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Stevie5tapes Member Since: 10 Jun 2012 Location: Brighouse, YORKSHIRE Posts: 1370 |
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? |
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6th Nov 2012 7:29 pm |
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TonyJ Member Since: 28 Mar 2008 Location: Southampton Posts: 105 |
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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6th Nov 2012 8:24 pm |
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Stevie5tapes Member Since: 10 Jun 2012 Location: Brighouse, YORKSHIRE Posts: 1370 |
Leads me to ask another question now. This might sound silly but are 4x4 tyre prices affected by the season? |
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6th Nov 2012 8:59 pm |
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richardk Member Since: 11 Jan 2009 Location: Norwich Posts: 909 |
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.
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6th Nov 2012 9:24 pm |
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chrisg.007 Member Since: 20 Dec 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 45 |
Hi, I find "event tyres" competative and they come out to your house
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2nd Jan 2013 11:23 pm |
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paulyp Member Since: 28 Dec 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 35 |
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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3rd Jan 2013 12:38 am |
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bish789 Member Since: 30 Apr 2012 Location: St. Andrews Posts: 512 |
Event for me as well. |
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3rd Jan 2013 6:25 am |
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milky400 Member Since: 27 Aug 2012 Location: Cambridge Posts: 152 |
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 |
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3rd Jan 2013 7:47 am |
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rmkeeble Member Since: 31 Mar 2011 Location: Paulton Posts: 6 |
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 ) |
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3rd Jan 2013 8:18 am |
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Mav71 Member Since: 15 Nov 2008 Location: Leicester Posts: 2575 |
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.
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3rd Jan 2013 9:08 am |
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AJS4X4 Member Since: 27 Jan 2009 Location: Surrey Posts: 352 |
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.
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3rd Jan 2013 2:59 pm |
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Stubbenoldgit Member Since: 15 Nov 2012 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 146 |
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.
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4th Jan 2013 4:11 pm |
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Mav71 Member Since: 15 Nov 2008 Location: Leicester Posts: 2575 |
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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4th Jan 2013 5:31 pm |
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Primus Optimum Member Since: 12 Sep 2012 Location: Garden of England Posts: 9 |
I used this website:
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7th Jan 2013 4:48 pm |
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