tyres

[dwarf101]

Guys

If I order tyres "online" (a048's) do I just take them to my local "kwik fit" to get them fitted or is there more to it than that ??

ps - Exiges S............

Thanks

[LotusEater666]

If you use a service like Event Mobile Tyres they'll come round and fit them. I recommend them!

[Jez O]

I wouldn't let Kwik-fit anywhere near my wheels. I've no bad experience with wheels but had a Kwik-Fit nightmare with an exhaust once (non Lotus), which put me off ever using them again. Nick Whale, a dealer near Birmingham fitted a pair of rears for £15 per wheel so they're not badly priced, considering how good a job they made. I would at least phone a dealer to see what they'll charge. They also know only to put the weights on the inside so as not to make the wheels look horrible!

[DucatiGary]

just make sure you get the LTS version, there are two types, one for lotus (marked LTS) and one not, im thinking the non LTS should be OK but if your spending the money you might aswell get the right ones!

[dwarf101]

Thanks all

[TonyHetherington]

I've used certain mobile tyre companies in the past. Scratched a wheel, spanner monkey denied it, boss came out and accepted full liability and paid for the wheel on the spot; good chap, got it sorted, but the monkey denied it all.

I certainly wouldn't take the wheels to kwik fit either.

Find a local boy that you might be able to trust.

[TonyHetherington]

Where in the country are you? If south east I have a place I'll recommend

[tricky 100]

Who's suppling the tyres out of interest ? i need a couple , must get round to it.

[TonyHetherington]

I've always used Micheldever tyres; very good service and good price, even when delivery is factored in

[dwarf101]

TonyHetherington said:

Where in the country are you? If south east I have a place I'll recommend

Car is in Hertford.....

I assumed given the "shortage" of tyres I'd have to order them on line and then get someone to fit them ??

Are there mobile firms that have the LTS tyres and will fit ?

Also, if I can get to a dealer how long will they need the car for - I assumed just an hour or so ??

[miro]

I had my AD07s ordered from www.eliseparts.com, delivered to www.sinclairemotorsport.com who fitted them within 20 mins (including retrieving a bulb from inside the indicator (it fell out during my walshy day just before) Top service all round from all parties £35 for the fitting balancing (2x Rears) and they have all top notch equipment specialy made not to damage the wheels. Their balancing is also done on a super expensive bit of kit that gets them just right