Are mobile tyre fitters as good as a workshop based one?

I've never used a mobile tyre fitter, but in the near future I will need some tyres doing and I reckon this will be a more convenient option.

Taking the skill and work ethic of the technician out of the equation, is the equipment in a mobile rig going to be able to do as good a job as the equipment in a workshop based tyre fitter? I genuinely don't know if the portable equipment in a van will be able to balance a wheel as well as something anchored to a concrete slab, for instance.

Before committing to mobile, try asda tyres as you can pick where & when they are done & the prices are very hard to beat.

I’d recommend using a mobile tyre fitter as the vans and the gear in them are usually reasonably new, the fitter has to be capable to independently deal with the job rota, find your house, deal with the customer, etc. so I think you - how should I put it - generally get a more competent individual replacing your tyres.

I’ve used a number of companies over the years, much more convenient apart from when the Halfords Tyres fitter didn’t turn up on the last job as there was an online order glitch which didn’t generate an order number and I didn’t notice it until the phone system asked me for the order number, yet they still took my money…

If you use a mobile service , I would avoid Tyres on The Drive. When I booked them they didn't turn up. No warning, no apology.

When I phoned I was on hold for 40 mins to their contact centre, only to be told they couldn't contact the fitter and had no idea where he was. Terrible service.

Thanks all, sounds like it's worth doing then. Will give it a go.

Think he might have fitted more wets… But in respect of the OP it’s not exactly the same, is it…

I use a mobile guy and he’s the only person I trust with my wheels. Knows where to jack the car up too without damaging it.

Ive used mobile guys on 2 occasions now and i probably wont go back to a depot, no more waiting around etc.
Ok you pay a bit more but you can sit comfortably in your home writing nonsense on here while its done.
Asda tyres were good as was an independent company local to me., Asda used smart tyres from memory who i believe you can go direct to as well.