Tyre Fitting

[PMMatthews]

I have a 1993 C2 Targa and I'm looking for recommendations for a decent tyre fitting outfit in my neck of the woods (Kingston upon Thames).

I've just purchased two new Bridgestone SO2 N3's to replace the N2's currently fitted to the rear 17" Cup 1 wheels on my car. Though I've read these are no longer available, I found prices quoted on a few websites and bought mine at £115 each from Mytyres, having first checked how old they would be. I've found the SO2 N2's currently fitted to be a bit noisy from inside the car and the ride can be quite harsh, especially when the tyres are cold. However, I've been happy with the grip, both in the dry and when it's wet. The new tyres match a pair of SO2 N3's already fitted on the front wheels which have plenty of tread left.

I've read that tyre balancing on Porsche wheels requires weights to be glued on the inside of the wheel, so I'm guessing I should just whizz down to my local Kwikfit with my new tyres. Does anyone have any good experiences with tyrefitters in my area, particularly ones offering a fit-only service.

Thanks in advance.

 

[PMMatthews]

Oops[]

Of course, I meant to say I assume I should NOT just whizz down to Kwikfit.

 

[Steve Brookes]

I just use my local tyre fitting place which are really the equivalent of kwik fit.

I find that because I use them for all my tyres they always match any deal and take good care of the wheels. The problem with getting your own tyres and asking them to fit them is that they're losing their margin so they might not be as careful as they should (even though I hope they would be).

 

[PMMatthews]

Just as a quick post script to this, some of the local tyre shops wouldn't do fit only, but I eventually found Esher Tyre and Exhaust Ltd (020 8399 1727), near Hampton Court, to fit these for me. The charge to fit the tyres on both rear wheels and to balance them for me was £20. Total spend on fitting 2 new rear SO2 N3's was £250.