I think mine were a bit less than that even. Not that there's much rubber involved in a skinny Punto tyre, so you'd expect cheapness really.
Paul will think I'm having a go at him if I'm not careful, and I'm absolutely not, but I've noticed a couple of times recently how different our definitions of impoverished are, and mine doesn't involve being able to pay (only!!!) £110 for a graphics card and £120 for a single tyre!
Oh ok. I get irrepairable punctures often enough (like once a year) that I can't imagine it would be worth spending that much. And a full set of tyres would cost almost as much as the value of the car which, however economically rational, I would have a problem with.
<insert likewise generic "tyres are not interesting and I can't believe we're talking about them" disclaimer here>
£120 included supply and fit, collection of bike from my garage to workshop and the usual taxes.
Motorcycle tyres are much more expensive than car tyres because of the shorter manufacturing lines.
I can't say I was best pleased with having to fork out for it (fail)
The graphics card was only facilitated courtesy of birthday and xmas money.
My idea of impoverished is that I earn £30k but, after paying my mortgage, utilities, council tax and maintenance, I have around £75 per week for food, petrol, motorcycle running costs, tobacco and alcohol.
It doesn't go far, I cannot remember the last time I went out to a pub.
(fail)
Ah, motorbike. That's the small but essential detail I was forgetting. In which case you have my sympathy, because although I've never had a go on one, I thoroughly approve of motorbikes. I suppose it makes sense that they'd have to be better somehow, as they hold more pressure, and of course, if one of them blows out, you're /really/ screwed.
As for graphics card, I spose I'm just as extravagant occasionally, only for me it tends to be microphones and suchlike. I should spend more on instruments really, since I'd probably get more out of a mandola than I ever would out of a graphics card.
It doesn't look like I'm going to make it unfortunately. I've been really busy securing this new job and fixing two pc's and going to speedy dating!! (don't laugh), and have been well busy at work wrapping things up and training someone up. It's all been really hectic and I've had no internet access at work & a broken PC at home, I've still got all my xmas shopping to do, and this meet has sprung up and I haven't prebooked the rail ticket or anything!
Sorry! I'll definately try and make it at a later date though.
More bad news........
I'm definately going to be there!