Tyre fitment

Smiley1175 · 08-15-2011, 05:37 AM

Hi all,

Can anyone recommend a place to get tires fitted in Melbourne - Doncaster area?
I've got a set of Michelin Pilot super sports and my local Bob Jane wouldn't fit them because they're not run flats! Needless to say I spent 30 minutes arguing with the 'tyre experts' and even pointed out that the car currently doesn't have run flats on but there was no way around the danger I was exposing myself so we parted our ways, never to meet again.

Does anyone know of a shop that has some intellect and will fit my tyres?

I got the tyres from Tirerack, and will definitely be buying from them again.

Thanks.

Jason@Euro-Division · 08-15-2011, 05:39 AM

Don't know about Donny but you can try Tyrepower Hawthorn, we deal with them.

Give them a ring, speak to Micky tell him Jason from Euro Division referred you there.

AussieAlf · 08-15-2011, 06:26 AM

Sounds like your local BJ is not gonna fit them 'cos they're throwing a tanty at not selling you the tyres. Funny how my local BJ were quite happy to sell and fit Michelin PS3s for me down in Frankston.

Wizzzz · 08-15-2011, 06:39 AM

Not exactly in the Doncaster area... But I recommend Tyre Plus in South Melbourne.
I've been to them many times and have always had excellent service.
http://www.tyreplussouthmelbourne.com.au/

qship · 08-15-2011, 06:52 AM

Speak to Mark Donellan at Donellans Box Hill - near crn Whirehorse Rd and Elgat Rd.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 08-15-2011, 08:05 AM

let me know how much you boys are paying, I had 4 tyres fitted for $50 but visited 3 or 4 places each asking $80...

E92325i · 08-15-2011, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by qship

Speak to Mark Donellan at Donellans Box Hill - near crn Whirehorse Rd and Elgat Rd.

+1

He had no problems fitting mine and no questions as to where the tyres were purchased

timbo_3101 · 08-15-2011, 07:12 PM

Smiley, sounds like you'll be doing some serious work with the PSS

Did you order all four tyres in one delivery? Did you have to instruct Tire Rack to avoid Australian customs?

(I am also interested in ordering PSS.)

Smiley1175 · 08-16-2011, 02:01 AM

Hey Timbo

Dealing with Tirerack was the easiest in the entire process. I'd definitely deal with them again and the money you save is A LOT!

Yes I ordered all 4 (225/255 combo) and I spoke with Trevor from tirerack, I initially called them rather than sending an email. From then on it was all via email. They know what to do in regards to paper work for customs, I didn't have to instruct them on anything. I was quite impressed. The only pain in the process is payment as they don't accept credit cards but in the scheme of things this is pretty minor.

Quote:

Originally Posted by timbo_3101

Smiley, sounds like you'll be doing some serious work with the PSS

Did you order all four tyres in one delivery? Did you have to instruct Tire Rack to avoid Australian customs?

(I am also interested in ordering PSS.)

E92325i · 08-16-2011, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timbo_3101

Did you order all four tyres in one delivery? Did you have to instruct Tire Rack to avoid Australian customs?

(I am also interested in ordering PSS.)

Tirerack unfortunately won't undervalue the goods on the invoice to make it more favourable for you with Australian customs. So say for example if the tyres come to $800USD then the invoice value will be written as $800USD.

They also provide a letter with the tyres to aid customs by stating the tyres are new, kept in a dry place, etc (so you don't get stung with a inspection fee at customs).

timbo_3101 · 08-16-2011, 04:49 AM

Okay, thanks Smiley and E92325i for this encouraging advice. $1000-1300 per 19" PSS locally? Ummm let me think about this

Smiley1175 · 08-16-2011, 06:23 AM

It's a no brainer really.
As long as the tyres are under $1kAUS you won't pay tax/duty.
The sticky on this forum explains this perfectly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by timbo_3101

Okay, thanks Smiley and E92325i for this encouraging advice. $1000-1300 per 19" PSS locally? Ummm let me think about this

vans · 08-21-2011, 06:07 AM

try Tyrepower North Melbourne 03 9329 7333

Smiley1175 · 08-22-2011, 09:21 PM

Thanks everyone for your help.

If anyone is looking to replace run flats with PSS go for it. I am amazed at how much better the car feels. I'm not referring just to the extra grip, sure there's that, but it's more the feel and feedback you get from them. I had major issues with tram lining over even the smallest ripples on the road and the Michelin have completely removed this.
I'm loving the car more now!
Now just waiting for the meth kit to arrive!

08-15-2011, 05:37 AM	#1
Smiley1175 Major 283 Rep 1,017 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Tyre fitment - Melbourne Hi all, Can anyone recommend a place to get tires fitted in Melbourne - Doncaster area? I've got a set of Michelin Pilot super sports and my local Bob Jane wouldn't fit them because they're not run flats! Needless to say I spent 30 minutes arguing with the 'tyre experts' and even pointed out that the car currently doesn't have run flats on but there was no way around the danger I was exposing myself so we parted our ways, never to meet again. Does anyone know of a shop that has some intellect and will fit my tyres? I got the tyres from Tirerack, and will definitely be buying from them again. Thanks.
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08-15-2011, 05:39 AM	#2
Jason@Euro-Division First Lieutenant 59 Rep 371 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne / Australia iTrader: (2)	Don't know about Donny but you can try Tyrepower Hawthorn, we deal with them. Give them a ring, speak to Micky tell him Jason from Euro Division referred you there.
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AussieAlf Private First Class 5 Rep 178 Posts Drives: LMB 123d MT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Frankston, Vic, Australia iTrader: (0)	Sounds like your local BJ is not gonna fit them 'cos they're throwing a tanty at not selling you the tyres. Funny how my local BJ were quite happy to sell and fit Michelin PS3s for me down in Frankston. __________________ No longer waiting for LMB 123d Vert
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Wizzzz Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 232 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Not exactly in the Doncaster area... But I recommend Tyre Plus in South Melbourne. I've been to them many times and have always had excellent service. http://www.tyreplussouthmelbourne.com.au/
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08-15-2011, 06:52 AM	#5
qship Disillusioned bourgeois capitalist pig! 21 Rep 488 Posts Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2008 Location: Malbin, Ozstralia iTrader: (0)	Speak to Mark Donellan at Donellans Box Hill - near crn Whirehorse Rd and Elgat Rd. __________________ You can lead a fool to knowledge but you cannot make him think!
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Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Major General 808 Rep 5,530 Posts Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (3)	let me know how much you boys are paying, I had 4 tyres fitted for $50 but visited 3 or 4 places each asking $80...
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timbo_3101 Lieutenant 18 Rep 442 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Smiley, sounds like you'll be doing some serious work with the PSS Did you order all four tyres in one delivery? Did you have to instruct Tire Rack to avoid Australian customs? (I am also interested in ordering PSS.)
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08-16-2011, 04:49 AM	#11
timbo_3101 Lieutenant 18 Rep 442 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Okay, thanks Smiley and E92325i for this encouraging advice. $1000-1300 per 19" PSS locally? Ummm let me think about this
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08-21-2011, 06:07 AM	#13
vans Tyrepower North Melbourne 16 Rep 364 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	try Tyrepower North Melbourne 03 9329 7333
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08-22-2011, 09:21 PM	#14
Smiley1175 Major 283 Rep 1,017 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone for your help. If anyone is looking to replace run flats with PSS go for it. I am amazed at how much better the car feels. I'm not referring just to the extra grip, sure there's that, but it's more the feel and feedback you get from them. I had major issues with tram lining over even the smallest ripples on the road and the Michelin have completely removed this. I'm loving the car more now! Now just waiting for the meth kit to arrive!
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