Buying tyres online can be convenient, but the tyre still has to be the right size and rating for your car, and it still has to be fitted. The process is simple: find your exact size, match or exceed the ratings, compare on safety not just price, and arrange fitting. With mobile fitting, the fitter comes to you, so you skip the garage trip entirely.
Find your correct size
Your tyre size is printed on the sidewall, something like 205/55 R16 91V, and on the door placard, see how to read your tyre size. Use the car's recommended size, and match or exceed the load and speed ratings. If your car has optional wheel sizes, make sure you order for the size actually fitted. When in doubt, your registration confirms the correct fitment.
Compare safely, not just on price
It's easy to sort online listings by price, but the cheapest isn't the best value. Compare the EU label grades, prioritising wet grip, and check independent tests for the tyres in your size, see choosing a brand. A well-rated mid-range tyre often beats a cheap unbranded one on safety and cost per mile, see budget vs premium.
Getting them fitted
Tyres bought online need professional fitting and balancing. Some retailers ship to a fitting centre; the easier route is mobile fitting, where the fitter brings everything to your home or work and fits the tyres there, see how mobile fitting works. That way you never have to drive on a worn or damaged tyre to reach a garage, and you don't lose a half-day.
Avoid the common mistakes
The usual online pitfalls are ordering the wrong size, buying on price alone, or being tempted by part-worns, which carry hidden risks. Double-check the full size and ratings before you pay, prioritise wet grip, and treat the fitting and disposal as part of the total cost when you compare.
We supply and fit
We can supply the right tyre and fit it at your home or work across the UK, so you get the convenience of buying without the garage trip. Send your registration for a quote. Book a fit.
