buying car tyres

the_gardener_2

online choices any thoughts ? blackcircles/asda or ???

Inner_Zone

http://www.oponeo.co.uk/
http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/
Amazon

Used them all as well as Blackcircles.

Iceweasel

I found Camskill to be good - fast - reliable - and cheapest fro my size of tyre

There is no one company that is best for everyone and all brands/sizes.

Shopping around is a MUST.

Be aware though that any saving may be lost if you then take the tyres to a local fitter who may charge £10 to £15 to fit and balance them.

Sometimes the local guy will match an online price and save you all the hassle.

Edit: that's EACH tyre, by the way.

daveyjp

Price on online, go to local fitter and they always price match.

forgotmyname

My local tyre place always cheaper than the online prices for my tyres.

davemorton

daveyjp wrote: »

Price on online, go to local fitter and they [STRIKE]always[/STRIKE] sometimes price match.

Sorted that for you

Richard53

I have been using Black Circles for the last few years. You pay online and book a time slot at a local fitter. The cost of fitting is included, and they have always been the best price for me. The fitter they use in my area is a small outfit who seem careful and competent, so I am happy to use them.


I may well be dealing with the fitter directly next time, as they have promised to match BC prices. But BC get a recommendation from me.

loskie

As others say find a decent local independant tyre place. Useful to build a good relationship with them for wee jobs like swapping wheels round to even wear, exhaust fixes, pulling stones out of brakes and punctures.
Price should be as good as online and service better.

Shaka_Zulu

Amazon are always worth a look.

RichardD1970

Last time I used Asda, the local fitter said he'd be hard pushed to match the price.

Judging by the reply's so far, shop around and see (good general MSE advice anyway ).

HHarry

Had a number of problems with Black Circle orders. A couple of times the tyres haven't arrived at the Fitters for my appointment, and a few times the fitters have been less than competent.

Last time out the local tyre place was a couple of pounds cheaper than online, so I was happy to cut out the middle man.