Tyre change Limerick

masterboy123

My rear tyres need to be changed soon.

Any good tyre shop in Limerick city where they have Michellin primacy tyre and change / balance the new tyres?

Any recommendations?

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masterboy123 wrote: »

My rear tyres need to be changed soon.

Any good tyre shop in Limerick city where they have Michellin primacy tyre and change / balance the new tyres?

Any recommendations?

Give Mid West tyres a call (061) 414 000

masterboy123

Cool.

How's Ballysimon tyres?

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masterboy123 wrote: »

Cool.

How's Ballysimon tyres?

I've not used them, should be fine. Before you go anywhere, as I've learned from my own experience check around for prices, especially for premium.

masterboy123

Oponeo.ie is offering great prices with free home delivery.

What's the usual price to fit and balance 2 tyres? Wondering if this would be a cheaper option.

raabbles

masterboy123 wrote: »

Cool.

How's Ballysimon tyres?

I prefer them over midwest. Had issues with midwest not sealing tires right after getting them fitted

sioda

Victory tyres every time for years myself

Jmccoy1

I find Brendan Walsh up in Roxboro Shopping Center Does a good job, good fella to deal with.

Hooked

masterboy123 wrote: »

Oponeo.ie is offering great prices with free home delivery.

What's the usual price to fit and balance 2 tyres? Wondering if this would be a cheaper option.

Bought my last set (4) of 18" run-flats from the UK, a company called 'camskill'.

Saved almost 100 quid PER CORNER. But... found it very hard to get them fitted. No one wants to fit tyres you sourced yourself!!!

Well one did. So, PM me for that info!

Hooked

Jmccoy1 wrote: »

I find Brendan Walsh up in Roxboro Shopping Center Does a good job, good fella to deal with.

Pretty sure Brendan was the main man in mid-west tyres before going out on his own? Had a few dealings with him, no complaints.

Hooked

sioda wrote: »

Victory tyres every time for years myself

Paul is a neighbour and a very decent bloke, if a little pricey, compared to some. But... he doesn't like to fit cheap 'ditch finders' so is always gonna seem more expensive.

And no, he's not the one who fitted my 4 x EX-UK run flats!

jacksie66

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chicorytip

Hooked wrote:

Saved almost 100 quid PER CORNER. But... found it very hard to get them fitted. No one wants to fit tyres you sourced yourself!!!

Limerick Tyre Centre, Raheen, certainly will as will Brendan Walsh.

masterboy123

Thanks all.

But is it much difference in rates purchasing tyres online vs in local shop?

chicorytip

masterboy123 wrote:

Thanks all.

masterboy123 wrote:

But is it much difference in rates purchasing tyres online vs in local shop?

Yes. I have found there are significant savings to be made even after factoring the cost of fitting at a depot, as much as 30-40 euro for a 15" set. The online stores also have a much better selection to choose from. Openeo, Eiretyres, Camskill, Tyreleader and Pneus are the main ones.

masterboy123

So you save 30 euros per tyre or for a set of 4, when you buy online?

chicorytip wrote: »

Yes. I have found there are significant savings to be made even after factoring the cost of fitting at a depot, as much as 30-40 euro for a 15" set. The online stores also have a much better selection to choose from. Openeo, Eiretyres, Camskill, Tyreleader and Pneus are the main ones.

masterboy123

I have taken pic of my front tyre.



I am not sure if they are run flats or just tubeless?

Model :
Kumho Ecsta HS51
225/50 ZR17 98W XL with rim protection ridge (FSL)

These are on front 2 tyres, dealer said rear tyres got 3.5mm tread left so I can wait 4 months (due now) and change them in summer. Do I get same brand for rear tyres? Because at present I have Kumho on front 2 tyres and Michellin primacy tyres on rear ends.

Thanks

chicorytip

masterboy123 wrote:

So you save 30 euros per tyre or for a set of 4, when you buy online?

masterboy123 wrote:

These are on front 2 tyres, dealer said rear tyres got 3.5mm tread left so I can wait 4 months (due now) and change them in summer. Do I get same brand for rear tyres? Because at present I have Kumho on front 2 tyres and Michellin primacy tyres on rear ends.

No, that's in total, not per tyre! I would buy four new ones now rather than wait. If not, switch the two Michelins to the front and buy two new tyres and fit them to the rear. Front tyres wear out faster than rear. Ideally, it's better to have all your tyres of the same type and manufacturer rather than two different brands such as you have at present.

masterboy123

Ok then it's not a huge difference in price.
Actually front Kumho tyres are new and rear ones are Michellin with 3.5mm tread left.
I believe my car is rear wheel drive, is it still front tyres that wear out faster?

chicorytip wrote: »

No, that's in total, not per tyre! I would buy four new ones now rather than wait. If not, switch the two Michelins to the front and buy two new tyres and fit them to the rear. Front tyres wear out faster than rear. Ideally, it's better to have all your tyres of the same type and manufacturer rather than two different brands such as you have at present.

chicorytip

masterboy123 wrote:

Ok then it's not a huge difference in price. Actually front Kumho tyres are new and rear ones are Michellin with 3.5mm tread left. I believe my car is rear wheel drive, is it still front tyres that wear out faster?

masterboy123 wrote:

Ok then it's not a huge difference in price. Actually front Kumho tyres are new and rear ones are Michellin with 3.5mm tread left. I believe my car is rear wheel drive, is it still front tyres that wear out faster?

What make and model is your car?

masterboy123

2015 Benz C class. Pic below :

chicorytip wrote: »

What make and model is your car?

chicorytip

masterboy123 wrote:

Ok then it's not a huge difference in price. Actually front Kumho tyres are new and rear ones are Michellin with 3.5mm tread left. I believe my car is rear wheel drive, is it still front tyres that wear out faster?

That might make a difference, i'm not really sure. It's a lovely car. If I was the owner I would be investing in a full set of a premium brand tyre. Kuhmo does not fall into that particular category.

masterboy123

My dealer messed it up, I gave my car for yearly service and trusted the dealer, he said he needs to put 2 new front tyres, I said to go ahead and when I got the car at home later it was dark. Realised next day it's not Michellin, now I am stuck with 2 new Kumho front tyres. Only option is to use these Kumho for 20k then go back to Michellin primacy, they are class.

chicorytip wrote: »

That might make a difference, i'm not really sure. It's a lovely car. If I was the owner I would be investing in a full set of a premium brand tyre. Kuhmo does not fall into that particular category.

h3000

masterboy123 wrote: »

2015 Benz C class. Pic below :

http://i63.tinypic.com/23kau82.jpg

Fanore?

Mc Love

Paul in Victory Tyres worth a shout! He couldnt get the tyres I wanted but offered to fit them.

A lot of places dont give a crap about your alloy wheels - but Victory tyres didnt destroy mine like others have done

h3000

Mc Love wrote: »

Paul in Victory Tyres worth a shout! He couldnt get the tyres I wanted but offered to fit them.

Another vote for Victory Tyres here too.

masterboy123

Ha! Eagles eye

h3000 wrote: »

Fanore?

masterboy123

Any reviews from Mid West tyres or Ballysimon tyres?

Don't want scratches on the alloys.

How much Victory tyres charged to replace?

Mc Love wrote: »

Paul in Victory Tyres worth a shout! He couldnt get the tyres I wanted but offered to fit them.

A lot of places dont give a crap about your alloy wheels - but Victory tyres didnt destroy mine like others have done

Mc Love

masterboy123 wrote: »

Any reviews from Mid West tyres or Ballysimon tyres?

Don't want scratches on the alloys.

How much Victory tyres charged to replace?

The usual price is 15 a corner

masterboy123

Thanks Mac

Mc Love wrote: »

The usual price is 15 a corner

chicorytip

Mc Love wrote:

The usual price is 15 a corner

10 euro in Limerick Tyre Centre Raheen.

masterboy123

But would you recommend them? 2 persons said Victory tyres are good as they handle alloy wheels nicely and don't damage the alloys.

chicorytip wrote: »

10 euro in Limerick Tyre Centre Raheen.

Mc Love

chicorytip wrote: »

10 euro in Limerick Tyre Centre Raheen.

Used to think they were good but wouldn't be going anywhere near them again

masterboy123

What have you used McLove?

Mc Love wrote: »

Used to think they were good but wouldn't be going anywhere near them again

chicorytip

masterboy123 wrote:

But would you recommend them? 2 persons said Victory tyres are good as they handle alloy wheels nicely and don't damage the alloys.

Yes, I would recommend them on the basis of them having fitted tyres for me on numerous occasions. They are competent and experienced and pleasant to deal with. I can't comment in relation to alloys as I drive a car with standard wheels.

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chicorytip wrote: »

I can't comment in relation to alloys as I drive a car with standard wheels.

Alloys are now the standard

tico1300

Mid west tyres all the way, used them for the last three sets of tyres

masterboy123

A friend was asked to pay extra fiver on top of 15e to dispose off the old tyre. Is this a new trend if you don't buy tyres from them?

tico1300 wrote: »

Mid west tyres all the way, used them for the last three sets of tyres

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masterboy123 wrote: »

A friend was asked to pay extra fiver on top of 15e to dispose off the old tyre. Is this a new trend if you don't buy tyres from them?

No. The garage will need to pay to dispose. They should have been up front though. €20 per tyre is decent. Can you PM me their name please.

jaxxx

tico1300 wrote: »

Mid west tyres all the way, used them for the last three sets of tyres

Yeah I've used them in Raheen for 10 years now. Never any complaints, always excellent service and good value.

Cookiemunster

masterboy123 wrote: »

A friend was asked to pay extra fiver on top of 15e to dispose off the old tyre. Is this a new trend if you don't buy tyres from them?

€15 a corner? I wouldn't want to be in an emergency situation with those tyres. I've never paid less than €50 a corner and usually more than that.

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Cookiemunster wrote: »

€15 a corner? I wouldn't want to be in an emergency situation with those tyres. I've never paid less than €50 a corner and usually more than that.

I presume that is fitting only.

masterboy123

15e That's only for fitting. Tyres were bought online.

Cookiemunster wrote: »

€15 a corner? I wouldn't want to be in an emergency situation with those tyres. I've never paid less than €50 a corner and usually more than that.