Cost of tires for the R

[m_f]

Hi everyone,

I've been a long time reader, and the forum has been most informative. I'm looking to place down an order for the R soon, and just wondering if anyone know the rough ballpark for tires for the R (for both 18" and 19").

I'm contemplating on whether to stick with the stock 18" rims or upgrade to the 19" and trying to budget in the costs of tires. I would probably look for a set of decent rubber when the time comes, so it'll be great if anyone can point me in the right direction as to roughly how much they cost!

Much appreciated!

[SilvrFoxX]

Well if you want quality you are going to have to dig deep.. I have just paid $450 a corner for 17" Potenza RE050A.. I am guessing 18s and 19s are going to be a hundred readies more per inch

[ratedr]

Tyres on 18" rims are not excessively expensive. My Pug 308 had the same sized wheel as the R I have on order. 4 x Pirelli P Zero Neros were $1080.

I wouldn't touch 19" rims as I sometimes venture down dirt tracks for beaches/camping. Denting large rims is easy. It only takes a pothole and then you either need to replace or have the wheel re-rolled... Expensive. If $'s are guiding light to your decision, go the 18's.

As with everything, you just need to shop around. The Pirellis ranged from $515 to $270 a tyre. Big diff!

[MIRSAD]

Bob Jane with current specials

Catalogue Specials - Bob Jane T-Marts - Discount Tyres and Wheels

as per Catalogue - Potenza RE050A 245/40 R19 $345

[Big_Dave]

Bob Jane with current specials

Catalogue Specials - Bob Jane T-Marts - Discount Tyres and Wheels

as per Catalogue - Potenza RE050A 245/40 R19 $345

Ummmm, I dont think so.
$345 is starting price for their Potenzas
I think you will find that price is for the 225/50r17.
I ve been buying 215/40R18's for my MPS and they are consistantly around $465/each.
I could be wrong but going by their spec sheet all those tyres listed wouldn't be the same price (275/30R20 for $345? I don't think so)

[Brian]

Depends how deep your pockets are and how much you want to stick to the "big name brands"
Just got Kumhos for my new 19"s (225/35/19) for $250 a corner whereas Contis where $500 plus.
Very happy with my decision so far

[Danny]

tyrerack.com?

[AdamD]

tyrerack.com?

That'd be tirerack.com, and yes, absolutely.

I purchased a set of four Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric in 225/40 R18 from tirerack a couple of months back; all up, including shipping to Adelaide (which took 5 days!), I paid under $1,100, and they were great to deal with too. Cost me another $100 to have the tyres fitted at my local shop. Compare that to the $500-odd per-tyre price if bought locally - there's just no comparison. While we have parity (or near parity) with the US dollar, if you're looking for premium rubber, importing is the way to go.

[Brian]

tyrerack.com?

Purchased my wheels and tyres from Matt at:

Motorsport Wheels and Tyres
236-238 Sth Gippsland Hwy
Dandenong Vic 3175
Ph 03 9793 3244
Fax 03 9791 6944
Mobile 0424 375 767
Web: MotorSport Wheels and Tyres
Email: mattmswt@bigpond.com

Good communications via email and phone and had them delivered to QLD for $80 (rims and tyres fitted). This is a personal recommendation, I have no links with the said company

[m_f]

This extra cost to the 19" is really getting to me! Otherwise it would be such an easy decision to get the 19" on my R!

[Ben J]

The price difference in tyres will be a bit, but probably not more then a couple hundred dollars. When you think about how long a set of tyres will last you its not a huge difference in price. I know I'd pay the little bit extra if I preffered the look of the bigger wheels... If you're forking out a fair bit of money for a brand new car, you may as well pay the little bit extra and have it just the way you would like it, in my opinion atleast.

[technopato]

That'd be tirerack.com, and yes, absolutely.

I purchased a set of four Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric in 225/40 R18 from tirerack a couple of months back; all up, including shipping to Adelaide (which took 5 days!), I paid under $1,100, and they were great to deal with too. Cost me another $100 to have the tyres fitted at my local shop. Compare that to the $500-odd per-tyre price if bought locally - there's just no comparison. While we have parity (or near parity) with the US dollar, if you're looking for premium rubber, importing is the way to go.

+1 .... tirerack were fantastic... My F1 Assym 18's cost me $1054 landed including the wire transfer fee from my bank...

I honestly wouldn't buy local again at the prices I was quoted on the same set of tyres... $485 a corner for Goodyear F1's 225 40 18....

[Racer88]

Tirerack is the way to go....i've got 19's on my Mk5 GTI......quoted $600 a corner for Goodyear Eagle F1 Assym's (235 35 19). Had them shipped in 2 seperate shipments about 2 weeks apart (to avoid paying import duty) from Tirerack for $1300 for the set, plus $80 to be fitted locally....all up I saved about $1000. I agree they are also bery easy to deal with, just email them your request and they get a shipped quote to you in a couple of days.

[thezoneR32]

Tirerack is the way to go....i've got 19's on my Mk5 GTI......quoted $600 a corner for Goodyear Eagle F1 Assym's (235 35 19). Had them shipped in 2 seperate shipments about 2 weeks apart (to avoid paying import duty) from Tirerack for $1300 for the set, plus $80 to be fitted locally....all up I saved about $1000. I agree they are also bery easy to deal with, just email them your request and they get a shipped quote to you in a couple of days.

x4 on the tirerack. Paid about $1100 delivered to my door for 4 x RE050a's 225/40/18. No import duty. + $80 fitted and balanced. Was quoted $550 per corner here. No brainer.