Time to replace tyres

[Scratchyratface]

Hi guys, keen to find out which tyres you've changed to once your factory fronts wore out, I'm currently running with the Bridgestone Potenza's but it seems there's better out there - Michelin Super Sports etc. How much have you ended up paying? I've heard about Tire Rack but I was thinking somewhere a bit more local in this instance, there are enough tyres companies around to get some price competition (you'd think anyway).

[ZIO]

I just put two new potenzas on... 400 each from Bridgestone select

[Spry]

I put Conti Contact Sport 5's on. They've lasted much longer than my original Bridgestone RE50's. Not as soft, so it rides a little harsher, but they seem to grip slightly better though.

[Scratchyratface]

thanks for the replies, the ContiSportContact 5 get a good review - Continental ContiSportContact 5 | Auto Express (online price $407)
I went to a few tyre places earlier and each one gives a different opinion, the Yokohama V105's apparently offer good grip and come in at $420, the others mentioned were the Pirelli Zero brand.
I've got a few thousand kms left on the fronts so will need to make up my mind soon.

[Martin]

The Goodyear F1A2 is an excellent tyre, can often be obtained for $200~$250 each - good for 45k+
The Michelin PS3 is another excellent choice, $320 each - good for 45k+

Here's the latest pricing/deals from Goodyear Croydon:

Goodyear F1-A2's

225/40r18 - $185/tyre (42nd Week 2013)
235/40r18 - $175/tyre (6th Week 2014)
245/35r19's - $250/tyre
235/35r19's - $270/tyre

Shipping for 4 tyres to Syd/Adel - $60, Bris - $80, Perth - $160.

Fitting/Balancing/Disposal is $19ea in store.

To take advantage of these great prices contact Rubal @ Goodyear Croydon / Croydon Tyre Service - 03 9725 4633 / 0421 155 533.

[kamold]

I got PS3s recently for $222 a corner fitted (225/40 R18s ) at Bob Jane (price match against Tempe Tyres).
Very happy with them. Had PS2s previously on my A3 which I rated.

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[BenT]

PS3s are really good. Had them on my RS Megane 225

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[Scratchyratface]

Don't seem to be able to get the PS3's in the 235/35/19 size
I will give the Goodyear Croydon guys a call tomorrow though regarding those F1-A2's

Thanks all

[shimee]

I had 4 x F1-A2's fitted 6 weeks ago. They are definitely quieter than the Potenzas, and if all reports are correct the wet weather performance is up there with the best tyres. I drove yesterday in the rain and it felt rock solid.

I don't want to rave about them too highly as of course new rubber is going to be awesome, but I am very happy.
I had 22000km on the Potenzas btw.

[vvw747]

The Michelin super sports are awesome! They give great grip but still maintain a good tread wear rating. Not sure if your local but the guys at Tyre power north Melbourne always look after me

[Scratchyratface]

I had 4 x F1-A2's fitted 6 weeks ago. They are definitely quieter than the Potenzas, and if all reports are correct the wet weather performance is up there with the best tyres. I drove yesterday in the rain and it felt rock solid.

I don't want to rave about them too highly as of course new rubber is going to be awesome, but I am very happy.
I had 22000km on the Potenzas btw.

Yeah I'm approaching 21000kms at the moment and they reckon I have another 1000-2000 left on them which would be the same as you.

I've just heard back from Bob Jane and they've quoted me the following:

Goodyear F1-A2 - $800 each!!!
Michelin Pilot Super Sport - $539
Pirelli PZero - $540

Jax didn't want to provide a price on the Goodyear at all, they kept putting me off and they pushed me towards the Pirelli Cinturato P1 which is an odd choice - $335.
Continental Contisport 3 - $349

Contacting these tyre places and the info they feed back gives me the opinion that they don't care what is right for the car, not one branch of these various tyre places has given me the same info.

[Martin]

Generally I don't buy from shops that feed the public/customer with crap like this
Bob Jane and others are often like that, they are
a) steering you towards the tyre they want you to buy
(by making other options unattractive - which they may not even be able to supply)
b) treating you as a casual inquiry that has a low probability of conversion into a sale
c) infrequently they make a killing out of uninformed people with more dollars than cents
You need to let them know you've done your research and know the going rate/price and are ready to buy

[kamold]

Calling tyre places seems to be a complete waste of time. Check the prices online at somewhere like Tempe Tyres and then walk into your local and speak to them. You will always get inflated prices on the phone.

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[shimee]

Agree, most shops don't have extensive stocks of tyres to fit the Rocco and seemed to peddle whatever they had easy access to. My 4 f1a2 were 1120 fitted from memory.

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[Scratchyratface]

That's not a bad price for 4.
I spoke to the Croydon Goodyear guys and they've given me a price of $290 per tyre + postage up to QLD. Then I just have to factor fitting, balancing etc on top. Just trying to find somewhere in Brisbane that can get anywhere near that price but I doubt it!