Car tyres, Worthing-ish area

[edna krabappel]

Anyway, a friend of mine swears by ordering his tyres online, and then taking them and the car to a local garage or dealer to be fitted. He seems to think he saves loads by doing it that way. He used to be a designer at Ford so he does pretty much know his car stuff.

Me, I go to Hi-Q. Never, ever Kwik Fit.

 

[Deleted member 2719]

Anyway, a friend of mine swears by ordering his tyres online, and then taking them and the car to a local garage or dealer to be fitted. He seems to think he saves loads by doing it that way. He used to be a designer at Ford so he does pretty much know his car stuff.

Me, I go to Hi-Q. Never, ever Kwik Fit.

Hi q brighton are part of elite garages, nice guys but owners are sharks and don't pay there suppliers. They will never see the colour of my money. If in Brighton rapid autos if in worthing Setyres.

 

[Vegas Seagull]

Any of the above best for a Mercedes ML350? 6,000 miles a year of gentle mileage but MB quoting a hefty £1300 for Continentals & Kwikfit £1150 for Continentals or Pirelli.
Views welcome!?

 

[surrey jim]

Talking about tyres got a screw stuck in mine. Wanted to put the spare on. I managed to loosen one bolt and the locking nut, tried the other three, no chance. They where on so tight I ended up cracking the socket. Why have cars become so difficult?

Most garages use machines to tighten/loosen the wheel nuts and so screw them in much more. I had the same issue around 6 months ago and ended up needing to call out the AA. Even my extendable socket wouldnt make it budge. The AA man said it is a more common problem now.

 

[surrey jim]

Do you know the name of the garage as I need a couple of "new" tyres and dont have a problem using used, Did you get a choice of brand??

Pay less tyres, 01273 680636

http://brighton.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/payless-tyres-13182093.html

 

[Pinkie Brown]

Aside from avoiding Kwik Fit, I'd avoid Halfords too. Funny how you can go to a Halfords Auto Centre for something trivial like a new tyre or two, and they "warn" you about things that need "urgent attention soon". I go to my regular mechanic who takes a look and tells me they are talking bull. Another outfit I experienced in the past trying the "urgent attention" stunt were National Auto Centre's who no longer exist having been taken over by......Halfords.

 

[upthealbion1970]

Most garages use machines to tighten/loosen the wheel nuts and so screw them in much more. I had the same issue around 6 months ago and ended up needing to call out the AA. Even my extendable socket wouldnt make it budge. The AA man said it is a more common problem now.

Decent fitters/mechanics only use a gun to nip the bolts up then torque them to the correct tightness (usually around 80lb/ft)

 

[Icy Gull]

This - very competitive - fantastic range of options - and why hang around?!

I was sent an email by Event Tyres after the last pair of tyres they fitted asking me to enter a draw for Motorsport tickets. I did it because it was early in the morning when I opened the email and I had nothing on at the time. I virtually never bother as I know I have no chance of winning. A week later I was advised I had won two tickets for the Sunday at the Festival of Speed. Any other tyre fitting companies on this thread match that ??

Had a fabulous time last Sunday at Goodwood!

 

[KJP]

I always go to one down side of where blockbusters was

 

[surrey jim]

Decent fitters/mechanics only use a gun to nip the bolts up then torque them to the correct tightness (usually around 80lb/ft)

I went to a kwikfit /elite garage type place where it was speed over service unfortunatly

 

[The Antikythera Mechanism]

I'm trying Costco when I next need new tyres. They come highly recommended and I'm not being ripped off by BMW again at £450 per tyre

 

[upthealbion1970]

I'm trying Costco when I next need new tyres. They come highly recommended and I'm not being ripped off by BMW again at £450 per tyre

Never ever buy tyres from a main dealer under any circumstances!

 

[The Antikythera Mechanism]

Never ever buy tyres from a main dealer under any circumstances!

I've learnt that lesson. Fortunately I had a new set fitted last year before I bought the car from my company.

 

[Pickles]

As posted by others before, always discount tyres for me.

Some years they've been a little bit more than others when doing the research, but I'd choose them any day because they know what they're doing.

Oh, and tell John the manager that he's crap at golf and he'll add 10 per cent to your bill.

 

[jonsey]

Where's good to go?

Go!

try Blackcircles.com

good prices and choice

 

[BN9 BHA]

Don't use Kwik-Fit for anything. The sooner they go bust the better.

I'm sorry Doug but the Newhaven Kwik-Fit is fine, I have had a MOT and basic service done on my van there for the past 3 years including last Saturday, it's near to where I live so I drop off the van and walk home, I haven't had a problem with this branch.

I do use Arrow in Newhaven for tyres as the customer service there is outstanding.

 

[upthealbion1970]

I'm sorry Doug but the Newhaven Kwik-Fit is fine, I have had a MOT and basic service done on my van there for the past 3 years including last Saturday, it's near to where I live so I drop off the van and walk home, I haven't had a problem with this branch.

I do use Arrow in Newhaven for tyres as the customer service there is outstanding.

I've never heard of that there, ever!

 

[Return of the Rev]

don't use kwik-fit for anything. The sooner they go bust the better.

The wife went there once and ended up paying more for the tyres than the value of the car AND THE FITTERS DID NOT SING OR DANCE