New tyres

[Robobum]

Anyone know of any national tyre places (or any local ones in Swindon area) that are decent on tyre prices inc fitting??

Got Kwikfit online @ £127 a corner at the moment.

 

[Aztecs27]

Try www.etyres.co.uk or www.blackcircles.com

I've used them both, they've very good and you can sometimes get some real bargains.

I prefer Black Circles personally and use them every time I need tyres now.

 

[medwayjon]

What size are the tyres?

 

[Robobum]

225/ 50/ 17 Y

Audi A6

 

[Robobum]

Does the speed rating make a real difference??

Dropping to a W rating knocks £30 a corner off the price. Wasn't planning on doing 168mph anytime soon anyway??

 

[USER1999]

I always use Event. They are mobile, so I can get the tyres done in the car park at work, and as cheap as any.

I always think you should get the correct rating and brand etc, as this is the only bit of the car in contact with the road. Silly to skimp on it, when there is so much at stake.

 

[Aztecs27]

I always think you should get the correct rating and brand etc, as this is the only bit of the car in contact with the road. Silly to skimp on it, when there is so much at stake.

Could not agree with this more. Which is why I won't buy real budget tyres. I always get at least mid-range branded one. (Currently on Pirelli P6000's)

 

[Ethan]

I used Event for my last set and was happy with the speed of service and price.

I looked at Bridgestone, Pirelli and Michalin and chose Michelin PS2, 255/35 R19Y.

 

[medwayjon]

These wholesale at £71 a corner for good brands (I rang our supplier) so I would beat them up on price, especially if you are having more than one at a time.

 

[Leftie]

Does the speed rating make a real difference??

Dropping to a W rating knocks £30 a corner off the price. Wasn't planning on doing 168mph anytime soon anyway??

I do recall reading once that if you don't fit the recommended rated tyre, this could be used by your insurance company to reduce or even refuse any claim you might make.

True or not, I don't know - but it's a thought.

 

[sawtooth]

I get mine from Costco. They only do Michelin and their fitting service is first class. Claim not to be beaten on price for Michelin.

 

[Lump]

If you don't mind just buying the tires and having a local Indie fit them. Then Camskill pretty much cant be beaten on price.