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Just passed 35,000 miles and the front tyres need replacing. Yep, you guessed it, nowhere in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire or Warwickshire has any Michelins in stock, and some are quoting delivery times of up to four weeks because this size is on back order. Almost had to laugh at times, though - virtually all the tyre fitters responded with, "They're for an A2, aren't they?"
Now, no Michelins - but what about Pirellis? There's a few of those about. Trouble is, I don't like Pirellis - and compare the respected German Reifentest results (www.tyretest.com) of Pirellis vs Michelins, and you'll see why...
So the search for fitted Michelins continued (mytyres.co.uk could have sent them by post, but then need fitting at extra cost). Had previously looked at AA's Tyre Fitting website, but dismissed on grounds of cost (£130 per tyre). But in desperation, I rang them this morning. First piece of good news, Michelins in stock, for fitting at home or work on Monday. But they're still quoting £260 for the pair. I asked the girl if she would price match on my best quote, she had a word with her supervisor and lo and behold, I'm having two Michelins fitted on Monday for an all-in cost of £180. And I'm not even an AA member!
So, fingers crossed that the AA service is OK - I'll post again on Monday with a verdict!
2002 A2 1.4TDI SE
Pine green/beige
Now, no Michelins - but what about Pirellis? There's a few of those about. Trouble is, I don't like Pirellis - and compare the respected German Reifentest results (www.tyretest.com) of Pirellis vs Michelins, and you'll see why...
So the search for fitted Michelins continued (mytyres.co.uk could have sent them by post, but then need fitting at extra cost). Had previously looked at AA's Tyre Fitting website, but dismissed on grounds of cost (£130 per tyre). But in desperation, I rang them this morning. First piece of good news, Michelins in stock, for fitting at home or work on Monday. But they're still quoting £260 for the pair. I asked the girl if she would price match on my best quote, she had a word with her supervisor and lo and behold, I'm having two Michelins fitted on Monday for an all-in cost of £180. And I'm not even an AA member!
So, fingers crossed that the AA service is OK - I'll post again on Monday with a verdict!
2002 A2 1.4TDI SE
Pine green/beige