No more tire rack to OZ?

[saurabh_turingMS]

Originally Posted by Zuzu

COSTCO quoted me today for PSS 265/35/19 $675 and PS2 $658
JAX quoted me $619 for the PS2. 275/35/19. go figure..

That is ridiculous prices, it goes the whole principle of costco. Did you speak to the guy with an American (or Canadian) accent by any chance?

[gazz]

Originally Posted by Zuzu

Agree..that would be the least of your worries.. Just wouldn't want to wear out the tyres prematurely..



Just don't like the stretched look of the 265's on the rear rims.. 275's should deffinately fill out the rims better.
Weight...well... For the amount of track driving I do, wont make too much difference.

Jo just wants big shoulders for a matching look when he steps from the car.

[vans]

Thanks for the Positive feedback guys!!

We still getting them thru, as for Yokohama's they stopped it a while back hence difficulty getting AD08's.

[alik01]

Originally Posted by vans

Thanks for the Positive feedback guys!!

We still getting them thru, as for Yokohama's they stopped it a while back hence difficulty getting AD08's.

I never said my feedback was positive Vans! Don't jumpy the gun!

You can still get AD050 though??

[flinchy]

$675/tyre + fitting is considered cheap?

$2700/set?

Tire rack did/does pss for <2k shipped?
Ed: yeah $1100-$1300 a set plus shipping plus import duties so about 2k landed - $675 ea is disgusting to me

[timbo_3101]

Originally Posted by flinchy

$675/tyre + fitting is considered cheap?

$2700/set?

Tire rack did/does pss for <2k shipped?
Ed: yeah $1100-$1300 a set plus shipping plus import duties so about 2k landed - $675 ea is disgusting to me

Comparatively less expensive (if it weren't for our friends at TireRack or Tyrepower, we would be paying over $5000 for a set of 19" tyres). Tyres is probably the last thing to compromise on in terms of safety ...

[alik01]

Originally Posted by timbo_3101

Tyres is probably the last thing to compromise on in terms of safety ...

+1000000

[Liub]

Originally Posted by vans

We still getting them thru, as for Yokohama's they stopped it a while back hence difficulty getting AD08's.

Nooooooooooooooooo.

[flinchy]

Originally Posted by timbo_3101

Comparatively less expensive (if it weren't for our friends at TireRack or Tyrepower, we would be paying over $5000 for a set of 19" tyres). Tyres is probably the last thing to compromise on in terms of safety ...

How would we possibly be paying $1250 per tyre??!?!?

That is insane, totally

I agree on the mos important safety comment though.. People that get $80 yum cha tyres scare me

It's the paying 50%++ the price i should be that i refuse

[chappy]

A lot of tyre dealers here in QLD sell the Michelins Pilot Super Sports my size tyre 255/30/19 for around $980 each and tire rack has them for $330each
Is Michelin sees as Aussies as idiots as they think Aussies will pay that much.

[Zuzu]

Originally Posted by chappy

Is Michelin sees as Aussies as idiots as they think Aussies will pay that much.

Obviously.. otherwise they wouldnt be priced as they are..

Just an example..My "wealthy" asian neighbour replaced both his Brigestone 265/35/18 tyres on his Beemer to Michelin PSS at top dollar, on the recomendation of the tyre shop after getting a little tack mid tread on his OEM's, they had under 500km's on them... Mate their is sucker born every minute..
I went ballistic at him after he told me..The tyre shop even kept both OEM's that where replaced...

[aus135i]

Joe name and shame the tyre shop please!

[Zuzu]

Originally Posted by aus135i

Joe name and shame the tyre shop please!

I would if I knew.. Unfortunately my neighbors English is very poor, and it took me all my might to decipher what he actually said.

In fact, I haven't seen my neighbor in 18 months, and his brand new 320i M sports ( 2010 model ) with about 800kms on the clock, has been unregistered and covered in crap, parked alongside my car in the garage for the past 9 months..

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

Originally Posted by Zuzu

Just an example..My "wealthy" asian neighbour replaced both his Brigestone 265/35/18 tyres on his Beemer to Michelin PSS at top dollar, on the recomendation of the tyre shop after getting a little tack mid tread on his OEM's, they had under 500km's on them... Mate their is sucker born every minute..
I went ballistic at him after he told me..The tyre shop even kept both OEM's that where replaced...

Poor neighbour.

Tyre shop guys would be laughing all the way to the kebab shop.

[Scoobs]

I bought my last set of MPSS from Tyre rack not quite a year and a half ago. I am sure I landed them for AUD 1000 - and there was no duty paid.

Had them fitted, balanced and wheel allignment for something like $150

All up $1,150.

I recall being quoted that price per corner localy. What a joke.

[1_dez]

What's the normal shipping costs to east coast of aus?

[Scoobs]

Been a while, but sure it was less than $200 for 4 tyres from tire rack. Think they used fed ex

[flinchy]

Originally Posted by Zuzu

I would if I knew.. Unfortunately my neighbors English is very poor, and it took me all my might to decipher what he actually said.

In fact, I haven't seen my neighbor in 18 months, and his brand new 320i M sports ( 2010 model ) with about 800kms on the clock, has been unregistered and covered in crap, parked alongside my car in the garage for the past 9 months..

wow, anyone that can buy a car and just... forget about it.. that stuns me.

[Smiley1175]

I'm being quoted $410 for shipping 4 20" tyres (different car) from Tirerack.

[sparoz]

Originally Posted by Zuzu

I would if I knew.. Unfortunately my neighbors English is very poor, and it took me all my might to decipher what he actually said.

In fact, I haven't seen my neighbor in 18 months, and his brand new 320i M sports ( 2010 model ) with about 800kms on the clock, has been unregistered and covered in crap, parked alongside my car in the garage for the past 9 months..

This is a generalization but you have to understand they have to spend their CASH overseas.

[Zuzu]

Originally Posted by sparoz

This is a generalization but you have to understand they have to spend their CASH overseas.

That is an understatement Steve..
They spent $1.3 Mil to purchase their apartment, fully furnished it, and live 2 months of the year here, if that..

Suits me fine, as their apartment is directly underneath ours, and dead quiet..

[Zuzu]

Originally Posted by gazz

Jo just wants big shoulders for a matching look when he steps from the car.

..very good gazza..