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#288989 5-Aug-2021 12:51

So today one of our front tires on our Suzuki swift 2012 decided to puncture and become flat. Can’t find where it punctured so we’re thinking of fresh front tires (we needed to replace them anyway they barely past the last wof).

We’re in Christchurch and we’re a bit budget minded but if we want a good set.

Would prefer somewhere local and close as we’re running on the emergency wheel.

Specs of the front tires are 185 width, 60 aspect and they’re 15 inch rims.

Cheers team.

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#2755633 5-Aug-2021 12:57

Hard to go past Tony's Tyres https://www.tonystyreservice.co.nz/store/christchurch/central

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#2755636 5-Aug-2021 13:00

Call two tyre shops that have the same product and let them bid against each other. The markup on tyres is huge, you can save a lot doing this.

I stopped using Tonys when they forgot to inflate my new tyres, which was dangerous. I mostly use a local autostop now.

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#2755642 5-Aug-2021 13:09

As above, there is a bit of a hidden market for tyres. There are only 2 or 3 main importers. Who cover most the brands incl budget. And the 'shop' we visit is normally a front desk who has the power to ring one the appropriate distributer based on their pricing and what you request.

So it then only comes down to their buying power, (or if they are a little guy that gets them from one of the other players and clips ticker) and how good the staff are at being nice to your car and making the most of customer service :)

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#2755645 5-Aug-2021 13:22

I've had good experience with Mag & Turbo. no issues when buying at one location but needing service at another, free puncture repairs, good advice on new tyre selection.

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#2755666 5-Aug-2021 13:50

I've had good service/pricing from Paterson's on Worcester Street too - https://www.patersonbros.co.nz/

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#2755730 5-Aug-2021 15:54

I would get prices online from Hyperdrive, Beaurepaires & Bridgestone, and choose something you like. Note that Hyperdrive pricing dosn't indlude fitting. An extra $27 each, and they ship the tires to a local garage for fitment.

Note that the operators that advertise cheapness (like tony's tire service) likely quote you the the cheapest tires they can get their hands on, unless you ask for good tires.

Avoid Bargain economy tires. They can be extremely slippery in the wet. Ideally get mid range of better from a reputable brand. Michelin XM2+ seems to be a good tire option. I would avoid that $66+fitting triangle tire from hyperdrive...

Note that best practice is to put the better tire's on the rear. (in short the swift will be set up to under-steer, rather than over steer when pushed to the limits as it is eaisier for an amature driver to save - better tires on the frount can mess this up, and cause oversteer, which can result in the car spinning out if an aggressive steering input is not immediately applied).

In general in NZ tire shops won't bother to move the better tires to the rear unless you ask.

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#2755744 5-Aug-2021 16:35

Premium Tyres on Linwood Ave - speak to Don

Carter's Tyres on Haytons Road - Karl or Jase

Tyre General Blenheim Road - Fordie or Cam

Bridgestone Moorhouse Ave - Neil

Flags Tyres Garlands Road - Dougall

Central City Tyres Moorhouse Ave - Bruce or Gary

Just to name a few good ones.

Or you can go down to Blair's Super Tyres on Alloy Street by the Sockburn roundabout and buy your own Tyres and take them to your preferred tyre fitter.

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#2755789 5-Aug-2021 16:51

I bought a 2010 Fit Mugen just for golf. Has the factory tyre Pando like kit, but I wanted a real tyre. Got one, went to Beaureapairs as it was close, please put this tyre on this rim (the wreckers gave me both pieces) and they did it for free. So, next need I will go there.

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#2755803 5-Aug-2021 17:23

Scott3:

Note that best practice is to put the better tire's on the rear. (in short the swift will be set up to under-steer, rather than over steer when pushed to the limits as it is eaisier for an amature driver to save - better tires on the frount can mess this up, and cause oversteer, which can result in the car spinning out if an aggressive steering input is not immediately applied).

Here we go....

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#2755892 5-Aug-2021 22:13

Hi team

Thanks for all the replies. We're gonna go to Beaureapairs for this. One thing I have to ask is do they price match? Thinking Dunlop SP Sport FM800s since they're $100.99 on hyperdrive but are 147 ish (before fitting) from Beaureapairs themselves.

Or would it be better if I just order the tires myself and ask them to fit it?

Going down tomorrow anyways to see what options are.

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#2756068 6-Aug-2021 10:52

If you're doing both fronts then you might consider a wheel alignment check as well. Tyre prices seem to be fairly consistent across dealers - in fact some, like Tony's Tyre Service, advertise price matching. But it's a different story when you include a wheel alignment.

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#2756075 6-Aug-2021 11:13

Scott3:

Note that best practice is to put the better tire's on the rear. (in short the swift will be set up to under-steer, rather than over steer when pushed to the limits as it is eaisier for an amature driver to save - better tires on the frount can mess this up, and cause oversteer, which can result in the car spinning out if an aggressive steering input is not immediately applied).

:-) Id just add more front wing, and stiffen the front suspension a little, then, ease back on rear suspension stiffness a little if it gets a bit pointy. Works for Formula 1!

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#2756078 6-Aug-2021 11:23

Turns out was a broken valve(which I didn’t see or anything think about). Beaurepairs just replaced it and put air in the tire for free. No damage done at all.

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