Tyre price

Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 02, 2004 at 15:16
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G'Day all,
Can anyone tell me what to pay for the NEW Cooper ST/C 265/75-16?
Have priced at 2 dealers and now there seems to be a bit of controversy over which is doing the right thing!
Glenn B.
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Reply By: Bonz (Vic) - Tuesday, Mar 02, 2004 at 16:04

Tuesday, Mar 02, 2004 at 16:04
Gee I wish Jemima was still here, she'd know how much.Life ISN'T like a box of chocolates...it's more like a jar of jalapenos.
What you do today, might burn your bum tomorrow."
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Reply By: Bucket - Tuesday, Mar 02, 2004 at 16:53

Tuesday, Mar 02, 2004 at 16:53
Hello,

Rough price is around the $310 mark.... variable on freight and fitting.

Thanks,
Ryano
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Reply By: Graeme - Tuesday, Mar 02, 2004 at 18:08

Tuesday, Mar 02, 2004 at 18:08
I run ST's (not the new STC's)! Bought them last July for $250 fitted & balanced.

What you need to be wary about is whether the price INCLUDES the mileage guarantee or not. Cooper apears to want the dealer/reseller to cary this warranty - consequently this goes into the price.

I figured if the tyre was bad it would be obvious & therefor replaceable. I, as a function of my driving practices, largely dictate the mileage I will get.

Hope this helps
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Follow Up By: Bucket - Thursday, Mar 04, 2004 at 12:24

Thursday, Mar 04, 2004 at 12:24
The Cooper warranty is:

http://www.coopertires.com.au/cooper/warranty.htm

Pretty much explains it all.
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Reply By: davidta - Tuesday, Mar 02, 2004 at 19:09

Tuesday, Mar 02, 2004 at 19:09
I recently put a set of Cooper ST-C on my GU. Cost was $299 each fitted.
As I live outside a capital city & frequently drive off the bitumen, the warranty is void from the start.
I tried these as I was only getting 20,000 km from my BFG AT's with them being torn apart & worn away at the back - front not nearly so bad.
So far I am not overly impressed, but I have only done 2000 km on them, so it's a bit early to say too much.
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Reply By: Member - Nick (TAS) - Tuesday, Mar 02, 2004 at 19:16

Tuesday, Mar 02, 2004 at 19:16
Check out the website www.cooper.com.au and see what they have to say about the warranty,suprised me.
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Reply By: Richard - Tuesday, Mar 02, 2004 at 20:12

Tuesday, Mar 02, 2004 at 20:12
Paid $308 for 265X75X16. Top dollar but more than happy with improved traction.
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Reply By: Allfour4x4 - Tuesday, Mar 02, 2004 at 20:44

Tuesday, Mar 02, 2004 at 20:44
Thanks for the replies,
I'd had a price from two different non-local dealers that suggested a $33ea. saving over our local dealer, upon asking local guy if he could match this, it seemed to cause a bit of a stink over the cost as apparently Coopers are an exclusive type deal and as such are meant to have a level playing field re: selling price. Anyhow it all seems to be panning out now.
Glenn B.
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Follow Up By: Phil G - Wednesday, Mar 03, 2004 at 16:29

Wednesday, Mar 03, 2004 at 16:29
Hi Glenn,

I've always had a problem with Coopers pricing policy - always sounded like price fixing and was anti-competitive. Dealers used to tell you that they'd lose their franchise if they discounted. Had a couple of friends who got some used casings for nothing with their Coopers which clinched the deal. And last years price everywhere was $288 for the 10 ply.
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