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Tyres again
« on: 17 April 2018, 04:43:25 pm »

https://www.giga-tyres.co.uk/search?vehicleTypes=MO&sortCode=none&vehicleSubtype=&width=180&profile=55&size=17&brand=Bridgestone


Looking at prices for bt023  and the above webpage has multiple prices/variants of the bt023 at the specified size.   
Do any of you know the difference other than price; surely a bt023 is one thing  that is a bt023?
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Re: Tyres again
« Reply #1 on: 17 April 2018, 06:39:23 pm »
Quote from: midden on 17 April 2018, 04:43:25 pm

https://www.giga-tyres.co.uk/search?vehicleTypes=MO&sortCode=none&vehicleSubtype=&width=180&profile=55&size=17&brand=Bridgestone


Looking at prices for bt023  and the above webpage has multiple prices/variants of the bt023 at the specified size.   
Do any of you know the difference other than price; surely a bt023 is one thing  that is a bt023?
I came across this when I was looking and its to with the delivery times - 24h /48h -3 to 5days would be the cheapest 
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« Reply #2 on: 17 April 2018, 10:11:44 pm »
Ah it's that simple    :groan   cheers Fazersharp  :)
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Re: Tyres again
« Reply #4 on: 18 April 2018, 08:44:56 am »
How does that work Gents? I'll assume you don't have the tyre fitting gear at home.  :lol
How much would a local firm charge to fit and balance for you on a free wheel for example.
Could some smaller independent places be a bit funny with you asking for fitment as you've robbed them of commission on a tyre sale.
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« Reply #5 on: 18 April 2018, 08:50:57 am »
My local charges me £10 a wheel..and he's happy to do them. Others may have cheaper.
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Re: Tyres again
« Reply #6 on: 18 April 2018, 08:53:44 am »
Quote from: dickturpin on 18 April 2018, 08:50:57 am
My local charges me £10 a wheel..and he's happy to do them. Others may have cheaper.


 :eek  wow looks like I've been missing a trick with my tyre buying!
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Re: Tyres again
« Reply #7 on: 18 April 2018, 10:56:37 am »
Quote from: celticdog on 18 April 2018, 08:53:44 am
Quote from: dickturpin on 18 April 2018, 08:50:57 am
My local charges me £10 a wheel..and he's happy to do them. Others may have cheaper.


 :eek  wow looks like I've been missing a trick with my tyre buying!
My local dedicated bike tyre fitter/supplier was happy to ride in fit at £35 a wheel or £15 each if I take off my wheels and bring him them loose.
I ended up buying from Wheelhouse tyres near Birmingham who had a free fitting offer on a pair I brought metzelers but the receipt said "Prelli fit offer" 

Yes Darrsi is right you linked to the wrong size the rear should be 160/60 and your link was to 180
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Re: Tyres again
« Reply #8 on: 18 April 2018, 01:29:39 pm »
Quote from: celticdog on 18 April 2018, 08:44:56 am
How does that work Gents? I'll assume you don't have the tyre fitting gear at home.  :lol
How much would a local firm charge to fit and balance for you on a free wheel for example.
Could some smaller independent places be a bit funny with you asking for fitment as you've robbed them of commission on a tyre sale.


Varies £10-£15 per tyre for me, but i still save about £40 or more compared to if i rode into a shop to buy a tyre and have fitted.
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