Best Tyre Fitters and Wheel Alignment Near You!

lovemybmw · 10-28-2011, 09:54 AM

Hello Everyone,

Having already posted asking if anyone knew of any good tyre fitters in Leeds I've continued looking and have struggled to find a central thread/sticky/forum with everyones reviews and recommendations for a good tyre fitting place and/or place that does good wheel alignment/tracking.

Any chance you could add to this thread a fitter you would recommend near you, I can travel and would be happy to do so if it meant a good job.

Tyre fitter name:
Location:
Contact details or website link:
Wheel Alignment yes/no:
Fit tyres not purchased from them yes/no:
Would you recommend yes/no and reason:

Many thanks

parapaul · 10-28-2011, 10:00 AM

Event Mobile Tyres.

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rich1068 · 10-28-2011, 11:30 AM

Hawleys in Sheffield are very good. Especially their main depot on Bridge Street. Consistantly beat all online prices for me too.

m1bjr · 10-28-2011, 01:38 PM

Bridgwater Tyre and Exhaust - Somerset.
Do Everything maintenance related.

sheps · 10-28-2011, 02:30 PM

Near me? I don't know.
I have a company account with ATS so had always used them, normally Park Royal branch (local to the office) or St Neots branch (local to home).

That was until they damaged both rear rims on changing the tyres last time.

This time around I had ATS supply me the tyres and took them to Wheels in Motion/blackboots in Buckinghamshire who charged me £47.00 to fit my tyres.

That includes using a Boss "touch less" fitting system (8 in the country and they own 2 of them) balancing, valves and Nitrogen filled. Perfect job and I will now be a customer for life.

westsidee90 · 10-28-2011, 03:01 PM

Hounslow tyres
DO everything tyre related and also laser alignment(2 hunter machines) i lower at least 2 bmw's a month and send all of the chaps there for there alignment once they have done around 100 miles

bm330dw · 10-28-2011, 05:50 PM

Hi

I've used drury lane garage in the past they have a 4 wheel alignment hunter system too, spot on.

Google - drury lane garage

It's in Manchester not too far for you

lovemybmw · 10-28-2011, 06:17 PM

Hey,

Great stuff so far guys, keep all the recommendations coming, nice to have lots of different ones, however I've checked my other thread and not a single suggestion in Leeds, surely they can't all be bad haha...

On a separate note what's special about the hunter system? Is there anything I should look for when getting wheels aligned? And roughly how long should it take to get all four wheels aligned? And what about cost?

Many thanks

moar · 10-28-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bm330dw

Hi

I've used drury lane garage in the past they have a 4 wheel alignment hunter system too, spot on.

Google - drury lane garage

It's in Manchester not too far for you

I had such a bad experience with them it was unbelievable. They were so expensive, WIM were shocked, and then they didn't even set up my car right.

I gave up after 2 opportunities and went straight to wheels in motion who did it bang on instantly. Worth the 4 hour drive for me.

For Sheffield Autodynamics. Genuine people who go out of their way to look after the alloys. You stand next to the fitter and watch him do it from a meter away. I see no reason to do this anymore as I now trust them with my wheels.

lovemybmw · 10-29-2011, 03:59 AM

Great stuff, place in Sheffield sounds good, any idea of cost? All four wheels aligned?

Thanks

zltm089 · 10-29-2011, 05:51 AM

good thread! ...I've used kwik fit and elite tyres so far...

service was ok....

Next set, i will most probably use event or that boss touch less...as there are lots of good reviews about them...

BanziBarn · 10-29-2011, 06:26 AM

Any Boss systems in South West London at all?

Schnorbitz · 10-29-2011, 06:51 AM

Try www.alignmycar.co.uk for places which use the Hunter equipment.

lovemybmw · 10-29-2011, 07:32 AM

Sorry what is boss touch less? Also anyone have idea re costs? Main dealer vs Indy?

sheps · 10-29-2011, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovemybmw

Sorry what is boss touch less? Also anyone have idea re costs? Main dealer vs Indy?

link

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheps

Wheels in Motion/blackboots in Buckinghamshire who charged me £47.00 to fit my tyres incl balancing, valves and Nitrogen filled.

Schnorbitz · 10-29-2011, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovemybmw

Sorry what is boss touch less? Also anyone have idea re costs? Main dealer vs Indy?

I was once quoted Â£300 for a KDS at a main dealer, an Indy with a Hunter machine would only be about Â£100 I'd think.

It's expensive gear though so I can understand the high price as the payback period must be quite long as 95% of drivers will be naive to the benefits.

magic77 · 10-29-2011, 12:40 PM

In surrey I would say this guy

Tyre fitter name: Martin @ Merrow Tyres
Location: Farnham Surrey
Contact details or website link: http://www.merrow-tyres.co.uk/
Wheel Alignment yes/no: YES
Fit tyres not purchased from them yes/no: YES
Would you recommend yes/no and reason: YES
Guy is ex BMW mechanic runs the place and knows his stuff. A keen ringer so knows about cars and handling and knows how to setup cars properly. Not mention well prices tyres and good quality work. Came from a friends recommendation and I can see why

lovemybmw · 10-29-2011, 12:47 PM

Ok thanks for the costings, I wasn't aware there were different machines, the reason I've also asked about alignment is that at my m.o.t I was told I had uneven wear on turanza er300, and as I'm changing all four wheels to winters thought be a good time to get alignment checked and done, what do u think? Tyre related or after two years of ownership and pot holes a good time to do it?

moar · 10-29-2011, 12:52 PM

Sheffield the place with hunter is autodynamic s but they're pretty inexperienecd.

For up North you can use Wakefield dealer for the KDS, they have a one off price of £120 all in inc all adjustments etc etc..Lincoln will price match as will Sheffield.

Mike in Hampshire · 10-29-2011, 01:55 PM

I have not had great experiences with alignment here in Hampshire. But I have heard very good things about Micheldever tyres near Winchester, and will try them next.

As for tyre fitting - Event tyres. They come to your home/office, quote a keen price, and fitted 4 Contis without marking my alloys. Recommended.

Also recommend Tyreshops off junction 9 of the M27 (Whiteley) - very competent.

Mike.

BanziBarn · 10-29-2011, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sheps

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Loving the lmgtfy !

lovemybmw · 10-29-2011, 04:44 PM

Do event Tyres come out and fit Tyres not purchased from them? I have my winters waiting to be fitted.

Also what do you all look for from your tyre fitter? What would you say qualifies someone to be a good tyre fitter? Is it cost? Not damaging alloys? Not damaging car? Customer experience? As many don't charge much to fit.

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rich1068 has left the building 91 Rep 3,359 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Hawleys in Sheffield are very good. Especially their main depot on Bridge Street. Consistantly beat all online prices for me too.
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m1bjr LSD - No, you're not seeing things 72 Rep 3,302 Posts Drives: Baby F36 Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Plymouth UK iTrader: (4)	Bridgwater Tyre and Exhaust - Somerset. Do Everything maintenance related. __________________
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sheps Colonel 77 Rep 2,396 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cambs, UK iTrader: (2)	Near me? I don't know. I have a company account with ATS so had always used them, normally Park Royal branch (local to the office) or St Neots branch (local to home). That was until they damaged both rear rims on changing the tyres last time. This time around I had ATS supply me the tyres and took them to Wheels in Motion/blackboots in Buckinghamshire who charged me £47.00 to fit my tyres. That includes using a Boss "touch less" fitting system (8 in the country and they own 2 of them) balancing, valves and Nitrogen filled. Perfect job and I will now be a customer for life. __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 325i M Sport (E92), Black Sapphire, Coral Red Dakota, 19" 225's, Seat Heating, 6FL and de-badge Replaced by 6.2 litres of AMG powered C class.
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westsidee90 Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 235 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Hounslow tyres DO everything tyre related and also laser alignment(2 hunter machines) i lower at least 2 bmw's a month and send all of the chaps there for there alignment once they have done around 100 miles
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bm330dw New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 330d msport Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: lancs iTrader: (0)	Hi I've used drury lane garage in the past they have a 4 wheel alignment hunter system too, spot on. Google - drury lane garage It's in Manchester not too far for you
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lovemybmw Private 7 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 320d SE 2006 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: leeds iTrader: (0)	Hey, Great stuff so far guys, keep all the recommendations coming, nice to have lots of different ones, however I've checked my other thread and not a single suggestion in Leeds, surely they can't all be bad haha... On a separate note what's special about the hunter system? Is there anything I should look for when getting wheels aligned? And roughly how long should it take to get all four wheels aligned? And what about cost? Many thanks
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lovemybmw Private 7 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 320d SE 2006 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: leeds iTrader: (0)	Great stuff, place in Sheffield sounds good, any idea of cost? All four wheels aligned? Thanks
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zltm089 Banned 259 Rep 7,686 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	good thread! ...I've used kwik fit and elite tyres so far... service was ok.... Next set, i will most probably use event or that boss touch less...as there are lots of good reviews about them...
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Schnorbitz Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 318d Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Try www.alignmycar.co.uk for places which use the Hunter equipment.
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lovemybmw Private 7 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 320d SE 2006 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: leeds iTrader: (0)	Sorry what is boss touch less? Also anyone have idea re costs? Main dealer vs Indy?
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magic77 Brigadier General 262 Rep 3,815 Posts Drives: ex- 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (2)	In surrey I would say this guy Tyre fitter name: Martin @ Merrow Tyres Location: Farnham Surrey Contact details or website link: http://www.merrow-tyres.co.uk/ Wheel Alignment yes/no: YES Fit tyres not purchased from them yes/no: YES Would you recommend yes/no and reason: YES Guy is ex BMW mechanic runs the place and knows his stuff. A keen ringer so knows about cars and handling and knows how to setup cars properly. Not mention well prices tyres and good quality work. Came from a friends recommendation and I can see why __________________ F30 335i M Sport - now departed
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lovemybmw Private 7 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 320d SE 2006 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: leeds iTrader: (0)	Ok thanks for the costings, I wasn't aware there were different machines, the reason I've also asked about alignment is that at my m.o.t I was told I had uneven wear on turanza er300, and as I'm changing all four wheels to winters thought be a good time to get alignment checked and done, what do u think? Tyre related or after two years of ownership and pot holes a good time to do it?
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moar First Lieutenant 14 Rep 391 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: sheffield uk iTrader: (0)	Sheffield the place with hunter is autodynamic s but they're pretty inexperienecd. For up North you can use Wakefield dealer for the KDS, they have a one off price of £120 all in inc all adjustments etc etc..Lincoln will price match as will Sheffield. __________________ 2007 330i M Sport Saloon Le Mans Blue Active steering - Comfort Access - Bluetooth -TV - Heated Electric Memory Leather Seats - Auto - Logic 7 - Pro Nav - Adaptive Xenon Headlights BMW Assist - iPod integration - Swirl free . Last edited by moar; 10-29-2011 at 12:57 PM..
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Mike in Hampshire Lieutenant 16 Rep 529 Posts Drives: None at present! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: England iTrader: (1)	I have not had great experiences with alignment here in Hampshire. But I have heard very good things about Micheldever tyres near Winchester, and will try them next. As for tyre fitting - Event tyres. They come to your home/office, quote a keen price, and fitted 4 Contis without marking my alloys. Recommended. Also recommend Tyreshops off junction 9 of the M27 (Whiteley) - very competent. Mike.
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lovemybmw Private 7 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 320d SE 2006 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: leeds iTrader: (0)	Do event Tyres come out and fit Tyres not purchased from them? I have my winters waiting to be fitted. Also what do you all look for from your tyre fitter? What would you say qualifies someone to be a good tyre fitter? Is it cost? Not damaging alloys? Not damaging car? Customer experience? As many don't charge much to fit.
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