Tyre Fitters in Kent

[old son]

Does anybody know anybody that fits motorcycle tyres on the bike? I live in Bexleyheath, Kent and so far I have Watling at £36 which sounds expensive to me?

[JoeRock]

To be honest mate I've struggled to find many cheaper than around that. I usually use Watlings too, I live in Joydens Wood and in Dartford they're probably the closest. If you get the wheels off its only £20 fitted and balanced?

[old son]

Watling Tyres in Catford quoted me £24 for the front.

[JoeRock]

Watling Tyres in Catford quoted me £24 for the front.

That loose wheels, or ride in? I had 4 sets of tyres changed at Watling Dartford recently (top of East Hill) - was quoted and paid £20 per pair for loose wheels

[old son]

That price was ride in.

[Tmation]

Most places I have used in the past charge between £20 and £40 for ride in and change both ends, normally free (well built into cost) fitting, new valve and balance on lose wheels.

[steeeve66]

You could try Glen JR Motorcycles, just opp Brands Hatch - 01474 854723

[Captain Haddock]

know a few tyre fitters that are cun.., oh no sorry you said Kent, too many beers.....

[gerkin]

essential rubber north side of blackwall tunnel are very freindly and helpful ,maybe a bit far from you though
http://www.essentialrubbertyres.co.uk/Welcome.html

[Stupid Luke]

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Watling Tyres in Catford quoted me £24 for the front.

That loose wheels, or ride in? I had 4 sets of tyres changed at Watling Dartford recently (top of East Hill) - was quoted and paid £20 per pair for loose wheels
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Seems to be the same across the board at Watlings. When I was trackdaying a lot I used to get a pair changed on loose wheels regularly. It used to be ' oh, just give the fitter a drink' if you went at quite times. I used to give him a tenner and he was happy with that. Then about 2008 Watlings obviously realised it was something that the company could profit from so they started charging 20 quid. If we guess the fitter is on 10 quid per hour and changes 2 tyres in 15 mins he has earned 2.50 for the job and the company 17.50.


TBH, I still think 20 quid is cheap enough that I wouldnt bother trying to change tubeless tyres myself.


In fairness, 36 quid is cheap for ride in ride out near to home. If you quibble about that buy the stands,sockets etc and take the wheels off yourself. Or spend 5 quid in fuel riding further to save a couple of quid.