weststand93 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I dont know much about cars never really been in to them . I have a MOT coming up and my tyres I would say are very close to being bald . Now what would you recommend are good tyres and not over overpriced think ill need 4 . I drive a vauxhall astra is thats any different to what type of tyres gos on cars . thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tott Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Cheaper than the old fashioned round ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 How many miles a year and are they motorway or round town? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Blackcircles.com is good for prices. Easy to use and you can pick a fitting centre close to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weststand93 Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 How many miles a year and are they motorway or round town? got it in 2011 and just done over 20k its both really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 etyres are also good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjambo Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I would always buy decent tyres rather than going for a cheaper option tbh, normally buy Pirelli's cant remember the model No., about ?120 a tyre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Buy the best you can afford , think safety before you try and save pennies , after all you ,your loved ones and passengers are relying on their contact with the ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Farmers are reasonably priced for the size you'll need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjambo Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Buy the best you can afford , think safety before you try and save pennies , after all you ,your loved ones and passengers are relying on their contact with the ground This I normally go to McConechies, but once you have decided on a tyre, phone around a few places to get a price, McConechies usually price match if you tell them you got quoted a cheaper price elsewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairneyhill Jambo Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 (edited) Asda tyres are really cheap. I have a vectra and their tyres are nearly half price of Farmers etc. http://www.asdatyres.co.uk/home Edited August 30, 2014 by Cairneyhill Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrambo Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Anyone know the best place to get run flats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_Bauer Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 +1 for blackcircles.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Anyone know the best place to get run flats? Whats the point of runflats though? You get a puncture the tyre is goosed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Anyone know the best place to get run flats? Do you have BMW? Or another German car? Take the run flats off and put normal tyres on. I did this with my last car (1 series). It improved the ride, handling and was a lot cheaper. I bought a spare wheel which I kept in the house but put it in the boot for long journeys. Had a cheap puncture repair kit in the car also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Whats the point of runflats though? You get a puncture the tyre is goosed. They don't go 'flat' as quickly. Bit unnecessary tbh and expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamb0_1874 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Farmers are reasonably priced for the size you'll need. Yeah I've found the one in Corstorphine to be pretty good. They also do a range of tyres where they will replace or give you a discount depending on the wear if you damage the tyre and they can't repair it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 National are decent too. You can pay ?7 and that will insure the tyre so it gets repaired for free and if a new one of required you'll get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishguy Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Try sport car breakers in Newbridge. ?15 for a used tyre a that's it fitted too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy-y Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Try sport car breakers in Newbridge. ?15 for a used tyre a that's it fitted too. I'd never put a used tyre on my car. No way hosey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Dingwall Tyres. Shitload of stock, do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Try sport car breakers in Newbridge. ?15 for a used tyre a that's it fitted too. Used tyres should be banned. Your car has 4 points of contact with the road(unless you drive a 3 wheeler),yet you would elect to fit a tyre that you have no real idea of its condition and history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrambo Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Try sport car breakers in Newbridge. ?15 for a used tyre a that's it fitted too. This reminds me of that advert for Volkswagen were the guy buys the cheap parachute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrambo Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Do you have BMW? Or another German car? Take the run flats off and put normal tyres on. I did this with my last car (1 series). It improved the ride, handling and was a lot cheaper. I bought a spare wheel which I kept in the house but put it in the boot for long journeys. Had a cheap puncture repair kit in the car also. Ye 1 series too, I've heard a few people recommend chucking regular tyres on. If I'm honest, I don't do a lot of motorway or long distance driving which is probably where you need the run flats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiebrockjra Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Blackcircles.com is good for car tyres but tyresavings.com is best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Buy the 2nd cheapest so the garage staff don't think you're tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 I used Pitstop Mobile Tyres when the wife destroyed a tyre, driving her Polo home with a puncture a few weeks ago. £90 for a Pirelli. A lot handier than waiting at or leaving your car at a garage too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Unless you have a sports car and need a specific tyre or something then as long as they're a "brand" tyre (Michelin, Pirelli, Goodyear, Bridgestone, Dunlop, Continental, Hankook etc) then you will be fine if its just a family car. Steer clear of the "economy" range. Shite. And you will be back in 9,000 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Here is a tyre fact for you, if you want: You know the camber of the road (slope) runs from the centre of the road downhill each side towards the kerb to aid in drainage when it’s raining so, if you think about your cars normal driving position, it’s ever so slightly leaning left but, not that you would notice. Half way through your tires life you SHOULD be swapping the left side with the right side.....I know of no one who actually does this.........end of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 43 minutes ago, Der Kaiser said: Buy the 2nd cheapest so the garage staff don't think you're tight. Ha Ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 On 30/08/2014 at 20:03, Jambof3tornado said: Whats the point of runflats though? You get a puncture the tyre is goosed. Point is that you can get home/to a garage rather than being 'that' person that's trying to change a tyre in the middle of a busy junction, most runflats will allow you to travel up to 80 miles at speeds of upto 50mph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trotter Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Holy thread resurrection Batman... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) On 30/08/2014 at 11:19, Jambof3tornado said: Blackcircles.com is good for prices. Easy to use and you can pick a fitting centre close to you. This Always get mine from Black Circles, I've even bought their own brand ones the last 2 times, never looked back. Under £60 each and i've got reasonably big wheels. Edited November 18, 2020 by Greedy Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamstomorrow Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 If you are a member, check Costco for prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 On 30/08/2014 at 21:32, scottishguy said: Try sport car breakers in Newbridge. ?15 for a used tyre a that's it fitted too. Sounds safe. You've no idea how old the tyre would be going on your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishguy Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) 47 minutes ago, Sarah O said: Sounds safe. You've no idea how old the tyre would be going on your car. Do you realise this was from 6 years ago! Edited November 18, 2020 by scottishguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 12 minutes ago, scottishguy said: Do you realise this was from 6 years ago! Imagine how old they are now then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcc Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 26 minutes ago, Sooperstar said: Imagine how old they are now then. Probably AT LEAST 3 years old now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishguy Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 35 minutes ago, Sooperstar said: Imagine how old they are now then. Don't think they do that anymore, sure its illegal now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubby1973 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 10 hours ago, highlandjambo3 said: Here is a tyre fact for you, if you want: You know the camber of the road (slope) runs from the centre of the road downhill each side towards the kerb to aid in drainage when it’s raining so, if you think about your cars normal driving position, it’s ever so slightly leaning left but, not that you would notice. Half way through your tires life you SHOULD be swapping the left side with the right side.....I know of no one who actually does this.........end of. You're also supposed to swap the front and back tyres over due to the weight of the engine putting more wear on the front. Again, I also know of no one who does this. 🤷🏼♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 hour ago, chubby1973 said: You're also supposed to swap the front and back tyres over due to the weight of the engine putting more wear on the front. Again, I also know of no one who does this. 🤷🏼♂️ That's weird, as if you replace your front tyres they should as standard be flipped to the back, leaving a more worn tyre at the front. The rear tyres are the ones that are going to help you correct a skid, there's no chance I'd be switching them with tyres with less tread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, IronJambo said: That's weird, as if you replace your front tyres they should as standard be flipped to the back, leaving a more worn tyre at the front. The rear tyres are the ones that are going to help you correct a skid, there's no chance I'd be switching them with tyres with less tread. But another way to look at it is that your front tyres do all the work in corners if you have a front wheel drive car that will be more prone to under steer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Tazio said: But another way to look at it is that your front tyres do all the work in corners if you have a front wheel drive car that will be more prone to under steer. Possibly yes. I'd be happier correcting understeer by lifting my foot a little rather than fighting a skid though. In any case, I don't think it makes much of a difference if your tyres are road legal. Edit: the above is trained by Michelin. I quite like them because they don't bullshit people into changing tyres at 3/4mm. Edited November 18, 2020 by IronJambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, IronJambo said: Possibly yes. I'd be happier correcting understeer by lifting my foot a little rather than fighting a skid though. In any case, I don't think it makes much of a difference if your tyres are road legal. That’s the correct way to sort under steer, then you try it in a Peugeot 205 Gti, very effective laxative as the ******* swaps ends in a split second. Edited November 18, 2020 by Tazio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 13 hours ago, scottishguy said: Do you realise this was from 6 years ago! Old tyres 6 years ago better than old tyres now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 15 hours ago, Greedy Jambo said: This Always get mine from Black Circles, I've even bought their own brand ones the last 2 times, never looked back. Under £60 each and i've got reasonably big wheels. Used them a few years ago, good service, tyres were done at a garage near longstone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 10 hours ago, Tazio said: That’s the correct way to sort under steer, then you try it in a Peugeot 205 Gti, very effective laxative as the ******* swaps ends in a split second. Sounds like good fun. I'll never have one of them to be honest, I'll be sticking with a boring dad car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfcbilly Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 I bought 2 pirelli all season tyres for £100 each off tyre leader https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/. I have 20inch wheels so last time I got 2 of these fitted at a garage it cost me £330. This time the local garage said he would fit my tyres for £15 each. Because I was saving hundred quid i was quite happy to give the boy £40 for fitting the 2. He told me tyre leader are a Spanish company and all the UK companies cant touch them for price. Him buying those tyres from his supplier wouldve been about £145 each inc.the vat. Some one man band garages aren't vat registered (like him) so basically he would sell those tyres for £160-£165 each to a customer. I will add the tyres I bought are now £120 each. In the summer they were £96 each so it definitely pays to change your tyres in the summer or early autumn if you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 On 18/11/2020 at 09:58, eddiebrockjra said: Blackcircles.com is good for car tyres but tyresavings.com is best Signed up just to post this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 On 18/11/2020 at 11:12, highlandjambo3 said: Here is a tyre fact for you, if you want: You know the camber of the road (slope) runs from the centre of the road downhill each side towards the kerb to aid in drainage when it’s raining so, if you think about your cars normal driving position, it’s ever so slightly leaning left but, not that you would notice. Half way through your tires life you SHOULD be swapping the left side with the right side.....I know of no one who actually does this.........end of. Majority of modern tyres are directional, swapping left for right would alter the proper direction of the tread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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