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  1. 19th December 2012, 03:48 PM #1
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    Tyre Advice

    My son needs new shoes for his Falcon. Size being 215 60 16. I can get him tyres for $100 or $150. Does anyone know the difference between cheapies and more expensive ones?

    He is still a uni student relying on a small income.

    When it comes to my own 2x2 I always go for the cheapies and have never had problems. How long they last, I would not know. When they wear out I just get new ones.
    Dave.

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  2. 19th December 2012, 04:39 PM #2
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    Grip, handling and braking are my major concerns, tyre life is secondary to this.

    Consider that those 4 pieces of rubber hold your life in their little round belted construction and you may view things slightly differently.

    Cheap is only cheap for a reason... Somewhere they are saving money!

    I would suggest going with a more known brand - whichever you choose
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  3. 19th December 2012, 05:28 PM #3
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    If you send down to see me i will look after him and thats a good size as well...
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  4. 19th December 2012, 06:13 PM #4
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    Tombie is right, my falcin and my comodore ute take the same size tyres, but i pay ~$130 for the commodore and ~$260 for the falcons tyres.... Commodores tyres are fine for normal driving but are on the limit, I wouldnt put them on the falcon....

    The commodores tyres break traction with little provocation from the v6, the toyos on the falcon need outright abuse from a v8
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  5. 19th December 2012, 09:23 PM #5
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    it is very hard to beat the Bob Jane all rounder on any utilitarian vehicle
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  6. 19th December 2012, 09:27 PM #6
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    Dont you mean the Bob Jane "out-of-rounder"?
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  7. 19th December 2012, 09:30 PM #7
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    have you told them that?
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  8. 20th December 2012, 07:42 AM #8
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    Told them what?
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  9. 20th December 2012, 07:56 AM #9
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    I would put recaps on before all rounders
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  10. 20th December 2012, 07:59 AM #10
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    I can do you a Pirelli P7 for $140 per tyre or Continental CC5 for $120 per tyre.....
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