My 2010 Subi's Bridgestone RE050A (225/45R18) tyres are due for a replacement and was wondering if there was any place i could get them replaced without paying a fortune.
The cheapest i could find them were at Kmart $183
Any help would really be appreciated
Do a search for Achilles tyres as well I'm putting the on as my next set
when you ring for a price, also get a price on 235. For some reason they are cheaper then 225. At least in 17''!
235/45R17 are cheap as they are Falcodore fitment.
Falken tyres are cheap and reliable. Similar size to my Mazda 3 MPS (215/45/R18) but others have gone to the 225. There are cheap options out there such as ordering online, but if they're not on the regular size chart, avoid.
Don't necessarily go for a mega sporty tyre, if it's a daily driver, it's a waste of cash. Otherwise, call around a handful of local tyre-fit joints and get a few quotes. You'd be surprised what you can haggle.
I have ordered from St. George tyres online before, got them fitted down here (VIC). Prices are reasonable and service is quick.
If you live near a Costco, also go for a visit and get a quote there.
Try 235/40/18, slightly shorter tyre but far more common in size = cheaper. Provided you don't mind a ~2% difference with your speedo and your rims are wide enough (well it should be, just a 10mm increase) to accommodate the wider rubber.
My car came with 235/45/18 tyres and Michelin Primacy HP tyres from factory - proper michelin french made tyres but $450 each….wtf?? I replaced them with Kumho KU39's (upgrade of the 31's) and they're great! It only cost me like $200 a tyre too. St George only sells them for $170 IIRC.
Is that on a Subi?
Nope, Accord Euro.
Thanks for all the responses…BS and Michelin always seem to come up more expensive than Kumho tyres, are they really worth that extra premium? Im a regular ~70ks a day driver, would prefer something that goes the distance.
It all comes down to personal preference at the end of the day. There's no right or wrong, only near misses or ended up collecting something/someone. I've had Federal and Kumho's in the past and they haven't killed me but these days it's pretty much Conti/Michelin/Pirelli.
My other car has Continental ContiContactSport 2's, I'm going to replace them with Kumho's most likely when they're due! I like them that much ;)
Admittedly, I'm a bit worried about how much noisier the Kumho would be as my Accord Euro didn't have that much sound deafening so noise is about the same as the Michelins they replace but my other car has so much sound deadening anything noiser would come through.
Michelin Pilot Exalto's are quite pricey, but I did 50,000 kms on a set previously and I drive my car hard…
I had Pirelli's as well, and won't recommend it to anyone. On the wet, it was like an ice skating tournament.
Kumho's are still the best bang for buck, considering this is OzB =D
Don't buy the softer compound tyres (most sport high-end tyres) if you want them to last longer.
Get a sport non-directional tyre, often cheaper and last longer due to being a more firm compound. Also check your tyre pressure regularly… can prematurely run down tyres. I check mine about every 3rd-4th fill (about once a month) and often no difference, but especially if doing lots of driving or some "spirited" drives, tyre pressure can change dramatically.
My wife is looking for a good tyre deal she needs 4 x 19 inch 235/55 r 19 . Thinking Cooper CS4 or Bridgstone efficient grip suv, Any other suggestions would be appreciated they are to go on a lexus 450. We line in the Northern Rivers area of nsw.
Have you considered Kumho KU31? They are generally very good bang for buck tyres. I got quoted $130 per tyre including fitting and balancing from St George Tyres in Arncliffe.