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Stop by Blackburn Tyres for your next Yarra Valley wine escape on premium touring tyres.
The Yarra Valley is right on our doorstep. Within just a short drive from Melbourne’s North East and the suburb of Blackburn, you will find yourself in one of Australia’s premier wine locations. The rolling hills and winding roads is the perfect getaway or scenic drive for any motoring enthusiast.
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Donnellans The Tyremen is the perfect way to start any drive. Have one of our expert fitters and experienced team members give your tyres a quick safety check before you head off. With so much on offer in this region, Donnellans know the importance of tyre maintenance for any drive.
We are located only 7km from the beginning of the Yarra Valley Wine route and the Yarra Valley Wine Tours. Being on your own time and the comfort of your own vehicle is a brilliant way to experience this beautiful area and its vineyards.
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A quick check at Donnellans in Blackburn can make all the difference when getting away from the bustle of city life. We can perform a range of safety checks or replacements depending on budget, vehicle and intended driving conditions.
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The Yarra Valley is a haven of beautiful scenery, winding roads, heritage buildings and of course, vineyards. From Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is the perfect mid-week getaway or weekend couples escape.
The Yarra Valley is known for its award-winning Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noirs but is also a front runner for stunning Sparkling’s and innovative Roses.
The region is bursting with top vineyards including:
- Giant Steps
- Tarra Warra Estate
- Domain Chandon
- Oakridge Wines
- Innocent Bystander
- Dominique Portet
- Yering Station
- Rochford Wines
- Seville Estate
- Yarra Yering
- Sutherland Estate
If wine is not your flavour the Yarra Valley brew trail is vastly growing off the back of the popularity of craft beer. Brewers like Coldstream Brewery are providing a unique tasting experience with classic beers and ciders.
Getting there.
Donnellans provide a huge range of touring tyres perfect for your SUV, passenger and luxury vehicles.
We have hand-picked a few tyres from leading brands including Bridgestone, Continental, and Pirelli that guarantee superb driving on Victorian roads from the Yarra Valley to The Great Ocean Road.
Bridgestone Turanza – T001
The Turanza T001 from Bridgestone is a tyre developed with luxury touring in mind. Perfect for SUV and midsized luxury vehicles.
Offering superior performance on the open road, the T001 features advanced noise reduction grooves to insulate against environment noise.
The Bridgestone Turanza T001 combines a new tread compound and design to bring a much more comfortable and quiet tyre that excels in long distance driving.
Pirelli – Cinturato P7 All Season
The Cinturato P7 provides maximum performance for touring. Safe and durable for long distance and getting extra millage from your tyres are some of the Cinturato P7 features.
With an optimised tread pattern and specific pitch sequence providing a massive reduction of rolling noise for a relaxed and comfortable driving journey.
The 4 wide longitudinal grooves provide excellent water expulsion for outstanding safety and control
The P7 All-Season is made from eco-compatible materials that minimise environmental impact from production to end of life.
Continental – ContiPremiumContact 5
The Perfect All-rounder tyre from continental is the ContiPremiumContact. This new design and compound produces excellent braking in wet and dry driving conditions with low rolling resistance for better fuel consumption.
Comfortable driving on the ContiPremiumContact 5 with optimised 3D edges that make for a reliable and safe journey. Perfect tyre for day trips or long extended driving from Melbourne.
Michelin – Primacy 3
The Michelin Primacy 3 is the brands leading touring tyre designed as OE tyre for the biggest car manufactures including BMW, Mercedes and Audi.
Providing excellent performance in dry or wet conditions with an innovative auto-blocking sipe technology along with new patented rubber tread compound.
With MICHELIN Comfort Control Technology on board to reduce vibration and road noise. Making for a much quieter and comfortable ride.
So, to be sure your car is safe and right for a weekend away out on our roads. Jump into Donnellans the Tyremen in Blackburn and have your tyres checked by a professional. We are located at 5 great stores across Melbourne.
Call today at one of our 5 stores near you.
- Blackburn – (03) 9894 1223
- Collingwood – (03) 9417 5527
- Preston – (03) 9480 0044
- Prahran – (03) 9510 3199
- Balwyn – (03) 9816 9900
