Current Tyres Prices

[benough]

Thought it would be good to have a perpetual tyre deals/pricing thread. It's always good to know what's happening in the market and not starting "Which tyres should I buy?" threads.

I'll go first ;)

I am going into Castle Hill Jax on Saturday morning for a set of Michelin PS3's, 225/45/R17

$265 a corner + $55 wheel alignment

I'm glad I waited for EOFYS! ;-)

[BL33SU]

PIRELLI PZERO CORSA 235-40-18 $150 each
TALEB TYRES

[linkorr]

PIRELLI PZERO CORSA 235-40-18 $150 each
TALEB TYRES

really...??? sheesh.. that's cheap. I'd buy a set just for spares!

[10d]

PIRELLI PZERO CORSA 235-40-18 $150 each
TALEB TYRES

Wow! That's cheap! Might have a peep later.

[BL33SU]

yep cheap.. junkie prices not many left.

[elisiX]

Was down @ Taleb Tyres the other day sussing out a few wheels - good guys down there.

$150 a corner for the PZero's is nuts.

[chugga44]

PIRELLI PZERO CORSA 235-40-18 $150 each
TALEB TYRES

same deal on the 17's???

[BL33SU]

Was down @ Taleb Tyres the other day sussing out a few wheels - good guys down there.

$150 a corner for the PZero's is nuts.

lol i think u spoke to my mate.. he asked sum1 here about the warehouse meet ..

[elisiX]

Yup. I was chatting with Max and one other guy. Still cant decide on the Tenzo Tenspec :)

[BL33SU]

ah yeh.. i recon tenso R would look nice.. gold center polished lip :D

http://img231.imageshack.us/i/tenzomeister1880fbk2.jpg

[VR53KS]

Heading over to the Bridgestone place in Kingsford after school today, I know this isn't a useful size for Mk5 owners but 205/45/16 RE001 Adrenalins, $210 each. Decent price I suppose, just wanna get the Montreal rims on!!

[elisiX]

ah yeh.. i recon tenso R would look nice.. gold center polished lip :D

http://img231.imageshack.us/i/tenzomeister1880fbk2.jpg

lol no gold for me thanks :D

Considering the Black Machine Polished though.

[benough]

same deal on the 17's???

Check out St George Tyres (http://stores.shop.ebay.com.au/ST-GEORGE-TYRES-ONLINE__W0QQ_armrsZ1) on ebay au.

The same three brothers own Tempe, Taleb and St. George Tyres. Old man Taleb actually works at St. George Tyres and he's hilarious.

[Jig]

Wow! That's cheap! Might have a peep later.

Hey 10d. If you are heading down there can you find out for me please how much per tyre for the Yokohama Advan V103 225/40 18" please. Thanks mate.

[Pharkus]

Anyone else spot good prices on tyres for 225/40/R18 92Y......thanks

Looking at the following which I know have that configuration:

Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric
Kumho KU31
Pirelli's?
Conti's?

[benough]

Michelin Pilot Sport 3 in that size are like $245 a corner at Jax.


Anyone else spot good prices on tyres for 225/40/R18 92Y......thanks

Looking at the following which I know have that configuration:

Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric
Kumho KU31
Pirelli's?
Conti's?

[Big Yellow]

Check out St George Tyres (http://stores.shop.ebay.com.au/ST-GEORGE-TYRES-ONLINE__W0QQ_armrsZ1) on ebay au.

The same three brothers own Tempe, Taleb and St. George Tyres. Old man Taleb actually works at St. George Tyres and he's hilarious.

damn st george have some pretty good prices. might have to get some tires from them LOL

[Paul_OH]

Tyre Plus Maddington, WA

225/40/18 92W Michelin PS3 $425ea :(
235/40/18 95W Michelin PS3 $285ea :cool:

Tech 9 Tyres, O'connor, WA
235/40/18 95W Michelin PS3 $290 - will price match/beat other quotes though
235/40/18 95Y Kumho KU31 $270
225/40/18 92Y Kumho KU31 $360

We always pay more due to freight & population so the Michelin pricing is pretty competitive

[Pharkus]

Tyre Plus Maddington, WA

225/40/18 92W Michelin PS3 $425ea :(
235/40/18 95W Michelin PS3 $285ea :cool:

Tech 9 Tyres, O'connor, WA
235/40/18 95W Michelin PS3 $290 - will price match/beat other quotes though
235/40/18 95Y Kumho KU31 $270
225/40/18 92Y Kumho KU31 $360

We always pay more due to freight & population so the Michelin pricing is pretty competitive

Hmmm don't they come in 92Y spec????

[Bizi]

Check out St George Tyres (http://stores.shop.ebay.com.au/ST-GEORGE-TYRES-ONLINE__W0QQ_armrsZ1) on ebay au.

The same three brothers own Tempe, Taleb and St. George Tyres. Old man Taleb actually works at St. George Tyres and he's hilarious.

Good spotting, Ben. They seem to be so similar, I'm not surprised.

Is everyone called 'Sam' at the each place? :) Popular abbreviation!

[Paul_OH]

Hmmm don't they come in 92Y spec????

Not according to the quote I received nor the michelin website.

[Pharkus]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/4-X-NEW-235-40-18-TOYO-R888-SEMI-SLICK-RACE-TYRES-L-K-/360278995074?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53e24d3082 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/4-X-NEW-225-40-18-TOYO-R888-SEMI-SLICK-RACE-TYRES-L-K-/360278370780?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53e243a9dc)

Soooooo tempted.

[jazd]

$265 a corner + $55 wheel alignment)
You are kidding. I was just quoted $460 from two different places.

Anyone bought tyres recently? Lets hear how much you paid.

[schoona]

225/40/18 Toyo Proxes4 - 260 each up here. 180 each from Taleb.

[benough]

It's all about who you know...

[73landau]

The last tyres I bought were Bridgestone Turanza for the Daimler. I bought them as they were the best all rounder for noise, economy(fuel) and wet weather.
What are peoples practical experience and thoughts on the best 18" tyre for the Golf? There are lots out there and there is no point talking to tyre shops as they all want to sell the tyre with the best mark up for them.

[Adzy]

all I can say is tirerack.com FTW!

[Nathan_b]

all I can say is tirerack.com FTW!

+1 will never buy tires in Aus again!

[Adzy]

+1 will never buy tires in Aus again!

Bloody oath! Feel sory for anyone that still does buy in Aus.. their service is fantastic and I kind of like saving about 40% of my dollar with delivery included :D

[golfr20t]

Unless the AUD drops to 75c which I hope it doesn't

[Adzy]

Unless the AUD drops to 75c which I hope it doesn't

True, true... better eat more McDonalds and drink more coke to support America.. oh and hope that the middle east buy more weapons off the US from wars that the US have created, oh did I say that?

Then - cheaper tires for us... am I bored at work on a saturday - yes!

[10d]

I will always try to buy from Australian businesses. Support the local economies.
Strong AUD is hurting but maybe you don't realise that yet.

[Adzy]

You always 'try' to. I will support me first ;p

[10d]

You always 'try' to. I will support me first ;p

Stop spending then. Lol.

[Adzy]

I will stop if u do tendy... screw that we need or toys! :D

[Ideo]

I will always try to buy from Australian businesses. Support the local economies.
Strong AUD is hurting but maybe you don't realise that yet.

Blame the suppliers.

If I can get Eagle F1s for less than wholesale price overseas then it is Goodyears fault for overcharging.

[dave-r]

Support the local economies.
I support local manufacturers, not greedy importers/distributors.

[Adzy]

True if it aint made here... fuck it. Better having the cash in our own pockets

[sir_camel]

Has anyone got a really good deal on tyres for their R32 recently? I need a full set. 225 40 R18 92Y

Waiting on a shipping quote from Tirerack on some Goodyear Assym2's but if it's only a little bit cheaper I'll probably just go somewhere in Sydney.

Happy for any advice on tyres I should look at instead though too.

[hebe]

I got 225/40/18 Pzero Rossos from Bob Jane in Haberfield for 299/tyre

[sir_camel]

Thanks for the tip off Hebe but I'm going with the tirerack option.

4 x Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric2's for $980USD delivered.

I know it's in a million threads but can't find them specifically; what is the story with having to pay GST and Duty? $1000AUD is the point where it gets charged isn't it? Looks like I might be fine with this order.

Now to find a tyre shop who won't be too pissed off to fit tyres from O/S...

[markwid]

The A$1,000 applies to value of goods only, excluding shipping. Once it exceeds the $1k, duty of 5% is applied on value. But GST is applied on value + shipping + duty.


Goods with a declared or assessed value not exceeding A$1,000

If your goods arrive in Australia by mail and have a declared or assessed value of A$1,000 or less, the goods may be imported free of duty, taxes and Customs and Border Protection charges, unless they are alcohol products or tobacco products. Apart from alcohol and tobacco products those goods will be cleared by Customs and Border Protection and delivered by Australia Post without you doing anything.

How is duty and GST calculated?

The Customs value of goods imported into Australia is known as the ‘transaction value’. It is usually the amount you paid for your goods, converted to Australian currency. The exchange rate that is used is the rate applied on the day the goods were posted (exported).

When the goods you import are valued at more than A$1000, or include alcohol or tobacco products of any value, a Customs value is used as the basis for calculating the amount of any duty and/or GST and other taxes payable.

Duty payable is calculated on the Customs value of the goods. Relevant duty rates are determined by the Customs Tariff Act 1995 and are applicable at the time an import declaration is made.

GST is paid on the Value of the Taxable Importation (VoTI). The VoTI is the sum of the Customs value, transport and insurance costs (or postage and insurance) plus any duty payable and WET payable.

Below is an example calculation for an electric sound amplifier with a duty rate of 5%. The purchase price was US$1,274 and the exchange rate on the day it was exported was 0.9100 (A$1 = US$0.91). The postage and insurance was US$118.30

Customs value converted to Australian currency = US$1274/0.9100 = A$1,400.00

Postage and insurance converted = US$118.30/0.9100 = A$130.00

Duty (amount payable) = 5% of A$1,400 = A$70.00

VoTI = (customs value + duty + postage and insurance)

= A$1,400 + A$70 + A$130 = A$1600.00

GST = 10% of VoTI (amount payable)

= 10% of A$1,600 = A$160.00

Amount payable to Customs and Border Protection

Duty + GST = A$70.00 + A$160 = A$230.00

Plus import declaration (lodged by document) processing charge of A$48.85
Total payable = A$230.00 + A$48.85 = A$278.85

[bwen]

I also have a question, instead of making a new thread. If I purchase tyres/wheels from tirerack and my content is under $1000 AUD but shipping tips it over $1000 AUD, will I have to pay GST when it comes to shores in Australia? or am I okay with no GST and duty?

If I have them split the order to two separate names at the same address, do you think I would still have to pay all the excess values for the purchase?

[EIGHT]

$1,000 AUD is only on the goods itself, does not include the shipping price

So in your case, you shouldn't be charged any duty fees.

[hebe]

Thanks for the tip off Hebe but I'm going with the tirerack option.

4 x Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric2's for $980USD delivered.

I know it's in a million threads but can't find them specifically; what is the story with having to pay GST and Duty? $1000AUD is the point where it gets charged isn't it? Looks like I might be fine with this order.

Now to find a tyre shop who won't be too pissed off to fit tyres from O/S...

TBH, if I wasn't in a rush to fit tyres (new rims just before xmas :lol:) then I would've bought from tirerack myself also.

I believe, most tyre shops will fit them for you, they might not be too happy about it (as you're not buying tyres from them) but they should be fine with fitting tyres. When I used to live in the Hills District, I always used Mathew Tyres in Seven Hills to fit my own tyres and they were more than happy to do it for me.

Not sure how north you are, but Tyrepower in Atarman should be willing to do it for you, I used them once (as I used to work in Nth Sydney) to fit these Toyos I bought from JDMyard.

[dev17a]

performancealloys in UK sells goodyear f1 asym 2 in 225 40 18 for aud$968 incl shipping. and u can pay by credit card too!! tirerack is TT only and the bank fees total to $50 roughly.

[sir_camel]

Damn. Oh well i just ordered from tire rack. Cost be $1004AUD including my banks fee and exchange rate etc. Hopefully they may arrive next week sometime.

[hebe]

Damn. Oh well i just ordered from tire rack. Cost be $1004AUD including my banks fee and exchange rate etc. Hopefully they may arrive next week sometime.

That's still a pretty good price imo

[Adzy]

Please guys no more talk about tyres, for if you are after tyre knowledge look no further than.... 'THE TYRE WHISPERER' also known as DaveR. He can answer all tyre related questions... I even heard that he once turned a basket of fish into semi slicks for a track day and walked on hot rubber at WSID!

[Fab_R]

Please guys no more talk about tyres, for if you are after tyre knowledge look no further than.... 'THE TYRE WHISPERER' also known as DaveR. He can answer all tyre related questions... I even heard that he once turned a basket of fish into semi slicks for a track day and walked on hot rubber at WSID!

This is so true a story guys.
Dave is a legend at this stuff.
Almost magical!

[Stirlo]

Some say he eats Michelins for breakfast and that there isn't a tyre out there he doesn't have an opinion on. All we know is he is called DaveR

[Adzy]

Lol kent!

[CSR]

Hi guys where can I speak to this DaveR guy and does the R stand for Rubber?

I would like to ask him about which tyre I should use to beat a WRX.

Thanks,
Best Regards,
Cheers,
Clem.:R32

Edit - I sent him a PM but I think I sent it to Jasz by accident, must be a typo. Im actually a rely gud speller so i dont no how it happend
Edit - I forgot to put .:R in my name, sorry, please don't ban me.

[Adzy]

http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/7/4/lmao128596741711956352.jpg

[AP]

Tirerack Trolls!

[just_quietly]

Tirerack Trolls!

Troya!

[Fab_R]

Troya!

Only the iti's will understand lol!

[Adzy]

Dirty sydney troya!

[Fab_R]

Dirty sydney troya!

Thats Better.

[CSR]

You're all butchering my language with bad spelling !! Fucking wogs !

[bwen]

$1,000 AUD is only on the goods itself, does not include the shipping price

So in your case, you shouldn't be charged any duty fees.

Cheers for the swift reply, looks like I'm ordering my new wheels today :)

[CSR]

Did somebody say Swift?

http://www.northamericanwhitetail.com/files/2010/09/12-swift-scirocco-ii-pkg.jpg

[Adzy]

Those bullets dont know if they want to be a Swift or Scirocco!??

[Fab_R]

Those bullets dont know if they want to be a Swift or Scirocco!??

They are clearly confused, i agree!

Which ones are used in my gold hand gun Gunwog?

[CSR]

Swift is the brand name, scirocco II is the model.

They combine the price of Suzuki Swift with the quality of VW Scirocco :)

[schoona]

Just egged a **** driving to orange. Fuuuuu!!!!