I can not understand why the price of tyres varies so much. For Eagle F1 I have been quoted between £100 and £172 each (16"). On exquiring why in London someone could sell them for £320 for 4 I was told that you had to be careful with Goodyear as you can end up with different compound tyres that are made in South Africa. I am in no way implying that those tyres are inferior in anyway but would like to know if anyone has come across this explanation.

Brendan

 

ring marcus at wembley tyres - 0208 459 6191 - there is only one type of f1 tyre.. 205/50-16" currently selling for £55 + vat each

 

I will back that up. Just had 4 215x40x17's for £340 all in!! Good guys at Wembley (recommended).

 

Sound a good price, do your tyres have a European charter mark for made in Europe?

Brendan

 

I run 225/45/ZR16 Michelins and at the moment im gettin them for under 70 quid a corner fitted...

 

the reason for your south african excuse is different countrys have different needs from tyres ie sweden needs soft tyres for max grip where south africa with it's dirt tracks and very hot asphalt roads need a more hard wearing tyre but at the cost of grip!