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tomjohnson · Jan 1st, 2004, 04:09 PM

After 9000 miles my One needs its front tyres replacing (standard tyres for 15 inch alloys.) What would be the best thing to do?

1) Go to a tyre replacement place (quickfit) to get the fronts replaced by a different brand?

2) Get replacements from the dealer ie same model as worn tyre and see if they can arrange fitting?

3) Get replacements from dealer and take them to quickfit to be fitted?

Any help would be very much appreciated.

Oh and a very happy new year to you all!

Tom

MarkL · Jan 1st, 2004, 06:05 PM

Or you could try an independent tyre specialist? They can in cases be cheaper than the Quickfits of this world.

As a guide, a pair of 15" Pirelli 3000s for my One were about £117 a year ago from an independent that was recommended by my dealer (as they don't fit tyres, except if arranged in advance).

Fizzle · Jan 1st, 2004, 06:23 PM

i would never ever use quickfit or the likes.

go independant or try www.mytyres.co.uk or www.blackcircles.com and get them fitted at an independant. just bought 4 toyo proxies 195/55/15 for £32 each including p&p then £20 to get them fitted locally. the local place said that he would of sold the tyres for £35 at the most depending on which make as well.

MarkW19 · Jan 1st, 2004, 06:40 PM

Hmm, I paid £395 for Toyo Proxes 215/45/17's :/

Goonery · Jan 1st, 2004, 06:46 PM

Try your dealer, some can come up with astonishing results, 17" Euforia £80 + VAT. inc fitting.????. , I paid up and left, still reckon they got it wrong, but I was'nt about to query it.

dietcokeplease · Jan 1st, 2004, 10:29 PM

Tyres have never been cheaper. Branded tyre prices have fallen too. I always call KwikFit or ATS just to get an idea of full retail and then buy from Elite. Just before Christmas I replaced the tyres on my Mums A-Class (195/50/15 Goodyear Eagle F1). Kwik Fit wanted £87 per tyre fitted and ATS wanted £92. I had them fitted at an independent for £38 each plus £7 fitting/balancing per wheel.

RedUn · Jan 2nd, 2004, 12:19 AM

wot ever u do make sure they are proper named tires, don't buy any of this budget junk that they sell!

9k miles tho and they is gone! geeze thought I was bad only few mill left after 11k

duncanbanana · Jan 2nd, 2004, 12:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19

Hmm, I paid £395 for Toyo Proxes 215/45/17's :/

Just bought 4 x Toyo PROXES T1-S 205/40 ZR17 84W RF Rim-protection .................................................. ...............£260

tomjohnson · Jan 2nd, 2004, 10:39 PM

Thanks for all the help! Called a nearby tyre place and got pirelli fronts fitted for £91. Bargain or what?

RedUn · Jan 3rd, 2004, 07:36 PM

sounds good

Jan 1st, 2004, 04:09 PM	#1
tomjohnson MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 94 Offline	What is the cheapest option for replacing tyres? After 9000 miles my One needs its front tyres replacing (standard tyres for 15 inch alloys.) What would be the best thing to do? 1) Go to a tyre replacement place (quickfit) to get the fronts replaced by a different brand? 2) Get replacements from the dealer ie same model as worn tyre and see if they can arrange fitting? 3) Get replacements from dealer and take them to quickfit to be fitted? Any help would be very much appreciated. Oh and a very happy new year to you all! Tom

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dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 5,315 Offline	Tyres have never been cheaper. Branded tyre prices have fallen too. I always call KwikFit or ATS just to get an idea of full retail and then buy from Elite. Just before Christmas I replaced the tyres on my Mums A-Class (195/50/15 Goodyear Eagle F1). Kwik Fit wanted £87 per tyre fitted and ATS wanted £92. I had them fitted at an independent for £38 each plus £7 fitting/balancing per wheel. There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

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Jan 1st, 2004, 06:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
MarkL MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Abingdon, Oxon. Local Time: 02:59 PM Posts: 227 Offline	Or you could try an independent tyre specialist? They can in cases be cheaper than the Quickfits of this world. As a guide, a pair of 15" Pirelli 3000s for my One were about £117 a year ago from an independent that was recommended by my dealer (as they don't fit tyres, except if arranged in advance).

Jan 1st, 2004, 06:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Fizzle Maxin' and Relaxin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 02:59 PM Posts: 494 Offline	i would never ever use quickfit or the likes. go independant or try www.mytyres.co.uk or www.blackcircles.com and get them fitted at an independant. just bought 4 toyo proxies 195/55/15 for £32 each including p&p then £20 to get them fitted locally. the local place said that he would of sold the tyres for £35 at the most depending on which make as well.

Jan 1st, 2004, 06:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 02:59 PM Posts: 3,831 Offline	Hmm, I paid £395 for Toyo Proxes 215/45/17's :/

Jan 1st, 2004, 06:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 02:59 PM Posts: 13,608 Offline	Try your dealer, some can come up with astonishing results, 17" Euforia £80 + VAT. inc fitting.????. , I paid up and left, still reckon they got it wrong, but I was'nt about to query it.

Jan 2nd, 2004, 12:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 02:59 PM Posts: 11,615 Offline	wot ever u do make sure they are proper named tires, don't buy any of this budget junk that they sell! 9k miles tho and they is gone! geeze thought I was bad only few mill left after 11k

Jan 2nd, 2004, 12:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
duncanbanana Yeah...I know !!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North West Local Time: 02:59 PM Posts: 1,231 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19 Hmm, I paid £395 for Toyo Proxes 215/45/17's :/ Just bought 4 x Toyo PROXES T1-S 205/40 ZR17 84W RF Rim-protection .................................................. ...............£260

Jan 2nd, 2004, 10:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
tomjohnson MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 94 Offline	Thanks for all the help! Called a nearby tyre place and got pirelli fronts fitted for £91. Bargain or what?

Jan 3rd, 2004, 07:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 02:59 PM Posts: 11,615 Offline	sounds good

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