Who to trust to fit tyres?

Just got my wheels , Volk GTC's 19 x 8.5 and 19 x 9.5

Got them from Dusty at MVP, highly recommended.

Any recommendations for someone in the North East to get the tyres fitted?

I don't mind travelling a liitle way.

Obviously I want a good price but just as important I need someone who won't scratch them either and will fit them with care.

With the Volks the tyres should be fitted from the rear only with the front face downwards , can most places do this okay?

Thanks

they look sexual although i cant recommend any places

Will envy not be able to do it, surely they would understand to be careful with this type of wheel!

I just got my tyres fitted and wheels balanced today at C&S Tyres in Middlesbrough. I nearly fell over when he said it would cost £40 to do all 4, however after wanding around every other tyre place I could find nearby, I discovered no one else willing to do it for less than £80

Anyway they were being very careful with the wheels making sure not to scratch them etc, all seemed like nice guys too. Can't see the fitting the tyre from the rear being a problem, however thats not how mine were done, so I'd ask about that.

And did they balance and align them too shilikadaddy?

Did the wheel balancing yes, but I wasn't getting them fitted to the car so it didn't include alignment.

Merckx, I had the same problem. Lucky a family member owns a tyre garage near me, no good where you live but I'll be pleased to hear that fitting the tyres from the back were no problem. Just make sure they use something to protect the rims when they put it on the machine as the plastic rubbers are usually well worn!

Merckx, I had the same problem. Lucky a family member owns a tyre garage near me, no good where you live but I'll be pleased to hear that fitting the tyres from the back were no problem. Just make sure they use something to protect the rims when they put it on the machine as the plastic rubbers are usually well worn!

I was thinking about taking some of the cardboard packaging , it's a little worrying when you've spent a fair bit of cash on them.

I was thinking about taking some of the cardboard packaging , it's a little worrying when you've spent a fair bit of cash on them.

Not sure how well that'll work. When they done my front one's they used a thick material which got caught in between the rim and side wall. This ripped off when they pulled it out and was a PITA to get out. When they done the rears they used a cloth and just doubled it up. This was fine and believe me I was more than anal about how they handled them

My regular tyre place had no problems with the 18" Volk GT-AVs. Fitting was free of course because I bought the tyres from them..

Not sure how well that'll work. When they done my front one's they used a thick material which got caught in between the rim and side wall. This ripped off when they pulled it out and was a PITA to get out. When they done the rears they used a cloth and just doubled it up. This was fine and believe me I was more than anal about how they handled them

Having nightmares already!

I thought about going to the local Aston/Porsche dealer and asking them who they use, I don't expect them to be cheap though.

I might get a price from Ibrar on here, a long way to travel but it shouldn't cost much diesel. Probably worth it when I think how much I paid for the wheels, definately dob't want a cowboy fitting them.

Best take it to somewhere that knows about wide wheels and split rims etc, the place I go use a special machine to get the tyres off because they're so wide.. where most wheels just get put on the normal one.

I got mines fitted at a local place who refurbs wheels. Nobody wanted to touch them cause theyr chrome but its mainly cos i didnt buy tyres from them.

Don't know where you are but I can reccomend Ibrar (you'll find him in the traders section, he's in Birmingham, top bloke.

Agree with Kip, i ONLY let Ibrar fit tyres to my wheels (and he hates doing it!) but he is a sound fella

my local bathwick have a new machine nothing metal touches the wheel putting the tyre on or even taking it off, only charge me a 10 quid each including balancing

Don't know where you are but I can reccomend Ibrar (you'll find him in the traders section, he's in Birmingham, top bloke.

Agree with Kip, i ONLY let Ibrar fit tyres to my wheels (and he hates doing it!) but he is a sound fella

I live near Newcastle but with my Dads Mondeo he gets 50 mpg.

I'm sure it will be worthwhile for peace of mind.

I have the latest scratch free mounting machine and take extra care with alloys.

I charge £7.50 to £10 per alloy and that includes balancing.

^ Thats the machine