Changing tyres - who best to go to?

[Rattler]

I'm looking to get some new Supercorsa's and want to be sure that the magnesium wheels are treated very carefully when getting the tyres changed.

Am I better off going to a specialist bike tyre dealer, or a Duke dealer?

How about the guys at Trackdays, sure they're experienced, but are they careful?

Also - where's cheapest to get SC's from? I happy to buy from the cheapest source, but get the best fitter to fit them (if they will).

Ta
Tim:D

[Ian]

Tim,

similiar thread in 99/748 etc. I am in need of a new rear soon. My view; pay a bit more go to a Ducati dealer, never a National type of place, get the job done carefully, and by someone of knows the value of the wheel in his hands.

[Totto]

If you have a digital camera take a pic of the wheels before the tyres get done , that way who ever you go to if there's anydamage they can't deny it !
If poss use the same days news paper as background !
;)

[DJ Tera]

Try FWR in Central London, they have a factory trained duke mechanic there who makes sure rims stay intact, theres also a place 2 mins from Tecmoto in Romford, took my 10-spokes there and not a scratch!:sing:

[AK]

Guildford tyres are very good too.
Price & work - but only my opinion tho:saint:

[Eamonn]

Yesterday I bought a pair of Dunlop 208's from M&P for £149 (they have a sale on at the moment) and was thinking of using the guys at the back of the Oxford M&P branch - GP Performance. Anyone had any dealings with them? They claim to be Ducati specialists as well as Suzuki, Honda, Yamaha etc. etc. specialists !

Picture of the wheels before the event is a definite requirement. :)

[PeteB]

Tim,

I've used Micheldever for quite a few years now and always received good service from the guys in the bike bay. They fit to loose wheels or ride in and in my experience do take a lot of care. They are happy for you to stand and watch if you so wish!

Phone them for a price, I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

01962 774437

PS. :biaggi:

[Edited on 28-5-2003 by PeteB]

[Rattler]

I appreciate the comments, I'll give Micheldever a call tomorrow.

I usually get a price for the car's tyres from them and use this to beat a local car tyre place down on price.

I didn't know that they did bike tyres though (no reason why they shouldn't though).

Thanks
Tim

[Colin900SSFE]

I too can vouch for Micheldever Tyres
http://www.volny.cz/oldgrandad/smilies/tup.gif

10/10

[Rattler]

....phoned them for a price for a pair of Supercorsas, thes came out at over £240 (fitted inc. VAT) !!!:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o

This seems high to me, wotdayathink?

Tim

[Rattler]

......Mark's now off getting some prices for me,

Thanks mate;);););););););););)

[rcgbob44]

Only one place to go and thats Sones Tyres in Croydon, all they do is bike tyres and there very good, no rim damage etc , recomended !........................But they might have run out of TT100`s!:lol:

[Edited on 9-6-2003 by rcgbob44]