Do you go to OPC to change your Porsche tyres?

[7and911]

For my other cars, I always buy tyres online and go to Kwikfit/National Tyres to fit them. This usually save may be 20-30%... But, this is my first Porsche and it's got polished wheels. Wheels has the standard 5-lug (not center-lock) so is it ok to trust Kwikfit with the polished wheels?

I understand the tyres have to be N rated but should I really do them at at OPC?

Thank you

[981Greg]

7and911 said:

For my other cars, I always buy tyres online and go to Kwikfit/National Tyres to fit them. This usually save may be 20-30%... But, this is my first Porsche and it's got polished wheels. Wheels has the standard 5-lug (not center-lock) so is it ok to trust Kwikfit with the polished wheels?

Thank you

It's your choice where you go, but KwikFit have a reputation for not being careful with alloys. Oh, and they're expensive.

[tr7v8]

Needn't be N Rated unless you have a Porsche Warranty. I bought the Boxster's last pair of rears from OPC Tonbridge as although they were £40 more expensive overall than my normal guy, they had the car for some other work anyway.

[sidicks]

If the OPC is conveniently located, then it's normally worth asking them to price match, particularly when they have the car for other work. In my experience they can nomally get close enough to make it worth going with them for the convenience.

[arcamalpha]

sidicks said:

If the OPC is conveniently located, then it's normally worth asking them to price match, particularly when they have the car for other work. In my experience they can nomally get close enough to make it worth going with them for the convenience.

Yup. They always offer me good service and look after my car and wheels. More than can be said for many tyre outfits!

[Zyp]

I've just booked mine in for 4 tyres and wheel alignment.

Although the tyres will cost about £150 more than the cheapest place, my OPC will valet each wheel as it comes off to remove all the sticky residue from the old weights (which is a massive bug-bear for me!), they're going to do the alignment for half price, and 'give me lunch'...

I've normally had my tyres replaced at a fast fit place (not Kwik Fit) but never felt 100% satisfied.
And I need N rated for the warranty.

[jcarruthers]

OPC East London were nice enough to change a tyre I supplied myself free of charge when I was stuck at my local tyre place — I didn't have the aluminium rods to protect my PCCB discs.

They even gave it a valet!

[elliot_holder]

Had mine changed recently at OPC Guildford with me supplying the tyres.

I'm always worried to take them to kwik-fit IR elsewhere as I fear they'll just mash the alloys.

OPC did a great job, no rim damage, alloys cleaned, new weights fitted with old adhesive removed and was also very reasonably priced.

I wouldn't risk taking my wheels/tyres anywhere else personally.

[7and911]

Good to know I could supply my own tyres.... This would be very helpful...

[Adam B]

elliot_holder said:

Had mine changed recently at OPC Guildford with me supplying the tyres.

I'm always worried to take them to kwik-fit IR elsewhere as I fear they'll just mash the alloys.

OPC did a great job, no rim damage, alloys cleaned, new weights fitted with old adhesive removed and was also very reasonably priced.

I wouldn't risk taking my wheels/tyres anywhere else personally.

What did they charge for fitting only ?

[7and911]

Is there a guide (or code) for tyres' comparison (ie to compare grip in wet, in dry, worn, noise... etc)

[MOD500]

arcamalpha said:

sidicks said:

If the OPC is conveniently located, then it's normally worth asking them to price match, particularly when they have the car for other work. In my experience they can nomally get close enough to make it worth going with them for the convenience.

Yup. They always offer me good service and look after my car and wheels. More than can be said for many tyre outfits!

+1 for sure

[Orangecurry]

As above, you do not have to fit N-rated tyres.

7and911 said:

Is there a guide (or code) for tyres' comparison (ie to compare grip in wet, in dry, worn, noise... etc)

Tyrereviews.co.uk brings together most of the independent reviews (objective), and also adds data from actual owners (subjective).

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/

[monthefish]

7and911 said:

Is there a guide (or code) for tyres' comparison (ie to compare grip in wet, in dry, worn, noise... etc)

Fuel Efficiency, Wet Grip, External rolling noise - yes, but there is quite a lot of scepticism as to the credibility of these results.

[sidicks]

Orangecurry said:

As above, you do not have to fit N-rated tyres.

IF you don't want to worry about Porsche warranty,

[Orangecurry]

sidicks said:

Orangecurry said:

As above, you do not have to fit N-rated tyres.

IF you don't want to worry about Porsche warranty,

MPSS sets the tone.

...and have they ever wriggled out of a warranty claim based *just* on non-N-rated tyres?

[sidicks]

Orangecurry said:

MPSS sets the tone.

...and have they ever wriggled out of a warranty claim based *just* on non-N-rated tyres?

Maybe, maybe not. But the documentation is quite clear.

[79TurboS]

I always use OPC, have centrelocks + ceramics and would rather pay the small additional premium..around 40 quid overall..to get peace of mind the centrelocks have been done properly without damaging the brakes.

[DoubleSix]

My OPC fitted the tyre the wrong way round... Kwik Fit may prove more reliable!

[Zyp]

Having non N rated tyres on isn't an issue come warranty work.
Trying to get the extended warranty when non N tyres are fitted is the problem.