Need New Tyres

DaveMacD

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!

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.

A new valve and balance should be expected. In fact, it's a common thing to 'forget' to include that in the price you get quoted. Charging for tyre disposal is optional, but they do have to get rid of the casings, and the cost to them varies depending on tyre size.
Wheel alignment might be an idea if your tyres showed extreme wear patterns (worn on the inside or outside edges)
Nitrogen filling is only for those who think they're Michael Schumacher. If your car lives on the track, it might be worthwhile.
Metal valve covers look nice... and that's it.
Mobile fitting is handy if you are tight for time, but sometimes going direct to a mobile fitter (rather than checking their website) can yield savings.

neilmcl

angelicmary85 wrote: »

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

If you own a car things like tyres, oil checking, fluids etc shouldn't be complicated at all, if they are perhaps you shouldn't be driving.

angelicmary85

neilmcl wrote: »

If you own a car things like tyres, oil checking, fluids etc shouldn't be complicated at all, if they are perhaps you shouldn't be driving at all.

All I meant was that there's so many different brands of tyres and as I've never had to buy new tyres before I don't know which to go for and I didn't know where to go and to be honest it just seems a bit complicated as in, not as easy as buying a new fridge. Things like checking oil and screenwash are all part of the practical test so you have to know how to do them even though that's all very basic stuff.

mollycat

angelicmary85 wrote: »

All I meant was that there's so many different brands of tyres and as I've never had to buy new tyres before I don't know which to go for and I didn't know where to go and to be honest it just seems a bit complicated as in, not as easy as buying a new fridge. Things like checking oil and screenwash are all part of the practical test so you have to know how to do them even though that's all very basic stuff.

You dont even need to know brands etc.


When you decide where your going for them, just ask for the cheapest new tyre....thats what i do, and ive never had a problem.

angelicmary85

mollycat wrote: »

You dont even need to know brands etc.


When you decide where your going for them, just ask for the cheapest new tyre....thats what i do, and ive never had a problem.

so there's no tyres with better grip on the road? I know I'm sounding really stupid but I really don't have a clue about them and you don't know anything until someone teaches you hence all the daft questions. You guys are being a really great help and I appreciate all of the replies I've had.

mollycat

Like i said earlier, i dont think premium brand tyres are worth the extra cash; but yes, people will come on and tell you that you'll get a better grip with such and such tyre, and of course that is right...a £150 tyre SHOULD be better than a £50 tyre.

But.....is it worth paying more or not??

I dont think it is, and to be honest, you could have premium brand tyres on your car, but that wont help much if you dont drive correctly in difficult conditions.

The choice is yours; all im saying is, i always buy cheapest and that does me fine.

angelicmary85

mollycat wrote: »

The choice is yours; all im saying is, i always buy cheapest and that does me fine.

Buying the cheapest is fine by me, I just didn't want to have to replace them again sooner than expected to then think that I should have bought more expensive ones, iyswim.

intranix

I personally buy part-worns, I can have a set of premium tyres for a fraction (35%) of the price, with at least 5mm tread...

Im sure people would be quick to jump on them but in 12 years of motoring ive not had a problem once, apart from a leaky valve.

mollycat

Depending on driving style some people might have to replace expensive ones earlier than they think.

Dont be fooled into thinking, "you get what you pay for", too many variables for that to strictly apply.

PLUS if cheapos wear out quicker than you think they should, you can then use that knowledge to make a more informed purchase next time.

Good luck; try not to worry.

I've read through the thread again and know you are concerned about your family's safety on the road; which tyres you have on your vehicle are only a very small part to that IMHO.

angelicmary85

mollycat wrote: »

I've read through the thread again and know you are concerned about your family's safety on the road; which tyres you have on your vehicle are only a very small part to that IMHO.

You are, of course 100% correct when you say tyres are only a small part of road safety, I couldn't agree more. I am a really careful driver...my licence means too much to me to be an idiot! I'm just glad that other people are telling me that cheap tyres and 2nd hand ones are safe!