Shipping cost from TireRack or local dealer?

[DUBGTI]

Hi guys,

what prices have people paid for shipping from TireRack for a set of 4 tires?

I am after a set of Pilot Super Sports in 225/45 R17 and I can get them for $470 after mail in rebate, but not sure on shipping as they have not yet responded to my shipping quote request.

Alternatively is there a local dealer that can do good prices? I am after a set asap as I'm running real low on rubber at the front

[Martin]

I paid $120 air freight for two PSS tyres last year

[Diesel_vert]

USD 135 per tyre in 225/45 R17 is a great discount that Tire Rack are offering at the moment.

However, do note that promotions or rebates are often valid for residents of the United States only.

[slixx]

I got quoted USD$1282 for Michelin PSS 235/35ZR19 shipped

Tyre are USD$242 each ($96 so USD$314 not inc duties which I'll have to pay on delivery

[brad]

last time I looked it was $380 / SET. gENERALLY THE PROMOTIONS ARE FOR usa ONLY BUT IF YOU CAN GEY IT GREAT,

lOCAL FOLKS USUALLY CHARGE $60 /ggggrrrrr capslock sorry

Try Tempe Tyres.

allow $20/ tyre for fit & balance

[jacs]

Last year I bought 4 Michelin PS3 225x45x17 for $600 delivered to lane cove from Don Cornells Bexley. Sourced on EBay.

[gareth_oau]

if you are planning to import, then try to pick tyres that are less than AU$250 each (not including delivery) and then you will avoid import duties and GST when they arrive.

for smaller tyres, its usually pretty lineball whether to import of go local, if you can get them on special here, pluse, you will get them installed and balanced if purchased locally.

I just imported 4 x275/30/19 last month and the delivery cost was about $330

[nat225]

I paid $120 air freight for two PSS tyres last year

From tirerack shipping option?

[jetblack]

About a year ago I purchased a set (4 tyres) of Goodyear F1's 225/45 R17 and it cost $269.66 to be shipped via FedEx to Adelaide.
They get sent as a multiple piece shipment so two tyres showed up one day, and the other two a few days later, so don't freak out if you don't receive the whole set at once!

*also, I got ezy tyres to fit them (they come to your house) cost $25 per tyre including disposal of your old ones.

[donweather]

I assume you don't get a wheel alignment done by ezy tyre when they put your new tyres on?

[jetblack]

I assume you don't get a wheel alignment done by ezy tyre when they put your new tyres on?

Correct, just the fitting and balancing, plus some nice valve covers.

[DUBGTI]

So I got my quote from TireRack, seems like a pretty good overall price. My only concern is that these tyres are not sold in AUS and if I get a flat I wont be able to easily replace it.

I did some price gathering yesterday and I can get some Khumo KU36s from my local Kmart Tyre & Auto for $900 fitted and balanced or around $800 from St Georges.

Are there any other tyres/tyre stores people would recommend, I'm chasing grip and precision with wear and noise taking a back seat, I have a budget of no more than $1000.

The Pilot Super Sports appear to best one of the best tyres on the market atm so they might be a hard option to beat.

Let me know what you guys think.
Cheers.

[Fixxxer]

I've run Hankook RS3's on the front for 15k and they have been great in dry and wet. Still plenty of tread left too.
Work even better when you get heat in them.
Fixxxer

[gareth_oau]

price up the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric2s.

They have won many awards for overall performance and especially in wet weather capability.

I've had those on my S3, my son has them on his GTI and I have just installed them on my RS4 and very happy.

They also come with massive rim protectors if you love to kerb your wheels, and this actually makes them look up to 20mm wider than the treadwidth