Need New Tyres

MDE

Moral of the story being, shop around.

@broxiebear1, is there really much difference between budget and premium tyres? They all fit on the wheels, they all have tread, they are all made of rubber.

angelicmary85

goldspanners wrote: »

for a focus i would guess the tyre size is 205 (not 208) 55 16

Yeah the 208 was a typo, it definitely says 205 on on the tyre!

angelicmary85

savemoney wrote: »

On mine Focus 2000 model it says on both front tyres 185/65 r14 86h

Black circles does have that model

My one is a 07 Ghia (I always add the Ghia part in as it makes it sound better! )

Tyres are definitely 205/55 R16.

mollycat

MDE wrote: »

Moral of the story being, shop around.

@broxiebear1, is there really much difference between budget and premium tyres? They all fit on the wheels, they all have tread, they are all made of rubber.

I used to work in the michelin tyre factory in Dundee. Tyres that just failed to meet required standard on test, (NST slightly out, etc) were rebranded and sold as budget brand.

I've always bought budget tyres; i think the difference in quality is not worth the extra money.

angelicmary85

savemoney wrote: »

Just checked kwikfit and although prices look competitive it doesn't include balancing, tracking and tyre disposal which can add £20 on top for my car


Standard Valve And Balance £18.00 (2 tyres)
Tyre Disposal £3 (2 tyres)


Add Wheel Alignment to your order for just £24.50.
Have your tyres filled with Nitrogen for only £1.00 each.
Add metal valve covers to your tyres for only £1.00 each.
Add Mobile Fitting for just £20.00.

I know this is going to sound really dumb but is the highlighted stuff important?? I just thought that they put on the new tyres, done the balancing then you drove away with a few quid less in your pocket!

broxiebear1

MDE wrote: »

Moral of the story being, shop around.

@broxiebear1, is there really much difference between budget and premium tyres? They all fit on the wheels, they all have tread, they are all made of rubber.

yes budget tyres will wear more quickly than premium tyres michelin are the best but the most expensive.

DaveMacD

broxiebear1 wrote: »

yes budget tyres will wear more quickly than premium tyres michelin are the best but the most expensive.

Not always... on both counts.

jiggy2

hi, i had my front two tyres replaced - used valuetyres.co.uk - good price (for my tyres atleast) and then choose a fitting centre near you. If you do use them remember to search for a discount code (10% available on the internet)

the only ones that were cheaper were RSR tyres - but wasn't sure if they included balancing, valves etc.

rev_henry

angelicmary85 wrote: »

I know this is going to sound really dumb but is the highlighted stuff important?? I just thought that they put on the new tyres, done the balancing then you drove away with a few quid less in your pocket!

In a word, NO. All you need are the first two.

angelicmary85

Buying tyres is complicated when you don't know what you're doing!