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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 February 2014, 00:28:39

Title: Cheapest Omega tyres
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 February 2014, 00:28:39

Well we havn't had a decent tyre thread for a while, so I thought I'd start one!!  :y

Although this is intended to be a tyre thread with a difference and more of a lighthearted (hopefully  ::) ) competition to find the cheapest brand new tyre to fit an Omega.  :)  Full size tyres only, skinny spares not counted!!  ;)

Here's my offering, a Goodride SA-05 225/55 R16 95W @ £44.80

http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?dsco=110&cart_id=88488624.110.21893&Cookie=froogle&sowigan=So&Breite=225&Quer=55&Felge=16&Speed=&kategorie=6&Marke=&ranzahl=4&rsmFahrzeugart=PKW&search_tool=standard&Label=E-C-74-3&details=Ordern&typ=D-104284

Title: Re: Cheapest Omega tyres
Post by: kevinp58 on 09 February 2014, 02:21:28

I am hiding behind the sofa  ;D

Title: Re: Cheapest Omega tyres
Post by: Bigron on 09 February 2014, 07:40:28

I posted this yesterday in another topic area (Cheaper from Germany):-

"If anyone is in the Chelmsford area, I would thoroughly recommend
Jus-Tyres
Unit 27, Cromar Way,
Waterhouse Business Park,
Chelmsford, Essex
CM1 2QE
07877776725

Last September, in a hurry pre-MOT, I bought a part-worn 225/55/R16 from them, all inclusive, for £25 - and it was mint, hardly used at all! It was intended merely as a quick and cheap fix for the MOT, but I am happy enough to leave it on until it wears out.
They inspect every tyre for possible sidewall scuffs and damage, etc. and are extremely helpful.
Obviously, I have mo connection with the company except for being a satisfied customer."

I forgot to add that the tyre wasn't a cheapo budget one, but a Continental Premium Contact 2.


Ron.

Title: Re: Cheapest Omega tyres
Post by: tunnie on 09 February 2014, 08:53:32

I need to look on the back of the Transit i have this weekend, my god that thing is seriously tail happy  :o

Title: Re: Cheapest Omega tyres
Post by: Ever Ready on 09 February 2014, 09:03:00

Bung a couple of bags of sand over the rear axle and it will be fine  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cheapest Omega tyres
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 February 2014, 09:57:18

Quote from: Bigron on 09 February 2014, 07:40:28

I posted this yesterday in another topic area (Cheaper from Germany):-

"If anyone is in the Chelmsford area, I would thoroughly recommend
Jus-Tyres
Unit 27, Cromar Way,
Waterhouse Business Park,
Chelmsford, Essex
CM1 2QE
07877776725

Last September, in a hurry pre-MOT, I bought a part-worn 225/55/R16 from them, all inclusive, for £25 - and it was mint, hardly used at all! It was intended merely as a quick and cheap fix for the MOT, but I am happy enough to leave it on until it wears out.
They inspect every tyre for possible sidewall scuffs and damage, etc. and are extremely helpful.
Obviously, I have mo connection with the company except for being a satisfied customer."

I forgot to add that the tyre wasn't a cheapo budget one, but a Continental Premium Contact 2.


Ron.

Yes that's very cheap Ron even for part worn, but I was thinking cheapest brand new tyre.  ;) 

Title: Re: Cheapest Omega tyres
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 09 February 2014, 10:47:35

I've always found the wonderful Wanli Ditchfinder to be much maligned. :y

£200 to reboot an Omega. What's not to like?

Title: Re: Cheapest Omega tyres
Post by: TheBoy on 09 February 2014, 12:07:08

Quote from: tunnie on 09 February 2014, 08:53:32

I need to look on the back of the Transit i have this weekend, my god that thing is seriously tail happy  :o

The older RWD ones always were when empty. Handling improves dramatically when loaded. Apparently  :-X