Do you change your own tyres?

[DuraAce]

I'm thinking of investing in some tyre changing tooling as I change a few sets per year so reckon it'll pay for itself fairly quickly.

Anyone do it? What tools do you use? Do you balance them as well, or just not bother?

Edited by DuraAce on Tuesday 15th April 10:53

[DuraAce]

jasesapphy said:

TBH I can't be arsed

Local places change them for £15 pair balanced
Or £25 drive in drive out

£25 in/out? Bloody hell, I cant find anyone local to me cheaper than £60 for ride in/out. £40 for 2 tyres fitted to loose wheels is the best I've found so far. Well I did find one bloke who would fit them for £20 but he was using car equipment and gave me no confidence when I asked if he'd change them without any marks/chips on the wheels. Dodged a bullet there I think.

RemaL said:

I've been tempted to get the gear to change my own tyres. I know you can do it without special equipment but what do people suggest is the best to get without spending a fortune?

ABBA stuff?
http://www.abbastands.co.uk/product_details.asp?id...
http://www.abbastands.co.uk/product_details.asp?id...

or is there better out there

That stuff looks pretty good, If I change a few sets for friends then it'll earn the money back even quicker. Worthy of further investigation.

Alternatively does anyone know anyone in Lincolnshire who is happy to fit tyres not supplied by them for a reasonable price?

[DuraAce]

Great stuff, decision made and I'm investing in some decent tools. Will be ordering them and a pair of tyres tomorrow.

[DuraAce]

Bead breaker and tyres arrived today. Balancer due next week after the bank holiday along with weights/levers etc. Got the tyres I wanted for £205 delivered. The cheapest local quote I could get for fitting to loose wheels was £245 so I'm happy with the choice to invest in the kit.

I don't know where people are getting these tyres fitted so cheaply, nowhere near me will remove/refit wheels for a fiver!

Got two guys at work who also want tyres fitting so the kit will start earning its money back soon. Said I'd do it for free but they insisted on giving me £10 towards the equipment costs, happy days.