Post by: lloydus67 on August 24, 2021, 12:09:55 AM
I’m planning on buying new tyres in the next couple of months and wondered if anyone in the SE Qld area or at least Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast is interested in using our group buying power to negotiate a better price for tyres.
The theory is that we can get a much better price for say 25 tyres than 5.
I can see a few issues, so let’s start with I have 18” rims on my Amarok and I’m flexible as to mud tyres or all terrains. I’m flexible on brand.
However I do want reasonably good quality tyres.
If we can find 3 plus people all looking to buy a set of tyres at the same time, I’m certain we can get a better price than any individual buyers can get. I feel that 2-3 months should be enough time to organise some like minded people that are prepared to get similar sized tyres.
I know that we can fit upto 25mm greater Tyre size than the largest size fitted to your model of car by the manufacturer. My car has 4 different Tyre sizes available so should allow me to fit into someone else’s Tyre size requirements. As long as we are all 18” rims
Let me know your thoughts, particularly if you are thinking of getting new tyres in the coming months.
Thanks Lloyd
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Post by: Harbourmaster on August 24, 2021, 07:57:56 PM
Post by: doc evil on August 25, 2021, 07:58:17 AM
Just bought 6 for the mighty datto a few months ago.
Sing out tho if want competitive pricing......NOR (Sandgate)
Post by: lloydus67 on August 26, 2021, 09:09:55 AM
Vw Amarok Tyre sizing is as follows
245/70 R16 tyres. D 749mm
245/65 R17 tyres. D 749mm
255/60 R18 tyres. D 762mm
255/50 R20 tyres. D 762mm
Mine were fitted from the dealer with Pirelli scorpions
255/60 R 18 tyres. D 772mm or 30.4”
As I understand the rules I can increase my Tyre size by 25mm in either direction, so I could go to 280mm wide and a diameter of 797mm
Giving me choices of the original size 255/60 R18 D 762 $300+
Or
265/60 R18 D 775 $250+
275/60 R18 D 787 $350+ low available
285/60 R18 D 800 $290+
255/65 R18 D 790 not available in good brand
265/65 R18 D 803 $300+
All of those tyre sizes should make a few vehicles and models needs
Of course these are ball park prices with out any bulk leverage or brand choices.
Lloyd
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Post by: lloydus67 on September 21, 2021, 04:54:49 PM
I ended up getting max is Razr AT-811
Quite an aggressive looking all terrain Tyre in 265 60 R18
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Post by: GGV8Cruza on September 21, 2021, 07:50:04 PM
GG
Post by: nab on September 21, 2021, 08:17:27 PM
Post by: lloydus67 on September 21, 2021, 10:36:31 PM
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Looking pretty good on the Rok as well, just need my suspension sorted now.
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Post by: paull on September 22, 2021, 08:28:27 AM
You will be happy. Done almost 13,000km on mine, so far wearing evenly and quiet (for the tread pattern). Great on wet roads, seem to pick up less stones than my old Toyo AT2.
My experiences back that up as well. Got 15,000km on a set of these (265/70/17) on my Ranger Wildtrak and loving them. Great tyre on road and off.
Post by: doc evil on September 22, 2021, 09:06:00 AM
Post by: NZMarkb on September 22, 2021, 09:25:04 AM
Post by: Rodt on September 22, 2021, 10:58:54 AM
Post by: Harbourmaster on September 25, 2021, 10:36:29 PM
Post by: Steffo1 on September 26, 2021, 08:03:55 AM
Post by: Kangaron on September 30, 2021, 03:26:33 PM
Obviously, I can't get to the city.
This is my local bloke, whom I'd like to support.
How does the price seem to you blokes already running them?
Maxxis RAZR AT811 LT265/60R18 119/116S
BUY 3 GET 4 DEAL
All prices include fitting & balancing and gst.
and every 10000kms we rotate your tyres for free for the life of the tyre.
$320 each.
Post by: Kangaron on September 30, 2021, 03:28:37 PM
My experiences back that up as well. Got 15,000km on a set of these (265/70/17) on my Ranger Wildtrak and loving them. Great tyre on road and off.
How did you go with the Tyre Pressure Monitoring system?
Did they need recalibrating?
Post by: Steffo1 on September 30, 2021, 04:02:13 PM
Time to get rid of the original tyres on the Wildtrack.
Obviously, I can't get to the city.
This is my local bloke, whom I'd like to support.
How does the price seem to you blokes already running them?
Maxxis RAZR AT811 LT265/60R18 119/116S
BUY 3 GET 4 DEAL
All prices include fitting & balancing and gst.
and every 10000kms we rotate your tyres for free for the life of the tyre.
$320 each.
That's pretty good. I thought I was doing well with $339 ea. for 5 fitted, including an alignment.
Post by: Harbourmaster on September 30, 2021, 08:06:14 PM
Post by: Kangaron on September 30, 2021, 08:16:28 PM
So I am getting five but pay for four so $256 each.
Looks a terrific deal then.
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Post by: nab on September 30, 2021, 11:51:30 PM