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Re: Tyres guru
« Reply #15 on: 06 August 2018, 12:25:34 »

Most of my cars cost less than that.  ;D Did the tyre place have really big windows ?  ::)

I'll go with a pair of Wanli Ditchfinders next time. I mean, what's the worst that can happen? :)
The number of cars I see that are on these cheap tyres is scary. Especially when they've lease hired a top spec car. Champagne tastes, lemonade budget. Having said that, a written off car in a ditch means they get to trade up to the latest lease hire car  ::)
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Re: Tyres guru
« Reply #16 on: 06 August 2018, 12:29:33 »

The rear tyres for my car cost the thick end of £600......after negotiation.

Ridiculous. :-\

Jag running costs..

Friend of mine just ordered new Michelin PS4S all round for his Lambo - £750, delivered. Yes, for all four.

Maybe you want to trade up for some cheaper running costs? ;) ;D

Seems very unlikely to me.......Less than £190 per corner, and Lambo's tend to have extremely large tyres on the back.

£1750 sounds about right.
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« Reply #17 on: 06 August 2018, 12:33:46 »

Most of my cars cost less than that.  ;D Did the tyre place have really big windows ?  ::)

I'll go with a pair of Wanli Ditchfinders next time. I mean, what's the worst that can happen? :)
The number of cars I see that are on these cheap tyres is scary. Especially when they've lease hired a top spec car. Champagne tastes, lemonade budget. Having said that, a written off car in a ditch means they get to trade up to the latest lease hire car  ::)

Champagne....not really.

It's a Tata, made in India, built on the same productions lines as the rickshaw by people who are too poor to own shoes. :)
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« Reply #18 on: 06 August 2018, 13:27:11 »

The rear tyres for my car cost the thick end of £600......after negotiation.

Ridiculous. :-\

Jag running costs..

Friend of mine just ordered new Michelin PS4S all round for his Lambo - £750, delivered. Yes, for all four.

Maybe you want to trade up for some cheaper running costs? ;) ;D

Seems very unlikely to me.......Less than £190 per corner, and Lambo's tend to have extremely large tyres on the back.

£1750 sounds about right.

295/30R19 rears are £227 each, inc VAT
235/35R19 fronts are £142 each, inc VAT

;)

Tyres for my BMW are more expensive by a significant margin, despite being significantly smaller.
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« Reply #19 on: 06 August 2018, 13:57:25 »

I do love my 3.2 now, the running costs are soooo cheap.

Apart from petrol  :D
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« Reply #20 on: 06 August 2018, 14:36:59 »

The rear tyres for my car cost the thick end of £600......after negotiation.

Ridiculous. :-\

Jag running costs..

Friend of mine just ordered new Michelin PS4S all round for his Lambo - £750, delivered. Yes, for all four.

Maybe you want to trade up for some cheaper running costs? ;) ;D

Seems very unlikely to me.......Less than £190 per corner, and Lambo's tend to have extremely large tyres on the back.

£1750 sounds about right.

295/30R19 rears are £227 each, inc VAT
235/35R19 fronts are £142 each, inc VAT


;)

Tyres for my BMW are more expensive by a significant margin, despite being significantly smaller.

That does seem extremely competitive.

I shall sell the Tata and buy a Lamborghini. Can I source a Miura SV for less than £30,000?.... ::) ::) ::) :)
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« Reply #21 on: 06 August 2018, 14:46:46 »

I shall sell the Tata and buy a Lamborghini. Can I source a Miura SV for less than £30,000?.... ::) ::) ::) :)

Doubtful ;D and a set of tyres for a Miura will set you back significantly more.. https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/classic-car-tyres/lamborghini/miura.html
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Re: Tyres guru
« Reply #22 on: 06 August 2018, 15:53:25 »

Oh God, it,s too damn hot for a tyre thread, isn,t it? :D
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« Reply #23 on: 06 August 2018, 16:10:32 »

Oh God, it,s too damn sticky for a tyre thread, isn,t it? :D
Fixed ::)
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Re: Tyres guru
« Reply #24 on: 06 August 2018, 23:43:01 »

Over the years I have found MyTyres very competitive on price. I avoid using their fitting stations as my local ATS will fit them quite cheaply, and I know they will do the job without damaging the alloy rims. When online tyre firms use fitting stations, I suspect the price they pay them is no doubt peanuts, and I would not want possibly having the apprentice loose on my wheels. I learnt the hard way with an alloy costing a lot more than an Omega alloy rim, by which time it is too late when the damage has been done.
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Re: Tyres guru
« Reply #25 on: 07 August 2018, 01:50:48 »

The rear tyres for my car cost the thick end of £600......after negotiation.

Ridiculous. :-\

Jag running costs..

Friend of mine just ordered new Michelin PS4S all round for his Lambo - £750, delivered. Yes, for all four.

Maybe you want to trade up for some cheaper running costs? ;) ;D

Seems very unlikely to me.......Less than £190 per corner, and Lambo's tend to have extremely large tyres on the back.

£1750 sounds about right.

295/30R19 rears are £227 each, inc VAT
235/35R19 fronts are £142 each, inc VAT

;)

Tyres for my BMW are more expensive by a significant margin, despite being significantly smaller.

Before Lord Opti commits to a Lambo he needs to know if that is for summer or winter tyres? ::)
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Re: Tyres guru
« Reply #26 on: 08 August 2018, 16:14:22 »

All done. Four tyres, £316.
The rears were the original contis. 35000 miles and still at about 3mm.  :o
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Re: Tyres guru
« Reply #27 on: 08 August 2018, 16:29:41 »

All done. Four tyres, £316.
The rears were the original contis. 35000 miles and still at about 3mm.  :o

C'mon Uncle STEMO, you can't tell us half a story where tyres are concerned!  ::)

What brand? Speed rating etc?  ???  :P  ;D
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« Reply #28 on: 08 August 2018, 16:44:34 »

All done. Four tyres, £316.
The rears were the original contis. 35000 miles and still at about 3mm.  :o

C'mon Uncle STEMO, you can't tell us half a story where tyres are concerned!  ::)

What brand? Speed rating etc?  ???  :P  ;D
Round, black rubber thingies. Thell do fer me, lad.  :y
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Re: Tyres guru
« Reply #29 on: 08 August 2018, 19:53:49 »

The rear tyres for my car cost the thick end of £600......after negotiation.

Ridiculous. :-\
I seem to recall the XFR rears aren't outrageously sized, so that sounds high, and decent, premium tyres sound be under £500 fitted I would have thought?
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