Tyre Companies

[Maydup]

We've used Central, Kwik Fit and STS Pro. Not happy with any of them as they ALWAYs tell you you need all four tyres replacing when you only went in for one tyre, or that you need new brake discs when you don't, or they give a price which is doubled by the time you pay for all the hidden extras.

Fed up with it, does anyone know of an honest tyre company or is there no such thing?

[parkie]

I'm coming in a bit late on this but my SIL just had new tyres fitted and contacted the AA first.
As a member he got tyres at 50% off from an AA approved garage. £70 each.

[doddsredoubt]

I use my local ATS for the over 65's they are fantastic,and you get money off your tyre for being over 65,plus my ATS will not ripe you off they will only do what you have asked them to do.

[simplyfred]

I've been driving for over 40 years and am doing less milage than ever now, but tyres just aren't lasting any where near as long as they used to.
This may be partly down to the amount of roundabouts in Milton Keynes where i live, but new tyres do not seem to have as much depth of tread or resiliance as they used to.

Legal limit always seems to be on the side of the manufacturer as i have driven in bad conditions with tyres well over their limit and have found them to still be safe.

In these days of mainly ABS braking systems i've found that ABS will tell you if a tyre is any good, on most road surfaces and weather conditions.

So i don't hold with scrapping a tyre before it has reached the wear bar on at least 1/3rd of the tyre.

Best advice given is to have vehicle tracking checked every time you see unusual wear, and check pressures regularly.
Remember that if your tyre wears unevenly nothing short of having them turned round on the rim will change their wear.

Phone round for best price, and tell them you'll decide whether you want other tyres or brakes done, its your money and car.

Try to pick an MOT station that is not going to profit from your vehicle failing, always helps to know your local guys unless you have loads of money to throw away.

The MOT guy will tell you if its over the limit or not whether you like it or not.

If your a long way from MOT time and your past the wear bar on half the tyre at least, dont wait for a policeman to tell you :)

[Fishunter7]

The best in the South West has to be Jerry at Save On Tyres, Marsh Barton, Exeter. He has all new makes and part worn's too and will only fit what you want and to your budget. Many go back time and time again because he is honest and never cheats.

[Constance-Tilly]

Make your own decision - the rules are pretty straightforward - then buy them (fitted free) from CostCo