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Title: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Beddie on November 01, 2011, 12:37:20 pm
As per the title, 20% discount when you buy 4 tyres is now back on at Costco until the 20th nov  :happy2:
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: rich83 on November 01, 2011, 12:42:45 pm
Just in time... I need four new ones!

Thanks beddie :-)
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Beddie on November 01, 2011, 12:48:52 pm
Just in time... I need four new ones!

Thanks beddie :-)

Michelins only though, but the PS3s last a LOT longer than the F1s I have found, perfect for us high mileage types  :happy2:
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: gti yorks on November 01, 2011, 05:55:45 pm
gutted i cant get them from there, i am going to be needing tyres in the next couple of weeks.

do you have to be a registered business to get membership???

any idea how much 4 x michelin ps3 are in 225 40 18????
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: parks on November 01, 2011, 06:02:20 pm
do they sell winter tyres?
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: G-Lader on November 01, 2011, 06:20:02 pm
do you have to be a registered business to get membership???

No, you don't have to be a business.
To join you need a few pieces of ID with your address and a passport picture.

Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: G-Lader on November 01, 2011, 06:21:10 pm
do they sell winter tyres?

They should also be able to get you Michelin Alpins, they might need to order them in for you but they should take too long.
I has to order a set of 265 30 19's in and they were in stock within the week so I would imagine the Alpins would be the same (provided Michelin UK has them in stock).
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Beddie on November 01, 2011, 06:24:55 pm

any idea how much 4 x michelin ps3 are in 225 40 18????

I paid £480 all in and fitted for mine  :happy2:
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Beddie on November 01, 2011, 06:28:48 pm
do they sell winter tyres?
Yeah, my local centre has Alpin's in the popular sizes  :happy2:
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Eccie on November 01, 2011, 06:32:16 pm
do they sell winter tyres?

Yes they do - advertising them at both of the Costco's I use - Manchester & Haydock
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Gti_Mad on November 01, 2011, 09:29:14 pm
yes but winter tyres aint on the 20% deal asked last week
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: rich83 on November 01, 2011, 09:37:33 pm
Are ps2 better than ps3 in terms of grip?
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Hedge on November 01, 2011, 09:44:32 pm
I didn't think so Rich. The PS3's are also harder wearing.
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: welikeaps on November 01, 2011, 09:51:19 pm
What are the cons if any if I buy these tyres now and don't use them until next spring? Will they degrade over time? Best means of storing unused tyres?

thanks
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: rich83 on November 01, 2011, 09:53:15 pm
I didn't think so Rich. The PS3's are also harder wearing.

Ohh ok. I'm not that fussed about wear, I want grip. :-)
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Hedge on November 01, 2011, 09:55:22 pm
I've bought them and stored them before now.

Wouldn't let the twats fit them to my car after they fooked 2 of my Ed's wheels in Reading..... :fighting:
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Top Cat on November 01, 2011, 10:02:40 pm
What are the cons if any if I buy these tyres now and don't use them until next spring? Will they degrade over time? Best means of storing unused tyres?

thanks

They would be fine until then in my opinion, try and store them in doors or at least in the dry with constant temp.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Beddie on November 01, 2011, 10:21:20 pm
Are ps2 better than ps3 in terms of grip?

Never had ps2 on the '30 but did have them on the A3 and i dont remember them being 'that' much different than the ps3s i have now tbh...

Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: welikeaps on November 06, 2011, 03:15:04 pm
£499.16 for 4 Michellin PS3s in 225/40/18, in Costco today. Deal runs until the 20th November. I was told that they will fit the tyres anytime within 12 months of purchasing.
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Andy on November 06, 2011, 03:22:34 pm
What are the cons if any if I buy these tyres now and don't use them until next spring? Will they degrade over time? Best means of storing unused tyres?

thanks
store them so they are standing up--a tyre has a shelf live of 4 years before its binned
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: rdfcpete on November 06, 2011, 03:25:47 pm
Thanks Steve, well worth noting  :happy2:
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: welikeaps on November 06, 2011, 03:55:33 pm
What are the cons if any if I buy these tyres now and don't use them until next spring? Will they degrade over time? Best means of storing unused tyres?

thanks
store them so they are standing up--a tyre has a shelf live of 4 years before its binned

thanks, i'm picking them up tomorrow and will follow your advice.
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Top Cat on November 06, 2011, 08:34:40 pm
£499.16 for 4 Michellin PS3s in 225/40/18, in Costco today. Deal runs until the 20th November. I was told that they will fit the tyres anytime within 12 months of purchasing.

How did you get that price, i have just had to pay £652 for 4 of the very same tyres at Costco  :chicken: :chicken: :chicken:
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Beddie on November 06, 2011, 08:52:36 pm
£499.16 for 4 Michellin PS3s in 225/40/18, in Costco today. Deal runs until the 20th November. I was told that they will fit the tyres anytime within 12 months of purchasing.

How did you get that price, i have just had to pay £652 for 4 of the very same tyres at Costco  :chicken: :chicken: :chicken:

I was quoted £498 for the same size this afternoon...  :confused:
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: SteveP on November 06, 2011, 09:02:10 pm
£499.16 for 4 Michellin PS3s in 225/40/18, in Costco today. Deal runs until the 20th November. I was told that they will fit the tyres anytime within 12 months of purchasing.

How did you get that price, i have just had to pay £652 for 4 of the very same tyres at Costco  :chicken: :chicken: :chicken:

You had 235/35/19's didn't you????
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Hedge on November 06, 2011, 09:17:15 pm
I saw some 225 40x18 PS3's yesterday and they were £129 + VAT.
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on November 06, 2011, 10:01:14 pm
I saw some 225 40x18 PS3's yesterday and they were £129 + VAT.

Where was that?
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Hedge on November 06, 2011, 10:02:54 pm
Costco - Reading.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on November 06, 2011, 10:04:04 pm
Costco - Reading.  :smiley:

Will be on the lookout over winter for performance rubber at a good price  :smiley:
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Top Cat on November 06, 2011, 10:27:46 pm
£499.16 for 4 Michellin PS3s in 225/40/18, in Costco today. Deal runs until the 20th November. I was told that they will fit the tyres anytime within 12 months of purchasing.

How did you get that price, i have just had to pay £652 for 4 of the very same tyres at Costco  :chicken: :chicken: :chicken:

You had 235/35/19's didn't you????

originally for the works yes, but this is for the missus Mazda.  :confused: Goes off to check receipt.  :sick:
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Top Cat on November 06, 2011, 10:38:33 pm
Just checked my receipt and i have paid £652.76 for 4x PS3, 222/45/18 so what the fook is going on.  :sad1:
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Beddie on November 06, 2011, 11:02:11 pm
Just checked my receipt and i have paid £652.76 for 4x PS3, 222/45/18 so what the fook is going on.  :sad1:

Sounds like they have forgot to apply the 20% discount?  :fighting:
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Top Cat on November 06, 2011, 11:06:05 pm
Just checked my receipt and i have paid £652.76 for 4x PS3, 222/45/18 so what the fook is going on.  :sad1:

Sounds like they have forgot to apply the 20% discount?  :fighting:

Says on my receipt they have applied it plus when i inquired i can remeber him coming out with a price of over £200 per tyre.  :booty:
Going to ring a different store tomorrow for a quote, then ring them back and get another quote.  :wink:
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: chungster on November 06, 2011, 11:06:05 pm
You've got 45 profile tyres TC, the others have 40 profile.

So different price ??
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Top Cat on November 06, 2011, 11:07:02 pm
You've got 45 profile tyres TC, the others have 40 profile.

So different price ??

Considered that, but £150ish is a lot for 5 mil of tyre.  :fighting:
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Beddie on November 06, 2011, 11:10:27 pm
Just checked my receipt and i have paid £652.76 for 4x PS3, 222/45/18 so what the fook is going on.  :sad1:

Sounds like they have forgot to apply the 20% discount?  :fighting:

Says on my receipt they have applied it plus when i inquired i can remeber him coming out with a price of over £200 per tyre.  :booty:
Going to ring a different store tomorrow for a quote, then ring them back and get another quote.  :wink:

I was in the Chester one earlier and 225/40/18 are £156 inc vat per tyre before discount, wonder if they have charged you for 235/40/18 as they come in at £200+ per tyre before discount?
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: chungster on November 06, 2011, 11:18:34 pm
Just looked on black circles TC £46 difference per tyre so maybe it is down to that!
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Top Cat on November 06, 2011, 11:22:21 pm
Just checked my receipt and i have paid £652.76 for 4x PS3, 222/45/18 so what the fook is going on.  :sad1:

Sounds like they have forgot to apply the 20% discount?  :fighting:

Says on my receipt they have applied it plus when i inquired i can remeber him coming out with a price of over £200 per tyre.  :booty:
Going to ring a different store tomorrow for a quote, then ring them back and get another quote.  :wink:

I was in the Chester one earlier and 225/40/18 are £156 inc vat per tyre before discount, wonder if they have charged you for 235/40/18 as they come in at £200+ per tyre before discount?

Aye maybez, will find out tomorrow. I did a quick check on other tyre websites, and other decent brands in the same size were coming in at 200+ so i just thought i would bite the bullet.

I wouldn't mind but i had a company, driver safety course with an ex Copper on Thursday which really hit home so i thought fook it i will replace all 4 tyres for her even though she only needs 2. I was driving home thinking she had 17in wheels and i could escape with a bill of about £400ish.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Top Cat on November 06, 2011, 11:24:17 pm
Just looked on black circles TC £46 difference per tyre so maybe it is down to that!

Hmm just my luck then  :fighting:  Thanks Lee.  :happy2:  I wonder if i tell to ignore her speedo and enjoy the sportier looking tyres.  :rolleye:
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: rich83 on November 07, 2011, 12:51:42 pm
500 for 4 PS3?? And that's after discount.

 I can get GY F1 assyms for about 100 each.

Hmmm
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Hedge on November 07, 2011, 01:12:29 pm
It's 4x £129.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: rich83 on November 07, 2011, 01:17:34 pm
It's 4x £129.  :smiley:

So that's 516 by my maths. Ill look elsewhere I think :-)

GY F1 v2 are 116ish on camskill  :-)
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Beddie on November 07, 2011, 05:49:02 pm
500 for 4 PS3?? And that's after discount.

 I can get GY F1 assyms for about 100 each.

Hmmm

I'd normally agree Rich and the F1s are a great tyre, but i kid you not the PS3s have gone almost twice the distance both sets of F1s i had did...  :surprised:
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: rich83 on November 07, 2011, 07:56:42 pm
Yeah I suppose that might make the extra money worth it. Do they grip as well as the f1s mate?
Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: Beddie on November 07, 2011, 08:52:10 pm
Yeah I suppose that might make the extra money worth it. Do they grip as well as the f1s mate?

Compared to the Gen 1 Assym i'd say that there is ever so slightly less grip in a full throttle straight line situation although i'm being super critical there and my times at Inters were within 0.1s for both tyres, granted not exactly scientific though!  :grin:

Lateral grip and braking wise there is no difference that i can feel or quantify tbh, although the PS3 really does raise the game in the wet compared to the F1 imo  :happy2:

Title: Re: Costco 20% discount tyre deal back on..
Post by: rich83 on November 07, 2011, 09:23:54 pm
Hmm... Decisions.... Sounds like they might be worth the extra if they wear better. :-)

Ta for the advice Steve.