Best place to buy tyres.

Bigphil1474

I used Kwik Fit to have some Bridgestones fitted on my car at home as I am home working. I think it cost me about £15 for the fitting. Never used them before but was happy with the timing, game me a bell to say he was on his way, and did a good job. Worth a look on their website to see what's on offer.  

sheslookinhot

Watch out for the date of manufacture when tyre suppliers are selling tyres cheaper than normal. Sometimes they can have older manufacturing dates.

AdrianC

sheslookinhot said:

Watch out for the date of manufacture when tyre suppliers are selling tyres cheaper than normal. Sometimes they can have older manufacturing dates.

The simple answer there is don't buy suspiciously too-cheap tyres off eBay, especially if they look like a mess in the 18month old photos...
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6234288/new-old-tyres

Bonniepurple

I just go to my local tyre fitters.  They are very reasonable, quick in and out, and are very popular.  

Ectophile

I go to the local independent company that the mail-order tyre companies use.  It doesn't end up costing any more.  They may add their mark-up, but it cuts out the middle-man.

PaulR2020

https://www.comparetyres.com/ - Seems a good site to get an idea of choice available and price.

Belenus

Thanks to everyone who has posted.  

Homer, I have no idea why some posts have gone. Maybe I didn't see them as I'm not on here all the time but I saw nothing objectionable.

peter12345678910

Tyres On The Drive used for 3 cars, no problem also they do the nuts to the correct torque. No hidden costs and they do it in front of your house. 

Belenus

I have booked Tyres on the Drive for Sunday. £166 for two tyres, (for the rear axel)  balancing, fitting plus two TPMS valve servicing.

Our drive has a slight slope down to the garage as you can see in the picture. I usually park it on the tarmac drive with the front facing the garage. The slope is more than enough for the car to roll unless the brake is on or it is in gear.

Will the fitter have some means of chocking the front wheels to prevent it rolling forward or will I need to move it to level ground. I can park it sideways so the rear is on tarmac and the front on gravel just visible in the bottom of the picture. That will mean that the slope is sideways to the car.

I've asked TOTD but they haven't responded yet.

I want to park it whatever way is required the day before rather than having to start the engine on Sunday to move it and then switch off the engine after 30 seconds. That isn't good for an engine.

I can't park it on level ground without blocking in neighbours in our little cul-de-sac. Fine for a while while the car is being worked on but not overnight.

AdrianC

Belenus said:

Will the fitter have some means of chocking the front wheels to prevent it rolling forward

I would be astonished if they didn't.

And I would be equally astonished if you couldn't find something, either.

A block of wood, a half brick, a stone... an old boot...

I want to park it whatever way is required the day before rather than having to start the engine on Sunday to move it and then switch off the engine after 30 seconds. That isn't good for an engine.

It certainly won't do it any harm...