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Firestone or michelin?

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  • 16-06-2014 11:16am
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    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,476 ✭✭✭


    Hi Folks,

    Being quoted 70 euro a tyre for either in 175 65 R14 fitted etc.

    They going on a honda jazz, only gets local driving with maybe 4 long journeys a year... not cutting corners on costs etc..

    Looking for local recommendations in north dublin

    Cheers,
    Mick


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    Dangel4x4
    Registered Users Posts: 255 ✭✭Dangel4x4


    Recommendations for what? :confused:

    If you have a good quote for a brand-name already from a tyre place, what needs recommending?

    The Michelin will probably be a more efficient tyre, but if you're not doing big miles...


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    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,476 ✭✭✭micks_address


    Thanks, I suppose I was just wondering which would be the best option to go for and if 70 euro per tyre is a good price?

    Cheers,
    Mick
    Dangel4x4 wrote: »
    Recommendations for what? :confused:

    If you have a good quote for a brand-name already from a tyre place, what needs recommending?

    The Michelin will probably be a more efficient tyre, but if you're not doing big miles...


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    Dangel4x4
    Registered Users Posts: 255 ✭✭Dangel4x4


    Dunno, could be. Firestone Multihawks in that size go for €44 upwards on oponeo.ie but you'll have the fitting cost on top of that.


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    bazz26
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    If the choice is between those two then definitely the Michelin. Interesting how both tyres cost the same given that Michelin is a premium brand and Firestone would be mid range.


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    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,476 ✭✭✭micks_address


    So you think it would be worth travelling an extra couple of miles for the michelin?


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    Nate--IRL--
    Registered Users Posts: 2,219 ✭✭✭Nate--IRL--


    I'm in the same boat (same car, area) looking for tyres, where are you getting you Michelins?

    Nate


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    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,476 ✭✭✭micks_address


    They only had one set let :) but it was discount tyres blanch... i'm hoping to go there tomorrow evening so dont go there before me :)

    They said they can get more in..

    http://www.discounttyres.ie/
    Nate--IRL-- wrote: »
    I'm in the same boat (same car, area) looking for tyres, where are you getting you Michelins?

    Nate


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    Discount Tyres: Keith
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    micks_address wrote: »
    They only had one set let :) but it was discount tyres blanch... i'm hoping to go there tomorrow evening so dont go there before me :)

    They said they can get more in..

    http://www.discounttyres.ie/

    Don't worry we can get more :)


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    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,476 ✭✭✭micks_address


    Discount Tyres: Keith wrote: »
    Don't worry we can get more :)

    Thanks Keith - is there a boardsie discount :) ?


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    Discount Tyres: Keith
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    micks_address wrote: »
    Thanks Keith - is there a boardsie discount :) ?

    Those Michelins are actually on special at the moment so unfortunately I cant add a further discount. I can however make you a nice cup of tea while your waiting to have them fitted :)


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    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,476 ✭✭✭micks_address


    Discount Tyres: Keith wrote: »
    Those Michelins are actually on special at the moment so unfortunately I cant add a further discount. I can however make you a nice cup of tea while your waiting to have them fitted :)

    Its a date :) i have two on hold for tomorrow evening


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    madfish111
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    <spam snipped>


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    biko
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    70 euro for a brand tyre is a very good price already. I doubt you'll find better value anywhere else.


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    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,476 ✭✭✭micks_address


    Keith got my money last week but i never did get that coffee :) next time Keith when you are less busy

    biko wrote: »
    70 euro for a brand tyre is a very good price already. I doubt you'll find better value anywhere else.


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    Nate--IRL--
    Registered Users Posts: 2,219 ✭✭✭Nate--IRL--


    Got a set of Michelin energy savers elsewhere (roughly €70 a corner fitted). Quite a difference in Road noise compared to the cheep ditch finders that were on the car already. Pleasantly surprised.

    Nate


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