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Offline SRGTD

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Re: when do you replace your tyres?
« Reply #20 on: 05 January 2023, 18:18 »
Just looked on BlackCircles and 19" PS4S are £192 a corner! WTF?

If you don’t have a Costco nearby, it’s always worth checking Asda Tyres. They’re usually cheaper than Blackcircles, and they are often giving away Asda vouchers with purchases of 2 and 4 tyres too.

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Re: when do you replace your tyres?
« Reply #21 on: 05 January 2023, 21:19 »
That’s fine but my nearest Costco fitter is an 80 mile round trip and nearest Asda fitter is a 38 mile round trip whereas my Blackcircles fitter is 2 miles away and only £8 per corner more.
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Re: when do you replace your tyres?
« Reply #22 on: 06 January 2023, 09:32 »
Just looked on BlackCircles and 19" PS4S are £192 a corner! WTF?

I just had a set of 19 PS4S fitted 225/35R19 before Christmas and they were £163 a corner fitted, did you add the discount codes?
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Re: when do you replace your tyres?
« Reply #23 on: 06 January 2023, 11:32 »
Just looked on BlackCircles and 19" PS4S are £192 a corner! WTF?

I just had a set of 19 PS4S fitted 225/35R19 before Christmas and they were £163 a corner fitted, did you add the discount codes?

I don't need tyres right now so I didn't look really deep, I just wanted to see what they cost now. About £160 a corner is what I remember paying

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Re: when do you replace your tyres?
« Reply #24 on: 06 January 2023, 12:16 »
I have noticed that if you buy tyres from Blackcircles through ebay they only charge £1 per tyre to fit.

Often ebay's 15% or 20% discounts also apply to black circles so savings can be made there.

Also check places like Camskill, if you have a local garage that is willing to fit tyres that they haven't supplied you can save money that way.
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Re: when do you replace your tyres?
« Reply #25 on: 06 January 2023, 13:01 »
Good shout, forgot to look for a blackcirlces shop on ebay, used to get track tyres from the demon tweeks offers on there!

Looks like a slightly cheaper option via ebay (15% off) and also more convenient for garage locations.

Also worth noting that the offer from my local Costco is for Run Flats on the PS4S (No thanks!).
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Re: when do you replace your tyres?
« Reply #26 on: 06 January 2023, 15:19 »
£144 per tyre for Conti Sportcontact 7 in 225/35 R19

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134261775366
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Re: when do you replace your tyres?
« Reply #27 on: 06 January 2023, 15:49 »
@Exonian, just done what you’re considering- brand new PS5s front, leaving part worn PS4s rear.

Just do it, they’re the same brand, almost the same model. Won’t do you any harm!

I'm thinking of going a step further and putting PS5's on the front (really keen to try them!) and keeping the Potenza S005's on the back for the summer.

Is that a step too far?  Or is it Madness "One Step Beyond"?  Sorry, I'm showing my age.
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Re: when do you replace your tyres?
« Reply #28 on: 06 January 2023, 21:01 »
@Exonian, just done what you’re considering- brand new PS5s front, leaving part worn PS4s rear.

Just do it, they’re the same brand, almost the same model. Won’t do you any harm!

Yusee, your mission this weekend should you choose to accept is to photograph the sidewall side on of both 4S and 5 to compare them…

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For anyone looking at Michelin tyres, ATS seem to do about the best deals on them, currently £32 off 2 and £64 off 4.
For example a PS5 (tyre not game console) is £151 a corner in 235/35/19 flavour less discount if buying in pairs or pair of pairs.
Admittedly no good for our ROI members unless they live close enough to nip over.

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Re: when do you replace your tyres?
« Reply #29 on: 06 January 2023, 21:25 »
@Exonian, just done what you’re considering- brand new PS5s front, leaving part worn PS4s rear.

Just do it, they’re the same brand, almost the same model. Won’t do you any harm!

I'm thinking of going a step further and putting PS5's on the front (really keen to try them!) and keeping the Potenza S005's on the back for the summer.

Is that a step too far?  Or is it Madness "One Step Beyond"?  Sorry, I'm showing my age.

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I’m quite happy with my PS5s. And these cars are so safe in their handling characteristics, i’m not sure it really matters what you have on the rear. Might be quite fun to put some widow makers on the rear actually.

@Exonian, I’m a little worried that even a photo of odd michelin tyres on the same car may cause you distress!
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