best for bike tyres west london?

[SpeedFreakDave]

Any suggestions guys? I live near Holland Park

Thanks!

[Fats25]

not West London - but try essential rubber in N1.

Give them a call, and then figure out if the cost outweighs the travel. I have never found anywhere cheaper for a ride in/ride out service.

They also do a late night on a Wednesday to 20:00 - in fact I will be there on Wednesday.

[pedal2metal]

If you an venture south of the river (trust me, we don't bite..) it's worth trying FWR on the Kennington Road. They actually market themselves as the cheapest place for tyres in London and all the courier services use them...

[maxed out]

Another vote for FWR. New rear for a CB500 fitted for £72. I turned up at 3.30pm when they had a shop full of bikes, had me back on the road in 40 minutes, great service.

[Fats25]

Just looked up that FWR - bit more expensive than Essential Rubber - but now I am working in Croydon, Kennington could be an option. Only about a tenner more, but will save me 30 mins travelling.

Will give them a try I think.

[PolarExpress]

Just got my tyres changed at FWR today. Called them at 10am to enquire about availability. Got there at 1145am, left at 1pm with a pair of new Mich 2CTs fitted for over £100 LESS than what Metropolis wanted for the same, just around the corner.

FWR were first rate: good and honest service, great prices, and quality work. Couldn't ask for more. Will deffo use them again.

[Fats25]

I'm going for same tyres - £219 at FWR vs £210 at Essential Rubber.

But the time saved is worth the £9. Only issue is late night is a Thursday, and I had planned on changing on Wednesday! Will see if the social life can be changed.

[smack]

Used FWR a few years back, as it was cheaper to sling the wheels in the car and drive in from Surrey compared to any place in my area.
Last rear tyre was from Guildford Tyre Co, as they had improved their prices that they were cheaper when fitted.

[GuyMarks]

Try http://www.russellmotors.co.uk/

Good blokes and good value. Just got a set there a couple of weeks back.

[SpeedFreakDave]

Thanks guys I will give them all a call, cheers!

[Fats25]

Decided I couldn't miss a free drink tomorrow night, so ended up at Essential Rubber for their late night tonight. Both tyres changed - Pilot 2 CT's - came in at £230 but changed the rear pads for that as well. Got my prices a bit wrong - so FWS (sp?)is cheaper.

However even running the tyres in on the 40 mile journey home, and with a front round my waste which I am saving for the Bandit. What a tyre! I cannot wait to get them run in!

I never got to test the stickyness on the way home as was being too careful, but the bike leans. I mean leans like it never has done before with other tyres.