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"Tyres on the Drive"

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Will have to bite the bullet and get new tyres. Tyres on the drive are cheap and will fit Sundays. Has anyone experience of using them ?

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  • Its easy to fit a tyre. They'll use the same brands as everyone else.
  • ado
    ado Posts: 1,379 Forumite
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    Every time I need new tyres I shop around using every online dealer I can find in order to get the best price. I am yet to find one dealer which is consistently cheaper than any other so I'd suggest finding 3 or 4 and comparing their rates. Bear in mind that some advertise cheap prices but then add things like a balance, valve and disposal as the process goes on meaning that their prices can increase by a £5-£10 per tyre before final payment.
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    As above you do need to get an all in price, avoid anyone who prices otherwise as it's likely they are out to outsmart you;);)

    Unless your car is illegal or disabled, I can't see the sense in having tyres fitted "on the drive, unless it's cheaper, and I very much doubt it will be :money::money::money:
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

    Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
  • rxbren
    rxbren Posts: 413 Forumite
    the tires will need balancing will they have a machine on their van?
    if its rears its not too bad but the fronts anything over 60mph and the steering wheel will wobble/vibrate from unbalanced tyres
    try somewhere like camskill they have good prices then take the tyres to a tyre fitting shop although there likely to either say no or do it for cash but that will more than likely rub out any saving you made
  • s_b
    s_b Posts: 4,464 Forumite
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    rxbren wrote: »
    the tyres will need balancing will they have a machine on their van?
    if its rears its not too bad but the fronts anything over 60mph and the steering wheel will wobble/vibrate from unbalanced tyres
    try somewhere like camskill they have good prices then take the tyres to a tyre fitting shop although there likely to either say no or do it for cash but that will more than likely rub out any saving you made
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    our prices are fully inclusive of valve, balance, disposal, vat and fitting at your home or office. We don’t add hidden extras!
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  • rxbren
    rxbren Posts: 413 Forumite
    most large van tyres dont get balanced
    my transit tipper doesnt get balanced due to the fact they dont have a machine to balance them
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