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Stevie5tapes



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Buying tyres online

Is there any cost benifit to buying tyres online then getting a separate tyre fitter to fit them? Or is it easier to do it all at one place?

Post #160086 6th Nov 2012 7:29 pm
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TonyJ



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Try E tyres, I found them competative and they come to you to fit them. Remember there are never problems, just new challenges

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Post #160100 6th Nov 2012 8:24 pm
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Stevie5tapes



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England 2013 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Auto Sumatra Black

Leads me to ask another question now. This might sound silly but are 4x4 tyre prices affected by the season?

Post #160107 6th Nov 2012 8:59 pm
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richardk



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I'm afraid this is one of the things you need to cost up yourself through research as it is very dependent on what fitters there are near you.

Availability of tyres can be affected by season which with standard market forces dictates price. For example two winters ago there was a bad winter and a shortage of winter tyres...prices went up..at the moment winter tyres are at comparable all season tyres.

Post #160112 6th Nov 2012 9:24 pm
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BossBob



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Had to search around for a tyre fitter to swap the steel rim for an alloy spare I bought. Some online suppliers arrange for fitting as well.

Post #160114 6th Nov 2012 9:25 pm
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chrisg.007



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Hi, I find "event tyres" competative and they come out to your house
chris

Post #165923 2nd Jan 2013 11:23 pm
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paulyp



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Hi, I've used Black Circles for my ML previously. Key advantages are access to tyres not usually stocked by fitters, and much better prices. I sourced great all terrain tyres, and the fitter was well impressed with the deal i got. As far as how fitting works with BC anyway, the fitters are pre approved, so the fit is part of the price and you pay nothing to them. Tyres were delivered there as well, so really straight forward.

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bish789



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Event for me as well.

Post #165932 3rd Jan 2013 6:25 am
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milky400



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Camskill for me, used them for years and only on one occasion did I find them cheaper elsewhere and camskill matched plus extra 10% then pop to the local tyre fitters and fitted for a Tenner a side or a crate of beer

Post #165935 3rd Jan 2013 7:47 am
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rmkeeble



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Another vote for blackcircles (actually via Tesco who had a special offer on at the time which made it cheaper than blackcircles direct, but a more limited choice of tyres). You choose a local fitter from their approved list and a date/time for the fitting. Very professional fitting (no air spanners - all done by hand Very Happy)

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Mav71



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I second Camskill! I use them every time I need tyres now. they are very good at e-mailing you with your order progress, their tyres are always VERY competitive and delivery is fast.

I would never buy tyres from a local tyre fitting centre anymore for our personally owned cars. With my company car, I have to use National Tyres.

So yes, in my opinion, there is always a major benefit on buying on line. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

Post #165941 3rd Jan 2013 9:08 am
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AJS4X4



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Always best to try and buy your tyres and have tham fitted at the same time, and think it best to support your local tyre dealer so if you have any problems they will be on hand to help.

Most will do there very best to price match, we do on fitted prices. Andy.
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Stubbenoldgit



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The main advantage is choice of tyres over and above what the local place can offer. Having said that I always give them a chance to quote, so far they've never been able to quote what I'm looking for, or a near equivalent.

Having been given the chance they are then always seemingly happy to fit the tyres bought off the net. I do know of people who have had difficulty finding a fitter though.

Post #166040 4th Jan 2013 4:11 pm
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Mav71



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AJS4X4 wrote:
Always best to try and buy your tyres and have tham fitted at the same time, and think it best to support your local tyre dealer so if you have any problems they will be on hand to help.

Most will do there very best to price match, we do on fitted prices.


In most cases's, I would agree as I don't really like buying anything on line as buying on line is screwing up high street business's. But I have never yet found a tyre dealer that can match on line prices for tyres, not even close.

So I have to make an exeption on tyres. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

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Primus Optimum



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I used this website:

http://www.bestbuytyres.co.uk

You order online with them, the website then gives you list of fitting centres near you, all arranged, you just turn up and have them fitted, went really well, was about £10 a corner cheaper than nearest quotes

Would deffo use again I am not saying it is your fault, I am simply saying that I am blaming you.

Post #166398 7th Jan 2013 4:48 pm
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