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Just want to know where people get their tyres for their skyline from in sydney. i quoted a couple of places and they cost about 250 - 300 a tyre. Anyone recommend anyone or place to change your tyres in Sydney. I currently have snow tyres because i imported my car not long ago and i just notice how dangerous it was to drive in wet weather today.

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oweban Grand Master

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Just want to know where people get their tyres for their skyline from in sydney. i quoted a couple of places and they cost about 250 - 300 a tyre. Anyone recommend anyone or place to change your tyres in Sydney. I currently have snow tyres because i imported my car not long ago and i just notice how dangerous it was to drive in wet weather today.

Honestly, don't get the cheapest ones you can get. I'm currently running Antyres, and they're TERRIFYING in the wet. Spend a bit extra, and get something decent. Given that it's the main thing that makes your car stop/turn, good contact with the ground it always good.

What size are you after? You'll find that there's a lot of decent tyres that can be bought for less than that; I'll be looking at the Federal 595SS soon.

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Just want to know where people get their tyres for their skyline from in sydney. i quoted a couple of places and they cost about 250 - 300 a tyre. Anyone recommend anyone or place to change your tyres in Sydney. I currently have snow tyres because i imported my car not long ago and i just notice how dangerous it was to drive in wet weather today.

good tyers are usualy that price if you want cheap but still ok go ask around for NANKANG they are ok and are usualy around $100 - $150 each good for everiday drive and good grip in wet but i would not go to the track with nankangs

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Well I have Stock R34 GTT rims so they are 225/45 R17 at the front and 235/45 R17 at the back.

i had 225/50 R17 and 235/50 R17 NANKANG Toursport and i paid $550 for all 4 from KMART they will have to order them in as they dont usualy stock them

held me for about 20000KM fronts and 10000 rears

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To be Honest Tempe tyres quoted me on so Kumho KU31 225/45 R17 for about $330 each which is $3 cheaper then RRP and 235/45 R17 cost me $200 each which $9 cheaper then RRP not sure if i spoke to the wrong person. Even bob jane T mart near my work quoted me cheaper.

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depends where you are located

call the closest shop for prices from the lists below

http://www.tyreplus.com.au/?dealer&state=NSW

and http://tyresandmore.rtrk.com.au/?scid=23668&kw=4204409

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depends where you are located

call the closest shop for prices from the lists below

http://www.tyreplus.com.au/?dealer&state=NSW

and http://tyresandmore.rtrk.com.au/?scid=23668&kw=4204409

Thanks mate will give them a call tomorrow to get some quotes lol, I wish i was loaded so i dont have to worry but, being a student and working part time not going to happen hahaha.

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I have to disagree about nankangs, i have 18"/235's on the front and 18"/265's on the back and the rears lose traction in first in the dry and in the wet it's horrific. I'll be going with kumho's next, bit more pricy but I drive regularly from syd to newcastle, and when the rain's pouring you want to be stable at 110km/h.

Not to mention when it's raining EVERYTHING accelerates quicker up hill from the lights. Nankangs are known all over these forums for being pretty terrible. I think part of my problem is the tyre's are so wide and crap that there is no chance of the water being moved from the inside of the tyres.

Gotta say though, they're much better than the sh!t the previous owner put on the car...

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I have to disagree about nankangs, i have 18"/235's on the front and 18"/265's on the back and the rears lose traction in first in the dry and in the wet it's horrific. I'll be going with kumho's next, bit more pricy but I drive regularly from syd to newcastle, and when the rain's pouring you want to be stable at 110km/h.

Not to mention when it's raining EVERYTHING accelerates quicker up hill from the lights. Nankangs are known all over these forums for being pretty terrible. I think part of my problem is the tyre's are so wide and crap that there is no chance of the water being moved from the inside of the tyres.

Gotta say though, they're much better than the sh!t the previous owner put on the car...

Firstly, these are a budget tyre, so don't expect them to match a premium tyre.

However, if you're on a budget then these are probably the pick of the bunch

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If you were to become a member of SAU-NSW, you'd have easy access to Federal tyres at an AWESOME price - the cost of becoming a member will easily be covered by the savings you'll make. All you'd have to do once your order was in is to wait for them to arrive, then take them to have them fitted to your wheels.

Details in my sig...

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To be Honest Tempe tyres quoted me on so Kumho KU31 225/45 R17 for about $330 each which is $3 cheaper then RRP and 235/45 R17 cost me $200 each which $9 cheaper then RRP not sure if i spoke to the wrong person. Even bob jane T mart near my work quoted me cheaper.

The price that TT quoted you may have been for a pair each as I could've sworn I've seen people on SAU quote something like $165 per KU31 from TT which is half of what they're quoted you, so perhaps they did quote you per pair.

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And here you go .. Ebay offer from TT http://cgi.ebay.com.au/235-45-17-KUMHO-KU3...9e0dfThat's

So yeah that $330 was definately per pair as that's their ebay shop above and current price is $600 for 4 tyres.

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If you were to become a member of SAU-NSW, you'd have easy access to Federal tyres at an AWESOME price - the cost of becoming a member will easily be covered by the savings you'll make. All you'd have to do once your order was in is to wait for them to arrive, then take them to have them fitted to your wheels.

Details in my sig...

What I was thinking, was waiting for you to pimp it ;P

S'where I'm getting my 595SS' from... then it's like $5/tyre to get them put on most places

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If you were to become a member of SAU-NSW, you'd have easy access to Federal tyres at an AWESOME price - the cost of becoming a member will easily be covered by the savings you'll make. All you'd have to do once your order was in is to wait for them to arrive, then take them to have them fitted to your wheels.

Details in my sig...

Anyone taking notice??? ^^^

Tyres: If you decide to remain a Non-member, next best is get the best price you can and take it to Blair's 633 Forest Rd. Peakhurst (or Narellan) for your final quote. They even replace faulty tyres without quibble - I know.

Wheels: Don't scrimp on these either. Tempe and Taleb have a massive market you don't know about. They even supply many other outlets. The rims they sell may be pretty, but 99% are heavy. Even the only lightweight rims at Bob/Rod Jane's are the Enkei. It's best to buy lightweight forged rims right here on SAU F/Sale section - I know.

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