Thread: No General Grabbers in Aus. need 1 tyre

have you tried buying from the US. Prices are cheaper and delivery is quick.

check out Tirerack. there is a big thread in this section on them.

I did the rounds of a few tyre places in Canberra to get prices on GGs but not one of the places had even heard of them .

What are they worth in Aust.

I have also heard second hand that while the Tire Rack prices for tyres are still good, they have ramped up shipping prices by 50-100% so making the landed, fitted product only a little cheaper than buying and fitting in Aust.
Can anyone confirm this very recent development?

Garry

Hi Garry,

From memory yes their shipping prices have nearly doubled in the last twelve months or so. I would have to dig out the quotes but from memory for five BFG A/T's used to be about $350, now $580 as of two weeks ago.

While they are still cheaper the gap has closed quite a bit compared to what it was even though the Australian dollar has increased in value against the Greenback.

cheers,
Terry

Thanks Guys,... TireRack seem to have 255/60r18s in stock so will drop them a line to check availability and shipping $$s

Originally Posted by garrycol

What are they worth in Aust.
Garry

When I got mine earlier this year prices in Aus are around the $420 mark but a few suppliers were willing to supply and fit for around $380

Originally Posted by garrycol

I have also heard second hand that while the Tire Rack prices for tyres are still good, they have ramped up shipping prices by 50-100%
Garry

Prices for shipping have been steadily rising over time and it was noticeable from the beggining of the tire rack thread.

Originally Posted by pohm66

Thanks Guys,... TireRack seem to have 255/60r18s in stock so will drop them a line to check availability and shipping $$s

Do yourself a favour and order yourself a pair. You then wont have this problem again and you can rotate them properly as well

Originally Posted by TerryO

...... the gap has closed quite a bit compared to what it was even though the Australian dollar has increased in value against the Greenback.

There's alot of this going on . You have to balance price
vs. freight for many US purchases . They realise what our local
rort prices are and want some of that action too. Had a delivery
yesterday that was USD$40 freight , but $7.46 on the pack .......
If it wasn't for the fact that their selling price was 19% of our
RRP , I wouldn't bother , but it does annoy me .
Nineteen percent ....... WTF !

Trobbo,

Hopefully when the current tyres get a few more Ks under their belt and time to buy a new round I'll get myself a set of 17 inch rims with matching rubber.

Hi Pohm66,

I have some that would do you for spares. I personally think they are not a very good tyre which is why I have them sitting here.

Are you anywhere near Brisbane?

TimJ.