New Tyres - Alloy Wheels

stackitsteve

OK, so i'm about to sound very stupid but i've spent 30 minutes looking all over the internet and can't find an answer to my very stupid question.

I need two new tyres on my car as they are starting to go a bit bald (still legal for now but want to change sooner rather than later). I have alloy wheels on my car. Now i would have thought that as i just need to buy tyres and not wheels it would be simple but all the sites i have looked at regarding buying new tyres never mention alloy wheel, now im paranoid that im going to look the fool when i take my car to the garage. Do I need to buy a new set of alloy wheels? That seems a bit over the top just to change a couple of tyres.

Hope someone can put my mind to rest.
Thanks in advance

P.S. Sorry if this is already answered somewhere but again, had a look and couldnt see anything

Inactive

stackitsteve wrote: »

Do I need to buy a new set of alloy wheels?

Just new tyres.;)

TiTheRev

Whether it goes on an alloy or steel wheel, the tyres are the same.

gilbert_and_sullivan

stackitsteve wrote: »

now im paranoid

I'm paranoid in case the fitter scrapes my nice alloys...been there got the T shirt.

Next question, how does one find a tyre fitter that takes care, i'm lucky and use a good regular chap but it can be a headache.

skiddlydiddly

Noone is going to take as good care as you would yourself.To them its just another job before clock off.To you its your pride and joy.Luckily they will have done it hundreds of times and so can do a better job than you could yourself .

The best I can suggest is stand over them watching to see if they damage it.

gaz_jones

If you're that parnaoid, take photos of the alloys with a copy of todays papers in shot. Then when you get them back check them straight away for signs of damage.

MX5huggy

If you are anywhere near then go here http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk/index.php

mark5

My local tyre garage puts a disc over the alloy now to help protect it when changing the tyre.