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New Tyres - Advice needed

  • 23-01-2009 1:09pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,201 ✭✭✭✭


    Afternoon all,

    The time has come for me to change the tyres on my 06 Passat so I've been looking around trying to get some prices. Need some help.

    - Currently have Dunlop 215 55 R16 tyres on the car (they were on it when I got it)

    - Replacement Dunlop tyres seem to be around the €150 each mark!
    I do most of my driving in the Cavan/Meath/Dubin area.. so mostly N/R roads, so I'm not sure there's much point in buying premium brand tyres?

    - I've been quoted €100 per tyre for Triangle "directional" tyres? These any good?
    My old 02 Passat had Pirelli tyres that I got for around the same price at the time and they were ok.

    - Anyone in the Cavan/Meath area recommend a dealer/fitter?

    I'm hoping to get the front 2 changed over the weekend, so any help greatly appreciated! :) Cheers!


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,366 ✭✭✭ninty9er


    For the price you I can't recommend anything but Vredestein Hi-Trac.

    Got 2 15s replaced for €188. When the guy fitting a tyre points to his own car with the same tyre on it it's good enough for me.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 295 ✭✭ambman


    Give These guys a shout

    http://lakelandtyres.co.uk/

    I drove in got 4 tyres changed in ten mins and at a great price;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,073 ✭✭✭homer90


    ninty9er wrote: »
    For the price you I can't recommend anything but Vredestein Hi-Trac.

    +100

    Running these on my passat in 16's top allround tyre, Decided on these above all the top brands after reading a few online tests / reviews etc .......

    These can be got for around 65 euro per tyre from http://www.camskill.co.uk/

    Need to get two more soon and will be going for these again no questions !


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,073 ✭✭✭homer90


    Just checked prices again
    Hi trac doesnt seem to available in 215/55/16
    I have 205/55/16 and should fit yours, these come in at 57 euro + shipping. :eek:

    http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m4b0s291p12355


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,366 ✭✭✭ninty9er


    homer90 wrote: »
    Just check prices again
    Hi trac doesnt seem to available in 215/55/16
    I have 205/55/16 and should fit yours, these come in at 57 euro + shipping. :eek:

    http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m4b0s291p12355


    Wouldn't like the idea or running 205 on the front and 215 on the rear.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,201 ✭✭✭✭_Kaiser_


    Cheers for the advice so far lads - common opinion then is Vredestein Hi-Trac are the ones to get, yes? As homer90 says though, they don't seem to come in 215, but what about their Quatrac 3/2 tyres that do? Would they be as good?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,073 ✭✭✭homer90


    ninty9er wrote: »
    Wouldn't like the idea or running 205 on the front and 215 on the rear.

    Nor would I, didnt realise they were not available in that size....
    O well....

    Could still get four corners done quiet cheap :D


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