Tyres guru

[deviator]

Most of my cars cost less than that.  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 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

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?

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.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Most of my cars cost less than that.  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.

[aaronjb]

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?

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.

[tunnie]

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

Apart from petrol 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

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?

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?....

[aaronjb]

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

Doubtful 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

[ronnyd]

Oh God, it,s too damn hot for a tyre thread, isn,t it?

[Doctor Gollum]

Oh God, it,s too damn sticky for a tyre thread, isn,t it?

Fixed

[johnnydog]

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.

[Rods2]

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?

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?

[STEMO]

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

[Sir Tigger KC]

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

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

What brand? Speed rating etc?     

[STEMO]

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

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

What brand? Speed rating etc?     

Round, black rubber thingies. Thell do fer me, lad. 

[TheBoy]

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?