HI,
well as a result of the MOT (which was passed), I’ve been told that my front tyres are getting low, so I should think about replacing them.

I’ve looked at BlackCircles.com, but I know there was another similar outfit mentioned but I’ve forgotten the name. BlackCircles have an agent here in Chelmsford, so getting them fitted would be easy. I just have to be sure I get the numbers right. I’d be happier choosing the car rather than by the numbers (I’m like this with RAM for my computers - I use a site which works in this way when I want to add more).

I looked at KwikFit for their prices - WTF!? I could get two decent Goodyears from BlackCircles for the price of one Continental there...

I will continue my research - I’ve a couple of months use before I have to sort them out.

 

Hi Paul,

I have used www.mytyres.co.uk in the past when I bought a full set of Continentals which wore out after 10K!, but I realy recomend this company. Prices are same as blackcircles but they will match if any higher. I have identified my next set of tyres for the Xfire, which both these suppliers have, so you could, as an excercise compare prices. The tyre is a Falken 452 which was around £100 last time I looked. These have a very good reputation for wear and grip, and rears are also available at approx £140. They also do them in size 275 x 35 x 19 rear if you wanted go a bit wider. These tyres have a good rim protector as well. I had them delivered to home and took them to local fitter who charged £20 fit the lot.
Good Luck!
Steve

 

Paul,
something to try is to contact whoever is your local Black Circles dealer direct. They will be a Black Circles franchise, often other franchises as well. Black Circles etc take a cut on top of what your local tyre place charge and if you deal direct you may find it is cheaper.

 

I have found Tyretraders.com very good you can even check out the local fitters to see if they have equipment capable of changing your rears and choose the one you want.
Steve