Best Place to Buy Tyres?

LRS · 07-31-2008, 09:57 AM

Anyone had any experience buying tyres from ether COSTCO or BLACKCIRCLES.COM?

Good, Bad or Indifferent?

Need to get some new tyres for the wife’s car. M4 Thames Valley area.

Thanks in advance;

LRS

Yahoo · 07-31-2008, 10:06 AM

I got a set from pneus online. They were by far the cheapest for my Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas and customer service was good. I would have no qualms using them again.

dazzapb · 07-31-2008, 10:07 AM

I've heard good things about www.elitedirect.com but I have never used them and they are in Essex too! so prob not worth it. esp is not for the BM.

I 've used www.felthamtyre.co.uk in the past - very good.

But never costco or blackcirles. Sorry not much help!

dazzapb · 07-31-2008, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yahoo

I got a set from pneus online. They were by far the cheapest for my Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas and customer service was good. I would have no qualms using them again.

Hi mate, not wishing to hijack thread, can you confirm the dimensions of the tyres you got? (19"?) I want to change to non rft soon but can't find the sizes, and did you go for XL? Thanks!

rogerxp · 07-31-2008, 10:12 AM

Blackcirles simply put you in touch with a local tyre fitter so it's not really them you should doubt it's the people they put you in touch with. They just drive the price down with fitters willing to cut their margins for business.

I know people who have used them and had no problems.

Am I right in thinking Costco fit as well as supply. Know someone who uses them and not heard anything negative.

xenon · 07-31-2008, 10:50 AM

I've used event tyres before, competitive and they come to you to fit.

CD · 07-31-2008, 12:07 PM

Im not anywhere near you , but i find local independant tyre specialist the best for knowledge and price.

For example: (when i last checked , may not be accurate now)
Continental Sport Contact 3 - 255/35/19
at Bush Tyres (large national firm) - £208
at Adams Tyre Specialist (my local independant) - £160 (negotiable

)

allways try the small men first is my advice, local independants are going to be far more competative and freindly than any multiple ever could be (for price and product knowledge)

Jude1 · 07-31-2008, 01:03 PM

www.mytyres.co.uk

or

www.falkentyres.co.uk if you want decent quality non rft's that are proven on other E90/1/2's.

Jules.

CrimsonRedE93 · 07-31-2008, 01:20 PM

Just found a screw in my rear tyre

I can hear the falkens calling

SoYank · 07-31-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rogerxp

Am I right in thinking Costco fit as well as supply. Know someone who uses them and not heard anything negative.

The one in Leeds does and fills with nitrogen. I'm still not convinced nitrogen is any better than regular air except for the reduced moisture and oil. But that is a discussion over on another thread, not here.

RichardM · 07-31-2008, 03:55 PM

If Costco are competitive on price I wouldn't hesitate to use them, they fill with nitrogen as standard but I believe they do only sell Michelin tyres though. I did have a voucher for £80 4 tyres with them but it expired in early July.

SoYank · 07-31-2008, 04:01 PM

Yep, all I saw at Costco were Michelin. Didn't see any RFTs but I wasn't looking for a tyre for the BMW. I needed a 31x10.5x15 LT.

quattrogmbh · 07-31-2008, 04:04 PM

Micheldever tyres in Hampshire. Not too far from M4 corridor.

RichardM · 07-31-2008, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoYank

Yep, all I saw at Costco were Michelin. Didn't see any RFTs but I wasn't looking for a tyre for the BMW. I needed a 31x10.5x15 LT.

They have posters up saying they will sell any tyre sold by Michelin UK, so that should include RFTs.

Yahoo · 07-31-2008, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dazzapb

Hi mate, not wishing to hijack thread, can you confirm the dimensions of the tyres you got? (19"?) I want to change to non rft soon but can't find the sizes, and did you go for XL? Thanks!

I did go with XL, these have a harder side wall and so run nicely on the rft tuned e92 suspension - but ride far smoother than with run flats.

The sizes I went for were 265/30/19 on the rear and 225/35/19 on the front. The set of 4 Vredestien Ultrac Sessantas (a highly rated and capable tyre) cost me £466 delivered. I sold my run flats with 4.5K miles on them for £400. £66 pounds to swap for new and infinately more comfortable tyres was well worth it

.

ShereKhan · 07-31-2008, 04:50 PM

Costco only Michelins

They don't seem to have RFT's on the shelf when I have looked.

But they do get them pretty quick. They supply, fit (inc balance and disposal)
They do nitrogen inflation as standard.

The only thing they don't do is tracking.

You'll need to either know someone who has membership or join up yourself.

LRS · 08-01-2008, 01:58 AM

Thanks everyone for your suggestions.

Luckily I can be more open as to where I go as the tyres are for a Volvo S40 (205/50/17/93W) and not the 335d. (I dread the day that I have to start looking for 19" RFT tyres for the 335d!)

Heard today on the radio that National Tyres and Autocare are doing a BOGOF on selected tyres or a 25% multi buy discount. May give them a call to check it out.

NFS · 08-01-2008, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CD

Im not anywhere near you , but i find local independant tyre specialist the best for knowledge and price.

I agree, try to find the people who supply all the taxi's etc...

My local guy did 4 x 18 inch Bridgestone RFT's for just over £600

He also repaired my punctured RTF for £5

geoffk · 08-01-2008, 03:16 PM

I found Headley Tyres, just outside Newbury, marginally cheaper than Micheldever - who get the guys from the car mags travelling down from London to use them.

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Yahoo Captain 42 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 335i e91 LCI msport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lincolnshire iTrader: (3)	I got a set from pneus online. They were by far the cheapest for my Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas and customer service was good. I would have no qualms using them again.
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dazzapb Brigadier General 1050 Rep 3,154 Posts Drives: 2019 X3M Comp Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SW London iTrader: (0)	I've heard good things about www.elitedirect.com but I have never used them and they are in Essex too! so prob not worth it. esp is not for the BM. I 've used www.felthamtyre.co.uk in the past - very good. But never costco or blackcirles. Sorry not much help!
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CD gone ... but i will be back ! 62 Rep 1,183 Posts Drives: 335D Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: England (north) iTrader: (0)	Im not anywhere near you , but i find local independant tyre specialist the best for knowledge and price. For example: (when i last checked , may not be accurate now) Continental Sport Contact 3 - 255/35/19 at Bush Tyres (large national firm) - £208 at Adams Tyre Specialist (my local independant) - £160 (negotiable ) allways try the small men first is my advice, local independants are going to be far more competative and freindly than any multiple ever could be (for price and product knowledge) __________________ E92 335D / QUAIFE LSD / EIBACH / DIMISA / REMAP / 19" HAMANN EDITION RACE REPS ... USUALLY WITH A HEALTHY SPLATTERING OF GOOD OLD YORKSHIRE MUD ...
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Jude1 Captain 29 Rep 690 Posts Drives: 3 Series Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everywhere iTrader: (1)	www.mytyres.co.uk or www.falkentyres.co.uk if you want decent quality non rft's that are proven on other E90/1/2's. Jules.
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RichardM Colonel 133 Rep 2,047 Posts Drives: G21 M340i LCI Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Essex UK iTrader: (2)	If Costco are competitive on price I wouldn't hesitate to use them, they fill with nitrogen as standard but I believe they do only sell Michelin tyres though. I did have a voucher for £80 4 tyres with them but it expired in early July. __________________ 2023 G21 M340i LCI Previous - 2020 G21 330d M-Sport, F31 335d M-Sport, F31 330d M-Sport
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SoYank Major General 571 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	Yep, all I saw at Costco were Michelin. Didn't see any RFTs but I wasn't looking for a tyre for the BMW. I needed a 31x10.5x15 LT. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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quattrogmbh Captain 23 Rep 635 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Location iTrader: (0)	Micheldever tyres in Hampshire. Not too far from M4 corridor.
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ShereKhan Major 97 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: BMW G20 330e M Sport MY20 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bristol, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW 330e [0.00]	Costco only Michelins They don't seem to have RFT's on the shelf when I have looked. But they do get them pretty quick. They supply, fit (inc balance and disposal) They do nitrogen inflation as standard. The only thing they don't do is tracking. You'll need to either know someone who has membership or join up yourself. __________________ 20 BMW G20 330e M Sport Portimão Blue/Cognac, Driver Pro, Tech,M+ lumbar, storage packs Long gone -15 Peugeot 308 2.0HDi GT AUTO Magnetic Blue, 10 BMW F10 520D SE Xirallic Imperial blue/Cinnamon Brown, 06 E90 320si - Le Mans Blue - Totally standard specification (Scrapped RIP 12/08/2010), 00 Peugeot 306 2.0 SE Cabriolet, 94 Rover 214 SEi, 91 Fiat Uno 60S Mk2
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LRS Dead Head 45 Rep 275 Posts Drives: E92 335d Coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: (Then > Bay Area, Calif) (Now > Southeast, UK) iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone for your suggestions. Luckily I can be more open as to where I go as the tyres are for a Volvo S40 (205/50/17/93W) and not the 335d. (I dread the day that I have to start looking for 19" RFT tyres for the 335d!) Heard today on the radio that National Tyres and Autocare are doing a BOGOF on selected tyres or a 25% multi buy discount. May give them a call to check it out. __________________ E92 335d SE Auto \| Space Grey \| Black Leather \| 19” 230 Star Spoke \| Comfort Access \| Lumbar \| Heated Seats \| Black High Gloss Trim \| Pro Nav \| Assist \| Bluetooth Telematics \| Voice Control \| High Gloss Shadow Line
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geoffk Registered 1 Rep 2 Posts Drives: e91 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: whitchurch, hampshire, england iTrader: (0)	Headley Tyres I found Headley Tyres, just outside Newbury, marginally cheaper than Micheldever - who get the guys from the car mags travelling down from London to use them.
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