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New car tyres

shaunb_2
shaunb_2 Posts: 2 Newbie
in Motoring
Hi, just to let you know, this week I used http://www.tyre-shopper.co.uk/ and saved myself £50 on two new tyres compared to Kwik-fit. Would highly recommend only drawback you cannot have your tyres fitted the same day.
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  • TiTheRev
    TiTheRev Posts: 3,215 Forumite
    Most things are cheap compared to Kwik-fit :rolleyes: ;)
    :A Luke 6:38 :A
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  • oldagetraveller
    oldagetraveller Posts: 3,653 Forumite
    Is this spam? 1st time poster with a retail link.
  • TiTheRev
    TiTheRev Posts: 3,215 Forumite
    You're getting pessamistic in your old age ;)

    OP ~ Maybe remove the link and name them for others to find instead...?
    :A Luke 6:38 :A
    The above post is either from personal experience or is my opinion based on the person God has made me and the way I understand things. Please don't be offended if that opinion differs from yours, but feel free to click the 'Thanks' button if it's at all helpful!
  • shaunb_2
    shaunb_2 Posts: 2 Newbie
    No its not spam, just a first time user with saver details, but thanks for the vote of confidence and happy new year to you
  • Crabman
    Crabman Posts: 9,942 Forumite
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    Hi shaun, welcome to MSE :hello:

    We have a "Maintenance Tips" thread at the top of the forum (here) which already contains a link to a few recommended online tyre retailers, but I appreciate you posting about it anyway. :)

    Something I tried was asking Kwik Fit to match the price of the best online retailer, my local centre beat the best price I had.
  • TiTheRev
    TiTheRev Posts: 3,215 Forumite
    Crabman wrote: »
    Hi shaun, welcome to MSE :hello:

    We have a "Maintenance Tips" thread at the top of the forum (here) which already contains a link to a few recommended online tyre retailers, but I appreciate you posting about it anyway. :)

    Something I tried was asking Kwik Fit to match the price of the best online retailer, my local centre beat the best price I had.
    ...and then condemned your exhaust, battery, shocks and brakes ;)
    :A Luke 6:38 :A
    The above post is either from personal experience or is my opinion based on the person God has made me and the way I understand things. Please don't be offended if that opinion differs from yours, but feel free to click the 'Thanks' button if it's at all helpful!
  • Crabman
    Crabman Posts: 9,942 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    TiTheRev wrote: »
    ...and then condemned your exhaust, battery, shocks and brakes ;)
    Dead right, it only cost an extra £900 :p
  • maniac886
    maniac886 Posts: 3,599 Forumite
    Crabman wrote: »
    Hi shaun, welcome to MSE :hello:

    We have a "Maintenance Tips" thread at the top of the forum (here) which already contains a link to a few recommended online tyre retailers, but I appreciate you posting about it anyway. :)

    Something I tried was asking Kwik Fit to match the price of the best online retailer, my local centre beat the best price I had.

    Lol, even if they beat the price I wouldn't touch them with a barge pole.
    "He's a maniac, maniac that's for sure,
    He will kill your cat and nail him to the door" :eek:
    Murphys No More Pies Club Member #95
  • BenL
    BenL Posts: 3,189 Forumite
    Thanks for the link, looks good

    56reg Astra, Bridgestone ER300 205/55 R16 H load 91 - £170 fitted.

    Locally they seem to use National Tyres in Harrogate to fit, their direct website comes out at £210.

    Mytyres in £190 fitted

    The local vauxhall dealer is not answering their phone today, must be a special day my employer has forgotten about? but they usually do great prices on tyres as well.

    A cold a slidey morning today!


    Edit- for 2 tyres. £85 each. The last 2 sets of fronts have done 18,000 miles each and not treated the lightest.
    I beep for Robins - Beep Beep
    & Choo Choo for trains!!
  • TiTheRev
    TiTheRev Posts: 3,215 Forumite
    Just got TWO 205/55 VR 16s for my Passat for £60 fitted! £170 for one is ridiculous??? They were Falkens which last 12000+ and have better than average wet & dry grip according to tyre reviews .co.uk.
    :A Luke 6:38 :A
    The above post is either from personal experience or is my opinion based on the person God has made me and the way I understand things. Please don't be offended if that opinion differs from yours, but feel free to click the 'Thanks' button if it's at all helpful!
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