Where to buy quality tires inexpensively apart from UK
03-28-16, 02:40 PM
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Where to buy quality tires inexpensively apart from UK
Hi,
Where do people go to buy good quality tires inexpensively. I've ordered through Ribble, Wiggle etc many times, they are very cheap but also kind of slow. Any other suggestions?
Where do people go to buy good quality tires inexpensively. I've ordered through Ribble, Wiggle etc many times, they are very cheap but also kind of slow. Any other suggestions?
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How fast do you need them? You can do similarly to the UK stores on ebay. Some of the listings are from the UK, some from the USA. Some are from individuals.
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biketiresdirect.com has decent sale prices on tires almost every day.
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But biketiresdirect are nowhere near as cheap as the European sources.
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Look for sales.
My local Specailized shop recently had a 2 for 1 sale on tires & tubes so I happily grabbed a pair of new Turbo Pro slicks...
My local Specailized shop recently had a 2 for 1 sale on tires & tubes so I happily grabbed a pair of new Turbo Pro slicks...
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03-28-16, 03:53 PM
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Blowout Rubino Pro IIs?
Vittoria Rubino Pro II Tire - Tires - Clincher - Excel Sports
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Vittoria Rubino Pro II SE Road Tire
Vittoria Rubino Pro II Tire - Tires - Clincher - Excel Sports
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25% off today
Vittoria Rubino Pro II SE Road Tire
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For me the UK sites have them cheap enough to stock up with an extra pair and not have to worry about delivery time.
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^ This. US prices are relatively fixed and much higher. Generally when US sources have tires on sale like Excel, there's a reason. Often they are discontinued models. Another reason the skeptical hires aren't that good. Velonews recently had an independent test and the Vittoria Rubino Pro 2 ranked near the bottom out of 34 ones tested. So they are on sale.
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Originally Posted by Inpd
Hi,
Where do people go to buy good quality tires inexpensively. I've ordered through Ribble, Wiggle etc many times, they are very cheap but also kind of slow. Any other suggestions?
Where do people go to buy good quality tires inexpensively. I've ordered through Ribble, Wiggle etc many times, they are very cheap but also kind of slow. Any other suggestions?
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Include PBK and MerlinCycles in you search of UK dealers. But don't be in a hurry.
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Originally Posted by FLvector
Include PBK and MerlinCycles in you search of UK dealers. But don't be in a hurry.
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If I needed tires in 3-4 days, I'd buy at my local shop. I stock up and always have a few backups, so shipping time is no concern.
03-28-16, 06:49 PM
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Blowout Rubino Pro IIs?
03-28-16, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Inpd
Hi,
Where do people go to buy good quality tires inexpensively. I've ordered through Ribble, Wiggle etc many times, they are very cheap but also kind of slow. Any other suggestions?
Where do people go to buy good quality tires inexpensively. I've ordered through Ribble, Wiggle etc many times, they are very cheap but also kind of slow. Any other suggestions?
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Originally Posted by Elvo
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Originally Posted by MagicHour
No. Care to expand?
Anyway @Inpd patience is a virtue that pays dividends. I say find the best tire at the best price and wait a few days.
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Originally Posted by wphamilton
Expand and blowout, not good for tires.
Anyway @Inpd patience is a virtue that pays dividends. I say find the best tire at the best price and wait a few days.
Anyway @Inpd patience is a virtue that pays dividends. I say find the best tire at the best price and wait a few days.
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Originally Posted by Inpd
Thanks for the advise. I think the Rubino 3 are a great deal. A 150 TPI tire for under $25 and it has great wear as well so I pulled the trigger.
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What do you consider really inexpensive ?
I buy Continental GP4000S from BikeTiresDirect for $49 each. They're on ChainReactionCycles for $43 and the shipping from Dublin to NJ is 2 days vs 6 days from Oregon to NJ.
Any sources for these tires that are even cheaper ?
I buy Continental GP4000S from BikeTiresDirect for $49 each. They're on ChainReactionCycles for $43 and the shipping from Dublin to NJ is 2 days vs 6 days from Oregon to NJ.
Any sources for these tires that are even cheaper ?
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Originally Posted by vasuvius
What do you consider really inexpensive ?
I buy Continental GP4000S from BikeTiresDirect for $49 each. They're on ChainReactionCycles for $43 and the shipping from Dublin to NJ is 2 days vs 6 days from Oregon to NJ.
Any sources for these tires that are even cheaper ?
I buy Continental GP4000S from BikeTiresDirect for $49 each. They're on ChainReactionCycles for $43 and the shipping from Dublin to NJ is 2 days vs 6 days from Oregon to NJ.
Any sources for these tires that are even cheaper ?
03-28-16, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by vasuvius
What do you consider really inexpensive ?
I buy Continental GP4000S from BikeTiresDirect for $49 each. They're on ChainReactionCycles for $43 and the shipping from Dublin to NJ is 2 days vs 6 days from Oregon to NJ.
Any sources for these tires that are even cheaper ?
I buy Continental GP4000S from BikeTiresDirect for $49 each. They're on ChainReactionCycles for $43 and the shipping from Dublin to NJ is 2 days vs 6 days from Oregon to NJ.
Any sources for these tires that are even cheaper ?
I think people will find faster shipping now with the higher duty threshold. A lot of the delays are from US Customs.
