Looking for mobile tyre fitting service

markmacd
markmacd Forum Participant Posts: 42
edited March 2019 in Parts & Accessories #1

Looking for a mobile tyre fitting service to replace my single axle tyres at home. 

Size 195/70R15C. 

Notts Area 

I read up that the C means commercial tyre, so they are heavier loading than car tyres and different structure side walls with less flex.  

Recommendations please, as the car tyre sites arent that clear. Who do you Caravanners recomend. 

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  • lagerorwine
    lagerorwine Forum Participant Posts: 310
    edited March 2019 #2

    Remember to check the load rating on the present tyres.

    I used National Tyres, but have a trolley jack so removed them and took them to the fitting bay. Not sure whether National do mobile fitting

    Seem to recall C&MC used to have some offer for mobile fitting with one of the national companies but cant remeber which - Kwik Fit or ATS I think

     

  • John4703
    John4703 Forum Participant Posts: 21
    edited March 2019 #3

    I had a new tyre fitted at ATS as they were willing to deal with the tyron bands.

    Kwik Fit would not do them in the depot but I have heard that Kwik Fit mobile fitters will do them.

     

  • markmacd
    markmacd Forum Participant Posts: 42
    edited March 2019 #4

    Yes, as above they are C rated (Commercial Light Vehicle). The rating is 102, so OK.

    looking for mobile fitters, as not messing about with jacks and running around.

  • MJ730
    MJ730 Forum Participant Posts: 184
    edited March 2019 #5

    I've used e -tyres for both caravan and car in the past.Find them very good for price and they come to you.Give them a call tell them what you want and they will give you a price.

  • moulesy
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    edited March 2019 #6

    Another vote for e-tyres. They changed our van tyres on the drive a couple of years back. Turned up exactly on time, changed tyres, checked torquing, took old tyres away and a very reasonable price.

    Only downside is that you'll never stop getting emails from them! surprised

  • eurortraveller
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    edited March 2019 #7

    I just phoned two local tyre dealers - gave them the size and details - asked for prices to fit at home - both were willing to come out .  I chose one of them. 

  • moulesy
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    edited March 2019 #8

    Not much good to the OP unless they're willing to go up to Nottingham though! wink

  • richardandros
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    edited March 2019 #9

    I've used Kwik Fit mobile service in the past as was very impressed with them.  Changed all four tyres on my wife's car in about half an hour and the whole process was video-recorded by a camera in his van for everyone's reassurance.

    Was a bit miffed, recently when I asked our local garage to come and replace a tyre on our new van which had a puncture which couldn't be repaired - despite the fact they get most of our business with two cars and they are only five minutes away, they charged me an additional £30 for each trip to remove and re-fit the tyre.

  • Wildwood
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    edited March 2019 #10

    We used e tyres who came to the storage site and replaced them without us having to move the caravan. They were prompt and competitive and we were more than happy.

  • redface
    redface Forum Participant Posts: 1,701
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    edited March 2019 #11

    And another vote for etyres.  080 0028 9000 or online

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited March 2019 #12

    Another vote for E-Tyres. Used them for car, caravan and motorhome. If you look on their website they have a page of information on caravan tyres which might help you.

    David

  • bill
    bill Forum Participant Posts: 388
    edited March 2019 #13

    If you are going to a discount outlet make sure you check the age of the tyres as many of the highest discounted tyres have been sitting around for a while hence the discount.  The eTyres man has always shown me the date on the tyres before fitting. 

  • Boff
    Boff Forum Participant Posts: 1,742
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    edited March 2019 #14

    I assume that you mean a load rating of 102 is ok for your particular Caravan.   Some caravans if might be over the top others inadequate.

    I’ve used E tyres before and no problems.   Don’t forget to ask for the wheel  to be balanced.  

  • markmacd
    markmacd Forum Participant Posts: 42
    edited March 2019 #15

    Thanks everyone. i put an enquiry on etyres as they seemed popular, but no response, tried kwik fir, again, bo response so went to tyresonthedrive. Website is easy. they phone straight back when i enquired and booked in for fitting at home tomorrow. (Sunday). 

    All good so far. ill report back once on the van. 

     

    https://www.tyresonthedrive.com

    Tip

    search by tyre size, put your car reg in and it will come up saying that the tyre is not the correct size for the car. press continue anyway, and it will give you budget/mid and premium options for your tyre size and any promotions they are running.  

  • markmacd
    markmacd Forum Participant Posts: 42
    edited March 2019 #16

    Update.

    Fiittig booked for today (Sunday anytime between 09.00am to 08.00pm).

    Got an email stating that fitter would be here between 09.00 to 1.00pm. and he would call when on route. Got a call at 09.15 to say he was 20 mins away.

    Turned up bang on time. jacked van up properly, middle and each end. 

    His van (mobile workshop) was spotless, had all tools needed.  Shown me the tyres before he fitted to make sure i was happy and as i had ordered.

    Took 10 mins per wheel. Once both wheels fitted and on the ground, he torqued all wheel nuts. Friendly guy and great service. 

    Will be using them again. 

     

  • lornalou1
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    edited March 2019 #17

    did he balance the said wheels. wink

  • EasyT
    EasyT Forum Participant Posts: 16,194
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    edited March 2019 #18

     Probably.

    'We believe in straightforward pricing, so on orders of two or more tyres, your quote is fully inclusive of VAT, fitting, a new valve (excluding TPMS), tyre balancing and the disposal of your old tyres.'

  • markmacd
    markmacd Forum Participant Posts: 42
    edited March 2019 #19

    Yes, torqued nuts up aswell.

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