What is a good street tyre

[Mattt333]

I've found a good site for looking up tyres, www.carbonblack.com.au

had a quick check for hte toyo proxes (which I also have myself, recommended (y)) and the site has a couple of reviews on the Proxes, though not many. also looks like a good place to pick up tyres from local dealers!

[Aussie Mike]

Hi Matt,

How do you search for a particular size on that site and then find a price on that site? It's painful to use.

I like Tirerack.com in the US. Good prices and good to deal with. There's also plenty of customer review on the tirerack site for all the brands.

I got 4 brand new Sumitomos from Tirerack shipped to my door for AU$666. that was the HTR-Z in 315/35/17 for the rear and 235/45/17 for the front. Tyres arrived in a week shipped via FedEx.

We are getting stiched up by the Aussie tyre outlets. The best price I could find for the 315/35/17 Sumitomos in Australia was about $350-$400 each. The demand in Australia for the sizes we use just isn't there so we have to pay a premium price.

Cheers

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Aussie Mike

Hi Matt,

How do you search for a particular size on that site and then find a price on that site? It's painful to use.

I like Tirerack.com in the US. Good prices and good to deal with. There's also plenty of customer review on the tirerack site for all the brands.

I got 4 brand new Sumitomos from Tirerack shipped to my door for AU$666. that was the HTR-Z in 315/35/17 for the rear and 235/45/17 for the front. Tyres arrived in a week shipped via FedEx.

We are getting stiched up by the Aussie tyre outlets. The best price I could find for the 315/35/17 Sumitomos in Australia was about $350-$400 each. The demand in Australia for the sizes we use just isn't there so we have to pay a premium price.

Cheers

Thanks Aussie,

I was shoeing my new Cobra with Sumitomo's and your Email just saved me over $600 big ones. I sent an email off to Fred Helmuth at Tirerack and the 'Wire Transfer' of funds is presently underway. 315/35/17 HTRZ for US$96and 255/45/17 for US$92. Just shows how much they are ripping us off in Oz.

Regards Baz.

[Aussie Mike]

No Problem Baz, I'm glad someone else managed to save some dollars.

Cheers

[macloft]

Mike those tyre prices are very tempting How much was the Fed Ex cost.
I am going to be in California in 2 weeks with wheels and tyres on my buy list.
Bruce

[Baz]

Originally Posted by macloft

Mike those tyre prices are very tempting How much was the Fed Ex cost.
I am going to be in California in 2 weeks with wheels and tyres on my buy list.
Bruce

Hi Bruce,

Can help you out there. I am in the process of going through the system with Tire Rack in the U.S. at the moment for my 4 Sumitomos. I have purchased 2 x 315/35/17 HTR Z for $US96 each and 2 x 255/45/17 HTR Z II for $US92 each. The cheapest Shipping method is with Fed Economy (3-5 days) $US191.84. My 4 tyres delivered to my door will be $US567.84.

DHL Express (2-3 days) $US428.17
FED Express (1-3 days) $US477.15

You can see why I've used Fed Economy.

The Company is 'The Tire Rack'
7101 Vorden Parkway
South bend, Indiana 46628
Contact Fred Helmuth
Email:- fred@tirerack.com
His phone is 574-287-2345 ext 691.

Regards Baz.

[macloft]

Thanks Baz now for some wheels. PS Engineering or Foose (Ascot) wheels look the go.
Bruce