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Hi guys

I'm new here. I got an 33 gtst and it needs a new set of tyres

Can anyone recommend me where should I go for one (including fitting, balancing etc) and also what brand and model ?

It's now front 235/45/17 and rear 255/40/17.

also what should be the pressure in both front and rear tyres ?

The budget is super limited - -" as I'm a student and paying for these myself so preferably something like $1xx and would be really great if the place could be in Preston or somewhere near

I'm sorry if something I asked is stupid but I'm really new to this

Help me please

Thanks in advance

Edited by MilkShake

im in the market for new tyres to and also have a limited budget so im interested in this. are they the front or rear tyres?

im after all 4 and planning to spend a lil more on the fronts then the backs.

The Bridgstone Tyre Centre in Preston. Corner of High street and Bells' I think.

He's got some good deals there. Got myself some RE001's for $120 each fitted and balanced. Normally go for $140+.

He's got some good deals there. Got myself some RE001's for $120 each fitted and balanced. Normally go for $140+.

What were they, 195/60/15 or something?

235/45/17 RE001's are closer to $220-$250 fitted EACH.

They have never been sub $200 for 17's

Ring any Bridgestone dealer and they'll tell you the same :banana:

With that budget, you'll be getting yourself one of the following brands:

Nankang

Wanli

Ling long

Insert Chinese brand name here.

ROFL! No, I think his budget would suit secondhand re-treaded chinese-branded tyres.

Seriously, I think The Tyre Factory are probably the cheapest.

ROFL! No, I think his budget would suit secondhand re-treaded chinese-branded tyres.

Seriously, I think The Tyre Factory are probably the cheapest.

My mate got 20" Wanlis for around $200 a tire...so 17's for $1xx shouldn't be too much trouble ...

Thx guys for your comments

Awaiting more advices from everyone =)

How about korean brand like hankook ?

17" I heard can be found somewhere like $130-150

Will it be good enough ? Anywhere in Preston (or near) that supply them ?

Edited by MilkShake

I just got new tyres for my 33, they are zeetex, 235 40 18, i have around 220 rwkw and it handles the power pretty good, last set i had handled the wet well too, they were $165 each, bit cheaper for 17's, got them from motorsport wheels and tyres on south gippy hwy in dandy.

for a decent tyre in that size for that money, your best bet will be Korean. Hankook or Kuhmo. You might be able to wrangle some Toyo or Falken but I doubt it. Oh also you will get into some Federals for that money but they will wear out FAST!!

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