R35 Stocker Tyres?

[LSX-438]

When i picked up my car, the dealer told me the tyres cost approx. $1300 for rears and $1200 for fronts (each) these are the bridgestones. Pretty exxy hey.

Anyway i was talking to Donnellans (Victoria) the other day, and it looks like they will be getting them in soon, and the prices were about $400~$500 cheaper than those i've been quoted from Nissan (each). Just FYI.

Has anyone seen supply of the bridgestones or dunlops in Australia yet? And, what prices have your dealer given you?

[TKR]

just jap on there site sell for r35 dunlop sp sport 600 dsst $3995 a set 998 each i think

www.justjap.com

hope that helps

[Beer Baron]

Taleb Tyres in sydney (tempe just near heasmans) have them in stock already. I think they have one set each of the dunlops and the bridgestones. their prices were good when I was there. I would call them for sure and ask. I'd say they'll be close to the cheapest place to get some.

[nisskid]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp?ma...enza+RE070R+RFT

ull have to check postage prices, but even with the exchange rate they should be a lot cheaper.

[Gibbo_R35]

GoodYear Tyres at Castle Hill, NSW:

Bridgestones

$950.00 for fronts. $1050 for rears.

Edited June 2, 2009 by Gibbo_R35

[R34NOS]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp?ma...enza+RE070R+RFT

ull have to check postage prices, but even with the exchange rate they should be a lot cheaper.

But dnt they deliver in States and Canada only? Ic ould be wrong but i couldn't go past their shipping Zip code screen.

[LSX-438]

But dnt they deliver in States and Canada only? Ic ould be wrong but i couldn't go past their shipping Zip code screen.

Yes tirerack do ship to australia

Shipping quote for four tyres is about $258US

The dunlops are $384 and $424US for front and rears respectively

So the price of an imported set of dunlops would be about:

$258+($384*2)+($424*2) = $1874

Converted to AU $1874/0.78 = $2402

Then you will probably need to pay GST = $2402*1.1 = $2642

So doing it this way, it should cost no more than $660ea landed to your door.

Email Adrian -at- tirerack.com if you want a shipping quote for your location though

Edited June 2, 2009 by LSX-438

[R34NOS]

Cheers :-).

[Beer Baron]

well that seems like the way to go. but try taleb too. they are good guys and can do pretty decent prices in my experience.

[23 GTR]

Then you will probably need to pay GST = $2402*1.1 = $2642

what about import tax?

[Taleb Tyres]

yep Richard's correct. cheers for thinking of us mate.

If your interested,

let me know we have them in stock now.

And even if you dont get them off me. Dont resort to buying tyres from Nissan! let them bend you over when its time for a service instead

Ali

[Col-GTSX]

no such thing as import tax...

[LSX-438]

what about import tax?

If you import car parts generally you pay a 10% import "duty" - even from the USA with the free trade agreement. However, i dont think tyres are considered "car parts" - but i could be wrong - often am!

[GT-Ricer]

Yes tirerack do ship to australia

Shipping quote for four tyres is about $258US

The dunlops are $384 and $424US for front and rears respectively

So the price of an imported set of dunlops would be about:

$258+($384*2)+($424*2) = $1874

Converted to AU $1874/0.78 = $2402

Then you will probably need to pay GST = $2402*1.1 = $2642

It's quite straight forward, I have done it many times in the past few years.

You order your tyres by email from the Tire Rack. You pay shipping, buy their cheapest option ie. FedEx Economy (about USD250 for 4 or USD 50 for 8).

On arrival in Australia you pay: 10% tariff because tyres are Japanese and it says so on the invoice (zero tariff if they were American or Thai due to free trade agreements)

Then you add 10% GST on the tyres and Shipping (no tariff on shipping as it is USA input)

Finally, you pay about A$65 quarantine and A$100 customs clearance.

It pays to bring in 8 tyres and the more expensive they are in Australia the bigger the savings.

Finally, factor in the exchange rate of 0.80 and these tyres end up costing A$600 each, delivered to your doorstep by FedEx.

Now take the new tyres to your friendly tyre shop and watch their faces when you ask them to fit them and balance for $20 each....

Col Crawford quoted $1000F and $1200Rear

[LSX-438]

It's quite straight forward, I have done it many times in the past few years.

You order your tyres by email from the Tire Rack. You pay shipping, buy their cheapest option ie. FedEx Economy (about USD250 for 4 or USD 50 for 8).

On arrival in Australia you pay: 10% tariff because tyres are Japanese and it says so on the invoice (zero tariff if they were American or Thai due to free trade agreements)

Then you add 10% GST on the tyres and Shipping (no tariff on shipping as it is USA input)

Finally, you pay about A$65 quarantine and A$100 customs clearance.

It pays to bring in 8 tyres and the more expensive they are in Australia the bigger the savings.

Finally, factor in the exchange rate of 0.80 and these tyres end up costing A$600 each, delivered to your doorstep by FedEx.

Now take the new tyres to your friendly tyre shop and watch their faces when you ask them to fit them and balance for $20 each....

Col Crawford quoted $1000F and $1200Rear

Interesting, thanks. A friend of mine has a bunch of items in transit now (from tirerack) so we'll confirm what happens in his case, soon.

[GGTTRR]

Interesting, thanks. A friend of mine has a bunch of items in transit now (from tirerack) so we'll confirm what happens in his case, soon.

My wheels are in transit as we speak. The Fedex Economy for 4 wheels total 52.6 Kg is US$273.44

Will let you know what are the costs on arrival.

Edited June 3, 2009 by GGTTRR

[Gibbo_R35]

Any Sydney boys want to bring a set over when I get mine, I am looking at placing an order and for the frieght and clearance side we can split it, I will have my customs guys handle everything.

PM if interested.

Cheers,

Jeff

[handbrake]

My wheels are in transit as we speak. The Fedex Economy for 4 wheels total 52.6 Kg is US$273.44

Will let you know what are the costs on arrival.

what hweels are you going with?

i am looking for a track wheel set up.

18 inch enkei GTC01 or 18 inch work wheels XD9 (jaxquickfit sell these)

also enquiring through Mike Bratcher from NAGTROC (bulletproof automotive - good reputation) re a set of Volks RE 30 19 inch rims (10 inch front, 11 inch rear)

Mike recommends Hoosier R6 over the Toyo 888 in 19 inch, apparently more aggerssive and same roling daimater on the 19inch wheels front and back $1300 per set + shipping USD of course Volks are $4000 USD for 19s.

Anyone have experience or know of the Hoosier R6?

[Godcla]

My wheels are in transit as we speak. The Fedex Economy for 4 wheels total 52.6 Kg is US$273.44

Will let you know what are the costs on arrival.

Not to put a negative spin on this...BUT check them on arrival in front of staff....I had forged wheels sent from the UK for

my Exige and they where damaged the first time and the even the replacements had slight damage from transit....

Don't wait till you get home to check.....

[Just Jap Racing]

Hi all,

For anyone chasing R35 GTR tyres we keep them in stock in Sydney.

http://justjap.com/store/home.php?cat=403

Please either pm me directly, or phone Darron in store on (02) 9545 0532 and we are more than happy to look after you.

Cheers,

Steve