Time to replace tyres

[shanelord]

I just put some Pirelli P-Zero 235/35ZR19 (91Y) on the front of mine. Can't fault them - I got mine fitted $460 each from Bob Jane Castle Hill.

I just found these guys have a sale price of $383 per tyre on them: https://www.tyresales.com.au/checkou...0&q=4#moreinfo

Regards,
Shane.

[Scratchyratface]

Hey Shane, I ended up with the Goodyear F1 A2's for $290 each, even with the shipping from Victoria and getting the front two fitted ($25 each) with wheel alignment ($60) it was still cheaper than getting one tyre from Brisbane! Absolutely disgusted with the tyre outlets here. When it comes to replacing the rears I will be doing exactly the same again.

[preeman]

I thought the tires needed to be 92Y? Sorry overseas at the moment so can't check the car.
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[Scratchyratface]

Nah, 91Y on the Sirocco, well mine were

[BS_roc]

Hi, have orginal Bridgestones still on and driven over 60k on them, looking to replace, but as I will be moving the car on within 12 months maybe save a $1200 by going with a cost effective option such as the ones on the link below.

Anyone got any advice or comments on this?

Achilles ATR Sport Tyres from $149

[mr gee]

[QUOTE=BS_roc;1079779]Hi, have orginal Bridgestones still on and driven over 60k on them, looking to replace, but as I will be moving the car on within 12 months maybe save a $1200 by going with a cost effective option such as the ones on the link below.

At 60k your the man.

I only managed 30K from mine and started to get traction problems even in dry conditions. Luckily saw a post somewhere in the VW forums about Hankook tyre deals and got 4 S1evo2s for less than $900(buy 3 get the 4th free). Quite happy with the purchase (obviously) as well as the performance of these tyres compared with the Michelin PSS which I was quoted $1700.

[Spry]

Hi, have orginal Bridgestones still on and driven over 60k on them, looking to replace, but as I will be moving the car on within 12 months maybe save a $1200 by going with a cost effective option such as the ones on the link below.

Anyone got any advice or comments on this?

Achilles ATR Sport Tyres from $149

60k km on a set of tyres!!??

[BS_roc]

I was surprised that they have lasted so well, starting to get a few traction issues now with 62.5k on them, but still ok, for normal driving ( ie not tramping it too hard) I was also surpised at people getting < 20k out of them.

any comments on the cheapies I listed in my orginal post?

[brad]

Hi, have orginal Bridgestones still on and driven over 60k on them, looking to replace, but as I will be moving the car on within 12 months maybe save a $1200 by going with a cost effective option such as the ones on the link below.

Anyone got any advice or comments on this?

Achilles ATR Sport Tyres from $149

I'm not a fan of any of the cheapies. If you really want to save money then you can get 235/35r19 for $87 fited & balanced.

I'm not quite sure how you save $1200 when Something like a Goodyear F1A2 is about $310 each ($160 more than the Achilles) - It's only a saving of $640. Keep in mind an astute purchaser will notice cheap tyres & wonder what else you've cheaped-out on. Also, you have to drive on the things for 12 months. Maybe it won't make much difference to you as you obviously drive quite conservatively.

Kumho KU19 & KU39 or Falken FK453 are $170-$190 - that might be a good happy medium?

[nat225]

I'm not a fan of any of the cheapies. If you really want to save money then you can get 235/35r19 for $87 fited & balanced.

I'm not quite sure how you save $1200 when Something like a Goodyear F1A2 is about $310 each ($160 more than the Achilles) - It's only a saving of $640. Keep in mind an astute purchaser will notice cheap tyres & wonder what else you've cheaped-out on. Also, you have to drive on the things for 12 months. Maybe it won't make much difference to you as you obviously drive quite conservatively.

Kumho KU19 & KU39 or Falken FK453 are $170-$190 - that might be a good happy medium?

+1

I personally would't not buy a performance car with budget tyres, but if i really like the car, i would bargain extra harder cos i will likely throw the cheap tyres away and get a set of decent ones (kumho and hankook are the lowest brands i would go with).

In saying that, my parents do sell Achilles tyres (heaps of them)

[nat225]

But it's your car, your call, your wallet

I have seen a modern $500k Bentley running on Nankang tyres in Brisbane...

[BS_roc]

ok thanks for your comments, I will do some research on the kumho and falken options.

[carbyfed]

Hi, have orginal Bridgestones still on and driven over 60k on them, looking to replace, but as I will be moving the car on within 12 months maybe save a $1200 by going with a cost effective option such as the ones on the link below.

Anyone got any advice or comments on this?

Achilles ATR Sport Tyres
from $149

Had these on my Rocco when purchased ( the owner had a flat day before pick up and replaced the fronts with these cheapies ). Mega traction issues and I would stay well clear! Took them off within 2 weeks they were that bad in noise and traction.

Opted for nitto invo's and very happy with them.

[BS_roc]

ok thanks for the heads up

[BS_roc]

Hi all, thanks for your comments, I ended up with 4 x Pirelli P1 they seem ok on the road and heaps more quiet than the Potenzas and maybe even better on fuel consumption like they say they are.....