Tyre price Survey.

[swanman]

As I have loads of spare time and I needed a new rear tyre I have spent the afternoon going round tyre suppliers looking for the best deal. Very interesting results. Basically I was in the market for a 190/50 Pirelli Diablo Corsa or Diablo.

Here are the results in the order that I got them:

1. Cycle spot, corsa $380, diablo $360
2. Holeshot, corsa $345, diablo $319
3. Motohaus, corsa $380, diablo $350
4. Red Baron don't do Pirelli.
5. Coleman's, corsa $465!!, diablo ? (360+)
6. Haldanes, corsa $ 599 (couldn't give me discounted price as boss was away). Diablo ?
7. Mt Eden M/c's Corsa $370, diablo $330
8. Cycletreads, Corsa $371, diablo $290

I got the diablo from cycle treads.

Interesting different levels of service. Cyclespot sales guys nearly had an argument with each other over the prices. Holeshot was ok. Coleman's was ok but their prices silly. Haldanes were ok, but they may have lost a customer because the boss was out. Motohaus one guy talks to you as if you're stupid the other guy is fine. Mt eden m/c were pretty freindly. Cycletreads were surprised at the prices I had from Holeshot as they could not match the Corsa price even after discount (they first quoted me over $400), still I negotiated on price for diablo and got it down to $298, then he only charged me $290, plus I got a cup of tee, freindly bunch too! They did the tyre there and then.

Conclusion: there is a big variance in the prices you pay for the same tyres! From $599 to $465 to $345 for example. Also the above prices were only gained in some instances when I haggled the price, often I was quoted over $50 above the final price. So all in all I recommend Cycle treads and holeshot, but go there knowing what you want and how much a tyre is worth so you can negotiate the price. Maybe just got to Barry's point road and get competing quotes from the 3 places in that road to save you going too far.

PS Some of the above prices maybe slightly out as I am doing this from memory.

[bugjuice]

my battlaxe I got for 275 on special from Rowes in Avondalé after shopping around. at least 50 bucks cheaper than the next best place..
Just shows, if you have an idea of what you're after, it pays to shop around a bit
So have you got a new tyre on there now? Was getting a bit of a slick on the back there..

[swanman]

my battlaxe I got for 275 on special from Rowes in Avondalé after shopping around. at least 50 bucks cheaper than the next best place..
Just shows, if you have an idea of what you're after, it pays to shop around a bit
So have you got a new tyre on there now? Was getting a bit of a slick on the back there..

Yep she's new. Already feel the difference as the profile is much rounder. When they took the old tyre off it was so flat it would stand unsupported! I think this is going to be a very good tyre. Wonder if it will wheelie as well?

[StoneChucker]

Oh, so you get Pirellis in Diablo's, Diablo Corsa's AND Diable Super Corsas? I thought it was just the last two...

Either way, I think you'll be more than happier with the Pirelli Diablo range.

Might put a Diablo Super Duper Corsa on the back for the next track day. [pt]

[swanman]

Oh, so you get Pirellis in Diablo's, Diablo Corsa's AND Diable Super Corsas? I thought it was just the last two...

Either way, I think you'll be more than happier with the Pirelli Diablo range.

Might put a Diablo Super Duper Corsa on the back for the next track day. [pt]

Yes there are 3 tyres in the Diablo range. Basicaly i was looking for the most road orientated tyre. Apparently the other 2 find it hard to get up to temperature on the road. Much like the OE 218 that came with the bike.

[Zapf]

As I have loads of spare time and I needed a new rear tyre I have spent the afternoon going round tyre suppliers looking for the best deal. Very interesting results. Basically I was in the market for a 190/50 Pirelli Diablo Corsa or Diablo.

Here are the results in the order that I got them:

1. Cycle spot, corsa $380, diablo $360
2. Holeshot, corsa $345, diablo $319
3. Motohaus, corsa $380, diablo $350
4. Red Baron don't do Pirelli.
5. Coleman's, corsa $465!!, diablo ? (360+)
6. Haldanes, corsa $ 599 (couldn't give me discounted price as boss was away). Diablo ?
7. Mt Eden M/c's Corsa $370, diablo $330
8. Cycletreads, Corsa $371, diablo $290

I got the diablo from cycle treads.

Interesting different levels of service. Cyclespot sales guys nearly had an argument with each other over the prices. Holeshot was ok. Coleman's was ok but their prices silly. Haldanes were ok, but they may have lost a customer because the boss was out. Motohaus one guy talks to you as if you're stupid the other guy is fine. Mt eden m/c were pretty freindly. Cycletreads were surprised at the prices I had from Holeshot as they could not match the Corsa price even after discount (they first quoted me over $400), still I negotiated on price for diablo and got it down to $298, then he only charged me $290, plus I got a cup of tee, freindly bunch too! They did the tyre there and then.

Conclusion: there is a big variance in the prices you pay for the same tyres! From $599 to $465 to $345 for example. Also the above prices were only gained in some instances when I haggled the price, often I was quoted over $50 above the final price. So all in all I recommend Cycle treads and holeshot, but go there knowing what you want and how much a tyre is worth so you can negotiate the price. Maybe just got to Barry's point road and get competing quotes from the 3 places in that road to save you going too far.

PS Some of the above prices maybe slightly out as I am doing this from memory.

You wonder why Haldanes lost me as a K5 customer but they do run a damm good service department thou. So I am going to them for the service even I didn't buy the bike there.

[StoneChucker]

Yes there are 3 tyres in the Diablo range. Basicaly i was looking for the most road orientated tyre. Apparently the other 2 find it hard to get up to temperature on the road. Much like the OE 218 that came with the bike.

Exactly mate... I was AMAZED at how, all of a sudden around lape two or 3 into a session of the track day, the tires suddenly felt like super glue, inspiring confidence which I have NONE of on the road.

The reciprocal of that is that when cold, they felt really loose and like they would let go if I pushed it past a certain point. I find that scary since they don't reach proper temp. on the road, where at times I try pushing myself...

VTWIN said that tires have amazing technology put into them, and they need to be trusted. Something I shall do more of on the next KB track day.

[Blackbird]

Bought a set of Avon Azaro "B" spec (the high rating ones) from Road and Sport Hamilton yesterday. The total including balancing was $537.

Although I'm a Honda man, I always support R&S for accessories and tyres because their service is outstanding.

Geoff

[MikeL]

I just got a new Diablo from Mt Eden for my XJR. It was a 180/55 and cost me $300. They also did a WOF for $25. Cycletreads might have been cheaper, but I can't be bothered taking the bike over to the shore just to save a few bucks...

[bugjuice]

I just got a new Diablo from Mt Eden for my XJR. It was a 180/55 and cost me $300. They also did a WOF for $25. Cycletreads might have been cheaper, but I can't be bothered taking the bike over to the shore just to save a few bucks...

When I was replacing my 180/55, I called a few places, 300 bucks is about right, most places had heaps to choose from for that price. It's just that I was after something specific, and managed to find it on special too. I also called Mt Eden and got the same price..

[Krusti]

Although I'm a Honda man, I always support R&S for accessories and tyres because their service is outstanding.

Geoff

Would have to agree with ya there Blackbird. I have been very impressed with R&S.

Ya didn't go to Robin for ya tyres then?

[SPman]

120x17 Diablo Corsa and 160 x 17 Diablo for the RF400 - $500 from Mt Eden through Mike, $530 through Chris! ??
Metz Z6 Haldanes - $630 for the pr.! Also think I was finding the limits for the front Z6 at the track - on the last coupla laps was getting the front tyre "walking" on the tread in the esses past the pits!

[Lou Girardin]

Prices depend on whether a shop is an official stockist or not.
At AMPS, we can't buy Pirelli for the price Haldanes retails them for.
But we can do a much better deal on Metz's.

[JohnBoy]

one thing i have been really surprised about is that some towns are cheaper that others, i have found that palmerston north to be the cheapest with hamilton a close second, New plymouth third and then wellington and auckland.
what makes it better is that some places (ie Hamilton M/C) dont charge fitting if you buy tyres through them.

[swanman]

Exactly mate... I was AMAZED at how, all of a sudden around lape two or 3 into a session of the track day, the tires suddenly felt like super glue, inspiring confidence which I have NONE of on the road.

The reciprocal of that is that when cold, they felt really loose and like they would let go if I pushed it past a certain point. I find that scary since they don't reach proper temp. on the road, where at times I try pushing myself...

VTWIN said that tires have amazing technology put into them, and they need to be trusted. Something I shall do more of on the next KB track day.

Yes very true. The original 218's were very dodgy. Getting the right heat into the tyre is crucial. The high end sports tyres like the 218 and diablo super corsa just don't get up to temp on the roads, unless it is a hot day and you have been caning it. Also once you get off the pace they loose their heat quickly too. And importantly in the wet they never get to temp ever which is when you need it most. My second rear tyre was a cheepy, Shinto. It had more grip than the 218 on the roads judging by the number of slides I had.