Getting tyres from, and fitted by, dealers.

[Herbie]

I've heard a couple of horror stories about the TPMS sensors being broken and/or calibration problems when an independent tyre place has been used, so I was thinking of getting the dealer to do them but what's the procedure?

• Do dealers have a limited range and you can only choose from those, or can you say that you want x,y, or z even though the dealer doesn't stock them?
• Do dealers source them for you and have them delivered to the workshop, or do you have to source them yourself and take them to the workshop yourself?

My first choice would be Goodyear Vector 4Seasons, closely followed by Michelin Cross Climates, but the 20" wheels seem to limit choice somewhat.

[NemesisUK]

When I enquired about having CC2 fitted my dealer spent ages hunting around for stock, there was none in the UK. They suggested various others and were open to any I requested but I went with ATS in the end.

I'm not 100% sure every dealer fits tyres themselves or simply farms it out. Either way, in my mind, the dealer takes full responsibility for the work, so even if they don't fit themselves in their own workshop, any issues would be resolved through them. My dealer also price matched, this was a couple of years back ...

[GEN]

My experience: I told the dealer the tyres I wanted and asked for a price which I compared with the best online price I could get (have followed this procedure for years) and they couldn't get close to the online price.  In one instance I was told that the dealer couldn't get it for the online price!  Then purchased the tyres I wanted at the best price I could get, had the tyres delivered to me, made an appointment and had the tyres fitted and balanced at the dealer, at cost.  It does mean that I pay for the fitting/balancing twice (as online tyres price includes fitting) but I know the tyres are good and good price and they are fitted by the dealer so they know how to deal with the TPMS sensors.  Have done this several times and have not been refused but then the dealer/s look after my car anyway.

[Scotlex]

I have used a couple of dealers for tyres (not Lexus).

Just ask them for a price for your chosen tyre. Some will do a price match too which is good.

[GEN]

Just to be clear: I used Lexus dealers, some in the South and some in the North.

[Phil xxkr]

2 hours ago, Herbie said:

I've heard a couple of horror stories about the TPMS sensors being broken and/or calibration problems when an independent tyre place has been used, so I was thinking of getting the dealer to do them but what's the procedure?

• Do dealers have a limited range and you can only choose from those, or can you say that you want x,y, or z even though the dealer doesn't stock them?
• Do dealers source them for you and have them delivered to the workshop, or do you have to source them yourself and take them to the workshop yourself?

My first choice would be Goodyear Vector 4Seasons, closely followed by Michelin Cross Climates, but the 20" wheels seem to limit choice somewhat.

Had 4 seasons fitted all round last week at Costco for £500 with promotion, just in time it appears from forecast 🤯

[GEN]

Yes, last time I looked at Costco if you buy 4 tyres you get £100.  Their prices vary: last time I found a better price online elsewhere, time before Costco had best price so do your research.

[DavidCM]

When my car was last in for a service and MOT,the tracking was badly out and I needed 2 new rears.They had Bridgestones in stock but I wanted Continentals.They quoted within a pound or two of Blackcircles for the same tyre,so I used the dealer.Many of them will price match.

[Herbie]

3 hours ago, Phil xxkr said:

Had 4 seasons fitted all round last week at Costco for £500 with promotion, just in time it appears from forecast 🤯

Is that with the 20" wheels Phil, or smaller ones?

[peniole]

Preston lexus will source your choice of tyres for you and fit them. There is a bit of a premium, but for me worth it as they're responsible for any wheel or tpms damage. Had them do it for mine when brand new as I wanted cross climates.

[Mr_Groundhog]

I asked recently and they said they didn't have (or weren't able to provide) the tyres i enquired about (some michelin primacy), and I was surprised they didn't.

[Phil xxkr]

1 hour ago, Herbie said:

Is that with the 20" wheels Phil, or smaller ones?

19 but promo applied 20 also if I recall 

[Phil xxkr]

Just now, Phil xxkr said:

19 but promo applied 20 also if I recall 

This month it's Michelin eg CC'S, and I like the fact it includes everything including disposal so no additional surprises. Oh and 2% for exec cards. 😊