Where do you get your tyres from / fitted?

JezzaA · 07-17-2017, 12:25 PM

So where do you all get your tyres from? Just had a quote from the dealers at £250 for one of my rears and I need two......

When I look at kwik-fit they are circa £70 cheaper but last time I used them they scratched my alloys.
This time my alloys are brand new after having them replaced under warranty so am a bit nervous about someone doing a lacklustre job.

Any suggestions?

bimmer456 · 07-17-2017, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JezzaA

So where do you all get your tyres from? Just had a quote from the dealers at £250 for one of my rears and I need two......

When I look at kwik-fit they are circa £70 cheaper but last time I used them they scratched my alloys.
This time my alloys are brand new after having them replaced under warranty so am a bit nervous about someone doing a lacklustre job.

Any suggestions?

I've debated paying more at the dealer vs doing it somewhere else. Paying more may be worth it for now for warranty purposes.

JezzaA · 07-17-2017, 12:31 PM

I've been having the same thoughts for that exact reason but...... it's an extra £150

Manivxr · 07-17-2017, 12:42 PM

Take pictures of the alloys and ask kwikfit to confirm that they are damage free. Get the work done and any damage they take responsibility....

Malone · 07-17-2017, 12:48 PM

We used F1 Autocenters for our last set - price was really good in comparison to anywhere else. Lets just say, you get what you pay for..!!

bimmer456 · 07-17-2017, 01:00 PM

150£ is not that much in the grand scheme of things they should be doing it correctly and if they screw up you're covered. Of course if you're talking about each tire and you're doing eventually all 4 then that's more money. If you know a good mechanic then maybe they can do it. I don't know I'm debating whether I should get my next tires done at the dealer it is somewhat more expensive.

willjames · 07-17-2017, 01:21 PM

I've used tyres on the drive the last time. Came to my work, checked the alloys with me before and after the work was done and checked the brake disc/pad thickness on the wheels where the tyres were being changed. Would use them again, but probably not the cheapest option. My rears will be due soon and they are approx £190 each. RFT's 19" 255/35s Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric.

F30Andy · 07-17-2017, 01:36 PM

I usually use Tyreleader to purchase the tyres and get them installed by a fitter I have been using for years.

I have black wheels and my guy will happily tape up the edges of my rims to make sure nothing gets scratched when changing rubber.

mikeoz · 07-17-2017, 01:48 PM

+1 for Tyreleader

moff · 07-17-2017, 01:59 PM

Never from a dealer ever.

Order the tyres after googling for the cheapest online and then get them delivered to a local tyre fitter.

Much cheaper.

Tengocity · 07-17-2017, 02:03 PM

Costco. They do Michelins for very competitive prices.

PX3 · 07-17-2017, 02:42 PM

Have you asked your dealer for a discount? I've asked in the past and always managed to get them to reduce the price. Maybe they can reduce it to an amount you are willing to pay.

matty81 · 07-17-2017, 02:44 PM

Online then get a tyre place to fit them. Usually camskill, tyre leader or oponeo

JezzaA · 07-17-2017, 04:04 PM

I need to arrange the cars MOT so might pop in and see what I can sort out in person.

teaston · 07-17-2017, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by matty81

Online then get a tyre place to fit them. Usually camskill, tyre leader or oponeo

This and those!

dizzy619 · 07-17-2017, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by F30Andy

I usually use Tyreleader to purchase the tyres and get them installed by a fitter I have been using for years.

I have black wheels and my guy will happily tape up the edges of my rims to make sure nothing gets scratched when changing rubber.

What he said..

Edinburra · 07-17-2017, 04:28 PM

Buy from Blackcircles, can't beat 'em..

Glenn1981 · 07-17-2017, 04:54 PM

How many miles do you guys get out of the RFTs?

330Stevie · 07-17-2017, 05:00 PM

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How many miles do you guys get out of the RFTs?

Changing my Bridgestones this week at 23k. Very good wear at the compromise of not the best grip. Goodyears going on so will see how they fair. Asda tyres believe it or not the cheapest I can find using F1 auto centres as a fitter

willjames · 07-17-2017, 05:24 PM

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How many miles do you guys get out of the RFTs?

My Rears are on approx 3.5 mm so will be changing them before winter. I reckon by that time, they may have approx 29k on them. Current Eagle F1's seem to be wearing better than previous Bridgestones S001.

Tengocity · 07-18-2017, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

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Originally Posted by matty81

Online then get a tyre place to fit them. Usually camskill, tyre leader or oponeo

This and those!

This is what I used to do but my local tyre place now charges £20 a wheel for fitting tyres you bring in yourself!

markcoatsworth · 07-18-2017, 02:55 AM

Ask your dealer to price match - mine did (Lloyd Newcastle) and that was using Oponeo pricing!

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JezzaA New Member 5 Rep 24 Posts Drives: F30 330d msport Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Hull iTrader: (0)	Where do you get your tyres from / fitted? So where do you all get your tyres from? Just had a quote from the dealers at £250 for one of my rears and I need two...... When I look at kwik-fit they are circa £70 cheaper but last time I used them they scratched my alloys. This time my alloys are brand new after having them replaced under warranty so am a bit nervous about someone doing a lacklustre job. Any suggestions?
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JezzaA New Member 5 Rep 24 Posts Drives: F30 330d msport Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Hull iTrader: (0)	I've been having the same thoughts for that exact reason but...... it's an extra £150
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Manivxr Captain 203 Rep 637 Posts Drives: 435d EB Join Date: May 2017 Location: Staffordshire iTrader: (0)	Take pictures of the alloys and ask kwikfit to confirm that they are damage free. Get the work done and any damage they take responsibility....
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Malone Captain 290 Rep 702 Posts Drives: 340i Touring Shadow Ed. MPPSK Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Sussex iTrader: (0)	We used F1 Autocenters for our last set - price was really good in comparison to anywhere else. Lets just say, you get what you pay for..!! __________________ Current: 340i Touring Shadow Edition MPPSK Previous (Noteworthy!): M135i, F20 125i, Smart Brabus ForFour, Mitsi Evo 4, Honda Integra Type R DC2
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bimmer456 Major General 2988 Rep 6,037 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (0)	150£ is not that much in the grand scheme of things they should be doing it correctly and if they screw up you're covered. Of course if you're talking about each tire and you're doing eventually all 4 then that's more money. If you know a good mechanic then maybe they can do it. I don't know I'm debating whether I should get my next tires done at the dealer it is somewhat more expensive.
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willjames Lieutenant Colonel 709 Rep 1,696 Posts Drives: G01 X3 3.0d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dukinfield, Cheshire iTrader: (0)	I've used tyres on the drive the last time. Came to my work, checked the alloys with me before and after the work was done and checked the brake disc/pad thickness on the wheels where the tyres were being changed. Would use them again, but probably not the cheapest option. My rears will be due soon and they are approx £190 each. RFT's 19" 255/35s Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric.
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F30Andy Brigadier General 1779 Rep 3,491 Posts Drives: An Entire Fleet Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I usually use Tyreleader to purchase the tyres and get them installed by a fitter I have been using for years. I have black wheels and my guy will happily tape up the edges of my rims to make sure nothing gets scratched when changing rubber.
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moff Colonel 1364 Rep 2,495 Posts Drives: X4M Competition Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham GB iTrader: (0)	Never from a dealer ever. Order the tyres after googling for the cheapest online and then get them delivered to a local tyre fitter. Much cheaper. __________________ Arrived! 2022 X4M Competition, SPY + Black Merino Gone: 2019 X3M Competition, Toronto Red, Adelaide Grey.
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PX3 Lieutenant 140 Rep 594 Posts Drives: X3 / F32 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South East iTrader: (0)	Have you asked your dealer for a discount? I've asked in the past and always managed to get them to reduce the price. Maybe they can reduce it to an amount you are willing to pay.
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matty81 First Lieutenant 84 Rep 306 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: newbury iTrader: (0)	Online then get a tyre place to fit them. Usually camskill, tyre leader or oponeo
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JezzaA New Member 5 Rep 24 Posts Drives: F30 330d msport Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Hull iTrader: (0)	I need to arrange the cars MOT so might pop in and see what I can sort out in person.
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markcoatsworth New Member 15 Rep 25 Posts Drives: BMW 320D F31 XDrive Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newcastle iTrader: (0)	Ask your dealer to price match - mine did (Lloyd Newcastle) and that was using Oponeo pricing!
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