Any one brought tires back as luggage?

[dictys]

I having problems trying to sources 245/45 R16 tyres here in dubai.

I'm thinking of ordering some in uk and having them delivered to my UK office, then picking them up myself next week and bringing them back as part of my luggage allowance. Each tire being 10kg say and you are allowed 30 kg with Emirates, as I only need two tires that will give me 10kg for my gear.

Anyone see any issues with this? customs etc, what can you bring back through?

[Chilli]

dictys said:

I having problems trying to sources 245/45 R16 tyres here in dubai.

I'm thinking of ordering some in uk and having them delivered to my UK office, then picking them up myself next week and bringing them back as part of my luggage allowance. Each tire being 10kg say and you are allowed 30 kg with Emirates, as I only need two tires that will give me 10kg for my gear.

Anyone see any issues with this? customs etc, what can you bring back through?

Hello mate,
Whilst I'm not of any immediate help (!) I was having this conversation with the Mrs...I know, don't ask. Anyways, she has a mechanic mate who has his own garage here and he's always shipping stuff to and from the UK. She tells me if ever I need anything shipped over to let him know first as he'll put it a container with his stuff.
I guess there'll be a few details to iron out, but let me know if you want me to speak to him for ya.

[dictys]

Thanks Chilli,

I have a few last places to try this week, then I'll let you know.

[dxbtiger]

Alternatively a friend of mine ships thousands of dollars of parts here weekly from the States and has accounts and/or dealer status with enough places over there.

Let me know if you need a quote.

[joncastle]

dxbtiger said:

Alternatively a friend of mine ships thousands of dollars of parts here weekly from the States and has accounts and/or dealer status with enough places over there.

Let me know if you need a quote.

Does he do Porsche parts? I'm trying to source a cheap/refurbed alternator for a '98 2.5l Boxster, because the OPC here thinks they're hand carved from unobtanium!

[Chilli]

dxbtiger said:

Alternatively a friend of mine ships thousands of dollars of parts here weekly from the States and has accounts and/or dealer status with enough places over there.

Let me know if you need a quote.

Interesting. Could he quote me for 4 tyres for a 2006 X5 (4.8is)??!!

[dxbtiger]

joncastle said:

dxbtiger said:

Alternatively a friend of mine ships thousands of dollars of parts here weekly from the States and has accounts and/or dealer status with enough places over there.

Let me know if you need a quote.

Does he do Porsche parts? I'm trying to source a cheap/refurbed alternator for a '98 2.5l Boxster, because the OPC here thinks they're hand carved from unobtanium!

Haha, dealer w*nkers. I will ask.

Chilli said:

dxbtiger said:

Alternatively a friend of mine ships thousands of dollars of parts here weekly from the States and has accounts and/or dealer status with enough places over there.

Let me know if you need a quote.

Interesting. Could he quote me for 4 tyres for a 2006 X5 (4.8is)??!!

No probs, just need the size?

[Chilli]

dxbtiger said:

joncastle said:

dxbtiger said:

Alternatively a friend of mine ships thousands of dollars of parts here weekly from the States and has accounts and/or dealer status with enough places over there.

Let me know if you need a quote.

Does he do Porsche parts? I'm trying to source a cheap/refurbed alternator for a '98 2.5l Boxster, because the OPC here thinks they're hand carved from unobtanium!

Haha, dealer w*nkers. I will ask.

Chilli said:

dxbtiger said:

Alternatively a friend of mine ships thousands of dollars of parts here weekly from the States and has accounts and/or dealer status with enough places over there.

Let me know if you need a quote.

Interesting. Could he quote me for 4 tyres for a 2006 X5 (4.8is)??!!

No probs, just need the size?

Errr.....315 on the back, but that's all I know! I'll get back to ya in the morn!

[dictys]

joncastle said:

dxbtiger said:

Alternatively a friend of mine ships thousands of dollars of parts here weekly from the States and has accounts and/or dealer status with enough places over there.

Let me know if you need a quote.

Does he do Porsche parts? I'm trying to source a cheap/refurbed alternator for a '98 2.5l Boxster, because the OPC here thinks they're hand carved from unobtanium!

I get all my porsche parts either through ARM Motors or from various suppliers from the states at about 70% the cost elsewhere.

[Chilli]

[quote=dxbtiger
No probs, just need the size?
[/quote]

Hiya mate,

Sizes are as follows...

Front: 275/40/20
Rear: 315/35/20

Many thanks.

[dxbtiger]

Ok, i'll let you know.

Any preference on brands?

Edit - Will ask re the pork alternator as well but the above shout about ARM would seem a good place to start locally

Edited by dxbtiger on Wednesday 29th September 10:17

[Chilli]

dxbtiger said:

Any preference on brands?

The cheaper the better....it will be up for sake the very same day the tyres are fitted!

Thanks again.

[Dan Friel]

dictys said:

Thanks Chilli,

I have a few last places to try this week, then I'll let you know.

Have you tried the pirelli place near the airport? Was the only place that I could find half decent tyres at a reasonable price for the 207 rc. I had to travel from Abu dhabi as the size was so rare in the UAE..

[Chilli]

Dan Friel said:

dictys said:

Thanks Chilli,

I have a few last places to try this week, then I'll let you know.

Have you tried the pirelli place near the airport? Was the only place that I could find half decent tyres at a reasonable price for the 207 rc. I had to travel from Abu dhabi as the size was so rare in the UAE..

I haven't but will do. Many thanks.

[dictys]

Chilli said:

Dan Friel said:

dictys said:

Thanks Chilli,

I have a few last places to try this week, then I'll let you know.

Have you tried the pirelli place near the airport? Was the only place that I could find half decent tyres at a reasonable price for the 207 rc. I had to travel from Abu dhabi as the size was so rare in the UAE..

I haven't but will do. Many thanks.

I will also check that out at the weekend, ta.

[Dan Friel]

I think it was on Marrakech street, but I could be mistaken..

[IanUAE]

For tyres give Andre at Motor Sport Wheels a ring 050 873 8782

For Porsche give Paul Denby at ARM 347 6466 (he back in Dubai next week)

[dxbtiger]

Not getting anywhere with the ties so far, he is waiting to hear back from one more supplier...

[dictys]

I managed to source the rears though arm motors and the fronts through continetal direct, both front and rear are on their way from germany, thanks for the suggestions.

[Gentleman Geoff]

Glad you got sorted mate.

dictys said:

that will give me 10kg for my gear.

What else are you gonna bring back instead of the tires, then?