Mobile tyre fittings

valeter
valeter Forum Participant Posts: 43
edited May 2018 in Parts & Accessories #1

Anybody used a mobile tyre fitter to replace caravan tyres are they ok

 

 

 

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  • MJ730
    MJ730 Forum Participant Posts: 184
    edited May 2018 #2

    Yes I've used e-tyres for both car and caravan.You give them a call tell them what you're looking for and they suggest a couple of makes and then arrange a time and place for fitting.I made a mistake once and the fitter phoned head office who suggested the better option and they were fitted the next day.Never had a problem with them and good prices.

    Mike

  • valeter
    valeter Forum Participant Posts: 43
    edited May 2018 #3

    Thanks for your reply

  • eurortraveller
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    edited May 2018 #4

    Yes, I phoned local tyre dealer in small town Cornwall. Man came. 

  • compass362
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    edited May 2018 #5

    Ive recently used etyres for 2 new caravan tyres with tyron bands that needed to be removed & refitted  , excellent service .👍

     

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited May 2018 #6

    Another vote for E-Tyres. Have used them for car,caravan and now motorhome. They have an informative website plus a comprehensive range of tyres.

    David

  • richardandros
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    edited May 2018 #7

    I used Kwik Fit mobile fitting service to put a new set of tyres on my wife's car, last year and the fitter said they also do caravan tyres.  Whole job didn't take much longer than 30 minutes and everything was recorded on video/ audio - including him getting me to watch him apply the correct torque settings. Was most impressed by the whole experience and will certainly use them when the van tyres are ready for changing.

  • cyberyacht
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    edited May 2018 #8

    Do these mobile guys have balancing facilities plus there's now the 'pressure sensing valves' to contend with.

  • eurortraveller
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    edited May 2018 #9

    The better mobile tyre fitting companies can deal with both of those. 

  • richardandros
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    edited May 2018 #10

    The Kwik Fit guy certainly did.  I was amazed at all the kit that was packed into his van.

  • moulesy
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    edited May 2018 #11

    Another vote for e-tyres. The guy turned up exactly on time, fitted tyres, checked torque. All done in 30 minutes last year and no problems since. smile

  • cyberyacht
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    edited May 2018 #12

    Thirty minutes! Red Bull can do it in 3 seconds. wink  Might put the staffing costs up a bit though.

  • EmilysDad
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    edited May 2018 #13

    I'd be reluctant to let most Kwikfit fitters put air in my tyres .... in fact that goes for most High St tyre places. They've either broke my locking wheel nut/bolt remover or tightened bolts that much I cant undo them.

  • lornalou1
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    edited May 2018 #14

    so MM, who actually does your tyres.

  • richardandros
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    edited May 2018 #15

    Well, in defence of this particular guy - I have to say, having watched him do the whole job, I thought he was very professional. He was telling me about the fact that he has to have his torque wrench calibrated (I think), twice a year and if the calibration certificate was out of date, he wasn't allowed to work.  He was very careful to make sure that all the critical bits of the operation were recorded on the camera mounted just inside his van - and also the bit were he pointed out to me - from the chart mounted inside the van wall, what the correct torque settings should be for that particular car. That gave me peace of mind that there was a degree of quality control far in excess of what I had experienced before.  

  • Rocky 2 buckets
    Rocky 2 buckets Forum Participant Posts: 7,101
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    edited May 2018 #16

    Mercedes have a special ‘Tyre ops division’ they fly in from Germany. Other than the Tyre(s) they leave just their calling card(below)😎😎

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