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Have not bought tyres for a car for nearly ten years due to changing car before the need arose, I need to get a pair of 235/40 R19 (current OE fit is Continental). A quick google pops up prices ranging from £75 to £200 for various brands, the Contis being around £180! Any advice? .... starting to think should've carried on trading in every two years might've been more economic! 😀
I'd check out the OE's reviews to confirm they were a solid tyre then buy more of them, or the cheaper recommended alternative any review will mention, if nothing else.
Decide on the tyres you want, check out mytyres/blackcircles prices then phone your local fitters. Don't just wander up and let them fit what they have to hand..
Personally I don't skimp on car tyres, as that what keep you from sliding off the road, but I'm not looking for a high performing tyres either.
Thanks, I'm lucky to have a good reputable local business just up the road so hopefully should be able to get sorted there but just wanted to understand the options.
starting to think should’ve carried on trading in every two years might’ve been more economic
I doubt that very much, changing cars is very expensive!
I've found the Goodyear EfficientGrip a good choice in the past. But my current car has Conti SportContact so stuck with them when I replaced recently as I like how they ride.
I certainly wouldn't get budget tyres again - tried them once on a Volvo T5 and they were dangerous at best. Stick to a trusted brand and you should be fine, read the reviews.
I just got four tyres for the Kuga from a place called Camskill:
Mate of mine works in the trade and recommended them as the cheapest about. Obviously you then need them fitting. I liked them as they really do have a wide selection of decent tyres that are not the first you'd think of. Ended up with Cooper and they've been great so far.
