Winter tyres

[monkeyhanger]

Food for thought . Thanks guys appreciate it ,now to price them up .

Speak to your local dealer I got 50% off a full set of genuine VW wheels and tyres from a VW dealer advertising on eBay.  Total was £460 inc del the fitted tyres are £65.00 a corner without fitting !

I'm in negotiations with Windrush VW at the moment for a set of 15" winters meant for a Polo to fit the wife's A1. They don't make it easy - I tracked him down outside ebay and offered 10% less than he was asking to save them the ebay fee and make them no worse off, payment by paypal. They came back wanting a bank transfer, but i'd prefer paypal or credit card for protection. 2 days later and i'm waiting for an answer, so I stuck an offer in on ebay for what I was prepared to pay outside ebay - maybe they'll respond quicker.

[itavaltalainen]

Bank transfer is relatively low risk if you deal with a mains dealer. Ask them for official quote, then you can stick quote number on as payment reference and it is linked. If it was a dodgy website I wouldn't but a mains dealer won't screw you over a set of wheels.

Paypal charge you fees too, it is not only ebay. PP can be even more depending on account type and cash flows you get.

[david25]

For anyone fitting 17" wheels, try these

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/Is-there-a-true-all-season-tyre-We-find-out.htm

[Optimus prime]

Food for thought . Thanks guys appreciate it ,now to price them up .

Speak to your local dealer I got 50% off a full set of genuine VW wheels and tyres from a VW dealer advertising on eBay.  Total was £460 inc del the fitted tyres are £65.00 a corner without fitting !

I'm in negotiations with Windrush VW at the moment for a set of 15" winters meant for a Polo to fit the wife's A1. They don't make it easy - I tracked him down outside ebay and offered 10% less than he was asking to save them the ebay fee and make them no worse off, payment by paypal. They came back wanting a bank transfer, but i'd prefer paypal or credit card for protection. 2 days later and i'm waiting for an answer, so I stuck an offer in on ebay for what I was prepared to pay outside ebay - maybe they'll respond quicker.

They were great with me I made an offer via eBay & they accepted then paid via PayPal and they arrived perfect 2 days later

[monkeyhanger]

Food for thought . Thanks guys appreciate it ,now to price them up .

Speak to your local dealer I got 50% off a full set of genuine VW wheels and tyres from a VW dealer advertising on eBay.  Total was £460 inc del the fitted tyres are £65.00 a corner without fitting !

I'm in negotiations with Windrush VW at the moment for a set of 15" winters meant for a Polo to fit the wife's A1. They don't make it easy - I tracked him down outside ebay and offered 10% less than he was asking to save them the ebay fee and make them no worse off, payment by paypal. They came back wanting a bank transfer, but i'd prefer paypal or credit card for protection. 2 days later and i'm waiting for an answer, so I stuck an offer in on ebay for what I was prepared to pay outside ebay - maybe they'll respond quicker.

They were great with me I made an offer via eBay & they accepted then paid via PayPal and they arrived perfect 2 days later

If I hadn't already staked a serious interest with them by asking about the non-ebay route that saves me £42 but leaves them with the exact amount of money they would've had after ebay fees then they might've accepted my low offer.  I have paid them as per bank transfer originally requested last night, I might not hear until Monday now.

[Misterp]

Not really winter tyres related but my 2 year old gtd needs some new tyres. I changed two earlier this year when I got a flat a day before I went on holiday.

Now it turns out one of the rear tyres has a nail in it. The light came on for loss of pressure on the way down to London. Wondering if anyone knows a good tyre place in e17 (Walthamstow) I am looking to switch cars soon. Any recommendations considering I'm not keeping the car that long. I have seen a set of Vredsteins which are 70 quid each.

[phope]

Is the tyre repairable? Depending on where the nail is in tyre, tyre places can do a permanent seal to sort it

https://www.kwik-fit.com/tyres/information/tyre-repair

[Misterp]

Is the tyre repairable? Depending on where the nail is in tyre, tyre places can do a permanent seal to sort it

https://www.kwik-fit.com/tyres/information/tyre-repair

Does it matter if it's been done once already. The thing is they will need changing as winter sets in. 

[Daz Auto]

Is the tyre repairable? Depending on where the nail is in tyre, tyre places can do a permanent seal to sort it

https://www.kwik-fit.com/tyres/information/tyre-repair

Does it matter if it's been done once already. The thing is they will need changing as winter sets in.

AFAIK the only thing that matters is the proximity to the side wall. If the damage is closer than 1 inch to the side - a repair is not possible. Though it might matter if it is right beside the other repair.

My wife has just had to replace a summer tyre because of a nail. We also had to order a new winter tyre because one of them has a screw on the tread right beside the side wall. She is pissed - but it has to be done.

You need to check with a professional.

Remember you cannot fit just 2 winter tyres. If you do, please check with your insurance company. Mine said they would not cover me.

[Mrparkuk]

Can some one be kind enough to confirm these will accommodate 225R18 tyres? Ronal R42 7,50x18 5x112.00 ET45.00

undefined: http://www.oponeo.co.uk/alloy-wheel-detail/ronal-r42-7-50x18-5x112-00-et45

I have PP car so also need to be sure they will clear the larger  brake calliper. A 8.0 width is also available. Would they be ok? 7.5 are a slightly cheaper option.

Thanks.