Tyre fitting
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macca77

Original Poster:

51 posts

246 months

Friday 2nd May 2008
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Newbie question:

Just purchased a set of rear Yokohama Advans from a well known lotus site, bargain price compared to main dealer. Should I just get a local tyre centre to fit them? Also, will I need the wheels balanced and aligned?

Thanks in advance.

Gooby

9,269 posts

265 months

Friday 2nd May 2008
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macca77 said:
Newbie question:

Just purchased a set of rear Yokohama Advans from a well known lotus site, bargain price compared to main dealer. Should I just get a local tyre centre to fit them? Also, will I need the wheels balanced and aligned?

Thanks in advance.
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macca77

Original Poster:

51 posts

246 months

Friday 2nd May 2008
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Thanks Gooby.
Wasn't sure if they needed aligning (extra cost) - thanks for the advice!

Cuzza

2,042 posts

284 months

Friday 2nd May 2008
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Assuming your current algnment is fine nothing will chnage just by fitting new tyres. Get them fitted and balanced by any decent tyre place cash in hand - jobs a good 'un