NP993

Are Sumitomo's available in NZ? Here in the U.S., those Conti Sports are $238 each, which is a lot.

993MAN

The shipping would be too expensive in my experience. I just think it's a bit of a tuck when something is nearly 3 times the price. I know the USA has "a few" more people than us but that price is OTT.
Bought them now anyway so I will just pay up and shut up!
Having said that, I won't be using the same brand when they need replaceing.
Haven't seen Sumitomo's here yet. Might look into them. I think Yokohama's will be the go next time. Previously had them on the 930 and 965 and they lasted twice as long, if not longer.
Thanks

Henry964

Just to compare prices I paid 350 U$S dollars in Argentina for each of my 255/40/17 Yokohama´s Advan Sport rear tires (and I am paying them in 12 monthly payments without additional interests)
I have been to NZ several times and really love your country

HJK

I buy tires from Tirerack and ship them to Thailand, 3 to 5 days, shipping around 70usd per tyre.
It works fine.....
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993MAN

I'm going to definatley look into that next time. As long as there are no import frees it might work.
Cheers

HJK

Well I pay 30% import duty here in Thailand and the price still ends up alright. Specially considering that you have them in a few days.... Because if there is duty to pay, it is on your current tires also and already in the price....
Give it a go, email to tirerack and they will quote you all cost and detail... Good!