Sponge Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 All four of my tyres are considerably worn, especially around the outside edge. It's my own fault for not checking them sooner. I was toying with the idea of winter tyres, but I'm put off by the price and temperatures not being low enough, for long enough to warrant them. They're to go on an MPV: I want something fuel efficient and long lasting; not fussed about ultimate grip at high speeds. 215/50/R17 Using the EU codes as a guide, I've been drawn towards the Kumho Ku39, the Nexen N8000 and at the very far end of the price scale, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance. Any recommendations, discount codes, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 MyTyres were the cheapest by some margin. I'd look at all season tyres too, they would be perfect on an MPV and provide a bit of extra grip should the white stuff appear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 I wouldn't bother with Nexen, I have them on the Galaxy and they don't even cope with a bit of frost very well, given the tread pattern is basically a slick with a couple of grooves all the way around, and some token lines to make it 'look' like they have a tread pattern, it's hardly surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted December 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Not much choice as far as all-season tyres available. There's the Star Performer SPTS AS 215/50 R17 95V XL @ £75 per corner. But I'm not filled with confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted December 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 (edited) This is a minefield. I narrow it down to a tyre I like and then can't find it in the size I need. Example the Falken Euroall Season AS200 gets good write-ups but can only be found in 215/60 R17. Then the search continues, only for the result to be repeated. The internet can be more trouble than it's worth. In the good ol' days you'd just go the local tyre fitter, choose a tyre at a price, drive off and be happy. Edited December 12, 2013 by Sponge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 (edited) Just to add to your misery, make sure they are 'extra load' for an MPV too! Your best bet would be to use one of the online tyre outfits where you put your reg number in, to see what's actually available. Edited December 12, 2013 by Tipex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4ttm4son Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 This is a minefield. I narrow it down to a tyre I like and then can't find it in the size I need. Example the Falken Euroall Season AS200 gets good write-ups but can only be found in 215/60 R17. Then the search continues, only for the result to be repeated. Won't that just give you a nice comfy ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Oponeo seem to give good prices on the tyres I'd be buying - worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4ttm4son Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Oponeo seem to give good prices on the tyres I'd be buying - worth a look. I got the Vreds from MyTyres after they were £4 each cheaper than Oponeo. So close in price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 It must vary hugely with the tyre. Michelin PSS for the rear on the M3 are £275 on MyTyres and £245 on Oponeo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8CKN Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 I had a flat today and needed a new tyre. Quoted £123 from National Tyres, got it from a local Indy for £85! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted December 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 (edited) I've spent hours checking prices and it's getting ridiculous. Prices do vary, but some include fitting, some don't. Using the tyre finders by entering my reg number also throws up varying results. Some say I need a 91V, some a 95, some XL, some not. My car has 95W XL on it and that's what the sticker on the sill of the driver's door states, but most of the websites say I need a 91V! At the moment Asda are out front for 215/50/R17 95W XL. You order via their website, but book into a local garage and pay there too. They're about £100 cheaper on a full set of Goodyears. Edited December 12, 2013 by Sponge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Aren't ASDA just black circles? or is that Tesco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 I always use Black Circles to get a price comparison and then just go to my local tyre centre who always agree to match it or better it. Saves a lot of hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 I've never found Black Circles very cheap to be honest, I normally use my friendly local tyre place anyway, but on the occasion I use the online order/fit locally type places I've always found tyre-shopper to be cheapest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 We have used Event Tyres for a few years now. They are very efficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-bmw Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Agree with Tipex, I have always found either Tyre-shopper (frequently they use National to fit locally) cheapest, or Camskill and get it fitted yourself/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 (edited) Aren't ASDA just black circles? or is that Tesco? I think Tesco = Blackcircle. Asda are Tyre Savings Ltd. Site Disclaimer The ASDA Tyres web site is operated by Tyre Savings Limited (company number 07517772) of 3rd Floor, 14 Hanover Street, London, W1S 1YH ("Tyre Savings"). Although ASDA Stores Limited ("ASDA") has authorised its trade mark to be used in conjunction with the ASDA Tyres web site, Tyre Savings is solely responsible for all sales made through ASDA Tyres and ASDA therefore has no rights or obligations under the terms of any contract of sale created through ASDA tyres Camskill don't do the tyre I want in the size I need. Tyre-Shopper are over £75 more expensive than Asda. I appreciate all the suggestions. I'm not being ungrateful when I come back and post the results. Some of the sites I've not heard of before and when I finally decide where to buy I'll be happy that I've given it my all to find the best price. Edited December 13, 2013 by Sponge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Although ASDA Stores Limited ("ASDA") has authorised its trade mark to be used [...] ASDA therefore has no rights or obligations under the terms of any contract of sale created through ASDA tyres Interesting opinion (/trade mark attorney mode = off) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 How about finding and buying on ebay, then getting a local place to fit? They usually charge about £5 a tyre to fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Event Tyres for me as well, they have done the fleet for a while and they are always quick and the cheapest for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 (edited) Event don't do the Efficient Grip Performance. After a long chat with National Tyres via their online chat feature; then a few phone calls to my local depot; being told there are none of the tyre I want in the country until after Christmas - they've just called me back to say Goodyear have 4 tyres somewhere in their warehouse. They're in the system, but they need to find them in the warehouse. Fingers crossed I'll have them for Wednesday. I'd have liked them sooner, but as per usual, I've set my mind on a product that cannot be bought without jumping through several, fire-filled, hoops. If I add up the time it's taken me to find the best price and place a £ value on it, I've probably not saved anything. Oh well, it was a day off. What else was I going to do? Re-grout the bathroom? PS Why do so many of the smilies not work in the new forum? Edited December 13, 2013 by Sponge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I always use Black Circles to get a price comparison and then just go to my local tyre centre who always agree to match it or better it. Saves a lot of hassle. Exactly what I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stooH Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I used to use Black Circles all the time then get them fitted at the local ProTyres, the guy said to me the next time I came in to call them first and they'd do a better deal than Black Circles, sure enough, got a quote from black circles for new tyres back in August (something like 430) called ProTyres and they said fine, call it a round number, we'll do them for 400. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Most garages don't like the online, fit local thing, and Black Circles in particular are generally disliked, for obvious reasons I suppose, but they pay the garage a pittance so don't expect them to give much of a sh1t about your alloys etc if buying that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now