Cheapest Tyre Shop In Melbourne?

[DRFT31]

Hey guys im after some new tyres, anyone be able to recommended a shop?

Perferably northern surburbs, but anywhere in melb is fine.

Cheers.

[Birds]

What's your budget? What kind of tyre are you after, standard road tyres or performance tyres? Any particular brands?

[teK--]

I've always been happy with Advance Tyres in Richmond/Burnley. Always great prices, service, they even wash your wheels which is a rarity these days. Every time I go there it's always full of imports.

[DRFT31]

Im after some 265/35/18 road tyres and some tyres for the misses swift. Nothing too special.

[Curmi]

tyre zone i think its called next to dr drift in brooklyn

[paulr33]

be careful with skyline & cheap tyres

if it has some mild power i wouldn't be short cutting on tyres

265 18s wont be cheap no matter what you get, please be careful

[DRFT31]

be careful with skyline & cheap tyres

if it has some mild power i wouldn't be short cutting on tyres

265 18s wont be cheap no matter what you get, please be careful

265's are very expensive i found out.

My price range would be about $200 a Tyre.

Ive got some quotes but looks like i can only get Sumitomo's or Nankang's. What would be the better option? I know there not the best but its all i can afford atm.

[sloutch]

Go to the Tyrepower at Hawthorn. They take care of tyres for track cars from Chasers and they give a decent price.

Micky is the person to look for. Ask him what he can recommend you for your budget. As what Paul said, you should be careful about what you choose for your tyres. They are the most important link between your car and the road. I wouldn't be stingy over tyres.

Suggest you budget more than $200 a corner if possible for your 265s.

[R31Nismoid]

Ye if you want 265s in 18's - your going to have to go above $200 IMO for a decent tyre.

Or drop back to a 245 and put the money saved towards a better tyre which would likely perform better than the cheaper 265!

[Birds]

I've always been happy with Advance Tyres in Richmond/Burnley. Always great prices, service, they even wash your wheels which is a rarity these days. Every time I go there it's always full of imports.

Yer Ricky is a champ! Real nice guy to deal with.

Im after some 265/35/18 road tyres and some tyres for the misses swift. Nothing too special.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Federal-Tyre-595-SS...=item335b3d600c

This is about as cheap as you'll get in a decent tyre IMO. But I recommend going the 235's as they are only $167 a corner. Or 265's on the back and 235's up front.

[KezR33]

OTR imports sells Kumho KU36's very cheap!

[DRFT31]

Yer Ricky is a champ! Real nice guy to deal with.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Federal-Tyre-595-SS...=item335b3d600c

This is about as cheap as you'll get in a decent tyre IMO. But I recommend going the 235's as they are only $167 a corner. Or 265's on the back and 235's up front.

My fronts are fine just the rear 265s that need replacing as i bought them previously 2nd hand. So i only need 2 x 265's. Dont really want to go smaller as the 265 look aggressive with my works on the rear. I would go 275, but i would then need to roll my guards.

What would be the best tyre for under $300 each in a 265 18? Anyone purchased any lately?

[HEKT1K]

kumho ku31? or as stated, put a narrower tyre on. how wide are your rear rims?

[some_cs_student]

You could also try http://www.option1garage.com.au/NewTyres.htm KU36's are just out of your price range if you wanted something that's pretty good, maybe KU31? Or the Federal 595 SS if its still on special, they were very cheap 1-2 weeks ago.

EDIT: it was 40% or so off a week or two ago but the current prices on 595 SS are cheap 265/35/18 $201.00 .... just out of your price range. It cost about $80 to get the tyres via courier from Queensland to Melb (I think)

I got 255/40/17 in Federal 595RSR's, a high end (non R compound) motor sport tyre, excellent dry weather, not good for wet weather. And I got it for under $300 each including postage recently, check with Option1 if the special is still on, the special was all Federal tyres and 595SS was a lot cheaper than the RSR.

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

go to tyrepower hawthorne and ask for mickey, and tell him hamish from SAU sent ya... he'll sort you out

you'll probably manage to get some ku36's

also

access auto's in vermont sell federal tyres with an SAU discount... they are pretty good on the prices for 595ss 's

[DRFT31]

Hey guys update;

I got quoted $220each for Kumho KH31 Ecsta in the 265 18. What you guys think about the tyre? Good price?

[adznight]

I've always been happy with Advance Tyres in Richmond/Burnley. Always great prices, service, they even wash your wheels which is a rarity these days. Every time I go there it's always full of imports.

Yeah this place is DAMN cheap, some of the best in Melbourne.

[DRFT31]

Cummon guys what you think of the Kumho KU31. Good tyre in the wet and dry?

I might be buying a pair soon.

[paulr33]

check the tyres tread indicator, wear indicator, temperate etc, its all public knowledge and should give you an insight into the tyre

[DRFT31]

There brand new champ. $220each. Just want to know anyone's experiences with them.