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yorkslass Posts: 38	Subject: Buying new tyres Posted At: 02/02/2010 14:40:55 Hi everybody! I need to buy some new tyres soon, does anybody know of any good deals on them? Yorkshirelass
stephsgran Posts: 2718	Subject: Re: Buying new tyres Posted At: 02/02/2010 15:58:32 Years back I needed to buy an expensive Michelin tyre and I had read sometime earlier that the best thing to do was to get the full details of the tyre(s) needed, Off the existing tyre, then use your yellow pages and phone around. My tyre went from nearly £150. down to £80 fitted.
yorkslass Posts: 38	Subject: Re: Buying new tyres Posted At: 02/02/2010 16:23:17 Thank you Stephsgran! Yorkshirelass
Dorsetflyer Posts: 184	Subject: Re: Buying new tyres Posted At: 02/02/2010 16:42:15 Have a look on the internet . Put in your post code and it will give you several dealers close to you . Have the tyre size and rating that you want , and start haggling . If you do not cover many miles and drive carefully , then budget tyres will be fine , but if you do a lot of high mileage and some speed , then buy a more expensive set . Do not be put off , they want your money , and that puts you in charge . Good Luck .
yorkslass Posts: 38	Subject: Re: Buying new tyres Posted At: 02/02/2010 17:21:48 Hi Dorsetflyer! Thank you, my stepfather said that he had just bought some budget tyres. I don't that many miles now, which is something to bear in mind when I renew my car insurance too. Yorkshirelass
welsh sparrow Posts: 14	Subject: Re: Buying new tyres Posted At: 02/02/2010 18:15:39 If you get a couple of quotes and then contact Kwikfit they used to match the cheapest quotes for tyres.....might be worth checking out...... cheers Sparrow
ElaineK Posts: 533	Subject: Re: Buying new tyres Posted At: 02/02/2010 21:21:19 National Tyres and Autocare also used to do a price match, don't know if they still do it. Be aware though, that if you go to one of these big national chains, they'll try and sell you lots of add-ons that you may not really need. Always make sure that the price you're quoted includes valves and balancing, because you will need those with a new tyre. I know, because I used to work for one of those big national chains, but I'm not saying which one Elaine
yorkslass Posts: 38	Subject: Re: Buying new tyres Posted At: 02/02/2010 23:34:31 Oh thank you Elaine, making a note of it. Yorkshirelass
goobydoo Posts: 36	Subject: Re: Buying new tyres Posted At: 04/02/2010 15:53:43 Quoting yorkslass (02/02/2010 @ 14:40:55): Hi everybody! I need to buy some new tyres soon, does anybody know of any good deals on them? Yorkshirelass Don't buy rubbish (and there is some) there is only a little bit of rubber between you and the road and there are some good deals around so SHOP AROUND and get a few quotes including a reputable private garage if there is one local to you.
Anna369 Posts: 6570	Subject: Re: Buying new tyres Posted At: 04/02/2010 22:07:15 I echo that. Buy the best you can.
yorkslass Posts: 38	Subject: Re: Buying new tyres Posted At: 06/02/2010 23:55:47 Thank you for your advice, will be shopping around next week and let you know the good deals. Yorkslass
Ecopete Posts: 6305	Subject: Re: Buying new tyres Posted At: 07/02/2010 10:03:03 Quoting yorkslass (06/02/2010 @ 23:55:47): Thank you for your advice, will be shopping around next week and let you know the good deals. Yorkslass Another avenue is Tyre Shopper UK. Put that into Google and it will bring up their website. Nearly all the big well known brands are on there. You order the tyres and they are then fitted by a tyre fitting centre - usually National Tyres - closest to your home. The price is all in - valves, balancing and eco disposal. I have never found a price to beat them at any of the usual chains like Kwik Fit or ATS. I've used them twice and been delighted.
Sussex Posts: 2500	Subject: Re: Buying new tyres Posted At: 07/02/2010 19:17:56 Quoting Ecopete (07/02/2010 @ 10:03:03): Quoting yorkslass (06/02/2010 @ 23:55:47): Thank you for your advice, will be shopping around next week and let you know the good deals. Yorkslass Another avenue is Tyre Shopper UK. Put that into Google and it will bring up their website. Nearly all the big well known brands are on there. You order the tyres and they are then fitted by a tyre fitting centre - usually National Tyres - closest to your home. The price is all in - valves, balancing and eco disposal. I have never found a price to beat them at any of the usual chains like Kwik Fit or ATS. I've used them twice and been delighted. Tried access their website with no sucess.
kentzone Posts: 25137	Subject: Re: Buying new tyres Posted At: 07/02/2010 20:07:03 I use Event Tyres - not only are they competitively priced but they come to you to fit them - here's their website: Event Tyres
Ecopete Posts: 6305	Subject: Re: Buying new tyres Posted At: 07/02/2010 20:18:49 Quoting Sussex (07/02/2010 @ 19:17:56): Tried access their website with no sucess. try this Sagazone Homepage This should take you to the correct website - not Sagazone Home page. I cannot do these links on this flippin' site!
Sussex Posts: 2500	Subject: Re: Buying new tyres Posted At: 07/02/2010 22:16:53 Quoting Ecopete (07/02/2010 @ 20:18:49): Quoting Sussex (07/02/2010 @ 19:17:56): Tried access their website with no sucess. try this Sagazone Homepage This should take you to the correct website - not Sagazone Home page. I cannot do these links on this flippin' site! Thank you, I have bookmarked it
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