Where to buy tyres from in the North of Cyprus

skeeds2000


Joined: 18/10/2008
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 12:22

Hi could anybody recommend where to buy tyres from in TRNC ? I think i may need to replace all 4 so it could work out quite pricey, hence asking for your knowledge and assitance.

Thanks in advance

skeeds2000

minertor



Joined: 14/02/2009
Posts: 1238

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 12:51

The last new tyre I bought here was from Pitstop, Catalkoy. It was recommended by a friend, I think it was 170tl, for an Opel Zafira.

Up the street opposite the Colony there's a small shop selling tyres and exhausts. I was quoted £50 each for tyres for a Suzuki Vitara. The guy spoke less English than I do Turkish but it seemed a bit on the cheap side. I sold the Vitara with the old tyres on.

There's one on the road going towards Esenteppe, don't know if they're new. The only thing you can see from the road is a tyre with lastic painted on it.

Tony

andrew4232



Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 1543

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 13:08

best bet is drive to the south and change them there, better quality and cheaper

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 13:46

We replaced 2 tyres on our estate car at the tyre dealers on the industrial estate near the customs office in Lefkosia (behind the Mercedes showrooms). They did a great job in moving the tyres around and were cheap for good quality tyres (same as were already on the car).

elkiton



Joined: 15/03/2009
Posts: 514

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 14:21

If you are around Girne, there is a road opposite Molly's just up from the Pia Bella, second shop up the road do the real deal, Pirell'is only a few lira more than the Chinese imports, typically a Ford Ranger would be 300tl a corner fitted.

TonyE

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 07:21

We have used the garage next to the Kar shop which is situated on the road next to the fire station and always have found them honest and reliable. I have been there twice in 3 weeks so I was holding my breath thinking i was going to get charged for new tyres but good as gold they repaired them for 15 tl. They also come out if you have a problem.

louthlass


Joined: 09/11/2008
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 09:36

Message 5,

We have used Mahmut for many years. He is very reasonable, and does a good job.

Wiser


Joined: 30/07/2008
Posts: 796

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 09:41

I recently had a flat tyre and had it changed at pitstop who were very good. I live in Alsancak though and normally use the tyre place on the main lapta road on the left hand side just after the turning with the golden lady. They are very good and reasonably priced.

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 10:37

little shop near to the harley davidison look a like shop they are brilliant will get you new tyres but if you have a puncture its about 3 quid or what ever you want to pay



dont go anywhere else they are great

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 10:46

Don't ever have punctures repaired its false economy.

About 10 years ago a Range Rover talking a family to Glydbourne had a tyre blow on the M40 driver killed cause an improperly mended repairn by a "National" tyre company

Also a post a few months ago about the effects of rg sun on tyre valves rotting them and causing them to blow

Your contact with the road is a very small tyre foot print

rigsby


Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 912

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 11:12

scoobydo is right,I bought 4 new tyres for my vitara,from this tyre place.They worked out cheaper than the prices in the u/k.And no they were not chinese.

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 11:18

ah rigsby ,did they have "E" marking on the side of the tyre though ?.



are they tyres within 5 years old ?(date marked on tyres ) and in uk its illegal to sell tyres that are over 5 years old ....why you may ask ?



after 5 years old no manufacturer can guarantee the safety of the sidewalls and steel chords,the rubber perishes and when cornering seperates from the wall ,causing failure .



problem will not arise in cyprus as i wouldnt think the distances driven is excessive ,but europe and motorways are major cause for blow outs



kav

bazilbrush


Joined: 29/03/2008
Posts: 404

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 12:22

On the main road in Alsancak about 200 mtrs past the golden lady turning heading towards Lapta there is a tyre company that I have used for a long time. Also if you so wish you can buy second hand tryes that have come off damaged cars and are in perfect condition, I have some on my jeep and are perfect and half the price. Some may say very dangerous thing to do but hey its your decision.

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 14:07

Message 3 Sorry you are out of order in my book If you live in TRNC support TRNC Just had four excellent tyres fitted to our Pajero, Pirreli semi off Rd tyres.



My son priced them in the UK and it was much cheaper here, and the difference was everything was in the price, didn,t get extras like balancing, used tyre disposal , and loads of other things slapped on like in the UK.



Little place just passed Golden lady heading towards Lapta on the right, bluedoors, the guy has an excellent reputation.

rigsby


Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 912

Message Posted:
02/11/2009 11:16

Kavenkoy,They were Pirelli,Cant remember about any E letters.