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Title: Tyres guru
Post by: STEMO on 05 August 2018, 18:05:05
Has anyone used this outfit? The prices seem very good.
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Post by: STEMO on 05 August 2018, 18:18:55
Actually, about the same as black circles. As you were, men.  ;D
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Post by: dave the builder on 05 August 2018, 18:35:32
surely it would be cheaper to just go directly to an independent local tyre place and cut out the "on-line middleman"  :-\
just sorted a pair of 195/65/15 ROADSTONE NEXEN  91H eurovis sport 04 (which have good reviews) for £92 fitted for the Zafira
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Post by: tunnie on 05 August 2018, 19:03:27
Black circles have always been cheaper than any local place for me, I take the quote and see if they match it. Some will, some won’t.
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Post by: tunnie on 05 August 2018, 19:09:51
surely it would be cheaper to just go directly to an independent local tyre place and cut out the "on-line middleman"  :-\
just sorted a pair of 195/65/15 ROADSTONE NEXEN  91H eurovis sport 04 (which have good reviews) for £92 fitted for the Zafira

That’s seriously expensive.  :o

I’ve been quoted £104 for 17’s with ‘premium’ Michelin PS4’s fitted per corner. That’s before discount, apply it and they drop to £94.
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Post by: Raeturbo on 05 August 2018, 19:11:04
Camskills
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Post by: tunnie on 05 August 2018, 19:36:03
surely it would be cheaper to just go directly to an independent local tyre place and cut out the "on-line middleman"  :-\
just sorted a pair of 195/65/15 ROADSTONE NEXEN  91H eurovis sport 04 (which have good reviews) for £92 fitted for the Zafira

That’s seriously expensive.  :o

I’ve been quoted £104 for 17’s with ‘premium’ Michelin PS4’s fitted per corner. That’s before discount, apply it and they drop to £94.

Opps. Just realised that was for pair  ;D
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Post by: dave the builder on 05 August 2018, 19:38:30
surely it would be cheaper to just go directly to an independent local tyre place and cut out the "on-line middleman"  :-\
just sorted a pair of 195/65/15 ROADSTONE NEXEN  91H eurovis sport 04 (which have good reviews) for £92 fitted for the Zafira

That’s seriously expensive.  :o

I’ve been quoted £104 for 17’s with ‘premium’ Michelin PS4’s fitted per corner. That’s before discount, apply it and they drop to £94.
£46 a corner ,fitted, valve and balance ,old tyre disposal ,
hows that expensive  :-\
 Michelin PS4’s fitted to a 99 BHP dirty diesel  zafira was NOT an option  ;D

Title: Re: Tyres guru
Post by: dave the builder on 05 August 2018, 19:41:00


Opps. Just realised that was for pair  ;D
yes , sorry , it normally goes red if someone replies  ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 06 August 2018, 09:17:55
Sometimes the local independents can undercut online, so worth calling around. Last set I bought locally were £20 a tyre cheaper locally than best online fitted price

I never use likes of camskill as by time you have fitted, it’s always more expensive
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Post by: STEMO on 06 August 2018, 11:26:49
Sometimes the local independents can undercut online, so worth calling around. Last set I bought locally were £20 a tyre cheaper locally than best online fitted price

I never use likes of camskill as by time you have fitted, it’s always more expensive
Yep, I'll use these fellas

https://www.barnsley-tyres.co.uk/TyreSearch/Results?Width=225&Profile=50&Rim=17&Speed=V
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Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 August 2018, 11:41:47
The rear tyres for my car cost the thick end of £600......after negotiation.

Ridiculous. :-\
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 August 2018, 11:50:22
Most of my cars cost less than that.  ;D Did the tyre place have really big windows ?  ::)
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Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 August 2018, 12:20:14
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? :)
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Post by: aaronjb on 06 August 2018, 12:23:05
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
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Post by: deviator 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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Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti 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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Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti 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. :)
Title: Re: Tyres guru
Post by: aaronjb 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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Post by: tunnie 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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Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti 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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Post by: aaronjb 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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Post by: ronnyd 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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Post by: Doctor Gollum 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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Post by: johnnydog 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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Post by: Rods2 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? ::)
Title: Re: Tyres guru
Post by: STEMO 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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Post by: Sir Tigger KC 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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Post by: STEMO 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
Title: Re: Tyres guru
Post by: TheBoy 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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Post by: TheBoy on 08 August 2018, 20:01:58
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.
Blackcircles give their fitters £14.

I am reluctant to order from one place and fit at another because:
a) its always more expensive
b) its a nightmare if there is a claim on the tyre - I've had a few go faulty over recent years.
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Post by: Mr Gav on 09 August 2018, 13:38:56
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 is cheaper than my Datsun  :o I just did a search on black Circles and that size came in at £264 for MPSS or PS2, the PS4s wasn`t offered as an option.
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 August 2018, 13:55:03
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

Ditchfinders then?  ::)  :P
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Post by: aaronjb on 10 August 2018, 07:48:33
That is cheaper than my Datsun  :o I just did a search on black Circles and that size came in at £264 for MPSS or PS2, the PS4s wasn`t offered as an option.

Yup, I am amazed at how cheap they are (relatively speaking)! Granted, if he were to buy "L rated" tyres (OE fitment Lamborghini specials) it would be £200 or so more expensive, but still not bad.

And cheaper than a main dealer minor service at £1500 (thats oil and filters!)  :o :o ;D
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 10 August 2018, 13:47:59
The rear tyres for my car cost the thick end of £600......after negotiation.

Ridiculous. :-\

I am currently looking at a rack with 100s of them mounted on alloys.......
Title: Re: Tyres guru
Post by: aaronjb on 10 August 2018, 17:13:00
The rear tyres for my car cost the thick end of £600......after negotiation.

Ridiculous. :-\

I am currently looking at a rack with 100s of them mounted on alloys.......

Don't tease the poor chap... ;D
Title: Re: Tyres guru
Post by: Webby the Bear on 11 August 2018, 20:56:55
We used to fit for 'my tyres' but they only want to pay £7 a tyre inc. balancing. Complete waste of time. Well maybe worth it if you're doing a shit load of tyres but we don't.

Tyre prices have definitely gone up considerably. Toyos for Eeyore are £70 plus vat...and that's me having to fit them and trade price. Ridiculous. I'll stick to ditch finders.

Boss man goes through tyres on his merc like nobody's business. He has Contis and they're usually 180 plus vat a tyre 😬😬😬😬