Martin Clay
Member Since: 26 Nov 2006
Location: West Yorkshire
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My Pirelli Scorpions are ready for changing (26k miles from new) and so I started shopping around. Ended up getting a price from Costco for Michelin Synchrones 255/55 R19 at £152.73 ea inc fitting & vat. Whats more they are having a promotion at the end of October for 1 month where you get another £50 off a set of 4. Thats £560.92 for a full set of 4 Michelin 4x4 Synchrones. 
Does that sound good? Anyone know any better deals? Reading the posts on this site, most of you seem to think they are OK. I would have liked a bit more running from the Pirellis but dont know whats normal. Ware has been even so I dont think I need to check the alinement etc. Discovery 3 Metropolis Zermat Silver
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 8th Oct 2007 7:48 pm |
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John C
Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
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Kwik Fit are doing 25% off when you buy four Michelins at the moment. From the website I couldn't see any "...expensive tyres not included on the deal..." small print. Seems like a good deal. When I replace, I'm torn between the Scorpions and the Michelins... not sure which to go for yet...  2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
2022 Tesla Model Y LR... almost Carpathian Grey
Previously : 2005 TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue (288K) - ours for 16 years
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| 8th Oct 2007 8:42 pm |
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mick
Member Since: 21 Jan 2007
Location: Yorkshire
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costco are the cheapest on michelin and they will inflate them with nitrogen  they told me not heard of that one before.
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| 8th Oct 2007 8:52 pm |
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DaveT
Member Since: 01 Aug 2005
Location: Cornwall
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When I asked, that Kwik Fit deal also applied to MT/R's  Long succession of Disco's since 2001...
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| 8th Oct 2007 8:56 pm |
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adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
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Martin
Looks good - I have a mate that works at ATS and he got me 4 at £147 each
Go for it
Apparently Synchrones wear well
Adam
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| 8th Oct 2007 9:18 pm |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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Yes they wear very well. Mine are Still on the car after 45k miles.
Almost time to put the Scorpions that I aquired from ebay on the car. Apparently they will only last half that mileage.
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| 8th Oct 2007 10:48 pm |
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Martin Clay
Member Since: 26 Nov 2006
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 35
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Thanks for your comments, Im going to ring Kwik Fit when I get a second and see how they compare with the offer. I would rather use them as they are local. Discovery 3 Metropolis Zermat Silver
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| 9th Oct 2007 5:00 pm |
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John C
Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
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Please let us know what they say - might buy some and put them away for when I need them... 2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
2022 Tesla Model Y LR... almost Carpathian Grey
Previously : 2005 TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue (288K) - ours for 16 years
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| 9th Oct 2007 5:20 pm |
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bluebarchetta
Member Since: 25 Oct 2005
Location: Aylesbury
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John C wrote:Please let us know what they say - might buy some and put them away for when I need them...
Just be aware that they might not fit them when you come to need them. Kwikfit would not do a fit only for me a couple of months ago - for safety reasons - even though they were my own tyres so I knew the full history of them
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| 9th Oct 2007 6:32 pm |
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Martin Clay
Member Since: 26 Nov 2006
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 35
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Rang Kwik Fit today, They quoted Michelin 4x4 Synchrone 255/55 R19 H at £209 per tyre, 25% off for 4 tyres and +£10 for fitting, balance, valve, VAT and disposal of old per tyre. Therefore total £667.00 inc vat.
I decided to confirm the quote from Costco and rang them again to make sure. Rang both Leeds and Oldham and got the same story.
Same tyre at £152.73 inc fitting, balance, valve, VAT and disposal of old. Total £610.92. Then as of 29th Oct for 1 month a further £50 off bringing the total to £560.92.
I think I will be asking Costco to order the Michelin's in ready for fitting on the 29th Oct.  Discovery 3 Metropolis Zermat Silver
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| 10th Oct 2007 4:07 pm |
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dave-rsvr
Member Since: 04 Sep 2007
Location: beds
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Martin Clay wrote:Rang Kwik Fit today, They quoted Michelin 4x4 Synchrone 255/55 R19 H at £209 per tyre, 25% off for 4 tyres and +£10 for fitting, balance, valve, VAT and disposal of old per tyre. Therefore total £667.00 inc vat.
I decided to confirm the quote from Costco and rang them again to make sure. Rang both Leeds and Oldham and got the same story.
Same tyre at £152.73 inc fitting, balance, valve, VAT and disposal of old. Total £610.92. Then as of 29th Oct for 1 month a further £50 off bringing the total to £560.92.
I think I will be asking Costco to order the Michelin's in ready for fitting on the 29th Oct.
do you have to be a member to get a quote from costco,i used to be a member but it has run out.might renew it if a good deal is to be had on tyres.
i take it they do them in the 255 60 18 size/
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| 14th Oct 2007 5:15 pm |
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vertex
Member Since: 05 Jun 2006
Location: Dubai
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Let us know how the car drives once fitted with the Michelin.
I have put them first on the list when the tyres need changing. nothing yet.
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| 16th Oct 2007 2:35 pm |
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carl
Member Since: 20 Dec 2005
Location: US
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Just put on the Michelins and they drive great. No noise, smooth,
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| 16th Oct 2007 11:24 pm |
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Dexter
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Aberdeenshire
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Kwik Fit will usually price match, even on Costco prices. The last couple of times I asked they didn't even require proof of Costco prices - so if it's easier to get to Kwik Fit try them on a price match. Might save a joining fee for non Costco members.
Dexter.
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| 17th Oct 2007 11:18 am |
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crvfr
Member Since: 01 Jan 2006
Location: County Durham
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Last time I went to my local Kwik-Fit for a puncture repair (slow puncture fortunately, so it was driveable) they couldn't even get the car jacked up high enough to take the wheel off. I even got them to talk to the LR garage to ensure they were doing it correctly, but still no joy. They suggested I go to a commercial garage!!
Charles
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