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Title: Cost of tyres
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 28 March 2007, 13:50:41
Need 2 on the Elite, 225/55's or 225/65's.... what can I expect to pay?
Title: Re: Cost of tyres
Post by: Bo Bo on 28 March 2007, 14:04:25
I guess it depends on where you go & what make you want, prices seem to fluctuate quite a lot....
Title: Re: Cost of tyres
Post by: ClarCE on 28 March 2007, 14:16:05
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Need 2 on the Elite, 225/55's or 225/65's.... what can I expect to pay?

Just bought 4 new Marshal jobbies, they came third in autoexpress review of a lot of makes of tyre and they were cheap compared to the rest.

It was £228 for four, fully fitted from here (http://www.valuetyres.co.uk/default.php) (225/55/16)
Title: Re: Cost of tyres
Post by: STMO123 on 28 March 2007, 14:34:30
That is very cheap.  :y
Title: Re: Cost of tyres
Post by: DaveL on 28 March 2007, 14:37:21
You get what you pay for IMHO. I no longer do the high mileages i used to, so have started to buy Budget priced tyres, tight git that i am (Although i live up here i was not born here!!) ;D ;D
 8-)
DaveL
Title: Re: Cost of tyres
Post by: STMO123 on 28 March 2007, 14:39:18
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You get what you pay for IMHO. I no longer do the high mileages i used to, so have started to buy Budget priced tyres, tight git that i am (Although i live up here i was not born here!!) ;D ;D
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DaveL

Yep. you pay for a tyre, you get a tyre ;D
Title: Re: Cost of tyres
Post by: Elite Pete on 28 March 2007, 14:46:17
Ive always found www.mytyres.co.uk to be good on price :y
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Post by: Markie on 28 March 2007, 15:26:13
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Ive always found www.mytyres.co.uk to be good on price :y


 :y seconded
Title: Re: Cost of tyres
Post by: JasonH on 28 March 2007, 17:25:15
Budget 225/55 R16's V-rated from my favourite local tyre place (Bristol) £37.50 + VAT and fitting etc. Work out at about £51 all in.

Reasonable tread pattern and huge rim protectors. Ride and grip pretty good actually - mind you I didn't buy my Omega for the handing experience! As for life, well the last set did about 23k miles before my wishbones failed and chewed the edges off.
Title: Re: Cost of tyres
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 28 March 2007, 17:37:10
cool, so that's only £100 a pair...

Can you let me know the details of this place?
Title: Re: Cost of tyres
Post by: JasonH on 28 March 2007, 19:38:53
Cabot Tyres
25 Henry Street
Totterdown
Bristol
BS3 4UD

0117 977 5793

Not far from Templemeads Station (the main Bristol train station).
Title: Re: Cost of tyres
Post by: JasonH on 28 March 2007, 19:41:37
The fitters even know what they're doing - unlike some other places.
Title: Re: Cost of tyres
Post by: Chopsdad on 28 March 2007, 20:50:08
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Need 2 on the Elite, 225/55's or 225/65's.... what can I expect to pay?

Just bought 4 new Marshal jobbies, they came third in autoexpress review of a lot of makes of tyre and they were cheap compared to the rest.

It was £228 for four, fully fitted from here (http://www.valuetyres.co.uk/default.php) (225/55/16)

£96 for Pirelli P7's here - I have them supplied and fitted at choice of 2 local tyrefitters for £75 each.
Title: Re: Cost of tyres
Post by: ians on 29 March 2007, 16:02:27
I've got a quote for Falkens at about 60 quid a corner.  Sounded good to me.
Title: Re: Cost of tyres
Post by: TheBoy on 29 March 2007, 22:17:52
etyres and black circles always seem competitive...
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Post by: Andy B on 29 March 2007, 22:35:42
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etyres and black circles always seem competitive...
ATS actually had a cheaper fully fitted price than both of them when I bought 4 Michelin last year.
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Post by: TheBoy on 29 March 2007, 22:37:56
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etyres and black circles always seem competitive...
ATS actually had a cheaper fully fitted price than both of them when I bought 4 Michelin last year.
due to a deal they had one mich...

my local ats match internet prices :)
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Post by: Andy B on 29 March 2007, 22:49:49
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my local ats match internet prices :)

I didn't mention t'internet, just asked how much fitted. I can't now remember the individual price (£130? :-/ ), but by buying 4 the price came done to £110 each.
I was justing pointing out that by the time you manage get your mytre/blackcircle/etc tyres fitted & balanced it might be worth a quote from a local tyre company.
Title: Re: Cost of tyres
Post by: TheBoy on 29 March 2007, 22:51:37
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my local ats match internet prices :)

I didn't mention t'internet, just asked how much fitted. I can't now remember the individual price (£130? :-/ ), but by buying 4 the price came done to £110 each.
I was justing pointing out that by the time you manage get your mytre/blackcircle/etc tyres fitted & balanced it might be worth a quote from a local tyre company.
etyres fit mobile inc in price, blackcircles use local tyre places ;)
Title: Re: Cost of tyres
Post by: Chopsdad on 29 March 2007, 22:53:57
My local fitter will supply, fit and balance Goodyear Eagle F1's for under £85.  Kwik fit want £150.