Buying Tyres Online?

[omar]

Has anyone here purchased tyres online?

On ebay I can see what seems to be OK prices

I paid £30 each for 2 second hand tyres the other day

On ebay I see £180 for 4

 

Just wondering... don't actually need now

 

But... after getting the tyres, where and how do I get fixed onto the car?

 

Thanks

 

 

Omar

[acecard]

I always use tyre shopper - (part of national tyres but cheaper) - then get them fitted free at local national tyres depot

http://www.tyre-shopper.co.uk/

[gregers]

i once got some 2nd hand tyres and found a local indy tyre place to fit,BUT they didnt like doing it.and said they wouldnt do it again.

as they said they never supplied the tyres they couldnt guarantee them.so i said why not write it on receipt which i would sign.silly me receipt dont think so.lol

[omar]

just checked my tyres for price at tyre-shopper

ouch! expensive

i thought i was getting ripped off when i paid £30 a tyre for 2nd hand ones

 

question: how many years should new tyres last?

[acecard]

I haven't found any cheap tyres for the galaxy that are of any use. Also ensure that those you see for sale are reinforced. Its necessary for insurance and because of the weight of the car.

Tyre life varies on many factors - driving technique, quality of tyres, tracking etc. The rear tyres will generally outlast two or three pairs of the front.

The best wear on the front I have had was with original Michelins lasting about 25k and the worst some Chinese rubber lasting about 7K.

Its probably false economy to buy too cheaply.

[omar]

My mileage is really low

Say 5000 a year

The cost of a typical brand new tyre I saw on that website was £135

I'd hope that the second hand ones I purchased last me more than 9 months

I'd rather spend £30 every 9 months than fork out £135

 

Yes: I know buying second hand maybe just put luck

[acecard]

If your mileage is that low, then no harm in going for the cheap tyre if they're to spec.

Just back to the problem of who is going to fit them and what they will charge. I don't think most places would be all that happy in fitting tyres not purchased from them.