What a set of new tires cost

Well i just brought a set of Michelin PR4,s for my NC750X online for £176.48 delivered im UK based and these are being exported from Germany.
Over here can't get a set from the UK for less than £270 this seems madness this difference in costs as we are all part EU.
I am happy £50 to fit them that's with a local mech taking the bike and changing not me taking wheels off, he will re track and align all as well as lube all running gear
So what have you paid and where are you based,

A set of Continental Motion tires bought in the U.S. and shipped to the U.S. costs $138, or about €121, or £90. Install them yourself and that's your total cost.

Michelin PR4 set would be considerably higher at $305, €268, £198, bought and shipped within the U.S.

Pricing based on this seller: http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=33_176_1073

I just had a road pilot 2 rear fitted and supplied whilst having an mot done at an independent garage for £ 105 inclusive of taxes and fitting/balancing, new valve.

Tourance new set cost me US$450?
Worth every penny.


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670cc said:

A set of Continental Motion tires bought in the U.S. and shipped to the U.S. costs $138, or about €121, or £90. Install them yourself and that's your total cost.

Michelin PR4 set would be considerably higher at $305, €268, £198, bought and shipped within the U.S.

Pricing based on this seller: MICHELIN PILOT ROAD 4 STREET TIRE - American Motorcycle Tire

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yep thats my point you can purchase for a set for 198 are the imported or produced over thier i would think imported?

kharli said:

I just had a road pilot 2 rear fitted and supplied whilst having an mot done at an independent garage for £ 105 inclusive of taxes and fitting/balancing, new valve.

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That's not bad retail list as £156 but best you can find is £78 on the net + fitting seems the dealers in Scotland like to pass the discounted prices they get the tyres for on to us punters in Scotland, let us know who you used as im up that way for 9 days end of May on the bike touring and a good garage is always good to know
Cheers David

Happy never heard of Tourance what are they ?

DB1965 said:

That's not bad retail list as £156 but best you can find is £78 on the net + fitting seems the dealers in Scotland like to pass the discounted prices they get the tyres for on to us punters in Scotland, let us know who you used as im up that way for 9 days end of May on the bike touring and a good garage is always good to know
Cheers David

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A and G Motorcycles Dumfries

but he will fit if you supply ..I was lucky as he had one on the shelf but hes got basic stock ..Great friendly competent mechanic as well.

[never heard of Tourance what are they ?]

They are Michelins usually fitted onto BMW adventure bikes. I'd have to guess that tire prices can and are affected by local taxes, import duties, etc.

There is a little confusion there is Metzeler Tourance and Michelin Anakee

Metzeler Tourance EXP Rear Tire - Closeout - Motorcycle Superstore

Tire Selector | MICHELIN Motorcycle - United States

https://www.google.com/#q=adventure+motorcycle+tires&tbm=shop

DB1965 said:

Happy never heard of Tourance what are they ?

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Metzeler, great tyres, had them on the Transalp, very hard wearing, good for light off-road.

the current recommendation for the NC750 seems to be the Pirelli Scorpion.

Pirelli Scorpions $294 to my door. Self install--free.