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Tyres for VW Passat

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  • 20-08-2008 2:50pm
    #1
    Fubble
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭


    Hi all,

    I need two front tyres for my VW Passat (130bhp). There are Dunlop SP Sports (195/55/R16) on there at the moment but they are a bit pricey (€145 fitted) and I am having trouble finding many places round here (Carlow) that supply them.

    Can anyone recommend and alternative good quality tyre or should I stick with the Dunlops. Also, does anyone know of good cheap tyre sellers around Carlow?

    Cheers in advance.


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,244 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Did you try www.eiretyres.com?

    Just note that you will need to factor in the cost of fitting and balancing them locally, seperate. There is a list of centres that will fit them on the site too.


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    snowman707
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,279 ✭✭✭snowman707


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Did you try www.eiretyres.com?

    Just note that you will need to factor in the cost of fitting and balancing them locally, seperate. There is a list of centres that will fit them on the site too.


    never saw much savings on here especially with jeep tyres & larger car sizes

    most of their fitters will match or better their prices & take into acoount of fitting, balancing & old tyre disposal , I have found little or no savings by dealing with them ,

    We usually buy about 20 - 30 tyres per year & deal with Limerick or north Tipperary suppliers,


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    Lawros Tache
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭Lawros Tache


    Hi OP.

    I usually put Continentals on mine which are €115 each (afaicr) but Advance Tyres (near the cemetary in CW town) will do 4 for €400. Never had any bother with them and car handles very well.
    I'm sure Harry in there will do similar sort of deal, dunno what the score would be if you were only buying two though.
    I couldn't recommend them highly enough for customer service no matter which ones you choose. You could also try asking this on the Carlow Board;

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=954

    cheers


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    ShayK1
    Registered Users Posts: 5,602 ✭✭✭ShayK1


    Harry's not in Advancd anymore.
    Askea tyres on the O'Brien road had ok prices last time I checked. I wouldn't say cheap but they were ok.

    I'd recommend TyreZone in Tullow. They're a newly started business and would appreciate your custom I'm sure. I've had tracking and a puncture repair done in there and the 2 lads are really nice.

    here's a link to their info http://www.carlowsoccer.com/TyreZone%2029-02-2008%2001;21;28.jpg


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    walshe
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭walshe


    Fubble wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I need two front tyres for my VW Passat (130bhp). There are Dunlop SP Sports (195/55/R16) on there at the moment but they are a bit pricey (€145 fitted) and I am having trouble finding many places round here (Carlow) that supply them.

    Can anyone recommend and alternative good quality tyre or should I stick with the Dunlops. Also, does anyone know of good cheap tyre sellers around Carlow?

    Cheers in advance.

    also to point out 195/55/16 is the wrong size tyre for your car they should either be 195/65/15 or 205/55/16. the size you have would actually be dearer than either of those 2.

    prices in advance pitstop are
    195/65/15 from 85 to 115 each
    205/55/16 from 110 to 145 each
    prices depend on which brand/quality you go for


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    Fubble
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭Fubble


    Sorry for not posting int he last few days, and thanks for all the helpful comments.

    I rang around a few places in carlow and not many stocked the one i was looking for. Advance quoted me €145 a pop for the SP1's (they were indeed 205/55/R16) which i thought was pricey.

    Hanover tyres quoted be €110 fitted and balanced for the Sport 3000 which i think are a good alternative with good road holding.


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