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by martin8 » Wed Oct 05, 2011 2:57 pm
Afternoon all As I'm now driving a rear wheel drive monster, I thought I'd look into getting winter tyres to cope with the horrendous winter we're likely to have . I managed to snag a spare set of wheels earlier in the year, so figured I could get winter tyres fitted to the spares and swap them over if it gets too bad. I've been looking at tyre tests : http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2011-ACE-Winter-Tyre-Test.htmhttp://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2011-Auto-Bild-Winter-Tyre-Test.htmAnd have come up with the following possiblities : Michelin Alpin A4 Semperit Speed Grip 2 Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D Can anyone (Inchley ) give me a price for the above to fit 205/60R15 wheels? Or suggest alternatives? (I've also looked at getting a set of snow socks http://www.autosock.co.uk/ for if it gets really bad and I need to get home)Thanks
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by inchley313 » Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:51 am
Hi Martin, Not many of my suppliers are listing winter tyres yet as available. However, 1 of my suppliers are listing a "Mid-October Pre-Order" available on the Nankang SW-7 Winter tyre. These are priced at £81ea fully fitted including VAT. Having a 2nd set of wheels is a great idea. They will last you a few years and save you a lot of money in the long run (changing tyres onto rims twice a year at a cost of £10 per tyre). We have found that rally gravel tyres also work very well in the snow (they chew through the ice and put you back on tarmac!! ) but are marked "For Competition Use" on the sidewalls so I can't recommend them!!
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by martin8 » Mon Oct 24, 2011 1:57 pm
Hello again Sorry for not replying sooner, have had a mental month at work... need a holiday I've looked at a fair few reviews for the Nankang's and they do look very nice. I've had a think about it and think I'll stick with Goodyear if you can get them as the OptiGrips I've had on this year have been very good. I've decided to go with slightly skinnier tyres as I've read that helps in the snow as well, so could you let me know if you can get the Goodyear UltraGrip 8 in 195/65/15 ? If you can, I'll take 4 as soon as I get paid at the end of the month. Thanks
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by inchley313 » Thu Oct 27, 2011 11:21 am
Hi Martin,
I can get the Goodyears in for you in 195/65r15, they will be £94ea fitted incl VAT.
If you still own those wheels we took off the car for you, they would be ideal as a winter set!!
If that's any good to you, let me know
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by inchley313 » Thu Oct 27, 2011 3:41 pm
That's seriously cheep!! but by the time you've added carriage and fitting, the price does become more realistic!!
My supplier has these tyres in stock and I can just about do them for £88ea fitted incl VAT. but I really can't get the priec any lower than that!
Give me a shout if you need them.
Thanks,
Ian
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by martin8 » Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:14 pm
Hi Ian Sounds good, I'll take 4 of them at £88 please. Give me a shout when they're in and I'll bring my spare wheels.
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Martin
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by inchley313 » Sat Nov 05, 2011 12:47 pm
Sorry Martin, I've been away for a few days and have only got back to the island in the last couple of days
Just to let you know, I've just ordered your tyres and I'll give you a shout when they are in.
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by inchley313 » Thu Nov 10, 2011 12:14 pm
Hi Martin,
Your tyres are now in so let me know when you want them fitted or just drop the loose wheels down when your passing and leave them with me and i'll get them fitted between jobs!!
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by martin8 » Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:49 pm
Hi Ian I'll drop the wheels round tomorrow.
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