Cheap Tire Fitting?

Post by **kranked_dirt** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 4:12 pm

G'day everyone, i have a set of 2nd hand tires lying around that i need to get fitted asap to carry me over while i save for some newies. Dont really care about balancing or alignment, just need them fitted as cheaply as possable to my rims. Any suggestions?? have been Quoted $15 each.. looking for cheaper than this.

Cheers,

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Post by **high n mighty** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 4:43 pm

How do you afford fuel if you can't outlay $30 for a couple of tyres to be fitted and balanced???

Otherwise use some tyre levers and swear at them when your truck is bouncing down the freeway.

Downright dangerous bootyfab fitting tyres for road running if you ask me..

Post by **landy_man** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 6:09 pm

i'll second that /\ /\ /\ /\ /\
if you can't afford to get tyres fitted and balanced, I would suggest you have maybe bought the wrong vehicle...
4x4's are very $$ consuming

Post by **BASSYK** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 6:11 pm

i normally just walk into any tyre place and normally a job like fitting 2 tyres to rims they will do for $10 if they even ask for money
(taking in a 6 pack generally will help gaurantee a free fitting)

as long as you dont go in when they are flat out and tell them that you want it done straight away

if i dropped 2 tyres off and they asked for that much id laugh and tell them to waste more time and take them back off cos im not paying that much!

that would cost $75 if you were to get a set of 5 done , what a rip off

Post by **-Scott-** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 6:39 pm

I'll rent you my Tyre Pliers for $20/hour - for an extra $5, I'll throw in a rubber mallet.

Post by **muppet_man67** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 9:20 pm

any small mechanic should do it pretty cheap. I wouldnt be paying more then 5 bucks a tyre.

Post by **ljxtreem** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 9:32 pm

$15 a tyre is pretty cheep
My mate works in a tyre shop and thats how much tey charge me, mates rates, Ok there swampers, but a tyre is a tyre.
there not making a sale on a set of tyres, thats why it costs that much.

Mock

Post by **eliteforce32** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 9:44 pm

spare change here in not so sunny brisbane, like 5 10 bucks for 4 or 5 tires, ballanced and fitted :armsup:

Post by **DaveS3** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 9:45 pm

ljxtreem wrote:$15 a tyre is pretty cheep
My mate works in a tyre shop and thats how much tey charge me, mates rates, Ok there swampers, but a tyre is a tyre.
there not making a sale on a set of tyres, thats why it costs that much.

Mock

Then go to Nunawading / Blackburn Tyrepower.
$25 - 4 Q78's fitted & Balanced :armsup:

Kranked - Check around for prices, as for everything they vary alot, only takes a few minutes to save $$$.

Dave.

Post by **stool** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 12:06 am

HOW TIGHT ARE YOU

AS SAID ABOVE 4WD`S ARE NOT CHEEP DEAL WITH IT :cool:

Post by **BASSYK** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 10:07 am

stool wrote:HOW TIGHT ARE YOU

AS SAID ABOVE 4WD`S ARE NOT CHEEP DEAL WITH IT

lol your the sucker that gonna get ripped off $75 every trime you want a set of tyres fitted

other "tight" people like us will pay stuff all for it and have enough change out of their $75 to buy a box of beer or 2 :lol:

Post by **BASSYK** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 10:12 am

ljxtreem wrote:$15 a tyre is pretty cheep
My mate works in a tyre shop and thats how much tey charge me, mates rates, Ok there swampers, but a tyre is a tyre.
there not making a sale on a set of tyres, thats why it costs that much.

Mock

sounds like a great "mate"

laughin all the way to the bank :cool:

Post by **Vsicks Pathy** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 11:28 am

kranked_dirt wrote:G'day everyone, i have a set of 2nd hand tires lying around that i need to get fitted asap to carry me over while i save for some newies. Dont really care about balancing or alignment, just need them fitted as cheaply as possable to my rims. Any suggestions?? have been Quoted $15 each.. looking for cheaper than this.

Cheers,

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Bundoora tyres will charge you $7 each.

Post by **turps** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 11:42 am

well there you go $7-10. In Bendigo I have had tyres done at a couple of different place. Usually costs me about $10 a tyre for fitment. And another dollar or to if they discard the old ones.

Post by **kranked_dirt** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 5:54 pm

Thanks to those who replyed, yes i am TIGHT im trying to pay myself through uni and i'll save money anywhere i can. Since they will only be on there for a month or so till i get some newies i dont see any sense in paying $75 when there's no need to :cool:

Have found Kmart will do em for $6 each.

Cheers

Post by **Josh_GQ** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 6:18 pm

other "tight" people like us will pay stuff all for it and have enough change out of their $75 to buy a box of beer or 2

id much rather spend some money on beer than giving it to some clown just to fit some tyre's, theres tight ass and then theres the person who doesnt like to give away money, big difference

but yes 4wd's cost big $$$$$ to maintain

i did some calculations last year and worked out including everything that i spent on my car was over 60% of my yearly earnings :shock:

$$$$

Post by **Bingham** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 8:18 pm

for the sake of a few dollars a malvern star may be a better option

and then you can fit yourself..........but i dont think Fourby's marooka sell this rubber so ill stick with 35's :twisted:

Post by **high n mighty** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 8:32 pm

kranked_dirt wrote:Thanks to those who replyed, yes i am TIGHT im trying to pay myself through uni and i'll save money anywhere i can. Since they will only be on there for a month or so till i get some newies i dont see any sense in paying $75 when there's no need to Have found Kmart will do em for $6 each.

Cheers

Good to hear and I assume that includes balancing???, not that I would drive near you given a choice considering your lack of attention given to safety etc.

Atleast the $12 will be going to a good cause eh

BTW, what do you do at rego time??? Use your fingers to find a cheap printer who will mod your rego sticker?

Post by **Bingham** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 7:40 am

BTW, what do you do at rego time??? Use your fingers to find a cheap printer who will mod your rego sticker?

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Wash dishes at the department of transport?

Post by **Ryano** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 7:47 am

Bingham wrote:for the sake of a few dollars a malvern star may be a better option and then you can fit yourself..........but i dont think Fourby's marooka sell this rubber so ill stick with 35's

For you Big Fella.... I'd order in specially!!!!

On the topic of fitting.... most places will charge a little extra for 4wd fitting as they take more weight (lead costs money) and can be a little more time consuming. If you go to the same place regularly, and they get to know you, invariably the cost of strip and fits will fall. If it's for your toys, and you are willing to leave it with them for a while, most places will do it real cheap for you. The more the tyre shop gets to know you, the better they will look after you.

Cheers,
Ryano

Post by **Bingham** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 7:53 am

Ryano wrote:
Bingham wrote:for the sake of a few dollars a malvern star may be a better option and then you can fit yourself..........but i dont think Fourby's marooka sell this rubber so ill stick with 35's

For you Big Fella.... I'd order in specially!!!!
Cheers,
Ryano

see now thats service.......baja claw mountain bike tyres here we come :twisted:

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