Currently have 2016 Colorado 7 and I need new tyres. I am also looking to upgrade my wheels. Original wheel is 16", does that mean I can legally go to 18"?
Where is a good place to go for a great package deal (not online)?
I am in Adelaide
Where Is a Good Place to Purchase 4 New Wheels and Tyres
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Most sites seem to want you to request a quote. The majors around me are Tyrepower, Bob Jane, Bridgestone
I have been quoted $2,500 from Tyre Power for 4 wheels + tyres and wheel alignment.
Helps to state where you are… Tempe Tyres are go-to in Sydney. You can usually get price matched at Bob Jane.
sorry I am in Adelaide
That's not something you need to be sorry about.
debatable…
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not for about 20 years
You might find that you can go bigger than 18" if a higher spec model has bigger rims from factory.
If you want bigger rims youll pay more for tyres. Bigger rins also mean less sidewall and reduce offroad ability.
Are you sticking to a budget or chasing looks?
probably Start with budget, then I can increase if need to for looks
insert dating joke here
op try Costco ?
Ozzy Tyres have a branch in Woodville
For tyres I'd check the pricing at Costco
I am also looking to upgrade my wheels. Original wheel is 16", does that mean I can legally go to 18"?
On an 8 year old Holden Colorado that's called over capitalising.
But tyres from tyroola, get it shipped to a fitting tyre shop and much cheaper than bigger tyre chains
Where Is a Good Place to Purchase 4 New Wheels and Tyres
If JV were here today he'd probably suggest a tyre shop.
Why? Bigger rims means lower profile tyres. This means more likely to damage rims.
Costco - check em out, last time i needed tyres they were cheapest for me.
Your Thailand built Chevy copy Holden is obsolete. Don’t waste money changing wheels and go faster tyres. Google Tyroola for best price and local fitters, then sell the vehicle
Stay on 16s as your ride comfort will change to a harder ride, plus 16s are cheaper with a wider range of tyres available. 17s are more common, might be an alternative.
Do you use the vehicle off bitumen roads ? Low profile tyres are bad news for 4x4s that are actually used off the bitumen as they do not bag as much when running at lower pressures in the bush . Also their sidewalls on low profiles are often more much more vulnerable to damage.
So stick with the 16" rims and as others pointed out the tyres are cheaper and bigger range available.
As for tyre type, H/T, A/T or MT, it depends on how you use the vehicle. If you only drive on bitumen then H/T, sand or occasional good dirt roads. If sand and dry dirt then A/T . Only get M/Ts if you really need them, driving regularly in muddy areas as M/Ts cost more to buy, don't last as long, often have less traction in Bitumen and will increase the vehicles fuel usage as they have greater rolling resistance..
If you do got for A/Ts look at "LT" or light truck constructed tyres as they are usually stronger construction and less prone to damage.
My last couple of sets of tyres I got from TyrePower (previously on Magill Rd at Kensington Park, they've now moved to Payneham Rd at Glynde). Very good to deal with. Price was initially higher than another quote I got, but when I showed them that one they were able to beat it. Never bought wheels from them, but I would (and will) go back to them next time I need tyres.
Just call firteen firtee firtee two. Can't go wrong.
LMJGSTFY.
Not sure if in Adelaide but a very unlikely place like MyCar Tyre of the Kmart family gave us the best prices for brand new tyres (Continental).
What options has your own research narrowed it down to so far?