The general consensus is that Mefro wheels are the best replacement for stock 14".
Not had any luck finding these for sale in Aus though. Anyone know different?
Thanks.
Jon.
Jon
Mick Motors in Brisbane have an add in the latest VMA and they say they have Mefro wheels, 15's and 16 inch. The website I don't think has them on it but it does have the contact details.
Bruce CQMick Motors in Brisbane have an add in the latest VMA and they say they have Mefro wheels, 15's and 16 inch. The website I don't think has them on it but it does have the contact details.
On Fri, Aug 23, 2013 at 12:46 PM, Jon Bartlett <mail@jaybe.net> wrote:
The general consensus is that Mefro wheels are the best replacement for stock 14".Not had any luck finding these for sale in Aus though. Anyone know different?Thanks.Jon.
gday john . Im sure ive seen these for sale at just kampers ,in aust ,they also have some nice alloys to.
cheers
josh
From: Jon Bartlett <mail@jaybe.net>
To: "Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, 23 August 2013 12:46 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Mefro Wheels
The general consensus is that Mefro wheels are the best replacement for stock 14".
Not had any luck finding these for sale in Aus though. Anyone know different?
Thanks.
Jon.
Thanks Bruce. Just been in touch with Mick Motors and they have both 15" and 16" Mefro rims in stock.
15" are $171 each
16" are $194 each
I read from the forum that there was a group buy on these a while back. Anyone remember what the total cost came to per set? Anyone interested in another bulk buy?
Cheers.
Jon.
On 23 August 2013 19:47, Alison & Bruce Black <blackba3@gmail.com> wrote:
JonBruce CQ
Mick Motors in Brisbane have an add in the latest VMA and they say they have Mefro wheels, 15's and 16 inch. The website I don't think has them on it but it does have the contact details.
On Fri, Aug 23, 2013 at 12:46 PM, Jon Bartlett <mail@jaybe.net> wrote:
The general consensus is that Mefro wheels are the best replacement for stock 14".Not had any luck finding these for sale in Aus though. Anyone know different?Thanks.Jon.
I could be interested in coming in on a group buy of 15" Mefros.
Wheels obviously aren't the cheepest items to freight from overseas but US and UK prices are about half what Mick Motors are charging for these, so I think there'd still be significant savings to make.
Paul.
Wheels obviously aren't the cheepest items to freight from overseas but US and UK prices are about half what Mick Motors are charging for these, so I think there'd still be significant savings to make.
Paul.
> Thanks Bruce. Just been in touch with Mick Motors and they have both 15"
> and 16" Mefro rims in stock.
>
> 15" are $171 each
> 16" are $194 each
>
> I read from the forum that there was a group buy on these a while back.
> Anyone remember what the total cost came to per set? Anyone interested in
> another bulk buy?
>
> Cheers.
>
> Jon.
If the price is right I could be interested in six of them.
Once quantities and packaging details are set,
I'd be happy to talk to my shipping agent to get a prices for that.
An extra cost could be disbursement,
that is distributing the consignment to each of the owners.
Peter
Once quantities and packaging details are set,
I'd be happy to talk to my shipping agent to get a prices for that.
An extra cost could be disbursement,
that is distributing the consignment to each of the owners.
Peter
On Wed, 28 Aug 2013 23:23:24 -0000, paulhtravel wrote:
>
>I could be interested in coming in on a group buy of 15" Mefros.
>
>Wheels obviously aren't the cheepest items to freight from overseas but US and UK prices are about half what Mick Motors are charging for these, so I think there'd still be significant savings to make.
>
>Paul.
>
>> Thanks Bruce. Just been in touch with Mick Motors and they have both 15"
>> and 16" Mefro rims in stock.
>>
>> 15" are $171 each
>> 16" are $194 each
>>
>> I read from the forum that there was a group buy on these a while back.
>> Anyone remember what the total cost came to per set? Anyone interested in
>> another bulk buy?
>>
>> Cheers.
>>
>> Jon.
>
>
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Hi there,
I organised a group purchase of Mefro wheels about 3 years ago now. Just off the top of my head (i.e. without trawling through my archives), I think the figure was around $620 for a set of 5. That was inclusive of shipping, insurance, taxes (including GST), customs fees, etc.
I have to say that Syncro Services bent over backwards to offer excellent service, including shopping around for a cheap deal on shipping (I think that was only 400 euros in the end). Of course you'd have to take into account that the exchange rate was different back then. Anyway, I think everyone in on the deal was very satisfied with their purchase. From memory it was 5 sets that we bought and Syncro Services adjust their price down for bulk orders. Good luck if you decide to do it because it involved quite a bit of work to coordinate the purchase but all ended well.
Francesca.
Thanks for the info Francesca.
If we have enough people interested I will contact Syncro Services first. How did you manage shipping the tyres to respective states once in the country?
For anyone else interested I have set up a Google spreadsheet. This contains the names of those who have already shown interest. Seems like 5 sets would be a good starting point so only need a couple more people.
Anyone else interested please update the following:
Jon.
On 29/08/2013, at 6:37 PM, Francesca Coles <fcoles6@gmail.com> wrote:Hi there,I organised a group purchase of Mefro wheels about 3 years ago now. Just off the top of my head (i.e. without trawling through my archives), I think the figure was around $620 for a set of 5. That was inclusive of shipping, insurance, taxes (including GST), customs fees, etc.I have to say that Syncro Services bent over backwards to offer excellent service, including shopping around for a cheap deal on shipping (I think that was only 400 euros in the end). Of course you'd have to take into account that the exchange rate was different back then. Anyway, I think everyone in on the deal was very satisfied with their purchase. From memory it was 5 sets that we bought and Syncro Services adjust their price down for bulk orders. Good luck if you decide to do it because it involved quite a bit of work to coordinate the purchase but all ended well.Francesca.
Hi Jon and Francesca,
I've just put Val and myself down for one set of 6 Mefro wheels @ 15".
Can either of you tell me what the rim width will be ?
Peter
--Original Message Text---
From: Jon Bartlett
Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 20:28:29 +1000
Thanks for the info Francesca.
If we have enough people interested I will contact Syncro Services first. How did you manage shipping the tyres to respective states once in the country?
For anyone else interested I have set up a Google spreadsheet. This contains the names of those who have already shown interest. Seems like 5 sets would be a good starting point so only need a couple more people.
Anyone else interested please update the following:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuUV3_b9Bug5dE5heEt2Z3Q5Q2xITEJkZDRNV3dkUlE&usp=sharing
Jon.
I've just put Val and myself down for one set of 6 Mefro wheels @ 15".
Can either of you tell me what the rim width will be ?
Peter
--Original Message Text---
From: Jon Bartlett
Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 20:28:29 +1000
Thanks for the info Francesca.
If we have enough people interested I will contact Syncro Services first. How did you manage shipping the tyres to respective states once in the country?
For anyone else interested I have set up a Google spreadsheet. This contains the names of those who have already shown interest. Seems like 5 sets would be a good starting point so only need a couple more people.
Anyone else interested please update the following:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuUV3_b9Bug5dE5heEt2Z3Q5Q2xITEJkZDRNV3dkUlE&usp=sharing
Jon.
On 29/08/2013, at 6:37 PM, Francesca Coles <fcoles6@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi there,
I organised a group purchase of Mefro wheels about 3 years ago now. Just off the top of my head (i.e. without trawling through my archives), I think the figure was around $620 for a set of 5. That was inclusive of shipping, insurance, taxes (including GST), customs fees, etc.
I have to say that Syncro Services bent over backwards to offer excellent service, including shopping around for a cheap deal on shipping (I think that was only 400 euros in the end). Of course you'd have to take into account that the exchange rate was different back then. Anyway, I think everyone in on the deal was very satisfied with their purchase. From memory it was 5 sets that we bought and Syncro Services adjust their price down for bulk orders. Good luck if you decide to do it because it involved quite a bit of work to coordinate the purchase but all ended well.
Francesca.
Peter,
6"
Theo
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Peter Schweinsberg
Sent: Wednesday, 4 September 2013 3:00 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Mefro Wheels
Hi Jon and Francesca,
I've just put Val and myself down for one set of 6 Mefro wheels @ 15".
Can either of you tell me what the rim width will be ?
Peter
--Original Message Text---
From: Jon Bartlett
Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 20:28:29 +1000
Thanks for the info Francesca.
If we have enough people interested I will contact Syncro Services first. How did you manage shipping the tyres to respective states once in the country?
For anyone else interested I have set up a Google spreadsheet. This contains the names of those who have already shown interest. Seems like 5 sets would be a good starting point so only need a couple more people.
Anyone else interested please update the following:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuUV3_b9Bug5dE5heEt2Z3Q5Q2xITEJkZDRNV3dkUlE&usp=sharing
Jon.
On 29/08/2013, at 6:37 PM, Francesca Coles <fcoles6@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi there,
I organised a group purchase of Mefro wheels about 3 years ago now. Just off the top of my head (i.e. without trawling through my archives), I think the figure was around $620 for a set of 5. That was inclusive of shipping, insurance, taxes (including GST), customs fees, etc.
I have to say that Syncro Services bent over backwards to offer excellent service, including shopping around for a cheap deal on shipping (I think that was only 400 euros in the end). Of course you'd have to take into account that the exchange rate was different back then. Anyway, I think everyone in on the deal was very satisfied with their purchase. From memory it was 5 sets that we bought and Syncro Services adjust their price down for bulk orders. Good luck if you decide to do it because it involved quite a bit of work to coordinate the purchase but all ended well.
Francesca.
Hi there,
We were fortunate that one of the members who was part of the group buy (are you still out there, Gary?) owns a warehouse in central Melbourne. He was kind enough to allow some people to store their rims there until they could arrange collection. Having said that, three of the purchasers were in Melbourne, and the others were all on the east coast. From memory, a couple of people combined to shift their rims further north from Gary's (NSW). Of course it would be a different story if you had people in WA interested too.
Francesca.
We were fortunate that one of the members who was part of the group buy (are you still out there, Gary?) owns a warehouse in central Melbourne. He was kind enough to allow some people to store their rims there until they could arrange collection. Having said that, three of the purchasers were in Melbourne, and the others were all on the east coast. From memory, a couple of people combined to shift their rims further north from Gary's (NSW). Of course it would be a different story if you had people in WA interested too.
Francesca.
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Jon Bartlett <mail@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks for the info Francesca.
>
> If we have enough people interested I will contact Syncro Services first. How did you manage shipping the tyres to respective states once in the country?
>
> For anyone else interested I have set up a Google spreadsheet. This contains the names of those who have already shown interest. Seems like 5 sets would be a good starting point so only need a couple more people.
>
> Anyone else interested please update the following:
>
> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuUV3_b9Bug5dE5heEt2Z3Q5Q2xITEJkZDRNV3dkUlE&usp=sharing
>
> Jon.
>
> On 29/08/2013, at 6:37 PM, Francesca Coles <fcoles6@...> wrote:
>
> >
> > Hi there,
> >
> > I organised a group purchase of Mefro wheels about 3 years ago now. Just off the top of my head (i.e. without trawling through my archives), I think the figure was around $620 for a set of 5. That was inclusive of shipping, insurance, taxes (including GST), customs fees, etc.
> >
> > I have to say that Syncro Services bent over backwards to offer excellent service, including shopping around for a cheap deal on shipping (I think that was only 400 euros in the end). Of course you'd have to take into account that the exchange rate was different back then. Anyway, I think everyone in on the deal was very satisfied with their purchase. From memory it was 5 sets that we bought and Syncro Services adjust their price down for bulk orders. Good luck if you decide to do it because it involved quite a bit of work to coordinate the purchase but all ended well.
> >
> > Francesca.
> >
> >
> >
>
Thanks Theo,
That opens up some real tyre possibilities.
Peter
--Original Message Text---
From: Theo Weiss
Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2013 21:22:56 +1000
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Peter,
6"
Theo
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Peter Schweinsberg
Sent: Wednesday, 4 September 2013 3:00 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Mefro Wheels
Hi Jon and Francesca,
I've just put Val and myself down for one set of 6 Mefro wheels @ 15".
Can either of you tell me what the rim width will be ?
Peter
--Original Message Text---
From: Jon Bartlett
Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 20:28:29 +1000
Thanks for the info Francesca.
If we have enough people interested I will contact Syncro Services first. How did you manage shipping the tyres to respective states once in the country?
For anyone else interested I have set up a Google spreadsheet. This contains the names of those who have already shown interest. Seems like 5 sets would be a good starting point so only need a couple more people.
Anyone else interested please update the following:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuUV3_b9Bug5dE5heEt2Z3Q5Q2xITEJkZDRNV3dkUlE&usp=sharing
Jon.
On 29/08/2013, at 6:37 PM, Francesca Coles <fcoles6@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi there,
I organised a group purchase of Mefro wheels about 3 years ago now. Just off the top of my head (i.e. without trawling through my archives), I think the figure was around $620 for a set of 5. That was inclusive of shipping, insurance, taxes (including GST), customs fees, etc.
I have to say that Syncro Services bent over backwards to offer excellent service, including shopping around for a cheap deal on shipping (I think that was only 400 euros in the end). Of course you'd have to take into account that the exchange rate was different back then. Anyway, I think everyone in on the deal was very satisfied with their purchase. From memory it was 5 sets that we bought and Syncro Services adjust their price down for bulk orders. Good luck if you decide to do it because it involved quite a bit of work to coordinate the purchase but all ended well.
Francesca.
That opens up some real tyre possibilities.
Peter
--Original Message Text---
From: Theo Weiss
Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2013 21:22:56 +1000
v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}.shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
Peter,
6"
Theo
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Peter Schweinsberg
Sent: Wednesday, 4 September 2013 3:00 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Mefro Wheels
Hi Jon and Francesca,
I've just put Val and myself down for one set of 6 Mefro wheels @ 15".
Can either of you tell me what the rim width will be ?
Peter
--Original Message Text---
From: Jon Bartlett
Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 20:28:29 +1000
Thanks for the info Francesca.
If we have enough people interested I will contact Syncro Services first. How did you manage shipping the tyres to respective states once in the country?
For anyone else interested I have set up a Google spreadsheet. This contains the names of those who have already shown interest. Seems like 5 sets would be a good starting point so only need a couple more people.
Anyone else interested please update the following:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuUV3_b9Bug5dE5heEt2Z3Q5Q2xITEJkZDRNV3dkUlE&usp=sharing
Jon.
On 29/08/2013, at 6:37 PM, Francesca Coles <fcoles6@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi there,
I organised a group purchase of Mefro wheels about 3 years ago now. Just off the top of my head (i.e. without trawling through my archives), I think the figure was around $620 for a set of 5. That was inclusive of shipping, insurance, taxes (including GST), customs fees, etc.
I have to say that Syncro Services bent over backwards to offer excellent service, including shopping around for a cheap deal on shipping (I think that was only 400 euros in the end). Of course you'd have to take into account that the exchange rate was different back then. Anyway, I think everyone in on the deal was very satisfied with their purchase. From memory it was 5 sets that we bought and Syncro Services adjust their price down for bulk orders. Good luck if you decide to do it because it involved quite a bit of work to coordinate the purchase but all ended well.
Francesca.
I have a very large home workshop and would be happy to store the wheels while arrangements are made to pick them up.
My place is capable of taking very large non articulated delivery trucks and has a fork lift if needed.
I am also retired so at home most of the time, but will be overseas October 13 to November 4.
All four of us so far on the list have nominated Sydney, so my place is a possible destination.
I live in Castlereagh, a suburb between Penrith and Richmond.
Let me know if this can work out for everyone.
Peter
My place is capable of taking very large non articulated delivery trucks and has a fork lift if needed.
I am also retired so at home most of the time, but will be overseas October 13 to November 4.
All four of us so far on the list have nominated Sydney, so my place is a possible destination.
I live in Castlereagh, a suburb between Penrith and Richmond.
Let me know if this can work out for everyone.
Peter
On Wed, 04 Sep 2013 20:34:24 -0000, Francesca wrote:
>
>Hi there,
>
>We were fortunate that one of the members who was part of the group buy (are you still out there, Gary?) owns a warehouse in central Melbourne. He was kind enough to allow some people to store their rims there until they could arrange collection. Having said that, three of the purchasers were in Melbourne, and the others were all on the east coast. From memory, a couple of people combined to shift their rims further north from Gary's (NSW). Of course it would be a different story if you had people in WA interested too.
>
>Francesca.
>
>
>--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Jon Bartlett <mail@...> wrote:
>>
>> Thanks for the info Francesca.
>>
>> If we have enough people interested I will contact Syncro Services first. How did you manage shipping the tyres to respective states once in the country?
>>
>> For anyone else interested I have set up a Google spreadsheet. This contains the names of those who have already shown interest. Seems like 5 sets would be a good starting point so only need a couple more people.
>>
>> Anyone else interested please update the following:
>>
>> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuUV3_b9Bug5dE5heEt2Z3Q5Q2xITEJkZDRNV3dkUlE&usp=sharing
>>
>> Jon.
>>
>> On 29/08/2013, at 6:37 PM, Francesca Coles <fcoles6@...> wrote:
>>
>> >
>> > Hi there,
>> >
>> > I organised a group purchase of Mefro wheels about 3 years ago now. Just off the top of my head (i.e. without trawling through my archives), I think the figure was around $620 for a set of 5. That was inclusive of shipping, insurance, taxes (including GST), customs fees, etc.
>> >
>> > I have to say that Syncro Services bent over backwards to offer excellent service, including shopping around for a cheap deal on shipping (I think that was only 400 euros in the end). Of course you'd have to take into account that the exchange rate was different back then. Anyway, I think everyone in on the deal was very satisfied with their purchase. From memory it was 5 sets that we bought and Syncro Services adjust their price down for bulk orders. Good luck if you decide to do it because it involved quite a bit of work to coordinate the purchase but all ended well.
>> >
>> > Francesca.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>
>
>
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Theo and I went for the Firestone Destination AT tyres. So far very happy with them. They perform well off road but are nice and quiet on the highway too. However, 15" tyres are getting harder to find.
Francesca.
Francesca.
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Schweinsberg" <peter@...> wrote:
>
> I have a very large home workshop and would be happy to store the wheels while arrangements are made to pick them up.
>
> My place is capable of taking very large non articulated delivery trucks and has a fork lift if needed.
>
> I am also retired so at home most of the time, but will be overseas October 13 to November 4.
>
> All four of us so far on the list have nominated Sydney, so my place is a possible destination.
>
> I live in Castlereagh, a suburb between Penrith and Richmond.
>
> Let me know if this can work out for everyone.
>
> Peter
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, 04 Sep 2013 20:34:24 -0000, Francesca wrote:
>
>
> >Hi there,
>
> >We were fortunate that one of the members who was part of the group buy (are you still out there, Gary?) owns a warehouse in central Melbourne. He was kind enough to allow some people to store their
> rims there until they could arrange collection. Having said that, three of the purchasers were in Melbourne, and the others were all on the east coast. From memory, a couple of people combined to shift their
> rims further north from Gary's (NSW). Of course it would be a different story if you had people in WA interested too.
>
> >Francesca.
>
>
> >--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Jon Bartlett <mail@> wrote:
> >>
> >> Thanks for the info Francesca.
> >>
> >> If we have enough people interested I will contact Syncro Services first. How did you manage shipping the tyres to respective states once in the country?
> >>
> >> For anyone else interested I have set up a Google spreadsheet. This contains the names of those who have already shown interest. Seems like 5 sets would be a good starting point so only need a
> couple more people.
> >>
> >> Anyone else interested please update the following:
> >>
> >> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuUV3_b9Bug5dE5heEt2Z3Q5Q2xITEJkZDRNV3dkUlE&usp=sharing
> >>
> >> Jon.
> >>
> >> On 29/08/2013, at 6:37 PM, Francesca Coles <fcoles6@> wrote:
> >>
> >> >
> >> > Hi there,
> >> >
> >> > I organised a group purchase of Mefro wheels about 3 years ago now. Just off the top of my head (i.e. without trawling through my archives), I think the figure was around $620 for a set of 5. That was
> inclusive of shipping, insurance, taxes (including GST), customs fees, etc.
> >> >
> >> > I have to say that Syncro Services bent over backwards to offer excellent service, including shopping around for a cheap deal on shipping (I think that was only 400 euros in the end). Of course you'd
> have to take into account that the exchange rate was different back then. Anyway, I think everyone in on the deal was very satisfied with their purchase. From memory it was 5 sets that we bought and
> Syncro Services adjust their price down for bulk orders. Good luck if you decide to do it because it involved quite a bit of work to coordinate the purchase but all ended well.
> >> >
> >> > Francesca.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
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Hi Francesca,
Do these tyres fit in the stock spare location at the front of the van? Are they these:
Firestone Destination A/T (205/75R15 LT) (http://www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/treads/destination_at.aspx)
I have contacted Syncro Services and are waiting to hear back from them.
Jon.
On 05/09/2013, at 8:14 PM, Francesca <fcoles6@gmail.com> wrote:Theo and I went for the Firestone Destination AT tyres. So far very happy with them. They perform well off road but are nice and quiet on the highway too. However, 15" tyres are getting harder to find.
Francesca.
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Schweinsberg" <peter@...> wrote:
>
> I have a very large home workshop and would be happy to store the wheels while arrangements are made to pick them up.
>
> My place is capable of taking very large non articulated delivery trucks and has a fork lift if needed.
>
> I am also retired so at home most of the time, but will be overseas October 13 to November 4.
>
> All four of us so far on the list have nominated Sydney, so my place is a possible destination.
>
> I live in Castlereagh, a suburb between Penrith and Richmond.
>
> Let me know if this can work out for everyone.
>
> Peter
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, 04 Sep 2013 20:34:24 -0000, Francesca wrote:
>
>
> >Hi there,
>
> >We were fortunate that one of the members who was part of the group buy (are you still out there, Gary?) owns a warehouse in central Melbourne. He was kind enough to allow some people to store their
> rims there until they could arrange collection. Having said that, three of the purchasers were in Melbourne, and the others were all on the east coast. From memory, a couple of people combined to shift their
> rims further north from Gary's (NSW). Of course it would be a different story if you had people in WA interested too.
>
> >Francesca.
>
>
> >--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Jon Bartlett <mail@> wrote:
> >>
> >> Thanks for the info Francesca.
> >>
> >> If we have enough people interested I will contact Syncro Services first. How did you manage shipping the tyres to respective states once in the country?
> >>
> >> For anyone else interested I have set up a Google spreadsheet. This contains the names of those who have already shown interest. Seems like 5 sets would be a good starting point so only need a
> couple more people.
> >>
> >> Anyone else interested please update the following:
> >>
> >> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuUV3_b9Bug5dE5heEt2Z3Q5Q2xITEJkZDRNV3dkUlE&usp=sharing
> >>
> >> Jon.
> >>
> >> On 29/08/2013, at 6:37 PM, Francesca Coles <fcoles6@> wrote:
> >>
> >> >
> >> > Hi there,
> >> >
> >> > I organised a group purchase of Mefro wheels about 3 years ago now. Just off the top of my head (i.e. without trawling through my archives), I think the figure was around $620 for a set of 5. That was
> inclusive of shipping, insurance, taxes (including GST), customs fees, etc.
> >> >
> >> > I have to say that Syncro Services bent over backwards to offer excellent service, including shopping around for a cheap deal on shipping (I think that was only 400 euros in the end). Of course you'd
> have to take into account that the exchange rate was different back then. Anyway, I think everyone in on the deal was very satisfied with their purchase. From memory it was 5 sets that we bought and
> Syncro Services adjust their price down for bulk orders. Good luck if you decide to do it because it involved quite a bit of work to coordinate the purchase but all ended well.
> >> >
> >> > Francesca.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
>
>
>
>
> >------------------------------------
>
> >Yahoo! Groups Links
>
Jon,
Yes they do - just.
Theo
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jon Bartlett
Sent: Thursday, 5 September 2013 8:36 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Mefro Wheels
Hi Francesca,
Do these tyres fit in the stock spare location at the front of the van? Are they these:
Firestone Destination A/T (205/75R15 LT) (http://www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/treads/destination_at.aspx)
I have contacted Syncro Services and are waiting to hear back from them.
Jon.
On 05/09/2013, at 8:14 PM, Francesca <fcoles6@gmail.com> wrote:
Theo and I went for the Firestone Destination AT tyres. So far very happy with them. They perform well off road but are nice and quiet on the highway too. However, 15" tyres are getting harder to find.
Francesca.
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Schweinsberg" <peter@...> wrote:
>
> I have a very large home workshop and would be happy to store the wheels while arrangements are made to pick them up.
>
> My place is capable of taking very large non articulated delivery trucks and has a fork lift if needed.
>
> I am also retired so at home most of the time, but will be overseas October 13 to November 4.
>
> All four of us so far on the list have nominated Sydney, so my place is a possible destination.
>
> I live in Castlereagh, a suburb between Penrith and Richmond.
>
> Let me know if this can work out for everyone.
>
> Peter
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, 04 Sep 2013 20:34:24 -0000, Francesca wrote:
>
>
> >Hi there,
>
> >We were fortunate that one of the members who was part of the group buy (are you still out there, Gary?) owns a warehouse in central Melbourne. He was kind enough to allow some people to store their
> rims there until they could arrange collection. Having said that, three of the purchasers were in Melbourne, and the others were all on the east coast. From memory, a couple of people combined to shift their
> rims further north from Gary's (NSW). Of course it would be a different story if you had people in WA interested too.
>
> >Francesca.
>
>
> >--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Jon Bartlett <mail@> wrote:
> >>
> >> Thanks for the info Francesca.
> >>
> >> If we have enough people interested I will contact Syncro Services first. How did you manage shipping the tyres to respective states once in the country?
> >>
> >> For anyone else interested I have set up a Google spreadsheet. This contains the names of those who have already shown interest. Seems like 5 sets would be a good starting point so only need a
> couple more people.
> >>
> >> Anyone else interested please update the following:
> >>
> >> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuUV3_b9Bug5dE5heEt2Z3Q5Q2xITEJkZDRNV3dkUlE&usp=sharing
> >>
> >> Jon.
> >>
> >> On 29/08/2013, at 6:37 PM, Francesca Coles <fcoles6@> wrote:
> >>
> >> >
> >> > Hi there,
> >> >
> >> > I organised a group purchase of Mefro wheels about 3 years ago now. Just off the top of my head (i.e. without trawling through my archives), I think the figure was around $620 for a set of 5. That was
> inclusive of shipping, insurance, taxes (including GST), customs fees, etc.
> >> >
> >> > I have to say that Syncro Services bent over backwards to offer excellent service, including shopping around for a cheap deal on shipping (I think that was only 400 euros in the end). Of course you'd
> have to take into account that the exchange rate was different back then. Anyway, I think everyone in on the deal was very satisfied with their purchase. From memory it was 5 sets that we bought and
> Syncro Services adjust their price down for bulk orders. Good luck if you decide to do it because it involved quite a bit of work to coordinate the purchase but all ended well.
> >> >
> >> > Francesca.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
>
>
>
>
> >------------------------------------
>
> >Yahoo! Groups Links
>
This may be a bargain for someone;
From: Theo Weiss <teows@melbpc.org.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, 6 September 2013 8:07 AM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Mefro Wheels
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, 6 September 2013 8:07 AM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Mefro Wheels
Jon,
Yes they do - just.
Theo
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jon Bartlett
Sent: Thursday, 5 September 2013 8:36 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Mefro Wheels
Sent: Thursday, 5 September 2013 8:36 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Mefro Wheels
Hi Francesca,
Do these tyres fit in the stock spare location at the front of the van? Are they these:
Firestone Destination A/T (205/75R15 LT) (http://www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/treads/destination_at.aspx)
I have contacted Syncro Services and are waiting to hear back from them.
Jon.
On 05/09/2013, at 8:14 PM, Francesca <fcoles6@gmail.com> wrote:
Theo and I went for the Firestone Destination AT tyres. So far very happy with them. They perform well off road but are nice and quiet on the highway too. However, 15" tyres are getting harder to find.
Francesca.
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Schweinsberg" <peter@...> wrote:
>
> I have a very large home workshop and would be happy to store the wheels while arrangements are made to pick them up.
>
> My place is capable of taking very large non articulated delivery trucks and has a fork lift if needed.
>
> I am also retired so at home most of the time, but will be overseas October 13 to November 4.
>
> All four of us so far on the list have nominated Sydney, so my place is a possible destination.
>
> I live in Castlereagh, a suburb between Penrith and Richmond.
>
> Let me know if this can work out for everyone.
>
> Peter
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, 04 Sep 2013 20:34:24 -0000, Francesca wrote:
>
>
> >Hi there,
>
> >We were fortunate that one of the members who was part of the group buy (are you still out there, Gary?) owns a warehouse in central Melbourne. He was kind enough to allow some people to store their
> rims there until they could arrange collection. Having said that, three of the purchasers were in Melbourne, and the others were all on the east coast. From memory, a couple of people combined to shift their
> rims further north from Gary's (NSW). Of course it would be a different story if you had people in WA interested too.
>
> >Francesca.
>
>
> >--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Jon Bartlett <mail@> wrote:
> >>
> >> Thanks for the info Francesca.
> >>
> >> If we have enough people interested I will contact Syncro Services first. How did you manage shipping the tyres to respective states once in the country?
> >>
> >> For anyone else interested I have set up a Google spreadsheet. This contains the names of those who have already shown interest. Seems like 5 sets would be a good starting point so only need a
> couple more people.
> >>
> >> Anyone else interested please update the following:
> >>
> >> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuUV3_b9Bug5dE5heEt2Z3Q5Q2xITEJkZDRNV3dkUlE&usp=sharing
> >>
> >> Jon.
> >>
> >> On 29/08/2013, at 6:37 PM, Francesca Coles <fcoles6@> wrote:
> >>
> >> >
> >> > Hi there,
> >> >
> >> > I organised a group purchase of Mefro wheels about 3 years ago now. Just off the top of my head (i.e. without trawling through my archives), I think the figure was around $620 for a set of 5. That was
> inclusive of shipping, insurance, taxes (including GST), customs fees, etc.
> >> >
> >> > I have to say that Syncro Services bent over backwards to offer excellent service, including shopping around for a cheap deal on shipping (I think that was only 400 euros in the end). Of course you'd
> have to take into account that the exchange rate was different back then. Anyway, I think everyone in on the deal was very satisfied with their purchase. From memory it was 5 sets that we bought and
> Syncro Services adjust their price down for bulk orders. Good luck if you decide to do it because it involved quite a bit of work to coordinate the purchase but all ended well.
> >> >
> >> > Francesca.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
>
>
>
>
> >------------------------------------
>
> >Yahoo! Groups Links
>
Francesca.
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Schweinsberg" <peter@...> wrote:
>
> I have a very large home workshop and would be happy to store the wheels while arrangements are made to pick them up.
>
> My place is capable of taking very large non articulated delivery trucks and has a fork lift if needed.
>
> I am also retired so at home most of the time, but will be overseas October 13 to November 4.
>
> All four of us so far on the list have nominated Sydney, so my place is a possible destination.
>
> I live in Castlereagh, a suburb between Penrith and Richmond.
>
> Let me know if this can work out for everyone.
>
> Peter
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, 04 Sep 2013 20:34:24 -0000, Francesca wrote:
>
>
> >Hi there,
>
> >We were fortunate that one of the members who was part of the group buy (are you still out there, Gary?) owns a warehouse in central Melbourne. He was kind enough to allow some people to store their
> rims there until they could arrange collection. Having said that, three of the purchasers were in Melbourne, and the others were all on the east coast. From memory, a couple of people combined to shift their
> rims further north from Gary's (NSW). Of course it would be a different story if you had people in WA interested too.
>
> >Francesca.
>
>
> >--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Jon Bartlett <mail@> wrote:
> >>
> >> Thanks for the info Francesca.
> >>
> >> If we have enough people interested I will contact Syncro Services first. How did you manage shipping the tyres to respective states once in the country?
> >>
> >> For anyone else interested I have set up a Google spreadsheet. This contains the names of those who have already shown interest. Seems like 5 sets would be a good starting point so only need a
> couple more people.
> >>
> >> Anyone else interested please update the following:
> >>
> >> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuUV3_b9Bug5dE5heEt2Z3Q5Q2xITEJkZDRNV3dkUlE&usp=sharing
> >>
> >> Jon.
> >>
> >> On 29/08/2013, at 6:37 PM, Francesca Coles <fcoles6@> wrote:
> >>
> >> >
> >> > Hi there,
> >> >
> >> > I organised a group purchase of Mefro wheels about 3 years ago now. Just off the top of my head (i.e. without trawling through my archives), I think the figure was around $620 for a set of 5. That was
> inclusive of shipping, insurance, taxes (including GST), customs fees, etc.
> >> >
> >> > I have to say that Syncro Services bent over backwards to offer excellent service, including shopping around for a cheap deal on shipping (I think that was only 400 euros in the end). Of course you'd
> have to take into account that the exchange rate was different back then. Anyway, I think everyone in on the deal was very satisfied with their purchase. From memory it was 5 sets that we bought and
> Syncro Services adjust their price down for bulk orders. Good luck if you decide to do it because it involved quite a bit of work to coordinate the purchase but all ended well.
> >> >
> >> > Francesca.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
>
>
>
>
> >------------------------------------
>
> >Yahoo! Groups Links
>
I'm not saying anything about these tyres,
but the statement of the seller:
"Kombis are not very good at 4 wheel driving."
took me aback.
He probably did not have diff locks or a decoupler.
Perhaps his silicone viscous coupling was worn out.
Perhaps his wife was risk averse on anything other than a formed dirt road.
Sure we do not have the ramp angles or the clearance of a Land Rover,
but there is not much that I have not taken on.
I've been bogged three times,
once in soft Fraser Island sand while driving without a diff lock on,
I'd pulled off the road to let someone pass from the other direction and had forgotten to diff lock before doing it,
once when I was unaware that I'd worn out the original viscous coupling,
and once in deep colloidal clay with road tyres.
We don't go where those specials,
specially built for climbing over huge boulders and up vertical cliffs go for competition,
but we can go lots of places many of the popular 4WDs cannot go.
Peter
--Original Message Text---
From: neil smith
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 16:51:16 -0700 (PDT)
This may be a bargain for someone;
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAXXIS-TYRES-LT205-75R15-/111159029748?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19e1982ff4#ht_121wt_958
From: Theo Weiss <teows@melbpc.org.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, 6 September 2013 8:07 AM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Mefro Wheels
Jon,
Yes they do - just.
Theo
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jon Bartlett
Sent: Thursday, 5 September 2013 8:36 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Mefro Wheels
Hi Francesca,
Do these tyres fit in the stock spare location at the front of the van? Are they these:
Firestone Destination A/T (205/75R15 LT) (http://www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/treads/destination_at.aspx)
I have contacted Syncro Services and are waiting to hear back from them.
Jon.
On 05/09/2013, at 8:14 PM, Francesca <fcoles6@gmail.com> wrote:
Theo and I went for the Firestone Destination AT tyres. So far very happy with them. They perform well off road but are nice and quiet on the highway too. However, 15" tyres are getting harder to find.
Francesca.
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Schweinsberg" <peter@...> wrote:
but the statement of the seller:
"Kombis are not very good at 4 wheel driving."
took me aback.
He probably did not have diff locks or a decoupler.
Perhaps his silicone viscous coupling was worn out.
Perhaps his wife was risk averse on anything other than a formed dirt road.
Sure we do not have the ramp angles or the clearance of a Land Rover,
but there is not much that I have not taken on.
I've been bogged three times,
once in soft Fraser Island sand while driving without a diff lock on,
I'd pulled off the road to let someone pass from the other direction and had forgotten to diff lock before doing it,
once when I was unaware that I'd worn out the original viscous coupling,
and once in deep colloidal clay with road tyres.
We don't go where those specials,
specially built for climbing over huge boulders and up vertical cliffs go for competition,
but we can go lots of places many of the popular 4WDs cannot go.
Peter
--Original Message Text---
From: neil smith
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 16:51:16 -0700 (PDT)
This may be a bargain for someone;
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAXXIS-TYRES-LT205-75R15-/111159029748?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19e1982ff4#ht_121wt_958
From: Theo Weiss <teows@melbpc.org.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, 6 September 2013 8:07 AM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Mefro Wheels
Jon,
Yes they do - just.
Theo
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jon Bartlett
Sent: Thursday, 5 September 2013 8:36 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Mefro Wheels
Hi Francesca,
Do these tyres fit in the stock spare location at the front of the van? Are they these:
Firestone Destination A/T (205/75R15 LT) (http://www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/treads/destination_at.aspx)
I have contacted Syncro Services and are waiting to hear back from them.
Jon.
On 05/09/2013, at 8:14 PM, Francesca <fcoles6@gmail.com> wrote:
Theo and I went for the Firestone Destination AT tyres. So far very happy with them. They perform well off road but are nice and quiet on the highway too. However, 15" tyres are getting harder to find.
Francesca.
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Schweinsberg" <peter@...> wrote:
>
> I have a very large home workshop and would be happy to store the wheels while arrangements are made to pick them up.
>
> My place is capable of taking very large non articulated delivery trucks and has a fork lift if needed.
>
> I am also retired so at home most of the time, but will be overseas October 13 to November 4.
>
> All four of us so far on the list have nominated Sydney, so my place is a possible destination.
>
> I live in Castlereagh, a suburb between Penrith and Richmond.
>
> Let me know if this can work out for everyone.
>
> Peter
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, 04 Sep 2013 20:34:24 -0000, Francesca wrote:
>
>
> >Hi there,
>
> >We were fortunate that one of the members who was part of the group buy (are you still out there, Gary?) owns a warehouse in central Melbourne. He was kind enough to allow some people to store their
> rims there until they could arrange collection. Having said that, three of the purchasers were in Melbourne, and the others were all on the east coast. From memory, a couple of people combined to shift their
> rims further north from Gary's (NSW). Of course it would be a different story if you had people in WA interested too.
>
> >Francesca.
>
>
> >--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Jon Bartlett <mail@> wrote:
> >>
> >> Thanks for the info Francesca.
> >>
> >> If we have enough people interested I will contact Syncro Services first. How did you manage shipping the tyres to respective states once in the country?
> >>
> >> For anyone else interested I have set up a Google spreadsheet. This contains the names of those who have already shown interest. Seems like 5 sets would be a good starting point so only need a
> couple more people.
> >>
> >> Anyone else interested please update the following:
> >>
> >> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuUV3_b9Bug5dE5heEt2Z3Q5Q2xITEJkZDRNV3dkUlE&usp=sharing
> >>
> >> Jon.
> >>
> >> On 29/08/2013, at 6:37 PM, Francesca Coles <fcoles6@> wrote:
> >>
> >> >
> >> > Hi there,
> >> >
> >> > I organised a group purchase of Mefro wheels about 3 years ago now. Just off the top of my head (i.e. without trawling through my archives), I think the figure was around $620 for a set of 5. That was
> inclusive of shipping, insurance, taxes (including GST), customs fees, etc.
> >> >
> >> > I have to say that Syncro Services bent over backwards to offer excellent service, including shopping around for a cheap deal on shipping (I think that was only 400 euros in the end). Of course you'd
> have to take into account that the exchange rate was different back then. Anyway, I think everyone in on the deal was very satisfied with their purchase. From memory it was 5 sets that we bought and
> Syncro Services adjust their price down for bulk orders. Good luck if you decide to do it because it involved quite a bit of work to coordinate the purchase but all ended well.
> >> >
> >> > Francesca.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
>
>
>
>
> >------------------------------------
>
> >Yahoo! Groups Links
>
Peter,
Perhaps he was talking about the original Kombi and not our Syncro.
Cheers,
Theo
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Peter Schweinsberg
Sent: Friday, 6 September 2013 12:45 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Mefro Wheels
I'm not saying anything about these tyres,
but the statement of the seller:
"Kombis are not very good at 4 wheel driving."
took me aback.
He probably did not have diff locks or a decoupler.
Perhaps his silicone viscous coupling was worn out.
Perhaps his wife was risk averse on anything other than a formed dirt road.
Sure we do not have the ramp angles or the clearance of a Land Rover,
but there is not much that I have not taken on.
I've been bogged three times,
once in soft Fraser Island sand while driving without a diff lock on,
I'd pulled off the road to let someone pass from the other direction and had forgotten to diff lock before doing it,
once when I was unaware that I'd worn out the original viscous coupling,
and once in deep colloidal clay with road tyres.
We don't go where those specials,
specially built for climbing over huge boulders and up vertical cliffs go for competition,
but we can go lots of places many of the popular 4WDs cannot go.
Peter
--Original Message Text---
From: neil smith
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 16:51:16 -0700 (PDT)
This may be a bargain for someone;
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAXXIS-TYRES-LT205-75R15-/111159029748?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19e1982ff4#ht_121wt_958
From: Theo Weiss <teows@melbpc.org.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, 6 September 2013 8:07 AM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Mefro Wheels
Jon,
Yes they do - just.
Theo
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jon Bartlett
Sent: Thursday, 5 September 2013 8:36 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Mefro Wheels
Hi Francesca,
Do these tyres fit in the stock spare location at the front of the van? Are they these:
Firestone Destination A/T (205/75R15 LT) (http://www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/treads/destination_at.aspx)
I have contacted Syncro Services and are waiting to hear back from them.
Jon.
On 05/09/2013, at 8:14 PM, Francesca <fcoles6@gmail.com> wrote:
Theo and I went for the Firestone Destination AT tyres. So far very happy with them. They perform well off road but are nice and quiet on the highway too. However, 15" tyres are getting harder to find.
Francesca.
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Schweinsberg" <peter@...> wrote:
>
> I have a very large home workshop and would be happy to store the wheels while arrangements are made to pick them up.
>
> My place is capable of taking very large non articulated delivery trucks and has a fork lift if needed.
>
> I am also retired so at home most of the time, but will be overseas October 13 to November 4.
>
> All four of us so far on the list have nominated Sydney, so my place is a possible destination.
>
> I live in Castlereagh, a suburb between Penrith and Richmond.
>
> Let me know if this can work out for everyone.
>
> Peter
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, 04 Sep 2013 20:34:24 -0000, Francesca wrote:
>
>
> >Hi there,
>
> >We were fortunate that one of the members who was part of the group buy (are you still out there, Gary?) owns a warehouse in central Melbourne. He was kind enough to allow some people to store their
> rims there until they could arrange collection. Having said that, three of the purchasers were in Melbourne, and the others were all on the east coast. From memory, a couple of people combined to shift their
> rims further north from Gary's (NSW). Of course it would be a different story if you had people in WA interested too.
>
> >Francesca.
>
>
> >--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Jon Bartlett <mail@> wrote:
> >>
> >> Thanks for the info Francesca.
> >>
> >> If we have enough people interested I will contact Syncro Services first. How did you manage shipping the tyres to respective states once in the country?
> >>
> >> For anyone else interested I have set up a Google spreadsheet. This contains the names of those who have already shown interest. Seems like 5 sets would be a good starting point so only need a
> couple more people.
> >>
> >> Anyone else interested please update the following:
> >>
> >> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuUV3_b9Bug5dE5heEt2Z3Q5Q2xITEJkZDRNV3dkUlE&usp=sharing
> >>
> >> Jon.
> >>
> >> On 29/08/2013, at 6:37 PM, Francesca Coles <fcoles6@> wrote:
> >>
> >> >
> >> > Hi there,
> >> >
> >> > I organised a group purchase of Mefro wheels about 3 years ago now. Just off the top of my head (i.e. without trawling through my archives), I think the figure was around $620 for a set of 5. That was
> inclusive of shipping, insurance, taxes (including GST), customs fees, etc.
> >> >
> >> > I have to say that Syncro Services bent over backwards to offer excellent service, including shopping around for a cheap deal on shipping (I think that was only 400 euros in the end). Of course you'd
> have to take into account that the exchange rate was different back then. Anyway, I think everyone in on the deal was very satisfied with their purchase. From memory it was 5 sets that we bought and
> Syncro Services adjust their price down for bulk orders. Good luck if you decide to do it because it involved quite a bit of work to coordinate the purchase but all ended well.
> >> >
> >> > Francesca.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
>
>
>
>
> >------------------------------------
>
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Hi Theo,
You could be right.
I remember visiting a client in one of my two wheel drive T3s.
This client lived in a fabulously located house on top of a hill at Palm Beach.
To get there you had to drive up a narrow, steep, sealed driveway, which was wet and covered with green slime.
I ended up leaving the van in the street and walking up.
Too much wheel spin.
Peter
--Original Message Text---
From: Theo Weiss
Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2013 18:28:40 +1000
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Peter,
Perhaps he was talking about the original Kombi and not our Syncro.
Cheers,
Theo
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Peter Schweinsberg
Sent: Friday, 6 September 2013 12:45 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Mefro Wheels
I'm not saying anything about these tyres,
but the statement of the seller:
"Kombis are not very good at 4 wheel driving."
took me aback.
He probably did not have diff locks or a decoupler.
Perhaps his silicone viscous coupling was worn out.
Perhaps his wife was risk averse on anything other than a formed dirt road.
Sure we do not have the ramp angles or the clearance of a Land Rover,
but there is not much that I have not taken on.
I've been bogged three times,
once in soft Fraser Island sand while driving without a diff lock on,
I'd pulled off the road to let someone pass from the other direction and had forgotten to diff lock before doing it,
once when I was unaware that I'd worn out the original viscous coupling,
and once in deep colloidal clay with road tyres.
We don't go where those specials,
specially built for climbing over huge boulders and up vertical cliffs go for competition,
but we can go lots of places many of the popular 4WDs cannot go.
Peter
--Original Message Text---
From: neil smith
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 16:51:16 -0700 (PDT)
This may be a bargain for someone;
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAXXIS-TYRES-LT205-75R15-/111159029748?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19e1982ff4#ht_121wt_958
From: Theo Weiss <teows@melbpc.org.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, 6 September 2013 8:07 AM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Mefro Wheels
Jon,
Yes they do - just.
Theo
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jon Bartlett
Sent: Thursday, 5 September 2013 8:36 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Mefro Wheels
Hi Francesca,
Do these tyres fit in the stock spare location at the front of the van? Are they these:
Firestone Destination A/T (205/75R15 LT) (http://www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/treads/destination_at.aspx)
I have contacted Syncro Services and are waiting to hear back from them.
Jon.
On 05/09/2013, at 8:14 PM, Francesca <fcoles6@gmail.com> wrote:
Theo and I went for the Firestone Destination AT tyres. So far very happy with them. They perform well off road but are nice and quiet on the highway too. However, 15" tyres are getting harder to find.
Francesca.
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Schweinsberg" <peter@...> wrote:
You could be right.
I remember visiting a client in one of my two wheel drive T3s.
This client lived in a fabulously located house on top of a hill at Palm Beach.
To get there you had to drive up a narrow, steep, sealed driveway, which was wet and covered with green slime.
I ended up leaving the van in the street and walking up.
Too much wheel spin.
Peter
--Original Message Text---
From: Theo Weiss
Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2013 18:28:40 +1000
v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}.shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
Peter,
Perhaps he was talking about the original Kombi and not our Syncro.
Cheers,
Theo
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Peter Schweinsberg
Sent: Friday, 6 September 2013 12:45 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Mefro Wheels
I'm not saying anything about these tyres,
but the statement of the seller:
"Kombis are not very good at 4 wheel driving."
took me aback.
He probably did not have diff locks or a decoupler.
Perhaps his silicone viscous coupling was worn out.
Perhaps his wife was risk averse on anything other than a formed dirt road.
Sure we do not have the ramp angles or the clearance of a Land Rover,
but there is not much that I have not taken on.
I've been bogged three times,
once in soft Fraser Island sand while driving without a diff lock on,
I'd pulled off the road to let someone pass from the other direction and had forgotten to diff lock before doing it,
once when I was unaware that I'd worn out the original viscous coupling,
and once in deep colloidal clay with road tyres.
We don't go where those specials,
specially built for climbing over huge boulders and up vertical cliffs go for competition,
but we can go lots of places many of the popular 4WDs cannot go.
Peter
--Original Message Text---
From: neil smith
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 16:51:16 -0700 (PDT)
This may be a bargain for someone;
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAXXIS-TYRES-LT205-75R15-/111159029748?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19e1982ff4#ht_121wt_958
From: Theo Weiss <teows@melbpc.org.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, 6 September 2013 8:07 AM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Mefro Wheels
Jon,
Yes they do - just.
Theo
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jon Bartlett
Sent: Thursday, 5 September 2013 8:36 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Mefro Wheels
Hi Francesca,
Do these tyres fit in the stock spare location at the front of the van? Are they these:
Firestone Destination A/T (205/75R15 LT) (http://www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/treads/destination_at.aspx)
I have contacted Syncro Services and are waiting to hear back from them.
Jon.
On 05/09/2013, at 8:14 PM, Francesca <fcoles6@gmail.com> wrote:
Theo and I went for the Firestone Destination AT tyres. So far very happy with them. They perform well off road but are nice and quiet on the highway too. However, 15" tyres are getting harder to find.
Francesca.
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Schweinsberg" <peter@...> wrote:
>
> I have a very large home workshop and would be happy to store the wheels while arrangements are made to pick them up.
>
> My place is capable of taking very large non articulated delivery trucks and has a fork lift if needed.
>
> I am also retired so at home most of the time, but will be overseas October 13 to November 4.
>
> All four of us so far on the list have nominated Sydney, so my place is a possible destination.
>
> I live in Castlereagh, a suburb between Penrith and Richmond.
>
> Let me know if this can work out for everyone.
>
> Peter
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, 04 Sep 2013 20:34:24 -0000, Francesca wrote:
>
>
> >Hi there,
>
> >We were fortunate that one of the members who was part of the group buy (are you still out there, Gary?) owns a warehouse in central Melbourne. He was kind enough to allow some people to store their
> rims there until they could arrange collection. Having said that, three of the purchasers were in Melbourne, and the others were all on the east coast. From memory, a couple of people combined to shift their
> rims further north from Gary's (NSW). Of course it would be a different story if you had people in WA interested too.
>
> >Francesca.
>
>
> >--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Jon Bartlett <mail@> wrote:
> >>
> >> Thanks for the info Francesca.
> >>
> >> If we have enough people interested I will contact Syncro Services first. How did you manage shipping the tyres to respective states once in the country?
> >>
> >> For anyone else interested I have set up a Google spreadsheet. This contains the names of those who have already shown interest. Seems like 5 sets would be a good starting point so only need a
> couple more people.
> >>
> >> Anyone else interested please update the following:
> >>
> >> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuUV3_b9Bug5dE5heEt2Z3Q5Q2xITEJkZDRNV3dkUlE&usp=sharing
> >>
> >> Jon.
> >>
> >> On 29/08/2013, at 6:37 PM, Francesca Coles <fcoles6@> wrote:
> >>
> >> >
> >> > Hi there,
> >> >
> >> > I organised a group purchase of Mefro wheels about 3 years ago now. Just off the top of my head (i.e. without trawling through my archives), I think the figure was around $620 for a set of 5. That was
> inclusive of shipping, insurance, taxes (including GST), customs fees, etc.
> >> >
> >> > I have to say that Syncro Services bent over backwards to offer excellent service, including shopping around for a cheap deal on shipping (I think that was only 400 euros in the end). Of course you'd
> have to take into account that the exchange rate was different back then. Anyway, I think everyone in on the deal was very satisfied with their purchase. From memory it was 5 sets that we bought and
> Syncro Services adjust their price down for bulk orders. Good luck if you decide to do it because it involved quite a bit of work to coordinate the purchase but all ended well.
> >> >
> >> > Francesca.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
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