Bought tires from the US

nav12c · 06-01-2011, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by M3Rossi

Why would you want to do that? RFT's are shit! Get rid of them asap!

I always thought I HAD to run RFT for the tire pressure monitor, reading the above posts, its seems not. I'll change to some decent tires once my current ones need replacing.

Jeef Beef · 06-01-2011, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by nav12c

I always thought I HAD to run RFT for the tire pressure monitor, reading the above posts, its seems not. I'll change to some decent tires once my current ones need replacing.

Again, we don't have TPMS in Australia.

cruvon · 06-01-2011, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Noelpolar

For those that may be interested, I recently bought a set (4) of tyres from the tirerack. They were Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Was quoted about $3400 locally. Cost was $1800 Aussies bringing them in from the US inc freight ( plus $100 fitting and balancing). I ordered two at a time to keep the transaction below the $1000 so no customs duty or taxes were applied.

or if you can wait a few months for it to get to you, you could use my method of shipping it thru" USAtoAUS.com for a fraction of that cost.

Noelpolar · 06-01-2011, 03:11 AM

Finally got to drive my car today a decent distance with the new Michelin Pilot Super Sports on (have had the car on ramps for almost 2 weeks whilst fitting the Active Autowerkes Down Pipes....see other thread about this).

Grip, feel and noise are all excellent, however the ride quality has improved considerably. My opinion is that the Bridgestone runflats on 230 19" rims gave me a ride quality of 4/10 now it is close to 10/10 or perfect for me.I was considering upgrading the suspension to improve the ride....... now I'm not considering it anymore. For an average person like me I reckon it is the biggest improvement you can make to the car...... Procede or tune is no 2.

If you want a character improvement excercise then I recomend installing your own down pipes at home

cruvon · 06-01-2011, 03:18 AM

+1, I have Michelin Pilot Sports (PS2's, are super sports different?) on my 19"s and they are as comfortable if not more than my previous 16"s. Maybe I haven't driven on potholed country roads yet but the car drives like a dream on inner city roads with those tyres.

Noelpolar · 06-01-2011, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cruvon

+1, I have Michelin Pilot Sports (PS2's, are super sports different?) on my 19"s and they are as comfortable if not more than my previous 16"s. Maybe I haven't driven on potholed country roads yet but the car drives like a dream on inner city roads with those tyres.

The pilot super sports are Michelin's latest hi performance tyre...... You can still get ps2s......

GAV-F30 · 06-03-2011, 09:34 PM

Is it true that Tirerack doesnt take overseas visa card if yes how do you pay for tires.

THANKS

Noelpolar · 06-04-2011, 02:23 AM

That's correct, also they don't take paypal from overseas also. I did a bank transfer via my Internet banking...... It's an international transfer ..... St George charge $20 and it's done via your normal banking transfer screen....... Alternatively you can go into a bank to do it.

GAV-F30 · 06-04-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Noelpolar

That's correct, also they don't take paypal from overseas also. I did a bank transfer via my Internet banking...... It's an international transfer ..... St George charge $20 and it's done via your normal banking transfer screen....... Alternatively you can go into a bank to do it.

THANKS.

dragon20 · 06-05-2011, 07:19 AM

Hi all, i was thinking of buying tires from the states when I bought my new rims. Is the car still road worthy when you by tires overseas? I was told once that if they don't have a particular AUS stamp on them then your car is not road worthy or covered via insurance.

If any one can confirm this would be great!

johnnydad · 06-05-2011, 09:47 PM

I've heard all sorts of opinions on this. My understanding is that as long as the tyres are the correct load/speed rating and size for your car they are roadworthy. When I swapped to non-RFT non-Aus market PS2s, I rang BMW/Allianz and they asked me to submit a receipt for the purchase and fitting of the tyres.

Funnily the current set I have awaiting fitment says they are for the Aus market on the sidewalls.

Jeef Beef · 06-05-2011, 10:31 PM

US tyres are DOT approved, I don't see the problem in Australia. It's not like they're more shitty, insurance is gonna have a hard time denying claims.

purifyer · 06-06-2011, 10:12 PM

Quick question

do I need to ring up a tire place before hand and ask them if they are willing to put US tyres on my car OR can I just assume they will do it?

ie are they likely to flat out refuse to put US tyres on my car due to some crap about ADR or something?

E92325i · 06-07-2011, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by purifyer

Quick question

do I need to ring up a tire place before hand and ask them if they are willing to put US tyres on my car OR can I just assume they will do it?

ie are they likely to flat out refuse to put US tyres on my car due to some crap about ADR or something?

I had no issues. The tyre fitter didn't say anything but had a bloody hard time replacing the tyre due to his shitty equipment which was struggling with the 19" wheel

NBTBRV8 · 06-07-2011, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by purifyer

Quick question

do I need to ring up a tire place before hand and ask them if they are willing to put US tyres on my car OR can I just assume they will do it?

ie are they likely to flat out refuse to put US tyres on my car due to some crap about ADR or something?

Don't tell them. Just make the booking and remove any reference to Tirerack. There is no problem.

Noelpolar · 06-09-2011, 02:26 AM

In the trade it is called a "strip and fit" ....... They do it all the time. I was charged $25 a wheel fitted and balanced (they had to remove the runflats). If you are getting runflats removed/fitted then ensure the shop has the appopiate skills etc. The shop I went to only had two of it's fitters qualified to do them.

06-01-2011, 03:11 AM	#26
Noelpolar Private First Class 7 Rep 133 Posts Drives: E92 335i Auto Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Finally got to drive my car today a decent distance with the new Michelin Pilot Super Sports on (have had the car on ramps for almost 2 weeks whilst fitting the Active Autowerkes Down Pipes....see other thread about this). Grip, feel and noise are all excellent, however the ride quality has improved considerably. My opinion is that the Bridgestone runflats on 230 19" rims gave me a ride quality of 4/10 now it is close to 10/10 or perfect for me.I was considering upgrading the suspension to improve the ride....... now I'm not considering it anymore. For an average person like me I reckon it is the biggest improvement you can make to the car...... Procede or tune is no 2. If you want a character improvement excercise then I recomend installing your own down pipes at home Last edited by Noelpolar; 06-01-2011 at 03:13 AM.. Reason: spelling correction
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cruvon Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	+1, I have Michelin Pilot Sports (PS2's, are super sports different?) on my 19"s and they are as comfortable if not more than my previous 16"s. Maybe I haven't driven on potholed country roads yet but the car drives like a dream on inner city roads with those tyres. __________________ Tiag E90 \| JBSPEED Spli t t ers \| JBSPEED ACS style Roof Spoiler \| JBSPEED M3 style Trunk spoiler \| Euro plates \| K&N Intake \| BMW OEM Performance Exhaust \| Debadged \| OEM Chromeline trim \|230 OEM rims \| 19" Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Non runflats \| OEM Burr Walnut Gear knob \| OEM Blacklines \| OEM Spacesaver \|
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GAV-F30 Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328I M-SPORT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: AUSTRALIA - SYDNEY iTrader: (0)	Is it true that Tirerack doesnt take overseas visa card if yes how do you pay for tires. THANKS
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06-04-2011, 02:23 AM	#30
Noelpolar Private First Class 7 Rep 133 Posts Drives: E92 335i Auto Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	That's correct, also they don't take paypal from overseas also. I did a bank transfer via my Internet banking...... It's an international transfer ..... St George charge $20 and it's done via your normal banking transfer screen....... Alternatively you can go into a bank to do it.
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06-05-2011, 07:19 AM	#32
dragon20 Private First Class 9 Rep 132 Posts Drives: Still Looking Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Hi all, i was thinking of buying tires from the states when I bought my new rims. Is the car still road worthy when you by tires overseas? I was told once that if they don't have a particular AUS stamp on them then your car is not road worthy or covered via insurance. If any one can confirm this would be great!
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06-05-2011, 09:47 PM	#33
johnnydad Captain 108 Rep 931 Posts Drives: 17 BMW M2 - 05 RS Clio 182 Cup Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, NSW iTrader: (0)	I've heard all sorts of opinions on this. My understanding is that as long as the tyres are the correct load/speed rating and size for your car they are roadworthy. When I swapped to non-RFT non-Aus market PS2s, I rang BMW/Allianz and they asked me to submit a receipt for the purchase and fitting of the tyres. Funnily the current set I have awaiting fitment says they are for the Aus market on the sidewalls. __________________ John 17 F87 M2 Pure - long beach blue 10 E91 320d LCI - space grey - black dakota - steptronic - innovations - 157s - front PDC - Konis 99 BMW Baby Racer - red; 05 Renaultsport Clio 182 Cup - French Racing Blue - Konis - Eibachs - Remus - Turinis
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06-05-2011, 10:31 PM	#34
Jeef Beef Lord Captain Commander 110 Rep 3,093 Posts Drives: a sleeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	US tyres are DOT approved, I don't see the problem in Australia. It's not like they're more shitty, insurance is gonna have a hard time denying claims. __________________ E82 135i M-sport: SGM/6MT/Black
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purifyer First Lieutenant 16 Rep 336 Posts Drives: e93 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: melbourne iTrader: (0)	Quick question do I need to ring up a tire place before hand and ask them if they are willing to put US tyres on my car OR can I just assume they will do it? ie are they likely to flat out refuse to put US tyres on my car due to some crap about ADR or something?
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06-09-2011, 02:26 AM	#38
Noelpolar Private First Class 7 Rep 133 Posts Drives: E92 335i Auto Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	In the trade it is called a "strip and fit" ....... They do it all the time. I was charged $25 a wheel fitted and balanced (they had to remove the runflats). If you are getting runflats removed/fitted then ensure the shop has the appopiate skills etc. The shop I went to only had two of it's fitters qualified to do them.
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