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By *ebjonnson OP   Man
over a year ago

Maldon

Why are they so fucking expensive? And with very little variation or competition. All within a couple of quid no matter where you go.

Bastards!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Where I live they've all been slashed.

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By *erfectman122Man
over a year ago

from somewhere nice

Op there what’s keeping you alive between you and the road.. can you put a price on that I think not

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Why are they so fucking expensive? And with very little variation or competition. All within a couple of quid no matter where you go.

Bastards! "
inflation ...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Why are they so fucking expensive? And with very little variation or competition. All within a couple of quid no matter where you go.

Bastards! inflation ... "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have you tried Costco ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Because make them is a very leanthly prosses and costly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Op there what’s keeping you alive between you and the road.. can you put a price on that I think not "

Don’t look at how airplane tyres are made then if you think that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m ex motor trade so I still get cost price on tyres and everything else

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This side of the pond its called inflation, but we know it as brxit. Nearly everything that comes from Europe goes through the UK to get to here. You've got contracts and we get screwed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Did you try black circle?

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By *ebjonnson OP   Man
over a year ago

Maldon


"Op there what’s keeping you alive between you and the road.. can you put a price on that I think not "

I get that but it’s the lack of any price difference. I am a brand junkie so would only go for the biggies. I assume they all talk to each other. I know that happens on other parts .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a pikey and get part worn

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By *moothshaftMan
over a year ago

Coventry

Get part worns, and recycle!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What tyres are you trying to get?

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough


"Get part worns, and recycle!"

I did that once and the side all developed a massive bulge...ready to pop. so that's a big no from me.

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By *ealthy_and_HungMan
over a year ago

Princes Risborough, Luasanne, Alderney

it must be disappointing realising that prices have risen in the last 5 years when many were convinced by certain groups 5 years ago that things would get less expensive. ho hum

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Where's nigel now ? That deal you got still think it's a good deal.?

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough


"Why are they so fucking expensive? And with very little variation or competition. All within a couple of quid no matter where you go.

Bastards! "

You want to try bicycle tyres: GP pro fro Continentals can easily set you back £40 each. Considering how much rubber you get for your money, car tyres will always seem better value for money.

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By *emma HoldenTV/TS
over a year ago

Ramsey

Worldwide there are only a small number of tyres manufacturers. They own the mid range & budget brands & just cascade older tread patterns down the brands once they've made their money on the top brand names. Don't forget when pirelli & Michelin & Bridgestone sponsor f1 & moto gp etc it's the end customer who is paying for all that advertising & cash splashed on banners & corporate hospitality at events. For some reason in Britain we want to pay the bare minimum for tyres & wipers when the are the most safety critical part of a car that keeps you alive Buy mid range for the best value.

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough


"Worldwide there are only a small number of tyres manufacturers. They own the mid range & budget brands & just cascade older tread patterns down the brands once they've made their money on the top brand names. Don't forget when pirelli & Michelin & Bridgestone sponsor f1 & moto gp etc it's the end customer who is paying for all that advertising & cash splashed on banners & corporate hospitality at events. For some reason in Britain we want to pay the bare minimum for tyres & wipers when the are the most safety critical part of a car that keeps you alive Buy mid range for the best value. "

I did £150ish for two front tyres and balancing. The cost did sting a little, but it won't be as painful as using the car in front as an involuntary set of buffers.

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By *illiamMeetsMan
over a year ago

sunnyside

Lots of brands out there.

Always fresh rubbers. Drive safe and play safe

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough


"Lots of brands out there.

Always fresh rubbers. Drive safe and play safe"

Good advice regarding condoms and tyres!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Why are they so fucking expensive? And with very little variation or competition. All within a couple of quid no matter where you go.

Bastards!

You want to try bicycle tyres: GP pro fro Continentals can easily set you back £40 each. Considering how much rubber you get for your money, car tyres will always seem better value for money."

Google clement silk tubs

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

Try buying a set of sails then you will think tyres are cheap

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Why are they so fucking expensive? And with very little variation or competition. All within a couple of quid no matter where you go.

Bastards! "

Inflation I guess.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cheaper to buy offline and get them fitted x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Average tyre a out £80, lasts for 25,000 miles or so. Not bad value.

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria


"Why are they so fucking expensive? And with very little variation or competition. All within a couple of quid no matter where you go.

Bastards!

Inflation I guess."

Groan

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Lots of brands out there.

Always fresh rubbers. Drive safe and play safe"

Not if it’s a airplane they cut down and re treded jcb tyres

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Yzokx91AUEk

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tyres are your only contact with the road and pretty much the most important part of a car.

i always find it strange how people will fit remoulds or crab budget brands.

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough


"Why are they so fucking expensive? And with very little variation or competition. All within a couple of quid no matter where you go.

Bastards!

You want to try bicycle tyres: GP pro fro Continentals can easily set you back £40 each. Considering how much rubber you get for your money, car tyres will always seem better value for money.

Google clement silk tubs"

I only run clinchers.

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough


"Why are they so fucking expensive? And with very little variation or competition. All within a couple of quid no matter where you go.

Bastards!

Inflation I guess.

Groan "

Such a let down

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By *emma HoldenTV/TS
over a year ago

Ramsey

It's bad psychology we all have.

We moan about the price of a pint of milk. But pour pints & pints of lager down our necks at £4 a go on a night out but somehow that's ok & the milk is expensive.

I could list other examples but the result is the same. Chinese take away every Saturday night but f*ck me those tyres are dear!!!

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By *irkby coupleCouple
over a year ago

Kirkby

Shop around, stay away from the likes of kwik fit. Depending on the size, you can get tyres from from about £40 each.

Last time I bought tyres (about 7 years ago) toyo proxies (mid range) cost about £110 for an 18inch tyre.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Have a look at Black circles, you can get some good deals.

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

I’m lucky I get mates rates

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By *htcMan
over a year ago

MK

try asda tyres or black circles, always cheaper than the garages

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire


"Why are they so fucking expensive? And with very little variation or competition. All within a couple of quid no matter where you go.

Bastards!

Inflation I guess."

Lol you’re really on it this week

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By *alldarkandharmlessMan
over a year ago

Ross on Wye

Car tyres are cheap considering the miles you get out of them.

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By *yron69Man
over a year ago

Fareham

I find with tyres it’s best to tread carefully.

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By *im75Her77Couple
over a year ago

937 S.W.

I run 32" BF Goodrich all terrains on my truck.

I know your pain.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Why are they so fucking expensive? And with very little variation or competition. All within a couple of quid no matter where you go.

Bastards!

You want to try bicycle tyres: GP pro fro Continentals can easily set you back £40 each. Considering how much rubber you get for your money, car tyres will always seem better value for money."

I paid £30 for Marathon Plus tyres, 24" for my wheelchair. Only available at the time in NHS grey too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't find tyres that expensive.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Where I live they've all been slashed."

Under appreciated post

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall


"Why are they so fucking expensive? And with very little variation or competition. All within a couple of quid no matter where you go.

Bastards!

You want to try bicycle tyres: GP pro fro Continentals can easily set you back £40 each. Considering how much rubber you get for your money, car tyres will always seem better value for money.

I paid £30 for Marathon Plus tyres, 24" for my wheelchair. Only available at the time in NHS grey too "

Will 24” cycle tyres fit?

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By *elethWoman
over a year ago

Gloucestershire


"Where I live they've all been slashed."

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Why are they so fucking expensive? And with very little variation or competition. All within a couple of quid no matter where you go.

Bastards!

You want to try bicycle tyres: GP pro fro Continentals can easily set you back £40 each. Considering how much rubber you get for your money, car tyres will always seem better value for money.

I paid £30 for Marathon Plus tyres, 24" for my wheelchair. Only available at the time in NHS grey too

Will 24” cycle tyres fit?"

Yes, but I go for really robust, glass proof etc ones because I traverse all manner of terrain. Cheap tyres will simply result in frequent punctures and trying to change a wheelchair inner tube out and about, whilst needing to sit in it, is next to impossible

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By * Sophie xTV/TS
over a year ago

Derby

Got a set really cheap last year at £670, need new ones again soon and south I'll find a deal like that again.

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough


"Why are they so fucking expensive? And with very little variation or competition. All within a couple of quid no matter where you go.

Bastards!

You want to try bicycle tyres: GP pro fro Continentals can easily set you back £40 each. Considering how much rubber you get for your money, car tyres will always seem better value for money.

I paid £30 for Marathon Plus tyres, 24" for my wheelchair. Only available at the time in NHS grey too

Will 24” cycle tyres fit?

Yes, but I go for really robust, glass proof etc ones because I traverse all manner of terrain. Cheap tyres will simply result in frequent punctures and trying to change a wheelchair inner tube out and about, whilst needing to sit in it, is next to impossible "

Yup, Schwalbe city jets are excellent. Speaking from experience. So why in the 21st century are wheel chairs not running on something better?

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Why are they so fucking expensive? And with very little variation or competition. All within a couple of quid no matter where you go.

Bastards!

You want to try bicycle tyres: GP pro fro Continentals can easily set you back £40 each. Considering how much rubber you get for your money, car tyres will always seem better value for money.

I paid £30 for Marathon Plus tyres, 24" for my wheelchair. Only available at the time in NHS grey too

Will 24” cycle tyres fit?

Yes, but I go for really robust, glass proof etc ones because I traverse all manner of terrain. Cheap tyres will simply result in frequent punctures and trying to change a wheelchair inner tube out and about, whilst needing to sit in it, is next to impossible

Yup, Schwalbe city jets are excellent. Speaking from experience. So why in the 21st century are wheel chairs not running on something better?"

Getting 24x1" tyres that are super robust isn't easy. I have Schwalbe Marathon Plus ones on atm, but in NHS grey . When these are knackered, I want black ones again!! Actually, this reminds me that I've trashed my basketball chair tyres playing outdoors so I really should replace those too Those are 700c......

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