Confused about tyre prices

[con1981]

I have a set of alloys at the powder coaters this week and so I require some rubber for when they come back. Now I've decided on Toyo proxies tr1 and for four I can get on fleabay 188 delivered. Now I've tried some local Tyre places and they want 274 for the same Tyre fitted! Surely it can't cost nearly a hundred notes to fit tyres? In the past I've had a tyre swapped from the spare and that was under a tenner.

Anyone know of any reasonable garages in Newcastle area who can supply and fit? Or am I better just buying the tyres and getting a local garrage to fit?

 

[dangerous dave]

If you walk in off the street for a balance they might charge £12 just for 1 wheel.. Punctures often round my way we're £17 standard and going u with the size of your wheel 19" = £19..

Yes, they take the pee pee.. Most will slap 4 tyres on for £20-30 if friendly..

 

[Addicted]

Yeah some garages take the piss - they want your custom of the tyres themselves too, so charge a fortune in fitting to make up for it. I got charged £15/wheel and that was the cheapest in about 8 garages I rang around by me!

As Dave says, £10 or under per wheel is a decent price.

 

[Knuckles]

Try Oponeo.co.uk And get them fitted somewhere.

I got some contact sport 3s for £80 each iirc. (Meant to be £150!).

I was dubious at the price, and the fact they're not made anymore but they've not killed me yet

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Know a friend and get them done for a couple of beers!

 

[con1981]

Ya I think buying them and then getting them fitted is the best bet. I might see if I can get a price match and have a ring around explain this is what I can get them for can u match

 

[imprezaworks]

What made you got for t1-r's out of interest?

 

[con1981]

Budget no1 and seem to have decent reviews for such a cheap tyre.

Uniroyals we're my second choice but these were post the 200 mark for 4.

Khumbo's seem to get quite good reviews as wel for the price.

May have a look at some post worn continentals

 

[con1981]

What tyre would u recommend for my price bracket?

 

[imprezaworks]

Ah ok. Dont get part worns imo, been there and done that.

Not sure on price but the Hankook V12's are good, or were when i used them ages ago.

 

[Adam93]

Just out of interest, how much are Michelin PS3 ?

 

[imprezaworks]

Quite a bit more but probably worth it

 

[con1981]

Ah ok. Dont get part worns imo, been there and done that.

Not sure on price but the Hankook V12's are good, or were when i used them ages ago.

Hankooks coming in at 244 that would mean the Mrs can't have a pair of shoes for yourself this month lol. So there a no go unfortunately.

Proxies are all right though?

Got to be better than the marshals I have at the minute

 

[Adam93]

TR1's i always found were a bit too soft and the sidewalls would crumble easily; never put them on the 197 but had them on my previous car. Would never go back but depends entirely what your budget is.

 

[con1981]

As long as they last 6 month so I can get the alloys on and then swap them for something better down the line. They won't be used for track days just a bit of b road frolicking and traffic light drag racing

 

[imprezaworks]

False economy mate. Just buy the better tyres now, trust me.

So she has no new shoes. Think she will understand you want the best tyre you can afford. if she doesnt understand and kicks up a fuss then p/x her for a newer model.

Imo of course

 

[con1981]

Ha! I like.

 

[Lal B3N]

Kumho KU31/39, Uniroyal Rainsport 3, Vredestein sportrac 5, Vredestein ultrac cento. They should all be very reasonable .

 

[con1981]

Never heard of the last 3 I'll have a @ look out for them

 

[_Jay]

http://ears.co.uk/ - Might be worth a look on there. :up:

 

[con1981]

Those prices are pretty bloody good!

 

[Dannyeff]

syron street race tyres - 195 45 16. aparently the best budget tyre to have

 

[con1981]

syron street race tyres - 195 45 16. aparently the best budget tyre to have

Can't find a seller for these. There's an old thread on here and I think the guy paid 65 a corner

 

[lee M4RSH]

Nankang ns2. £37 a tyre.

 

[con1981]

Nankang ns2. £37 a tyre.

Right ...........

I thought these were the worst tyres going?

 

[lee M4RSH]

From where did your hear that?

 

[lee M4RSH]

Ive had toyo t1rs, got kumho ecstas at the moment and they have both been pretty dog shite.

 

[con1981]

Ive had toyo t1rs, got kumho ecstas at the moment and they have both been pretty dog shite.

As bad as the ns2's?

 

[lee M4RSH]

Havnt tried the ns2 yet, have got 4 to go on soon. Havnt read a bad review yet. Have read good reviews about the ns2r (semi slicks)

 

[con1981]

At that price you can afford to chuck them away if there Shiite

 

[Daniel]

I've had T1R's and they're 'ok' in anything but wet weather. The first hint of rain and they're dog shite.

I've got Uniroyal Rainsport 3's on now and rate them infinitely over the Toyos.

(My car is a daily, not a track car. Or even a car I care about)

 

[lee M4RSH]

At that price you can afford to chuck them away if there Shiite

T1r is £10 a tyre more. Hardly out of the budget range. Up to you, you wanted options, I gave you one.
Nankangs are far from cheap shite though (for the road)

 

[con1981]

Not a problem mate I looked at these originally as I believe there wet grip is rated higher than the toyos but all the reviews on here seem to say not to bother. I guess u don't know till u try.

 

[con1981]

I've had T1R's and they're 'ok' in anything but wet weather. The first hint of rain and they're dog shite.

I've got Uniroyal Rainsport 3's on now and rate them infinitely over the Toyos.

(My car is a daily, not a track car. Or even a car I care about)

Seen the uniroyals at 48 a corner. I could be well tempted

 

[lee M4RSH]

Where are the reviews on here? I couldn't find any.
Its no PS3 but it beats my thread bare kumhos for a years use

 

[Dannyeff]

Can't find a seller for these. There's an old thread on here and I think the guy paid 65 a corner

http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres-195-45-16-80-W/

 

[Dannyeff]

Can't find a seller for these. There's an old thread on here and I think the guy paid 65 a corner

http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres-195-45-16-80-W/

 

[STEVE.M]

PS3`s are fantastic,and so are the RS3`s,which cost less.
The more set`s I`m sent for evaluation could influence my recommendation.

 

[Smiffyboy1990]

Avon ZZ5's ? they 'seem' like a good Tyre from what i've read. 'A' wet rating too.

 

[Diagro]

Rainsport 3's is my choice.
I have them and have yet to loose grip. Amazing.

The only thing is that people say that they do wear faster than others. But at £33 each for 15" I dont care