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I just laughed and walked away...

I just laughed and walked away...

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FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
23-09-2019, 11:03 AM
#11
Lexuspat That's an aweful price why do they do it to themselves

Because some people have no idea what things should cost and they clearly get enough business at that price point.

Toyota MK swapped 4 tyres on my Prius for £10 a wheel - a couple of years ago so maybe £15 now???

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
23-09-2019, 11:03 AM #11

Lexuspat That's an aweful price why do they do it to themselves

Because some people have no idea what things should cost and they clearly get enough business at that price point.

Toyota MK swapped 4 tyres on my Prius for £10 a wheel - a couple of years ago so maybe £15 now???


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

Matt_C
Senior Member
291
23-09-2019, 04:59 PM
#12
£15 seems to be the average nowadays, sure last time I had tyres fitted/swapped it was a tenner a wheel, inc valving and balancing (I mean, who wouldn't change a valve or have wheels balanced after fitting tyres?!)

Oh well, I can live with £50 all in, and hopefully I'll manage to sell the two just about legal (not even sure if they are legal) Conti's for £20/£30 quid, if I'm lucky - then I've just gotta decide when to actually swap the wheels over. Might wait till beginning of Dec.
Matt_C
23-09-2019, 04:59 PM #12

£15 seems to be the average nowadays, sure last time I had tyres fitted/swapped it was a tenner a wheel, inc valving and balancing (I mean, who wouldn't change a valve or have wheels balanced after fitting tyres?!)

Oh well, I can live with £50 all in, and hopefully I'll manage to sell the two just about legal (not even sure if they are legal) Conti's for £20/£30 quid, if I'm lucky - then I've just gotta decide when to actually swap the wheels over. Might wait till beginning of Dec.

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
24-09-2019, 12:25 AM
#13
As soon as the temperature drops below 7c winter tyres will work well.

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
24-09-2019, 12:25 AM #13

As soon as the temperature drops below 7c winter tyres will work well.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

el_bandido
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2,757
24-09-2019, 01:07 AM
#14
Matt_C and hopefully I'll manage to sell the two just about legal (not even sure if they are legal) Conti's for £20/£30 quid,

Probably do for skid rubber. They had done about 200 miles since I got them from the part worn dealer, so I hope they are still legal haha!
el_bandido
24-09-2019, 01:07 AM #14

Matt_C and hopefully I'll manage to sell the two just about legal (not even sure if they are legal) Conti's for £20/£30 quid,

Probably do for skid rubber. They had done about 200 miles since I got them from the part worn dealer, so I hope they are still legal haha!

Matt_C
Senior Member
291
24-09-2019, 02:54 AM
#15
Worth a punt on the bay I reckon - even if I get a tenner each, that's £20 off the fitting cost. I love the other two - they've gone blue there's so little rubber on them!
Matt_C
24-09-2019, 02:54 AM #15

Worth a punt on the bay I reckon - even if I get a tenner each, that's £20 off the fitting cost. I love the other two - they've gone blue there's so little rubber on them!

dj0nes
Member
62
05-10-2019, 11:51 AM
#16
Best bet is go down one of the chain garages on a Saturday or Sunday morning when the boss isn't in and slip one of the lads £20 cash to do it for you, that's what I do.
dj0nes
05-10-2019, 11:51 AM #16

Best bet is go down one of the chain garages on a Saturday or Sunday morning when the boss isn't in and slip one of the lads £20 cash to do it for you, that's what I do.

jj260z
Member
149
24-11-2019, 05:04 PM
#17
Lexuspat That's an aweful price why do they do it to themselves

Economic depression massive investments in capital that has depreciated leaving little to no security, panic and greed.
jj260z
24-11-2019, 05:04 PM #17

Lexuspat That's an aweful price why do they do it to themselves

Economic depression massive investments in capital that has depreciated leaving little to no security, panic and greed.

Jon
Member
189
27-11-2019, 02:03 PM
#18
My mates dad owns a Garage in Wigan, so I get my tyres fitted cheap.

MOT's are normally sorted at a good price to, as well as using the ramps and tools etc for a small fee when I need.
Jon
27-11-2019, 02:03 PM #18

My mates dad owns a Garage in Wigan, so I get my tyres fitted cheap.

MOT's are normally sorted at a good price to, as well as using the ramps and tools etc for a small fee when I need.

Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
27-11-2019, 02:24 PM
#19
Jon My mates dad owns a Garage in Wigan, so I get my tyres fitted cheap.

MOT's are normally sorted at a good price to, as well as using the ramps and tools etc for a small fee when I need.

Does he now! I'm not far away so would use him for some new rubber if I could get a deal lol

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Sparkystav
27-11-2019, 02:24 PM #19

Jon My mates dad owns a Garage in Wigan, so I get my tyres fitted cheap.

MOT's are normally sorted at a good price to, as well as using the ramps and tools etc for a small fee when I need.

Does he now! I'm not far away so would use him for some new rubber if I could get a deal lol


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reganlives
Posting Freak
1,230
28-11-2019, 07:13 AM
#20
Thats shocking! Local place from me charge £5 for a puncture repaire, £5 for tyre removal/replacent iirc inc valves, and erm, I think approx £5 for balancing!
reganlives
28-11-2019, 07:13 AM #20

Thats shocking! Local place from me charge £5 for a puncture repaire, £5 for tyre removal/replacent iirc inc valves, and erm, I think approx £5 for balancing!

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