Michelin Latitude Tour HP

[bc201]

Hi everyone,

After a bit of research, I decided to replace the oem FL2 tyres with Michelin Latitude Tour HP. They are 235/60/18.

Went to a tyre shop, been told they need 6 weeks to order and $395 each.
When I ask is the $395 including balance and alignment, the guy said I should go to place who do trucks and 4wd to do such service. Normal tyres shop not able to do a good job for 4wd. Was that true? Any recommend for tyres shop in Sydney? Thanks!!

cheers,
bc

[Basil135]

Any reasonable tyre shop should be able to fit & balance a 4wd tyre.

I would be making a couple more phone calls to other suppliers.

FWIW - I have had tyre work (balances, new tyres etc) done at places like Bridgestone, K-Mart, Bob Jane etc, and none of them have even raised an eyebrow.

[seano87]

All places would have to be able to balance a tyre to a rim they are fitting.

Alignment is another matter, a few tyre places I've come across can't do a wheel alignment on a 4x4 if both axles have adjustment beyond the basics.

Ring around as many tyre places you can, and you'll find many will price match or beat your best quotes anyway.

[JackH]

Have you tried Jax Quick Fit? I bought 5 Michelins for $265 each, fitted and balanced, off them yesterday afternoon and will have them fitted tomorrow.

I've previously used Bob Janes for wheel balances and they have been very good.