Tyre Prices - Ouch!

Jonathan · 24th July 2008, 20:04

Because one of my car's rear tyres was nearing 2mm tread in places I decided to get it changed while there's still some grip. I tend to favour Pirelli P6000s on my cars (and this was the only tyre left that wasn't one) so I wasn't expecting it to be cheap, but after a 10% discount at the local ATS... £138.51 for one 215/55 WR16

Still getting over the shock. Even for a 'premium' tyre I'm sure that's ever so slightly excessive bearing in mind I recently bought a set of five slightly smaller 175/65 R14 P6000s (unfitted) for another car from MyTyres for £250 delivered. Has anyone actually managed to pay more to have a single tyre fitted to a 75?

On the positive side, it's incredible the difference to ride and reduction in road noise a new tyre makes

jon75 · 24th July 2008, 20:44

£111.71 at blackcircles.com - fully fitted

JohnDotCom · 24th July 2008, 20:46

You get what you pay for;
My last Good Year Eagles F1 Tyres were £151.95 Each.
Better prices can be had though.

The_Monk · 24th July 2008, 20:58

I have cheap front tyres on my ZT, very noisy! Handles well though!

Duotone · 24th July 2008, 21:05

Yesterday I had fitted 2 Continental 215x45xr18 M3 from Just Tyres Leeds,
total £260 fitted.

TimO · 24th July 2008, 21:09

Still use the original Conti M3 on mine @ £155.65 a corner (fitted). Just like to keep the car original.

apywell · 24th July 2008, 21:42

Just had 3x Dunlops fitted to 3 courners..... and tracking all round.... just short of £200. Britannia Tyres. No problems so far.

cjmillsnun · 24th July 2008, 22:40

Hmm I'm on 16s and have horrible cheap Chinese tyres (as fitted by the previous owner)...

These ones in fact

(Sunny SN3800).

Do not fit these tyres as they are NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- IMO.

I'm going to get these

as I have positive experience of them.

They are Toyo T1-Rs and were one of the very few tyres that were suitable for the MGF and worked well on the Rover 200 Helen had, the Rover 25 dad had, both my Rover 416s and Dad's ZS. They wear reasonably quickly but the grip level is equal to the Goodyears I had on the MGF beforehand.

ZedTea · 25th July 2008, 06:43

Tyre prices are extortionate, there is like everything else connected with motoring. It is a shame that you are in surrey, I had 4 Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas fitted at a £110 each from Selectatyre in Stoke, and I have to say that they are fantastic. The ZT corners like it is on rails in the wet and the dry....excellent!

tigerchubs · 25th July 2008, 09:06

Tyre prices at the moment are changing daily along with fuel prices. Michelin have in fact just announced their third price increase this year they are pricing themselves out of the market. Sadly we are going to have to get used to higher price tyres. A lot of us retailers are trying to hold back the increases, but it is just becoming too much to absorb.

The reasons are:

Oil: Massive amounts are used in the actual process of making a tyre. increases in transportation.

Steel: Prices for steel have gone through the roof.

Power: Massive increases in electricity and gas prices.

Rubber: Prices are rocketing since the people in places like China & India are becoming more mobile.

Not too mention wage increases.

24th July 2008, 20:04	#1
Jonathan Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Haslemere, Surrey Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tyre Prices - Ouch! Because one of my car's rear tyres was nearing 2mm tread in places I decided to get it changed while there's still some grip. I tend to favour Pirelli P6000s on my cars (and this was the only tyre left that wasn't one) so I wasn't expecting it to be cheap, but after a 10% discount at the local ATS... £138.51 for one 215/55 WR16 Still getting over the shock. Even for a 'premium' tyre I'm sure that's ever so slightly excessive bearing in mind I recently bought a set of five slightly smaller 175/65 R14 P6000s (unfitted) for another car from MyTyres for £250 delivered. Has anyone actually managed to pay more to have a single tyre fitted to a 75? On the positive side, it's incredible the difference to ride and reduction in road noise a new tyre makes

24th July 2008, 20:44	#2
jon75 Regular poster Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Preston Posts: 86 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	£111.71 at blackcircles.com - fully fitted __________________ Jon

24th July 2008, 21:05	#5
Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	Yesterday I had fitted 2 Continental 215x45xr18 M3 from Just Tyres Leeds, total £260 fitted. Last edited by Duotone; 24th July 2008 at 21:14..

24th July 2008, 21:42	#7
apywell Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon. 2.0 Diesel Auto. Connoisseur SE. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Derby Posts: 723 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just had 3x Dunlops fitted to 3 courners..... and tracking all round.... just short of £200. Britannia Tyres. No problems so far. __________________ If there's one thing I've learned, it's that life is one crushing defeat after another until you just wish Flanders was dead. Now has an S-Type 2.7 diesel V6 twin turbo with Jag voice, bluetooth, sat nav, front and rear park assist, electric fold mirrors etc, etc, etc.....

25th July 2008, 09:06	#10
tigerchubs Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDT+ in Yorkshire Gold Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 975 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tyre prices at the moment are changing daily along with fuel prices. Michelin have in fact just announced their third price increase this year they are pricing themselves out of the market. Sadly we are going to have to get used to higher price tyres. A lot of us retailers are trying to hold back the increases, but it is just becoming too much to absorb. The reasons are: Oil: Massive amounts are used in the actual process of making a tyre. increases in transportation. Steel: Prices for steel have gone through the roof. Power: Massive increases in electricity and gas prices. Rubber: Prices are rocketing since the people in places like China & India are becoming more mobile. Not too mention wage increases. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

24th July 2008, 20:46	#3
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	You get what you pay for; My last Good Year Eagles F1 Tyres were £151.95 Each. Better prices can be had though.

24th July 2008, 20:58	#4
The_Monk I really should get out more....... - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 2,586 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I have cheap front tyres on my ZT, very noisy! Handles well though!

24th July 2008, 21:09	#6
TimO Loves to post ZT CDTi+ & Rover 75 Tourer CDTi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Old Colwyn Posts: 441 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Still use the original Conti M3 on mine @ £155.65 a corner (fitted). Just like to keep the car original.

24th July 2008, 22:40	#8
cjmillsnun Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTi & MGZT+ CDTi 135 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Petersfield Posts: 787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hmm I'm on 16s and have horrible cheap Chinese tyres (as fitted by the previous owner)... These ones in fact (Sunny SN3800). Do not fit these tyres as they are NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- IMO. I'm going to get these as I have positive experience of them. They are Toyo T1-Rs and were one of the very few tyres that were suitable for the MGF and worked well on the Rover 200 Helen had, the Rover 25 dad had, both my Rover 416s and Dad's ZS. They wear reasonably quickly but the grip level is equal to the Goodyears I had on the MGF beforehand.

25th July 2008, 06:43	#9
ZedTea Regular poster MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Cheshire Posts: 78 Thanks: 18 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Tyre prices are extortionate, there is like everything else connected with motoring. It is a shame that you are in surrey, I had 4 Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas fitted at a £110 each from Selectatyre in Stoke, and I have to say that they are fantastic. The ZT corners like it is on rails in the wet and the dry....excellent!