Author Topic: Where do you buy your tyres UPDATE - got em (Read 4819 times)

fazersharp · « **on:** 05 April 2018, 08:10:12 pm »

Need a new set but where is the cheapest place to buy, my local fitter can fit if I supply. Looked at Black Circles and oponeo so far

pilninggas · « **Reply #1 on:** 05 April 2018, 08:27:06 pm »

ive used BC and Oponeo, but now just buy from ebay. The side by side competition keeps the prices as low as possible. I am a cheapskate though, and just ordered a front for my NC700X. A Maxxis ST for £40 delivered. Riding on a shoestring....

Mark YPVS · « **Reply #2 on:** 05 April 2018, 09:45:52 pm »

I use Sticky stuff for my R1 ( and Fazer when i had it) quick free delivery and good prices

https://www.motorcycletyresandaccessories.co.uk/6-motorcycle-tyres

Mark

fazersharp · « **Reply #3 on:** 05 April 2018, 10:07:52 pm »

Quote from: Mark YPVS on 05 April 2018, 09:45:52 pm

I use Sticky stuff for my R1 ( and Fazer when i had it) quick free delivery and good prices

https://www.motorcycletyresandaccessories.co.uk/6-motorcycle-tyres

Mark

Thanks looking now for some metzeler m7 rr but they dont do a pair deal on my size.

Thanks aslo pilninggas never thought of ebay

Nemesis · « **Reply #4 on:** 06 April 2018, 12:43:41 am »

got a good deal with https://www.mytyres.co.uk/start.html?s_kwcid=AL!432!10!3374297469!40541443620&ef_id=WqXXiQAAALuBXkN7:20180405234306:s

darrsi · « **Reply #5 on:** 06 April 2018, 06:49:40 am »

Sharpie it's literally about knowing what you want then doing the search online. Deals will vary on a daily basis all over the place.
Be aware Oponeo normally have two prices, if you need them asap you pay the higher price, but if you can wait, which will still only be around 5-7 days then you can pay the power price. They just get them in from Germany i think. Their main UK depot is a few miles from me in North Harrow, although they're still mail order only.
I've also used Sticky Stuff before as well, it's just a matter of shopping about.

Ordered a tyre once from North West Scotland at around 4.30pm one day, and it was at work in London when i got there the next day. Still never understood how they did that but i was ever so impressed?

Robbie8666 · « **Reply #6 on:** 06 April 2018, 10:10:15 am »

I just used ProTyres in Portsmouth for cage but they do bikes as well!
not sure on price but service I had from them has been great!
whilst I was waiting bloke brought in rear wheel (from a HD) & left it with them to replace an inner tube and plug a puncture, didn't hear how much TBH

fazersharp · « **Reply #7 on:** 06 April 2018, 11:01:25 am »

I think I might be after a set of Metzeler m7 rr

fazersharp · « **Reply #8 on:** 06 April 2018, 12:20:23 pm »

Anyone used Wheel house tyres in Coleshill not that far from me.
£236 fitted pair

pilninggas · « **Reply #9 on:** 06 April 2018, 01:03:46 pm »

Quote from: fazersharp on 06 April 2018, 12:20:23 pm

Anyone used Wheel house tyres in Coleshill not that far from me.
£236 fitted pair

Yes, i bouht tyres from them in person [a while back]

they are top blokes and very good fitted prices.

fazersharp · « **Reply #10 on:** 06 April 2018, 01:19:40 pm »

Quote from: pilninggas on 06 April 2018, 01:03:46 pm

Quote from: fazersharp on 06 April 2018, 12:20:23 pm
Anyone used Wheel house tyres in Coleshill not that far from me.
£236 fitted pair

Yes, i bouht tyres from them in person [a while back]

they are top blokes and very good fitted prices.

Great thanks for the feedback on them. I have just rang and they have in them stock now. ----------------do you think it looks like rain

darrsi · « **Reply #11 on:** 06 April 2018, 01:49:22 pm »

Quote from: fazersharp on 06 April 2018, 12:20:23 pm

Anyone used Wheel house tyres in Coleshill not that far from me.
£236 fitted pair

That’s not bad, £11.80 per year for the next 20 years

fazersharp · « **Reply #12 on:** 06 April 2018, 06:59:50 pm »

Ok I have been and got them attached photos to prove it.
Bit annoying that it was an extra £6.50 per wheel for valves $:\$

darrsi · « **Reply #13 on:** 06 April 2018, 09:16:44 pm »

After a bit of perseverance i found out that my mechanic Loctited my rear tyre dust cap on?
What's all that about, i nearly twisted the valve off with a pair of pliers trying to get the cap off.

agricola · « **Reply #14 on:** 06 April 2018, 09:26:55 pm »

Just out of interest, do they line the wheels up afterwards?

fazersharp · « **Reply #15 on:** 07 April 2018, 11:20:57 am »

Quote from: agricola on 06 April 2018, 09:26:55 pm

Just out of interest, do they line the wheels up afterwards?

Couldn't see. Pretty sure they just go back in the way they came out

Oldgit · « **Reply #16 on:** 08 April 2018, 11:35:43 am »

use the website "Stickystuff" prices are really good.

fazersharp · « **Reply #17 on:** 08 April 2018, 12:39:58 pm »

Quote from: Oldgit on 08 April 2018, 11:35:43 am

use the website "Stickystuff" prices are really good.

I looked but they did not have the M7RR's

His Dudeness · « **Reply #18 on:** 08 April 2018, 03:19:57 pm »

how do they feel compared to the old ones?

fazersharp · « **Reply #19 on:** 08 April 2018, 06:40:42 pm »

Quote from: His Dudeness on 08 April 2018, 03:19:57 pm

how do they feel compared to the old ones?

Cant tell yet as I only had a slow ride home on roads I do not know in the rush hour mostly stuck behind lorries. So I first have some scrubbing in to do when it stops raining