Tyre Change Charge

[Sullivj]

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!

[BoB21]

Along with your extortionate garage you relly need to consider moving from that silly village. Glad your set for this years RT meet up though.

[sakm]

Jesus!!

If it makes you feel better I have just fitted my own front for nothing!

[Sullivj]

Jesus!!

If it makes you feel better I have just fitted my own front for nothing!

What equipment do you use to change the tyre? I’m considering getting a machine to DIY

[BoB21]

My local fitter only charges £20 a bit more for ride in ride out service. mind you get equipment and you can do mine.

[sakm]

What equipment do you use to change the tyre? I’m considering getting a machine to DIY

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

[Sullivj]

Thanks Sakm. With 5 bikes on the go, I think I should invest.

[burridge01]

Thanks Sakm. With 5 bikes on the go, I think I should invest.

Any good for you,cheap as chips.

[Elkinell]

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....

[burridge01]

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.

[Doctor T]

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

[jesim1]

My last tyre change was £20 a wheel including disposal, and that was a drive in job.

[Sullivj]

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

Where do you go Dr T? I'm also in West Sussex.

[Doctor T]

Where do you go Dr T? I'm also in West Sussex.

Just a local tyre garage. No fancy stuff. Only downside he can't balance M/C tyres

[Jeffem]

Where do you go Dr T? I'm also in West Sussex.

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.