Stupid question - Camskill tyres, fitting

[youngsod]

This is probably a rather idiotic question, but here goes anyway.

The Volvo needs a new tyre, which last time was nearly £190 at the main dealer. I had to, the wife was getting annoyed. Camskill have the OE fitment Continental ContiSportContact 3E for £135, but of course without fitting. My question is, will local tyre fitters be ok with me turning up with my own tyre to pay them to have it fitted or will they play silly buggers? Has anyone had any problems with this sort of thing?

[jamieduff1981]

The majority will fit and balance it for you if you pay them.

[UberMeister]

A single outfit will be fine with it but always worth a call beforehand - The bigger chains have been reluctant to do it for me before.

Alternatively, have a look on blackcircles as you can choose to have the tyre fitted as part of the deal at a garage local to you.

[joewilliams]

Have you tried a mobile fitter? event tyres have been good for me.

[MarkRSi]

I was turned down by my preferred local place when I bought some tyres from Camskill (that they couldn't supply). I can see why they might do it but then it's also a loss of business for them...

[Anatonic]

I've never had a problem, even with retail chain outfits... usually turn up towards the end of a day, offer to pay cash and it's never an issue... Or failing that as suggested, just speak to a mobile fitter or smaller independant outfit

[Jakg]

As long as you call ahead it's usually fine. Also a good time to see if they can match the price as well...

[jon-]

Aim for about £10 a tyre for fitting.

[The Moose]

Why not speak with them?!

[CO2000]

Try your good local guys first as they may be cheaper fitted, I was & basically got free fitting.

[williredale]

The two local garages I use have been happy to fit them. They are indepedents though. Both charge me £12 per wheel.

[Rupert Rigsby]

I'm sure a fitter at a fast fit chain would be willing to fit them for a contribution to the tea bag fund if you go in when they are quiet.

[chrisw666]

Ring or pop into a couple of local indi places, the one I use often has prices the same as camskill but will fit and balance 4 tyres for about £25 if they can't supply the brand I want.

[jas xjr]

my local place will match online prices

[matt1269]

Had a nightmare getting two tyres fitted last week. Most places wouldn't touch them incase they damaged them when fitting, and the others wanted upwards of £20 per tyre. Ended up paying £18 each and having to remove all the scratch marks on my wheels afterwards

[kambites]

My local independent place charged 10 quid a corner for the Skoda (and did the Lotus for free).

[buachaille193]

Have used mytyres and tyres-pneus-online before. Both allow you to choose which of their associated fitters you want and deliver the tyres to them.

[lost in espace]

I am wondering if there is a business opportunity here. Buy a van and kit it out with necessary equipment.

[The Moose]

lost in espace said:

I am wondering if there is a business opportunity here. Buy a van and kit it out with necessary equipment.

I'd suggest very limited opportunity at best here.

[Podie]

Once local firm refuses to fit anything they didn't sell - yet another will quite happily fit any tyre for a tenner.