To be honest I think Marcus said the price had risen since he last bought any......which was early 2011 and I may have inadvertently quoted the wrong total.
The numbers you quote are correct. 2013 price rise is likely to be 3 point something percent.
Apologies if I misled anyone in error.....
Isn't that a great feeling? You've got a far better deal from HP then Marcus!
Don't worry about Marcus, if he want's to pay more for the tyres it's his choice!