Tyre Change Charge
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Tyre Change Charge
I was pleased to have found a new set of Road 6 GTs for £320, I removed my wheels and took them to my local bike mechanic for the tyres to be changed over.
Mrs Sullivj kindly collected them for me whilst I was at work. I was shocked to learn that to change two tyres and disposal of the old ones was £70!!!!
At least I'm all set for our group trip to France, even if I will only be able to drink tap water for the week!
Mrs Sullivj kindly collected them for me whilst I was at work. I was shocked to learn that to change two tyres and disposal of the old ones was £70!!!!
At least I'm all set for our group trip to France, even if I will only be able to drink tap water for the week!
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Re: Tyre Change Charge
What equipment do you use to change the tyre? I’m considering getting a machine to DIY
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Re: Tyre Change Charge
I use one of these
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131450135368 ... lUQAvD_BwE
If you look about you can get them a lot cheaper
You also need a no damage alloy bar like this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256485051274 ... BMiO3KjO9j
I have never marked a rim with these and I can change tyres in minutes once the wheel is of the bike
I also have a static wheel balancer again which are pretty cheap
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Re: Tyre Change Charge
Flippin' 'eck! My local old bike shop charged me £20 for my loose GTR wheel and I took the old one away. That summer air must be dear dahn sarf....
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Re: Tyre Change Charge
My local(Marshall motorcycles)charge £15 for a loose wheel and a bit extra to balance.I also take the old tyre away,no idea on ride in n out jobby.When I had the VFR1200 Wickford motorcycles wanted £90 as a ride in and change 2 tyres,suffice to say I went elsewhere and have never been back to him.
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Re: Tyre Change Charge
My local tyre shop charges £10 per loose wheel. But that's without disposal. West Sussex charge £7 per tyre.
£70 is taking the Micky, they must have seen you coming
£70 is taking the Micky, they must have seen you coming
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
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Re: Tyre Change Charge
Just a local tyre garage. No fancy stuff. Only downside he can't balance M/C tyres
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
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Re: Tyre Change Charge
Last year, I got a pair of Road 6s fitted to my VFR by Billy’s Motorcycles based in Pulborough. They charged me £400 for a ride in/ride out price. Not sure what the prices look like this year. Higher, no doubt…
I’d like to change the RT from Metzeler Z8s to Road 6s.
Slow in, fast out.