Deal)

2) 195/55/15 HAKKA1, T Rated, one of the more aggressive winter tires in the market, developed in Finland, with 15" Steelies . $730

3) 195/50/16 Perrelli 210 Snowsports H rated! - BWM approved, using STOCK RIMS. $715

These prices may change.....if they do, it'll probably move to the cheaper side of things. Again it is tough to price things now because it is relatively early.

Two things to remember:

1) These guys need to make a living too.
2) Cheapest is not always the Cheapest, understand what you are getting.

I will set up a poll that will give us an indication of how many the club may be purchasing. This way they can allocate stock for our club.

Again this is just preliminary...I think it’s a bit early.

[MP5Navy]

The Pirellis are $155 a tire..... that is kinda on the expensive side of things for winter rubber.... I don't wanna get 15'' steel rims cause they will eventually F-up a future big brake install so I'd rather keep my 16'' stock rims.... I'm gonna have to do some thinking. Are you sure there is nothing cheaper that will fit? $155 is more than what most of our clubmates have spent on their summer tires! I guess divided between 4 years (I'll use winter tires for 4 years before they wear down)of use it isn't THAT much more money but I'd rather be buying $80 tires - not double that. Do we really have that few options if we want to stick with our stock rims Jason?

[YP5 Toronto]

argggg...... I will inquire on the cheapest Rubber available for our stock 16" rims.

I will get back to you shortly.

[speedracer]

Switching tires on and off rims is very bad for the tires. It ruins the sealing bead on the tire It is much better for the tires to get steelies.

Greg

[firefly]

Jason in case you missed my post in the other thread can you find out the price for 15" steelies alone? Thanks.

[YP5 Toronto]

I think most of the people that are interested in the 16" package have summer rims and tires. But good point.

[DWM-motorsports]

your Stock 16 inch rims will not work with the big brake kits
that are now out (stop tec) The caliper clearance is the big
problem. You may be able to use spacers to move the rim outward,but if the car is droped wheel rub will be a big problem.
Just ask the guy from world of wheels..
Also ask if the steels are a perfect fit. The center hub area may not be.

[Silvermp5]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">1) 195/55/15 HANKOOK ZOVAC W400, Directional Tread, T Rated, with 15&quot; Steelies.   $590 (Really Good Deal)
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Someone posted earlier that Burlington Mazda was offering a package for 640.00 plus tax.  I called them yesterday and he said that those were the tires with 15 steelies from Mazda.

But 590.00 sounds really good, I am in for that.  Jason, does that price include taxes and hardware and installation?  
If it does, I am in, take my order right now.

Thanks for your effort Dude

[YP5 Toronto]

I'm going to pretend I'm MP5Navy:

Read the post carefully......what does it say.....prices INCLUDE TAX and INSTALLATION.

No wonder Westside is the best clan.

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After we generate some more interest I will start to communicate volumes to Wheels Direct.

Jason

[Silvermp5]

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[Bumblebee(Word!)]

I'm in for this man... .i need some tires and steelies soon... Option number 1 for me... $590 is around the price that i'm getting everywhere else...

[ChopstickHero]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">1) 195/55/15 HANKOOK ZOVAC W400, Directional Tread, T Rated, with 15&quot; Steelies. $590 (Really Good Deal)

2) 195/55/15 HAKKA1, T Rated, one of the more aggressive winter tires in the market, developed in Finland, with 15&quot; Steelies . $730

3) 195/50/16 Perrelli 210 Snowsports H rated! - BWM approved, using STOCK RIMS. $715[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>

there's such a huge price difference between the first and the second one. looking at price alone: are the hakka tires that good? are they better than the Perrelli snowsports? the hakka are 15&quot; too and they are still more expensive than the 16&quot; perrellis! but since i'm not going to be using my stock rims, it's either option 1 or 2. jason, when is the last day you need to know our decisions by? 100% i'm getting an option, just dunno which one yet. either option 1 or 2. i just have to decide first.

[YP5 Toronto]

Option number 1 works out to be $89 , number 2 is $118, and 3 is about $155 for each piece of rubber. Remember each 15&quot; steelie costs $40.

[rowan]

Aren't those Nokian Hakkas studded?

[YP5 Toronto]

I will check.....I don't think so.

[ChopstickHero]

they are studded.

Nokian Hakka1 Product Page (http://www.nokiantires.com/html/hakka1.html#specs)

Thought studded tires were illegal on public roads?

[YP5 Toronto]

i believe....metal studs are illegal. From the link you posted they seem like great tires. The owner of wheels actually recommended them. They sold quite a few of them last season...I will call them and ask.

thanks for the link Chopstick.

[YP5 Toronto]

They are studdable.....meaning you can put in studs, but the package we are obviously buying does NOT have studs.

[firefly]

I just gave Joey at Wheels Direct a call. The 15&quot; steelies are about $35 each. However that's last year's price and he'll have some coming in in a couple weeks.

[Silvermp5]

Hey Jason, I have been looking around and I asked Steve at Scarboro Mazda Parts, he gave me a few quotes too pricey but he priced 15&quot; steelies from Mazda, made for places where Pros come with just steelies with the Hakka tires for 649 + tax. He said that these tires are studdless, there are little holes for the studs but here they without them. they look like a great tire.

[YP5 Toronto]

okay....so prove positive that Wheels Direct is providing our Club with great &quot;upfront&quot; prices. Compared to Scarboro Mazda at $649 + Tax ($746.35 --for the westsiders i did the math), Wheels is offering it to us for $590 TAXES INCLUDED.

I have invited Wheels Direct to join them message board and anwser any other questions you may have.

[Silvermp5]

This is just comparing package 2 from Wheels Direct 730 compare to Scarboro Mazda special Toprotege Club price or 649.00+tax which 746.35. It's still cheaper to get them from Wheels Direct.

Jason just make sure that they provide us with customer service, I had bad experience with them when I was looking for my summer rims and tires

[ChopstickHero]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (YP5 Toronto @ Sep. 25 2002,3:05)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">They are studdable.....meaning you can put in studs, but the package we are obviously buying does NOT have studs.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
so obviously the tires are better WITH the studs. so the question is: how do these tires compare when they are WITHOUT studs?

[YP5 Toronto]

from the literature that I picked up from Wheels, the desgin is in the tire compound and in the tread design. The studable thread is more of a bonus and not the main focus of design.

[koolracer]

What is the timing on these deals?

I am looking for winter wheels in mid Novenber.

[CarDemon]

Did some more on-line research and reading and I read up on the Hankook Zova 400's Directionals.

They have one hell of an aggressive design and compound make-up for what that tires is worth. Seems as if it is up there with one of my ghetto deals. My eyebrows are raised very high. :|

[YP5 Toronto]

At $590 ....its a great tire.

[jali-p5]

how are they compared to like the michelin alpine something or other?? my dad bought those a couple years ago and says they're great.....think he paid pretty cheap too......about the same price as your deal, although his are 14&quot; i think........

[Silvermp5]

Hey Jason, when can I get Package 1, I like it I want to buy it.

Let me know

[ken]

I'm in for package 1 - I'd prefer to do this mid november though. Do we contact the store directly or are you going to put together a list or something?

[ChopstickHero]

Jason, are these packages still available?

I think Alan (mazdaspeed) is also working on a deal that would include winter tires and steelies specifically made for the P5/ES/MP3. So there should be no fitment problems. He is talking to his parts dealer and I will tell him to post as soon as he can get prices.

[YP5 Toronto]

These are standing offers. If I get feedback from the club on who is seriously considering them, I can get the price even lower.

so.....club? buller? buller? anyone? buller? mmmmkay.....

[MP5Navy]

Jay I'm with you till pURCHASED tIRES do us part. Alan can goto hell I'm sticking with Jay my main man.

[ChopstickHero]

Jay, this time, don't order the packages and front the money.... get the money first... LOL.... http://msg.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

another lesson dished out by the WESTSIDE Master of Group-Buys.....

[MP5Navy]

Chops.
You're such a conceited asshole....
Gosta love it.
WESTSIDE!!!.

[ChopstickHero]

hahah... thanks Dave,

I think I can get a better price from Mississauga Tire. i'll let you guys know.

[jali-p5]

you two are such f***ing trouble makers.......god help us if i don't kill all those of you for making jay front the cash!!  http://msg.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sly.gif   hahahahha........kidding.......well only a little.......

[Silvermp5]

Ok so I need the winter tires soon, cause it's going to snow this weekend.

Jason, can you get a better price?

[YP5 Toronto]

better price.....LOL....you guys are killing me. I put up these prices to see if we could gather a number of people to try and get lower prices. Instead, everyone goes out and TRIES to find lower prices. The stuff that I have researched and posted are great prices!!!!! May not be the best price (give or take $10-$100) but is by far the best technology for the $$$.

So......yes I can get better pricing, but I need more participation.

Sameer, which package are you looking at 1,2 or 3?

[MP5Navy]

I agree that Jason has posted the best prices on the package that I am interested in (quality rubber to fit our stock 16's). Without the participation in this group buy Jay might get so pissed he will NEVER put together a group buy ever again! LOL

With such little snow on the radar I'm wondering if we can drive slicks all year round!

Sam. Snow this weekend - c'mon - no way....

[koolracer]

Definately interested in package 1.

[Silvermp5]

I am definetely interested in package 1, let me know when I can get a set.

[Bumblebee(Word!)]

I'm in for package 1... tell me where and when to pay for them if you guys are going to get them...

thanks...

[ChopstickHero]

haven't you guys heard about El Nino situation that's affecting global temperatures? we might not even need snow tires this winter.......... http://msg.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif

[Silvermp5]

I would rather be prepared early than be sorry later when I am stuck in the middle of a storm with summer rims and tires and no traction.
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[YP5 Toronto]

okay....here is the dealio......

Because these prices are exclusive to CLUB MEMBERS only (wait its free to join this club....for now), you will simply need to download an online coupon that you will bring into wheels direct.  The only thing you need from me or this club is to simply download, print and then fill out this online form.  I am busy today, but I will be creating this form for you all to use.

1) Notify me that you are going to go and purchase one of the packages.  I send the information to them so that they can verify you membership to this club.

2) download the form, print and fill out.

3) You simply walk into Wheels Direct, show them the coupon, get them installed and pay them. DONE

I would recommend calling ahead to see if they have stock available and if they have any bay time open.

I will create a new post with revised instructions when the online form is complete.

[Silvermp5]

Thanks Jason

[murda]

I still haven't forgiven Wheels Direct when they screwed me around this past spring, at least they gave me my deposit back though. http://msg.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif

[grimass]

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[grimass]

I'm intrested too but like to speak to someone in person. Rather over message board. Pls Email moi. Or talk to me @ BB tea. Blue P5 with the oz rims

[jali-p5]

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should be careful what you write and how you write it.......usually i would have a field day w/ this but it's too early in the morning..........hahahha..........actually it's just too easy....... http://msg.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sly.gif

[ChopstickHero]

jason, how's that form looking?

lemme know if you need any help.

[Silvermp5]

Yes Jason, let me know when that form is ready I would like to purchase the tires sometime this week, I have the money and I can pay cash. Or just let me know who to speak with at Wheels Direct so I can get my set.

[grimass]

ditto

[YP5 Toronto]

guys!!! sorry I have been swamped with work and its stressing me out.

Could someone design a simple word document that will contain the packages listed on the first post?

Something with Name/number/screen name/ our logo..etc.

All it has do be able to do is to communicate to the wheels direct people that you have printed from our website and that you are a member.

Someone? anyone?

I am tooooo busy!

If you need the wheels this week, call them at 416.754.0997 and ASK FOR JOEY!!! HAVE THESE PRICES IN FRONT OF YOU WHEN YOU CALL. TELL HIM THAT LAZY ASS JASON HAS NOT YET CREATED THE COUPON.

[ChopstickHero]

got the form done. jason, all i need is your email ....

[YP5 Toronto]

thanks....

jlaxamana@toshiba.ca

[ALS-protege]

Hi Jason
Wondering...I have been trying to call that number you gave us all day today...All I get is a busy Signal...Either they are really busy or the number might be incorrect...

Can you verify that number for us.

Thanks for the hard work you put into this for all of us Jason.

[Silvermp5]

The number is correct but really busy. Just for your info, Package is 590.00 with the Khumos kw11 tires, I went to see them today. If you still want the Hankook Zovac, it 630.00.

Of course this is all inclusive.

I don't know which is the better tire, but I am getting mine done tomorrow with the Zovac.

[YP5 Toronto]

what!!!! did they change the price on the Zovac package...still at $630 its still a good deal.


frick I don't have time to call them today.....

[ALS-protege]

Called them and Joey wasn't in...They said to call back tomorrow [Tuesday] as they don't know the full details for us TPC Members...And for us to Speak to Joey....

I will call tomorrow.

[grimass]

email me with form pls
smelliottkim@hotmail.com

[Silvermp5]

I got my package, it's package 1, 15&quot; steelies and 195/55/15 Hankook Zovac w400, they charged me 630 all inclusive. Still was a great deal.

Just for your info, the 590.00 price comes with the Khumo's KW11, which is T rated tires. The Zovac w400 is probably a better handling and cornering tire since the thread is directional and also they are H rated tires.

They don't have the Zovac W400 in stock, so before you go, have them order it for you. I got them to order it without leaving a deposit. But they have the Khumos in stock.

[ChopstickHero]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (YP5 Toronto @ Oct. 28 2002,3:42)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">what!!!! did they change the price on the Zovac package...still at $630 its still a good deal.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
damn... hankook went up in price?
hmm... the nokian hakka1 setup doesn't look that bad anymore since the hankook ones increased in price.

[dj petey]

hey guys, joey here...
actually the prices i quoted jay were approximations based on last years pricing. He wanted to post something as early as possible and i told him i couldn't because i didn't have everything in stock yet. The $590 package came with &quot;take offs&quot;, these are less expensive oem rims removed at the dealership. These are not available this season so only aftermarket steels will be used in the packages. This is approximately $50 more. This makes the package $640. Sorry for the confusion.

[dj petey]

just updated...

the zovac package for $640 can be substituted for a Kumho kw-15 h-rated package for $620.

joey
wheels direct
continuing the quest for the best deals in town...

[MP5Navy]

DJ do you have the Pirellis 210 Snow Sport in stock? How soon will you be able to finish the install of these tires? I already have the bare rims prepared to be used in mounting. I do not need the wheels put on the car. How long will I have to wait while you mount and balance the wheels?

[rox]

god, 590, 630... well, i guess i gotta get them anyways... can any1 mail me that form pls? and a contact number and adress...


thanks !!!

nico@rocanada.com

[Scooter]

So are the Zovak's H-rated, or T-rated? I've seen people post both.

Does anyone have a copy of this form? I'd like to get these tires soon too. Please email a copy if you've got it, or even post a link to it somewhere.

darrenstud22@hotmail.com

Thanks

[Silvermp5]

The Zovac in 195-55-15 are H rated. I have them and it also shows the rating on the sidewall. They come in Q, T, and H rating depending on the size you choose, here is the link to their website.

http://www.hankooktireusa.com/winter/w4004g/sizes.html

[rox]

got my tires... thanx YP5 Toronto and Joey for setting this up and also i would like to thank the guy from weels direct who got back to me while Joey wasn't there, ordered the tires for me but never gave me his name (and i forgot to ask)... The manager there was trying to figure out who's writing it is in the appointment book... oh well...

[130hp]

is it too late for this offer? i am interested in package #1. can someone send me the form please? victor_ho8@hotmail.com

thanks.

[KingKong]

Does anyone have the number for wheel direct?

[ALS-protege]

Number is located on Page 6...

[130hp]

how about the form?

[KingKong]

I called Joey today and didn't need a form...I have an appointment today at 5:00PM...

He's a really cool guy!

[YP5 Toronto]

sorry guys about the form...the prices have fluctuated a bit...so simply call...ask for joey....tell him you are with the club and he will take care of you.

[ChopstickHero]

i'm gonna call Joey tomorrow and try to go on Friday. Anybody wanna come or get an appointment on Friday too?

[jali-p5]

yeah, friday's looking good for me.......this way i can also pick up my wires from you, forgot to get them last friday, D'OH! Let me know when you are going to talk w/ them, maybe if we buy two that day, we can get better.......hahahaha.........j/k........but seriously, i think i'm gonna call them tomorrow and figure out when i can see them, etc...

[ChopstickHero]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (jali-p5 @ Nov. 18 2002,11:51)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">yeah, friday's looking good for me.......this way i can also pick up my wires from you, forgot to get them last friday, D'OH!  Let me know when you are going to talk w/ them, maybe if we buy two that day, we can get better.......hahahaha.........j/k........but seriously, i think i'm gonna call them tomorrow and figure out when i can see them, etc...[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
i'm gonna talk to joey tomorrow morning/afternoon....

Jean, what time would you be going? i get off of class around 12pm... so i'm good for any time after that. i'm aiming for around 1-2pm. not sure what time you'll be there. but from what i hear from jason and dave, they're super busy....