Tyre price fixing

Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007 at 11:32

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Leroy

I went to get a few prices on tyres and thought I'd go the BFG MT's again (285x75). $300 bucks at the first mob and went to the place who fitted the current set I have. He said he'll give me a price but doesnt know how competitive it will be as he doesn't sell many BFG's now. He was told he didn't move enough units and undercut the 'BFG agents' in the area and as a result doesn't get the same prices. BFG seemed to have agents in specific areas so they don't compete against each other, much the same as Cooper tyres prices are pretty rigid.

So any good deals going on other branded tyres at the moment? Melb, NE Vic or anywhere in between off the Hume.

Leroy

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Reply By: Member - Ivan H (NSW) - Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007 at 12:20

Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007 at 12:20

Pitt the dealers against eachother..
I find that Bob Jane and Jaxx Quikfit really get into eachother.

I usually get my tyres down by $50 or so each. Having said that my tyres cost me $620 a corner.

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Follow Up By: pepper2 - Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007 at 13:01

Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007 at 13:01

$620 EACH what did you buy ?????

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Follow Up By: Member - John L G - Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007 at 13:44

Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007 at 13:44

Remind me not to go shopping with you.................

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Follow Up By: Member - Ivan H (NSW) - Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007 at 15:06

Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007 at 15:06

Michelin Pilot Sport 2, the top of the line performance tyre on the market.
I don't have a 4WD...

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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007 at 16:18

Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007 at 16:18

after buying that heap of junk (ford) you dont deserve one (4wd)...hehehe

dear tyres but

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Follow Up By: Member - Ivan H (NSW) - Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007 at 17:58

Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007 at 17:58

Thats why I sold the heap of junk :p
Considered 4WD, Pathinder and Toureg interest me but you can't take them to the track...so I'll stick to sealed/unsealed roads for the time being :)

I figure that tyres are the only thing that keep you on the road, and as long as I can afford it I'll get the best ones possible :)

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Reply By: Member - MrBitchi (QLD) - Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007 at 13:24

Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007 at 13:24

Leroy, try Kmart. They sell Goodyears and are usually much cheaper than anyone else.

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Follow Up By: Mr Fawlty - Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007 at 16:33

Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007 at 16:33

I agree, after a lot of stuffing around I discovered Kmart were cheaper than even "Discount Tyres"...

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Follow Up By: Member - Ed. C. (QLD) - Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007 at 20:41

Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007 at 20:41

Ditto!!

Confucius say.....
"He who lie underneath automobile with tool in hand,
....Not necessarily mechanic!!"

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Reply By: Member No 1- Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007 at 16:21

Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007 at 16:21

i always go to bfg dealer get price and then wander off to Bobs joints ask for good price. if too rich tell him what other joint can do and he matches or betters...
works fine for me

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Reply By: Grandpa joe - Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007 at 16:55

Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007 at 16:55

Hey' Leroy,
At $300.00 a tyre you could get 35 inch Micky Thompson Baja Claw Radials !!!!!
They would have a better mileage too!!!

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Reply By: Member - Stephen M (NSW) - Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007 at 18:11

Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007 at 18:11

Hi there Leroy, I shopped around for my bf's and ended up bob jane did the best deal. Myn are only A/T but got them down from $310 to $255 per tyre just by ringing around and bargaining between 4 tyre places in Penrith and as said bob jane come to the party. Steve M

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