Tyre Options

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Originally Posted by woofy

I thought Tire rack stopped selling Michelins to Oz due to importers getting upset here.

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They sold me a set Q4 last year

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Originally Posted by woofy

Either way I think the price has dropped enough that its probably cheaper to buy here now.

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Yes, I think so

I'm seriously due to replace the OE Conti SC2 on my Octy in the next week or two. After almost 43000 km I'm not too disappointed with their lifespan.

I've pretty much decided to give the PS3 a shot based on comments here. Pricewise, they're pretty much the same as the Conti SC5 which was my other preference - $300 +/- $10 a corner from Jax and Bob Jane. I've not called Tempe as yet. Anyone know/think the price could be sharper for either choice in 225/40 R 18 size?

What are Tyrepower like pricewise, they have been cheaper for Michelins in the past for me. If I lived in Syd I would be going Tempe.

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Originally Posted by woofy

I thought Tire rack stopped selling Michelins to Oz due to importers getting upset here. Either way I think the price has dropped enough that its probably cheaper to buy here now. I notice Costco do really good prices on PS3s here but not sure if they are any good as tyre fitters.

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They did stop selling Michelin to AUS but then it depended what salesperson you were dealing with.

CostCo would at least have fairly new equipment so that's a plus.:-)

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Originally Posted by k_rider

I'm seriously due to replace the OE Conti SC2 on my Octy in the next week or two. After almost 43000 km I'm not too disappointed with their lifespan.

Anyone know/think the price could be sharper for either choice in 225/40 R 18 size?

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PS3 92Y = $230; PS3 92W = $260; CSC5 92Y $235

Usually $5-$10 cheaper if you ring

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Originally Posted by k_rider

Pricewise, they're pretty much the same as the Conti SC5 which was my other preference - $300 +/- $10 a corner from Jax and Bob Jane. I've not called Tempe as yet. Anyone know/think the price could be sharper for either choice in 225/40 R 18 size?

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i paid $255 a corner for the conti sport contact 5s, earlier this year. that included fitting & balancing.

Just bought Michelin Pilot Sport 3s @ $222 a corner. Only driven 5kms from the fitters so nothing to report other than the price :)

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Bob Jane sell more tyres than anyone in Australia, so their buying power is good. While your experience will vary from site to site my local franchise matches prices with grey import tyres, Tempe, and anything else you show them online and local. They have got my last 5 purchases.

Yeah I just got mine from BJs . Service was good also.

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My local BJ air gunned the wheel nuts on so tight that when I removed them, the head sheared of the Tee wheel brace!

Thanks guys, looks like there's quite a bit of room to move on the price.

brad - I'm assuming the prices you listed are from Costco?