Potenza Re070R R2 Rft - Where To Get Cheapest Quote

[SamFarrand]

Hey Guys and Girls,

Need new set of 4 and unsure where the best place to buy from is. Seems the US based retailers are Selling for about 1700-1800 for the set but TempeTyres and Bridgestone are nearly 2500.

Any Advise would be great

Also, Are the R2's they way to go over the original Potenza's ?????

Thanks

Sam

[LSX-438]

I've purchased a few sets from Temp Tyres, nil issues. I think they willbe the cheapest/most convenient option all considered. Get 285's all round, they fit fine on the front rims, look better and you get more rubber for your money. Have you asked Nissan or a mainstream tyre dealer how much? I was quoted about $1100 each! That was a while ago however.

[SamFarrand]

Tempe Tyres have quoted $2400 for 2x255 and 2x285's delivered to perth. But TyreRack in the US has them online for $1,750.00 plus freight....

Anyone bought through this mob before?

[LSX-438]

I have purchased through tirerack a few times. Shipping is not going to be cheap. Let's say $250. So is that $2000US or thereabouts?

Let's do the sums:

$2000US at lets say 0.95 USvAUD FX rate

$2000 / .95 = $2105

Plus Duty and GST..

$2105 * 1.1 * 1.1 = $2547

Now with the uncertainty of the USA issues - if something goes wrong, why would you bother?

Also, you'll probably have to pay some stupid customs agent fees.

Tempe is the way to go.

[turboadam]

I have purchased through tirerack a few times. Shipping is not going to be cheap. Let's say $250. So is that $2000US or thereabouts?

Let's do the sums:

$2000US at lets say 0.95 USvAUD FX rate

$2000 / .95 = $2105

Plus Duty and GST..

$2105 * 1.1 * 1.1 = $2547

Now with the uncertainty of the USA issues - if something goes wrong, why would you bother?

Also, you'll probably have to pay some stupid customs agent fees.

Tempe is the way to go.

Pretty close to the mark, except shipping was more. I got a set from USA.