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Offline andrewparker

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Tyre Fitting on New Alloys
« on: August 23, 2010, 04:46:47 pm »
Hi guys, I recently purchased a lovely set of 18" Detroit alloys from Nathan. I had planned to source some tyres online, but am struggling to find someone who will fit the new wheels and tyres I supply. Perhaps I'm being naive but I really didn't realise it would be so much of an issue, but have basically had answers from a straightforward "no, we don't do that", to people reacting like I was trying to take their livelihood away, and that they'd be taking a massive risk doing it.

Anyone got any ideas, or know someone in the North-West that will do it for me?

TIA
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Re: Tyre Fitting on New Alloys
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2010, 04:53:46 pm »

Try RI Tyres in Blackburn, they usually beat internet prices on tyres, but if you have the tyres, they will fit them for you

http://www.rityres.com/

Cheers
Kiwi
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Re: Tyre Fitting on New Alloys
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2010, 04:57:50 pm »
It's the new wheels situation that appears to be the problem...
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Re: Tyre Fitting on New Alloys
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2010, 05:11:28 pm »
Quote from: andrewparker on August 23, 2010, 04:57:50 pm
It's the new wheels situation that appears to be the problem...

You mean they are scared of damaging them  :scared: ?   Hmmm   I've not had this issue when turning up with my own tyres for fitting.
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Re: Tyre Fitting on New Alloys
« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2010, 05:31:43 pm »
try meri tire (i dnt no how you spell it) they fitted mine on my last car for 12.50 a wheel if i remember correctly
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Re: Tyre Fitting on New Alloys
« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2010, 05:34:25 pm »
You could try self employed tyre fitters as they do them day in and day out, check their level of insurance first. or refurb places as same again they will experienced staff used to dealing with freshly done rims.
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Re: Tyre Fitting on New Alloys
« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2010, 06:46:29 pm »
I am not sure if its available over here yet but there are machine available where the tyre is removed from the inside of the rim thus reducing the chance of any damage happening to the face of the alloy massively





And a 30"

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Re: Tyre Fitting on New Alloys
« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2010, 06:49:25 pm »
if you lift closer to me i would of fitted them :happy2:
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Re: Tyre Fitting on New Alloys
« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2010, 06:53:03 pm »
Quote from: maxitrol on August 23, 2010, 06:49:25 pm
if you lift closer to me i would of fitted them :happy2:

what do you do ?
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Re: Tyre Fitting on New Alloys
« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2010, 06:54:32 pm »
 manager of a tyre and exhaust garage :smiley:
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Re: Tyre Fitting on New Alloys
« Reply #10 on: August 23, 2010, 07:04:45 pm »
Quote from: maxitrol on August 23, 2010, 06:54:32 pm
manager of a tyre and exhaust garage :smiley:

I see, where are you based ?, also do you have fancy machines like the ones in the video above ?
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Re: Tyre Fitting on New Alloys
« Reply #11 on: August 23, 2010, 07:31:50 pm »
am based in Richmond North Yorkshire,i fitted my tyres and Turbo Trev tyre with no damage to either..
this is our tyre machine
http://www.saracendistribution.co.uk/MOT%20ATL%20OPTL/tcal518.pdf
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Re: Tyre Fitting on New Alloys
« Reply #12 on: August 23, 2010, 07:37:46 pm »
^^^ yep, Andy's tyre fitting is spot on. :happy2:
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Re: Tyre Fitting on New Alloys
« Reply #13 on: August 23, 2010, 07:47:56 pm »
Quote from: maxitrol on August 23, 2010, 07:31:50 pm
am based in Richmond North Yorkshire,i fitted my tyres and Turbo Trev tyre with no damage to either..
this is our tyre machine
http://www.saracendistribution.co.uk/MOT%20ATL%20OPTL/tcal518.pdf
..........not far from me,might have to get a quote next time i need new tyres  :happy2:.
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Re: Tyre Fitting on New Alloys
« Reply #14 on: August 23, 2010, 10:00:54 pm »
I got mine put on with the alloy upside down, you really just need to go to a reputable place and ask for the best lad to the job and voice you worries. These guys do it all day long so with care it should not be to much of a problem.  :happy2:
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