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Old 02-18-2012, 05:50 PM
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Thumbs up tyres for the xk8

i guys,ime new to this forum and from what i have read so far i love it,would just like to inform enyone looking for new tyres try the rockstone f105,thay have a w 168mph rateing,excellent handing,superb grip in both wet and dry conditions,excellent braking performance,vg levels of comfort and reduced road noise,i have had these tyres on my xk8 now for just under 12months,size 245/45/18 front 255/45/18 rear and thay still look as tho thay where fitted yesturday after 4000miles, now the best bit £105 new each thats around $166 usd just for enyone who is interested,may i just add i have nothing to do with the company but my brother put me on to these tyres as he workes for a tyre fitting garage,bie the way guys keep up the good work as i would recommend this forum to enyone,thanks again.
 
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Old 02-18-2012, 05:58 PM
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Thanks for the recomendation. I'm not in the market for tires at the moment but I have put these on my list to research when the time comes.

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Old 02-19-2012, 12:42 AM
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Do you mean Nexen Roadstones?
 
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Old 02-19-2012, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by oldjaglover
Do you mean Nexen Roadstones?
no rockstone
 
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Old 02-19-2012, 12:57 PM
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not heard of them over here in the US, maybe we don't get that tire in that particular name.
 
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Old 02-19-2012, 02:53 PM
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sorry mate dont know about getting them in the us but if you would like to look at what thay say about them then go to www.blackcircles .com.uk.
 
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Old 02-19-2012, 07:15 PM
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And if you are in the UK, make sure that you try other suppliers as well as blackcircles!
Blackcircles used to be good but are usually dear now!!!
 
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