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good quality tyres?

  • 30-04-2009 5:16pm
    #1
    pog it
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,912 ✭✭✭


    Haven't got a clue about this stuff - hopefully somebody can help.

    I want to get new tyres for my VW polo. I know they are generally around 50 euro, but any tips on what kind I should be asking for or anything, or how much they are? Do you get more quality if you pay 60 for example?

    I'm based in Galway by the way.

    Cheers


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  • #2
    Kimbot
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,809 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    Pog it,

    If your looking I got a set of Pirelli P5000's (195/55/15) in Longford fitted and balanced and all for €280.


  • #3
    pog it
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,912 ✭✭✭pog it


    thanks for offer, I'll def consider it, but i kinda wanted to find out what the difference in tyres is.. and why do you pay 50 to one guy, and 70 to another??


  • #4
    Kimbot
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,809 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    Depends on the brand of tyre you are getting. Some will offer you cheaper brands that won't last as long or will not have as much grip on the road etc.


  • #5
    TomMc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,616 ✭✭✭TomMc


    Buy the best tyres you can afford not the cheapest or the most convenient. Tyres tend to be overpriced here in Ireland where retailers push the brand they make the most money on, rather than what are the best tyres. You need to do some research yourself. With a polo you probably just want a tyre that doesn't wear too quickly and that is good in all weather conditions. Read up on blackcircles.com and consider purchasing at camskill or eiretyres and get them fitted locally. You generally get what you pay for with tyres but many differences in prices are often more to do with retailer profit margins which you will see when you compare like for like.


  • #6
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,183 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    Bit of a balancing game between good grip and long life. Google tyre reviews and go from there. I did and wound up getting Goodyear Eagle F1's on my car. Depends on your car and how you drive really.


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  • #7
    mcwhirter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,432 ✭✭✭mcwhirter


    pog it wrote: »
    Haven't got a clue about this stuff - hopefully somebody can help.

    I want to get new tyres for my VW polo. I know they are generally around 50 euro, but any tips on what kind I should be asking for or anything, or how much they are? Do you get more quality if you pay 60 for example?

    I'm based in Galway by the way.

    Cheers

    Don't buy wanli tyres, cheap as chips. Buy the best you can afford, vredesteins, continentals, michelin ,goodyear etc


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