What should I be preparing myself for (cash wise) when I have to buy new summer tires for the G...

 

Depends on size but for 18"+ rims, you're looking to spend close to $1k if not more for decent summer tires.

 

1200-1500 easy if you don't cheap out.

 

More like 2000 if you have the 19"s.

 

the setup I have would run you about $4,600 (taxes and labour in) for summer use.

that includes: 4 - 20" TSW Lagunas (10" rear, 8 1/2" front)
4 Toyo T1R's (tires)
1 set (of 4) H&R lowering springs

I have nice snows on the stock 18's, and have the stock springs for my winter setup.

 

What about bringing them across the border?,how much are they usually after exchange rate duty and brokerage???

 

I've read (on this site) that it may still be cheaper to buy from the states, even with duties/brokerage/freight, etc. - due to the volume and size of the markets.

Maybe put some disposable rubber on and get it done stateside, then drive home?

 

But how do you explain to the custom with the new tires. I know that Ian had provided us a US address!!

 

What you can do is drive down to the states, get your new tires put on, then drive home. Stop at the customs counter, and declare them. If the tires were made in the USA - BF Goodrich and a few others, you will only have to pay the tax since they are covered under the free trade agreement otherwise you will still have to pay duty. Keep in mind that generally tires are 50% cheaper in the states, so unless the duty comes to 35% of the price, you are better off - which it doesn't.

You can also just drive to the states, say you are playing golf, get new tires and drive home, leave the old tires at the installers. Tire rack will let you drop ship the tires right to the installer as well. - but of course that is bad if you get caught. You can also just call Canada customs and ask what the duty will be. They usually are pretty accomodating.

 

$4600???? Dude...is that what you paid? That set up is $2200 shipped from the US mounted and balanced.

 

I paid $1100 CDN for 4 S03 Pole Positions including shipping from tire rack.

 

Chico, can you pm some place to get tires from?

 

Is that 18, 19, or 20?

 

18"

 

Thats an awesome price comparing here!!! Is that with duties and brokerage?