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Getting tyres fitted, south Dublin

  • 23-02-2017 11:45pm
    #1
    Steve
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,584 ✭✭✭✭


    I got 4 new tyres at cost thanks to a mate in the business, they are sitting in the hall..

    He recommended a guy to fit them (mobile service) so I rang him and he said €100 to fit and balance 4 of them. 235/40 R18 on alloys.

    Is that reasonable or is he pushing it?

    Any other options? I'm in south Dublin.


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  • #2
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Check the eiretyres website for recommended fitters. Note that some fitters don't know they're on the eiretyres list!

    €25 a tyre seems a lot. The most I'd pay is €15, and even at that I'd be looking for the 4 for €50.

    You need to find someone who isn't a muppet and will take care with your wheels too.


  • #3
    Steve
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,584 ✭✭✭✭Steve


    Thanks Colm.

    I know you cant post names here but if anyone has had good experience with fitters in Rathfarnham / Sandyford area, PM would be appreciated.


  • #4
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    That's a bit expensive but considering he is mobile and has to drive to you which costs him both time and fuel I can see how it would have to be worth his while.

    It would probably be a bit cheaper for you to go to a tyre centre and get them to fit them. Stay away from tyre retailer like Fast Fit or Tyre Stop as they won't fit tyres you didn't buy from them. €50/€60 to fit and balance 4 new tyres along with disposal of the old ones would be reasonable imo.


  • #5
    Steve
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,584 ✭✭✭✭Steve


    Thanks guys, yeah it's probably a premium for the mobile service alright.

    I'll ring around a few of the fitters on eiretyres.


  • #6
    CiniO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,069 ✭✭✭✭CiniO


    In short, fitting and balancing 4 tyres, is a 30 minute jobs for one person (who had to spend few days training) requiring equipment worth no more than €3k.

    If you think it's worth €100 then go for it.

    I don't think it is.

    €30 tops in my opinion, but unfortunately you'll struggle to find it at that price, as just people are dumb enough to pay more so garages exploit that.


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  • #7
    Mech1
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    contact jimbis on here, decent guy! and nearby.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=102613338&postcount=40


  • #8
    mikeecho
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,267 ✭✭✭mikeecho


    I've a set of tyres awaiting fitting.

    I don't expect to pay more than €50 for all four, including balancing.

    (Local back street garage)


  • #9
    Senecio
    Closed Accounts Posts: 971 ✭✭✭Senecio


    CiniO wrote: »
    €30 tops in my opinion, but unfortunately you'll struggle to find it at that price, as just people are dumb enough to pay more so garages exploit that.

    €30 for 4 tyres, I wouldn't waste my time getting out of bed as a fitter. Perfect definition of better off on benefits.

    €15 a corner would be about right.


  • #10
    Steve
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,584 ✭✭✭✭Steve


    Thanks for all the replies, got them fitted today for €15/corner. Happy with that.


  • #11
    CiniO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,069 ✭✭✭✭CiniO


    Senecio wrote: »
    €30 for 4 tyres, I wouldn't waste my time getting out of bed as a fitter. Perfect definition of better off on benefits.

    €15 a corner would be about right.

    Plenty of garages around, which charge €50 per hour labour and they don't consider it waste of time or better off on benefits.

    If they can make it fixing cars for €50 per hour and still make profit, surely €30 for fitting and balancing 4 tyres which takes 30 minutes, is even better than that.


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  • #12
    Steve
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,584 ✭✭✭✭Steve


    CiniO wrote: »
    Plenty of garages around, which charge €50 per hour labour and they don't consider it waste of time or better off on benefits.

    If they can make it fixing cars for €50 per hour and still make profit, surely €30 for fitting and balancing 4 tyres which takes 30 minutes, is even better than that.

    It took them about 90 mins in the end, not sure why, maybe it was because I stood there watching then and had already said I am very fond of my scratch-free rims.

    Can't fault them in the end and happy with the service so may as well give them a plug. Sandyford tyres, behind the Maxol Garage.


  • #13
    jimbis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,358 ✭✭✭jimbis


    Steve wrote: »
    It took them about 90 mins in the end, not sure why, maybe it was because I stood there watching then and had already said I am very fond of my scratch-free rims.

    Can't fault them in the end and happy with the service so may as well give them a plug. Sandyford tyres, behind the Maxol Garage.

    Noooo, I lost out to my closest rival :P
    glad you got sorted though, I know the lads in there. 90mins is a bit long alright but to be honest I could prob take that time myself with an awkward tyre & wheel when you want to keep scratch free.


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