is £90 good for 3 new tires and tracking?

Yup Falkens aren't that good, infact pretty crap, well the ones i bought, these are mine after being fitted brand new a few days previous and subjected to a few laps of the 'Ring.

I had to have them changed after 4k miles.

The Dunlop sport 01's lasted 9k. The front tyres that is, the back are still going strong.


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They just didn't have the feel of the Dunlops, turning in just felt vague, maybe soft walls?

Grip was ok though, didn't inspire confidence, saying that i bought them because i'm sure the lease company would go mad if i took the car in for more tyres, seeing as the nct 5's that were fitted after the sp01's had only been on a few months..
 
excellent, ill see if i can find fitting somewhere and get them ordered!

n1 malt :]
 
Morba said:
2x 225/45/17zr and 2x 235/45/17zr
best quote was £360 and that was for average make!
damn tyre costs :/
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I'd be interested to know what you went with in the end as I need to replace the tyres on one of my sets of wheels soon and they are this size.

Last year the price on 205-225/55/16's tyres were farily reasonable. I like my new alloys, but its come at a cost :(

Edit: yeah, links to decent online tyre supliers would be appreciated too.
 
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While we are on this topic, can someone give me some links to the best online tyre prices? Including and not including fitting? Would be a great help, looking for a pair of tyres in about 2 weeks.
 
Morba said:
excellent, ill see if i can find fitting somewhere and get them ordered!

n1 malt :]
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No worries mate! I have to say, the best bet for fitting is to go to a kwik fit and do the job cash in hand, i can get 4 tyres fitted for 20 quid normally :P
 
Malt_Vinegar said:
No worries mate! I have to say, the best bet for fitting is to go to a kwik fit and do the job cash in hand, i can get 4 tyres fitted for 20 quid normally :P
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lol? You go to kwik fit and say how much to fit tyres cash in hand? :o
 
why not?
the local one to me sorted my wifes exhaust for money for a few beers.
good job for a last minute job before pulling down the shutters :]

will pop in later and speak to the lads :]
 
Well proper 4 wheel alignments will cost you at least £60-£100 alone so i'm guessing it's only going to be a half-***** job. As for the tyres it think its already been said.
 
wheel alignment will cost nothing, thats unless its out by loads and isnt really drivable which shouldnt be the case
 
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