Well, as I really want to go greenlaning sometime soon (before JSP and co get it outlawed at any rate) I really decided I needed a new set of rubber for Skippy. It's got a mismatched set with a couple of nonames, a couple of Goodyear GT4+4s and something wierd on the spare, none with less than 10k miles in wear between them.
So I spent this morning on the phone to every tyre place within 30 miles of me and discovered a few strange things.
235/70R16s tend to be cheaper than the 205R16s that are standard fit.
KwikFit haven't got a clue.
Some places see you coming (£180 per tyre from one place - for Pirelli Scorpions that everybody else was quoting me £75-80 on)
Stapletons Tyre Services in Aylesbury will supply and fit Tracker remoulds for £36.50 each.
RCP Tyres in Milton Common are going to supply and fit new budget tyres for £159 for four - £39.75 fitted.
And yes, these prices are inclusive of VAT - for 205R16s
P.
Seriously considering heading up to Cannock Chase in February.