Tyres for a SV6 Commodore

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#3254579 29-Jun-2024 22:58

I don't think you can go far wrong with the RE003, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 or 4S, or Continental Contisports Contact 5 or 6.

I got just under 55,000 from the Contacts 5's on my V6 Commodore and heading for 55,000 with a set of Pilot Sport 4 S's. Both tyres have great handling, wet or dry. Though the Pilot Sport 4 S's in my experience are particular about inflation pressure. Let them get a bit low and the cars feels like it wants to tramline or bump steer. I would fit either again.

On my older Commodore I fitted Toyo T1R's until they stopped selling them in that size. I'm quite impressed with the Dunlop Sport Maxx 050 which I currently have fitted.

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#3254725 30-Jun-2024 14:19

Asteros:

Out of curiosity, would they not discount over the phone or website? It would make it difficult to figure out which shops to go into! Good tip for next time thanks.

Likely they are simply listing the suggested manufacturer price to maintain margins unless advertised as a sale (Bridgestone buy one get one half price).
Also makes it harder to get a price and then go somewhere else to get a discount. Unless its changed, Tonys was sold to Bridgestone around 2008 so it seems silly to advertise a deal at Bridgestone to then be able to go to Tonys and get another $10 a tyre discount. Calling might get someone ready to offer a deal but then they probably get a lot of tyre-kickers calling who get a quote for 4 but then try and apply that discount to only buy 1 or 2 when the come in. There's any number of reasons but the likely ones would be trying to avoid a race to the bottom in price and trying to avoid dealing with idiots.

Even going in and talking to them doesn't always work. When I was looking, my local Tonys was the only place I could get RE003s but they just pointed at the standard per tyre poster price and said 4 times that. Got the same answer when I asked about the serenitys. I then go see Bridgestone and even though they didn't have a sale on they still quoted me a buy one get one half price deal on the serenitys.

Main thing is to do some research and have an idea what your looking for as a starting point. Someone with a vehicle that visibly looks like it needs tyres is a possible sale then and there and they are more likely to be helpful. Also I don't think I have had one time when I have asked about my tyre size in store and they haven't come out to look at them to check them over.

Always ask for fully fitted price (fitted/balance/disposal/etc) and expect alignment to be extra. Ask if there's something similar or slightly cheaper if need be. The good dealers will ask about your driving style, what you want from the tyre (performance/longevity/etc) and possibly where you live. At the time I ended up with my original RE003's I was told to stay away from PS4's simply because of my type of car and where I lived had steep winding hills (Ngaio) and I wouldn't get much life out of them.

Be upfront and tell them you are shopping around for 2-4 tyres to replace what you have and when you are looking to do it. Most of the time they write a quote on a back of business card which is good as it lets you know who you spoke with. Be polite and don't expect to get a deal, its their choice, but if you are going to be an idiot then they will treat you like one.

Bonus tip - If you are replacing tyres get them to check the spare (if it's the same size) as one of the ones you are about to dispose of might be better suited as a spare.

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#3254918 30-Jun-2024 19:19

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On my mazda6 sedan I got just under 40,000Km on the RE003s, so 60,000km seems excellent by comparison.

The RE003s (215/45/R17) were replaced around August last year with PS5's chosen due to various reasons.
I found the best prices were given by walking in and asking. Depending on the day of the week your luck might vary.

Advantage quoted (including alignment)
PS5's at about $1190
Primacy at about $1040
from memory this was something like a 25% discount from their standard web price.

Below is the short list of a range of potential replacements I ended up with via internet gossip and a Goodyear Autocare store that was really helpful in sorting through a larger list.
Michelin PS5, Primacy 4+
Bridgestone RE003, Serenity
Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX 060+
BFGoodrich Advantage Touring

I also just replaced my folk's Mazda6 sedan (225/55/R17) tyres for $296 each at Tony's. With RE003s. They were the cheapest and the next lot came in at $342 each from Bridgestone.

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#3255995 3-Jul-2024 15:14

Loved the Goodyear Eagle F1s but they stopped making them in 245/50R16 and had to swap to Toyo which were no where as good.

Looking now I don't see anyone selling that size in NZ anymore which is going to be a pain soon.

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