Silverstone MT117 Extreme Tyres

lilpigzuk · Post by **lilpigzuk** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:43 am

Does anyone know who does these in NZ now??
I know they were only carrying 35" size initially and the set I saw on a Discovery showed they did work a treat. My local tyre guy who sourced the set for the disco said the guy that was the distributor for them does not do them anymore and isnt sure who does them?? They worked out to be cheaper than Simex and as far as I could see had slightly bigger voids between centre blocks so would think they may work a little better.

http://www.silverstone.com.my/tyre_mt117Xtreme_spec.asp

cheers
Rex

doddzee · Post by **doddzee** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:52 am

Pm GQTROL he is sponsered by them

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 6:17 pm

They do indeed have a more open pattern than a Simex. Simex's have 36 big lugs around the tyre, while the Silverstones have 32. The lugs are a little skinnyer too, so create even more void.

Ben

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:49 pm

If you find where to get them can you PM me? I'm looking for some new rubber...

cheers

Post by **mike** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:56 pm

or post here so others know as well :wink:

Mike

lilpigzuk · Post by **lilpigzuk** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:01 pm

Will do... Failing that hopefully I can sell A 307 chev to help fund some simex's otherwise hint hint, anyone looking for a repower :lol:

mudchuka · Post by **mudchuka** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:35 pm

tyres 4 u were the distributor for silverstone but are not any more, give russell keeler a call from russee keeler automotive in gore he was looking at importing a container load from malaysia. i had purchased 3 of these tyres and had real trouble finding a fourth tyre.

tristanp · Post by **tristanp** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 4:09 pm

Silverstone: Sole NZ Agent
AUTOPIA LIMITED Christchurch
PO Box 29457 Fendalton Christchurch Ph (03)358-2626 Fax (03)358-3626

i would be interested in hearing how much a set costs

Smurf · Post by **Smurf** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 4:08 pm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 279865.htm

its a recent expired listing, but you may be able to chase them up if the guy didn't sell them.

mroffroader · Post by **mroffroader** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 6:41 pm

Smurf wrote:http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/Wheels-tyres/4x4/auction-70279865.htm

its a recent expired listing, but you may be able to chase them up if the guy didn't sell them.

ask a question on his auction if he still has them
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 076580.htm :lol:

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 2:05 pm

tristanp wrote:Silverstone: Sole NZ Agent
AUTOPIA LIMITED Christchurch
PO Box 29457 Fendalton Christchurch Ph (03)358-2626 Fax (03)358-3626

i would be interested in hearing how much a set costs

Spoke to this guy today, he deals with SilverStone Spark Plugs, NOT TYRES

tristanp · Post by **tristanp** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 10:12 pm

opps, my bad.

Silverstone: New Tyres; Distributor
CAR PARTS & ACCESSORIES LTD Wellington

60-62 Waione St Petone
PO Box 36-019 Moera Lower Hutt
NEW ZEALAND +64 +4 568 5989
Phone: +64 +4 568 5989
Fax: +64 +4 568-5979
sales@cpaspares.co.nz
http://www.cpaspares.co.nz

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 10:57 pm

Thats ok, Think he was getting annoyed with the calls

GQTROL · Post by **GQTROL** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 3:21 pm

For those who are interested:

Since mid last year there hasn't been a NZ agent for Silverstone 4WD Tyres and availability has been patchy at best.

Well now Palmside Motorsport in ChCh [(03) 338 9151] are looking to pick up the distribution of Silverstone 4wd tyres to compliment their existing range of rally tyres.

Currently available from the factory in Malaysia are the following MT117 Xtremes http://www.silverstone.com.my/tyre_mt117Xtreme.asp :
31x10.5-15
33x10.5-15
35x10.5-15
35x10.5-16

And the following MT117 Sports http://www.silverstone.com.my/tyre_mt117Sport.asp :
31x10.5-15
285/75-16

They hope to bring in a shipment in the near future, so if you're after a set give Dean Buist at Palmside a call. First indications suggests that the pricing will be a bit more competitive than Simex ET's.

If you've got any questions for me, by all means just ask away.

Cheers
Mitch