nixy Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 The time has come where my front tyres desperately need replacing - totally worn out on the inside edges - hence the hideous tyre noise. However, the back ones look fine. I'm going to order a full set of Falkens from Camskill but am wondering the best place to take them to have them fitted, whether it's worth trying to get them delivered direct to a fitter (or will that pee them off). Also, the tracking was checked when I had it serviced and the mechanic said it was straight so are my tyres worn like that for some other reason? Finally, what would you do with the rears? Leave them or take them home? Quote
Zummertor Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 Can't help with places in your area. I would take the rears home as I'm sure you'll be able to reuse them a few thousand miles time, if not someone else may be able to use them, no point in giving them to a garage, worst case is give them to another Zedder. Quote
lomoto Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 take your old rears home and stick them on Ebay , you'll be amazed how much they will fetch !! Quote
max Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 Nixy have you tried blackcircle they will give you a price fitted and unfitted you can choose where to have them fitted and you get club discount. max. Quote
stanski Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 Jacko told me if you gte them from Falcon tyres direct they are even cheaper than Camskill - sorry lost the link though any local tyre place will do it for you a few quid per tyre. Quote
RobD7 Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 Have you looked at blackcircles.com? Used them the other day, not only were they cheap but they provided a list of people who can fit them and the service was spot on Quote
Lexx Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 Didnt Max just say that up there ^^^^ Its like Deja Vu Quote
nixy Posted July 24, 2008 Author Posted July 24, 2008 Right, just done a bit of research and here is the results for prices on Falken 452's on size 18's: Falken.co.uk Fronts: 91.59 each Rears: 98.86 each Delivery £20 a set Camskill Fronts 88.20 each Rears 95.40 each delivery included Black Circles Fronts: 93.26 each Rears: 95.43 each delivery included and 5% club discount to be taken off this price. This makes black circles cheapest (with discount) and presumably if you go for the fitted option you also get discount off that? I'm going to give my local fitter a call and see if they can beat the price or at least the fitting price then go with Black Circles I think. Quote
RobD7 Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 Right, just done a bit of research and here is the results for prices on Falken 452's on size 18's: Falken.co.uk Fronts: 91.59 each Rears: 98.86 each Delivery £20 a set Camskill Fronts 88.20 each Rears 95.40 each delivery included Black Circles Fronts: 93.26 each Rears: 95.43 each delivery included and 5% club discount to be taken off this price. This makes black circles cheapest (with discount) and presumably if you go for the fitted option you also get discount off that? I'm going to give my local fitter a call and see if they can beat the price or at least the fitting price then go with Black Circles I think. Do we get discount with black circles? Is that for being a member of this forum!?!? Quote
RobD7 Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 Just found the bit about discount, could've saved myself a bit of money last week Still, I only bought 1 tyre so not too painful loss! Quote
Digsy Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 Just found the bit about discount, could've saved myself a bit of money last week Still, I only bought 1 tyre so not too painful loss! They're on the home page... Quote
bronzee Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Nixy, each time when you wash your car my dear, check your tyres and the underneath of the car, inside the arches etc. It's a good habit to get into, and can also alleviate expensive early tyre replacements, and a multitude of expensive fixes. If you need a few tips what to look out for with your tyres etc, ask the boys at the next meet. If you don't know the tyre shop, don't trust them until you've been there a few times. Most of all, make sure your Zed has regular alignments. My Zed must be the most aligned Zed ever, but I've never had any issues with uneven wear. I can walk into the shop and be spot about which wheels toe is out etc, but then I'm super fussy about my car's handling. Good luck with the new Zed shoes. Quote
nixy Posted July 25, 2008 Author Posted July 25, 2008 I've known they were wearing unevenly for a while (especially with the roaring noise) and had the tracking checked which was ok apparently. Just been trying to hang onto my credit card for as long as possible! Quote
Digsy Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Just checking you've seen this Nixy. http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic ... highlight= Quote
nixy Posted July 25, 2008 Author Posted July 25, 2008 yes i did thanks. But also saw this: http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic ... ht=#193909 Quote
Digsy Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 yes i did thanks. But also saw this: http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic ... ht=#193909 Quote
nixy Posted July 31, 2008 Author Posted July 31, 2008 yep, thanks Trev. Got my new tyres fitted this morning - took bloody ages and the owner of the place I went was very friendly! Going for the laser alignment somewhere else later but already the road noise has gone and all I can hear is the lovely growl! Quote
martinmac Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 You didnt get diScount from the friendly owner then Quote
nixy Posted July 31, 2008 Author Posted July 31, 2008 Oi you, get back on your sick bed! I only texted you in case I needed rescuing! Quote
martinmac Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Oi you, get back on your sick bed! I only texted you in case I needed rescuing! Feeling a bit better now, just getting the iron out Quote
Trev-the-Rev Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 yep, thanks Trev. Got my new tyres fitted this morning - took bloody ages and the owner of the place I went was very friendly! Going for the laser alignment somewhere else later but already the road noise has gone and all I can hear is the lovely growl! Excellent Now you know for yourself how bad the Bridgestones are. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.