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Maxxis Bighorns - fair price??

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Maxxis Bighorns - fair price??

Post by plasnart »

Hi all,

I'm thinking seriously about purchasing a set of Maxxis Bighorns (285/75/16) and am now getting quotes from tyre outlets. The prices range from about $295 to $350 per tyre. From previous posts, it seems there are guys out there buying these tyres for mid-$200's. Is that price still current or have these tyres gone up in price recently?

Do you reckon I should buy at this price? Do you think I might get a better deal at the Melbourne 4x4 show in October?

Thanks for any advice.
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Re: Maxxis Bighorns - fair price??

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plasnart wrote:Hi all,

I'm thinking seriously about purchasing a set of Maxxis Bighorns (285/75/16) and am now getting quotes from tyre outlets. The prices range from about $295 to $350 per tyre. From previous posts, it seems there are guys out there buying these tyres for mid-$200's. Is that price still current or have these tyres gone up in price recently?

Do you reckon I should buy at this price? Do you think I might get a better deal at the Melbourne 4x4 show in October?

Thanks for any advice.
You will find that most of the mid 200's will be for a 15 inch rim
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Post by sack76 »

I paid $250.00 per at the beginning of the year don't know if theres been a price rise since then for 285/75r16
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Post by plasnart »

sack76 wrote:I paid $250.00 per at the beginning of the year don't know if theres been a price rise since then for 285/75r16
Where are you located sack76? I've been getting prices from Geelong and Melbourne and the best I've had to date is $289 fitted and balanced. Would love to get them for $250.
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Post by tommyk »

i got mine for $225 each, 33x12.5 for a 15 inch rim
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Post by plasnart »

tommyk wrote:i got mine for $225 each, 33x12.5 for a 15 inch rim
Holy kwokamoley!! You cane cutters seem to be getting excellent prices on tyres. Maybe you've got a good tyre distributor up there??
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Post by tommyk »

yeh it just depends on how good the tyre place is and how good you are at bargaining, most places up here say about $280 over the phone but if you walk into the shop with the cash in your wallet its a different story.
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I was quoted $215 for 235/85 16 two weeks ago in Brisbane (Dog Tyred).

Also quoted $199 for 31x10.5x15 from same place.
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Post by sack76 »

Where are you located sack76? I've been getting prices from Geelong and Melbourne and the best I've had to date is $289 fitted and balanced. Would love to get them for $250.[/quote]

I'm in Sydney. A mate from Bathursts NSW got them for me up there. sorry don't know the tire shop just gave him the money. mine were just rubber i had them fitted here but it only cost $50.00 to do 5. there is another charge to dispose of old rubber mabye thats the cost differance ?
funny thing is i was told that they had to come from Melb? go figure
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Post by CWBYUP »

The guy who used to own Barjo Bullbars sold up and became the NSW distributor for Maxxis tyres.

Thats why there so cheap in Bathurst, Thats where there located.

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Post by tuffsahara »

i usually sell them for around $265each
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Post by ISUZUROVER »

Anyone bought them in WA? Or anyone on here sell them in WA?

Will be getting some 255/85/16s very soon.

Or - RYANO - if you are reading this - can you ship tyres? and how much (I can fit them myself).
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Post by plasnart »

tuffsahara wrote:i usually sell them for around $265each
Where are you located tuffsahara? If you're in Melbourne you might just have a sale on your hands.
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Post by tuffsahara »

hahaha sorry man im in perth
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Post by Shorti »

tuffsahara wrote:i usually sell them for around $265each
Hey man where do you work? Im in the market for some new tyres.
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Post by RoldIT »

Try ...

Lindsay's Tyres
7/ 11 Clancy Rd Mt Evelyn VIC 3796
ph: (03) 9737 0600

He'll talk ya ear off :lol: but knows his shiat and generally good prices.
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Post by plasnart »

RoldIT wrote:He'll talk ya ear off :lol: but knows his shiat and generally good prices.
True, true and true. Sounds like a top bloke. Will drop in next time I'm out his way.
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Post by mac1cruz »

I bought a set of brand new bighorns of a guy in moryfield 33x12.5x15 for $780 bucks for 4 off ebay brandspankers... :D $195 each
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Post by tuffsahara »

Hey man where do you work? Im in the market for some new tyres.[/quote]

the tyre factory canningvale
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Post by pootrol »

just got a set of 33x12.5's for my GU for $235 in brissy from a tyre bloke i deal with a bit other places quoted around the 270-295 mark.
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Post by the unbreakable luxtruxs »

CWBYUP wrote:The guy who used to own Barjo Bullbars sold up and became the NSW distributor for Maxxis tyres.

Thats why there so cheap in Bathurst, Thats where there located.

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Don't think that is the case anymore, I will check on it tomorrow,

Distributer in Bathurst is Beaurepairs, Guy that owns it is Gareth, Great bloke and easy to deal with.
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Post by moorey »

I was quoted $225 for 33/12.5's at Bob Jane a few days ago. ;) ($189 for mudders if you are after something a little less agressive for a good price :cool:
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Post by plasnart »

moorey wrote:I was quoted $225 for 33/12.5's at Bob Jane a few days ago. ;) ($189 for mudders if you are after something a little less agressive for a good price :cool:
Just goes to show you how much each franchise can vary in their prices. Bob Jane in Geelong quoted me $350 for the same tyre!! Moorey, you're in Ballarat aren't you? For $225 it would be well worth my while taking a quick trip up your way for those rubbers. Even the best quote in Geelong is $289 so you're still $64 cheaper per tyre.
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Post by moorey »

plasnart wrote:
moorey wrote:I was quoted $225 for 33/12.5's at Bob Jane a few days ago. ;) ($189 for mudders if you are after something a little less agressive for a good price :cool:
Just goes to show you how much each franchise can vary in their prices. Bob Jane in Geelong quoted me $350 for the same tyre!! Moorey, you're in Ballarat aren't you? For $225 it would be well worth my while taking a quick trip up your way for those rubbers. Even the best quote in Geelong is $289 so you're still $64 cheaper per tyre.
Yes'm Ballarat. but surely if you rang your BJ dealer and say Ballarat (Matthew) does them for Under $230, they'll come to the party....seeing as they get them from the same warehouse. I went for the buckshots at $189, you can't beat that, seeing as they'rs a highway tyre for me, at half the price of BFG's, SST's, MTR's etc.
I'm coming through Geelong in 10 days if you wanted me to bring them up for you, but you don't get them fitted then, and defeats the bargain price, somewhat (unless you fit and balance yourself)
Let me know ;)
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Post by moorey »

Just rang him. $275 is best he can do on the 285/75's :?
Less rubber, more money...WTF!
He says demand and volume makes the 15" cheaper.....I thought EVERYONE was going towards 16's.
Get some s/h 15" rims and the 33 15's...cheaper in the long run...just a suggestion :lol: :?
What you driving? I'm looking at some S/H pedes that come with nissan/toyota rims optional. I won't be able to use. If they're any use to you, theyre yours for the $100 they'll cost me ;)
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Post by plasnart »

moorey wrote:What you driving? I'm looking at some S/H pedes that come with nissan/toyota rims optional. I won't be able to use. If they're any use to you, theyre yours for the $100 they'll cost me ;)
Just PM'd you moorey.
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