Thread: GG AT2 255 x 60 x 18 's price drop

I paid over $400 each for two from Tire Rack as there were none in the bloody country in June.

Regards,
Tote

There is no reason imported tyres especially from the USA shouldn't be getting much cheaper here in tyre shops given that it now looks like parity with the US dollar is not a short term thing. Afterall tyre importers are buying for a lot cheaper now then they were 12 months ago.

If they don't meet the market then more and more people will start importing privately.

I have been waiting for this to start happening, anyway lets see if this is a one off or a long term price drop. If it is then the other brands will have to match them or lose market share.

My tyres on the D3 have maybe another 5,000 k's life in them so I'm about to start shopping around now.

Thanks for the info.

cheers,
Terry

Hi 400HPONGAS

Double checked price of G.G. AT2 255/60-18 from my local dealer today. STILL $398 So Question is where did your dealer get them to be able sell at that price

Gary

Originally Posted by TerryO

Afterall tyre importers are buying for a lot cheaper now then they were 12 months ago.

If they don't meet the market then more and more people will start importing privately.

Most people ( 99% ) don't import anything . Importers
know this and couldn't careless . My Importer mates are cleaning up on
US made HiFi and 12G shotties . MOST folk wouldn't have a
clue how to self import , and there are loads of US Companies
who won't send to an individual over here . I don't see much
changing at all . This Aussie Retail bitchin' is all bluster . Their
turnover is down " in general " , not because of our PayPal
account activity. Pacific Tyre don't give a monkey's about
us and our Tire-Rack odds 'n ends purchases , BUT they'll
do ANYTHING that's required to stop you setting up as
your own importer of anything they gouge us for . As you
probably know , Cooper Tire Australia were recently bought
out and are now as much a gouge as the rest , after being
over $100 cheaper on a D3 tyre for years ...........

Overseas holidays is the only gain most will ever get out
of the currency exchange rate .
Interestingly , anyone who has followed US prices ( of imports
to the US from Japan , France etc. ) will have seen big
increases in the US price over the last year eg Perfumes
from France have maintained their Aus$ price.

Actually Neil from what I know personally at least several of the large tyre import/wholesale distributor companys in Australia at management level are very aware about mobs like the tyre rack.

I deal directly with a number of tyre companys at management level through the motorcycle race promotion business I run. I have mentioned personal imports to several of them over time and they all know of the tyre rack and have said to me that they see mobs like the tyre rack as a real problem and that only relates to car/4x4 tyres.
Now it is very common for individuals to even private import motorcycle tyres which is really hurting motorcycle shops. The bike shop owners often say that people walk in spend 20 minutes of the salesmans time trying on helmets and riding gear only to walk out and order it online from OS. Right now more motorcycle shops are going broke then at any other time in the industries history. This is not all because of private imports but it is taking its toll.

Your correct that many US companys won't export OS directly but there are several companys in the US that act as freight forwarding agents for OS purchasers, so you can buy anything from any shop in the US and get it forwarded to you if you feel so inclined.

cheers,
Terry

The deal on the GG AT2's were basically from my nearest Tyrepower outlet, fancy that !! Apparently he just rung the "CONTINENTAL " importer and thats all she wrote !!!

I purchased 2 x GG AT2 tyres in Perth today @ $295 fitted and balanced.

Shop around the price variance is staggering!!!

I have just been quoted $255 per tyre x4 for GG AT 255/60/18, is this the same tyre you are refering to?