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JAX Tyres Deal on Bridgestones
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2017 6:59 pm
by madmort
Jax Tyres have the 4 for the price of 3 deal on for Bridgestone Potenza RE003 in Vic. Just after I bought a set from Bridgestone with their deal, Jax does them cheaper! How does that work?
Re: JAX Tyres Deal on Bridgestones
Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 9:17 am
by Ross
Shop around, i've been quoted $137 from bridgestone, $130 from Costco. Re003 195/50/15
How much did JAX quote
Re: JAX Tyres Deal on Bridgestones
Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 6:37 pm
by madmort
I'm talking about 205 45R16. They are $185 from Jax (were $179), $199 from Bridgestone on a deal from both. My only confusion is how does an independent out price the manufacturer!
Re: JAX Tyres Deal on Bridgestones
Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 6:38 pm
by smy0003
Oh for sh*ts sake, I just bought Michelins.
Re: JAX Tyres Deal on Bridgestones
Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 6:42 pm
by madmort
Good for you!
Re: JAX Tyres Deal on Bridgestones
Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 7:12 pm
by project.r.racing
madmort wrote:My only confusion is how does an independent out price the manufacturer!
Pretty simple. One wishes to make more profit off you. Works for them 99% of the time due to their brand name.
Re: JAX Tyres Deal on Bridgestones
Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 10:30 pm
by smy0003
On the Bridgestone vs. Jax pricing, the biridgestone shops are still franchises. So Jax and Bridgestone are essentially the same thing, both using their franchisers (franchisees?) buying power to get good deals from the importer.
Madmort, I wasn't being facetious, I just spend $800 on michelin n4 ps2s when I could've had the re003 (same treadwear and basically an equivalent tyre) for a lot less.
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Re: JAX Tyres Deal on Bridgestones
Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 7:17 am
by madmort
smy0003 wrote:On the Bridgestone vs. Jax pricing, the biridgestone shops are still franchises. So Jax and Bridgestone are essentially the same thing, both using their franchisers (franchisees?) buying power to get good deals from the importer.
Madmort, I wasn't being facetious, I just spend $800 on michelin n4 ps2s when I could've had the re003 (same treadwear and basically an equivalent tyre) for a lot less.
Sent from my LG-H815
No worries smy0003, ouch! The thing that gripes me is I have heard moaning that there is no margin in tyres. They don't sell them at a loss that's for certain.
Re: JAX Tyres Deal on Bridgestones
Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 12:27 pm
by Ned Loh
madmort wrote:
No worries smy0003, ouch! The thing that gripes me is I have heard moaning that there is no margin in tyres. They don't sell them at a loss that's for certain.
Please be assured that it's a pretty tough game.
These sorts of deals, irrespective if through a Jax or Bridgestone outlet are funded through/by the tyre manufacturer.
On a side note, I believe a tyre manufacturer may have their eye on buying Jax.
Re: JAX Tyres Deal on Bridgestones
Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 5:37 pm
by smy0003
Ned Loh wrote:On a side note, I believe a tyre manufacturer may have their eye on buying Jax.
Michelin? They're the only one (besides Bridgestone, who already have a number of branded stores) I can think of with enough mainstream appeal to warrant buying out a giant like JAX.
Re: JAX Tyres Deal on Bridgestones
Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 11:07 am
by Ned Loh
smy0003 wrote:Ned Loh wrote:On a side note, I believe a tyre manufacturer may have their eye on buying Jax.
Michelin? They're the only one (besides Bridgestone, who already have a number of branded stores) I can think of with enough mainstream appeal to warrant buying out a giant like JAX.
No. A smaller (but still significant) player. At this stage they will be keeping stores Jax branded.
Seems public now anyway...
http://www.tyrepress.com/2017/02/hankoo ... jax-tyres/
Re: JAX Tyres Deal on Bridgestones
Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 6:48 pm
by madmort
Ned Loh wrote:smy0003 wrote:Ned Loh wrote:On a side note, I believe a tyre manufacturer may have their eye on buying Jax.
Michelin? They're the only one (besides Bridgestone, who already have a number of branded stores) I can think of with enough mainstream appeal to warrant buying out a giant like JAX.
No. A smaller (but still significant) player. At this stage they will be keeping stores Jax branded.
Seems public now anyway...
http://www.tyrepress.com/2017/02/hankoo ... jax-tyres/
RIGHT OH! When can we expect a 4 for the price of 3 deal on some sticky Hankooks!
Re: JAX Tyres Deal on Bridgestones
Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2017 2:42 pm
by MikeVictor
Saw the 4 for 3 deal advertised outside a Bob Jane's today as well.
Re: JAX Tyres Deal on Bridgestones
Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2017 5:33 pm
by project.r.racing
Ned Loh wrote:smy0003 wrote:Ned Loh wrote:On a side note, I believe a tyre manufacturer may have their eye on buying Jax.
Michelin? They're the only one (besides Bridgestone, who already have a number of branded stores) I can think of with enough mainstream appeal to warrant buying out a giant like JAX.
No. A smaller (but still significant) player. At this stage they will be keeping stores Jax branded.
Seems public now anyway...
http://www.tyrepress.com/2017/02/hankoo ... jax-tyres/
They'll all be turned into Hankook Masters stores.