Tyre size and rim diameter
The biggest single factor. A tyre is priced by its size, and larger rim diameters generally cost more than smaller ones. A 16-inch hatchback tyre and a 20-inch SUV tyre are very different purchases.
Pricing explained · quotes agreed first
Mobile tyre fitting prices:
Mobile tyre fitting prices:
what affects the cost.
No guesswork and no surprises. Here is every factor that moves the price of mobile tyre fitting, what a fair quote includes, and how we confirm your full price on the call before any work.
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How pricing works
Why there is no price list on this page.
Mobile tyre fitting is not one product with one price. Two cars on the same street can need very different tyres, at different times of day. A figure printed here would be wrong for most drivers, so we explain what moves the price and confirm your exact figure on the call.
Rescue Tyres LTD provides mobile tyre fitting at home, at work or at a safe roadside spot across London, the Home Counties and the Midlands, 7 days a week with 24-hour callouts. The enquiry is free, the price is confirmed before any work and you pay once the job is done. The factors below apply to any mobile fitter, so use them to compare quotes fairly.
What moves the price
What affects the cost of mobile tyre fitting?
The tyre itself usually matters most.
Load and speed rating
The code after the size, such as 91V, sets how much weight the tyre carries and how fast it can safely run. Higher ratings cost more. We fit the load and speed rating your vehicle handbook specifies.
Budget, mid-range or premium
The same size can come in several tiers. Premium usually costs more and often rates better for wet grip and noise. We quote the options in your size.
Run-flat, XL, 4x4 and EV tyres
Run-flat, extra load (XL), 4x4 and EV-specific tyres use reinforced construction or special compounds, and are priced accordingly. See our run-flat tyres page for more.
How many tyres
One tyre, a pair across an axle or a full set changes the figure. If the partner tyre on the axle is worn, we tell you so you can decide whether to do both.
Repair or replacement
A puncture repair costs less than a new tyre, but it is only possible within BS AU 159: in the central three-quarters of the tread, a hole no larger than 6mm, and a tyre that has not been driven on flat.
Locking wheel nut removal
If the locking wheel nut key is lost or damaged, the nut has to be removed first, which is an extra task. Tell us on the call. Read more about locking wheel nut removal.
Out-of-hours callouts
Evening, overnight, weekend and bank holiday callouts carry a supplement. It is agreed on the call and included in the confirmed price, not added at the roadside. Our 24-hour tyre page explains how night callouts work.
Where the car is
We work from one base in Brent Cross, north-west London, and cover London, the Home Counties and the Midlands. Distance from our base plays a part in the figure.
Old tyre disposal
A replaced tyre has to be disposed of properly. Ask any fitter whether taking it away is part of their figure; we state it on the call.
Our guide on what affects puncture repair cost covers repairs in more detail.
No surprises
What is in our quote?
One figure, confirmed on the call, covering everything we have agreed to do.
- ✓The tyre itself: brand, tier, size and load and speed rating, so you can compare like for like.
- ✓Fitting and balancing: the tyre fitted to the wheel, balanced and refitted with the nuts torqued correctly.
- ✓The callout: coming to your home, work or a safe roadside spot, built into the one figure.
- ✓Any out-of-hours supplement: agreed on the call for evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- ✓Extras you have told us about: such as locking wheel nut removal or a replacement valve.
- ✓Old tyre disposal: confirmed on the call, so there is no question on the day.
- ✓A repair and a replacement figure: for punctures, in case inspection shows the tyre cannot be repaired.
Compare fairly
Questions to ask any mobile tyre fitter
- ✓Is that the full price, including the callout, fitting, balancing and disposal?
- ✓Which brand and tier is the tyre, and does its load and speed rating match my handbook?
- ✓Is there a supplement for the time of day, and how much is it?
- ✓If the puncture cannot be repaired under BS AU 159, what happens then?
- ✓When do I pay, and do you need anything up front?
- ✓Is the new tyre covered by the manufacturer's warranty?
Step by step
Get an exact price in one call.
The more we know about the tyre, the more accurate the quote.
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1. Read the sidewall
Find the size on the side of the tyre. It looks like 205/55 R16 91V: width, profile, rim diameter, then load and speed rating. Our guide on how to read tyre size shows where to look.
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2. Have the registration ready
If the sidewall is hard to read, the registration helps us check what the car should run. The sidewall is still more reliable, as a previous owner may have fitted a different size.
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3. Send a photo on WhatsApp
A clear photo of the sidewall and the damage on WhatsApp 07473 720871 lets us confirm the size and whether a repair looks possible.
4. Agree the price, then we come
We confirm the full price and a realistic arrival time on the call before anything happens. You pay once the job is done. If inspection changes the job, we explain and agree it with you first.
Mobile or garage
Mobile tyre fitting or a garage: the honest trade-offs
Both have their place. Compare the full cost to you, including your time.
| Mobile fitting | Garage | |
|---|---|---|
| Getting there | We come to your home, work or a safe roadside spot. | You drive there, which is not possible on a flat without fitting the spare or arranging a tow. |
| Your time | You carry on at home or at work while the tyre is fitted. | You wait on site or leave the car and come back. |
| Booking | A time is agreed on the call, including evenings and weekends. | Usually within opening hours, sometimes walk-in. |
| Where the work happens | Needs a safe space to park the van beside the car. | Done under cover, whatever the weather. |
| Extra jobs | Fitting, balancing, repairs and locking wheel nut removal on the spot. | A garage with a ramp can also do wheel alignment, which a van generally cannot. |
| Price | Confirmed on the call, callout included. | Confirmed at the counter; your travel time and any towing sit outside it. |
If the car is driveable and you also want the tracking checked, a garage can suit you. If the tyre is flat or your time is better spent elsewhere, mobile fitting removes the tow, the drive and the wait. Either way, compare one all-in figure.
Reviews
What drivers say.
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"Faultless experience. Great communication, attitude and service."
BCBen CorrieGoogle review
"Good communication, excellent work and takes the initiative. Happy to go the extra mile, highly recommended if you're in a tyre-related bit of bother!"
DFDavid FordhamGoogle review
"Absolutely amazing service. First call-out for a replacement tyre after hours and I was amazed."
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FAQs
Mobile tyre fitting prices, answered.
Standards we work to: puncture repairs follow BS AU 159, as set out by TyreSafe; the legal minimum tread depth is 1.6mm across the central three-quarters (GOV.UK).
How much should a mobile tyre fitting cost?
It depends mainly on the tyre itself: the size, rim diameter, load and speed rating, and whether you choose a budget, mid-range or premium tyre. Then come the number of tyres, the time of the callout and where the car is. Call or WhatsApp us with your size, for example 205/55 R16 91V, for an exact figure before anything happens.
Is mobile tyre fitting worth it?
For most drivers, yes, especially with a flat. You avoid fitting the spare, arranging a tow or sitting in a waiting room. A garage can make sense if the car is driveable and you also need wheel alignment. Compare the full quoted price, callout included, not the tyre alone.
How much does a puncture repair usually cost?
A repair costs less than a new tyre, but whether one is possible matters most. Under BS AU 159 the puncture must be in the central three-quarters of the tread, no larger than 6mm, and the tyre must not have been driven on flat. We quote the repair and a replacement in your size, so you know both before we set off.
Why don't you publish prices on your website?
Because one figure online would be wrong for most drivers. It depends on your exact tyre size, rating and tier, the time of day and where the car is. Instead we confirm the full price on the call, and the enquiry is free.
Do you charge more at night or at weekends?
Callouts in the evening, overnight, at weekends and on bank holidays carry a supplement. It is agreed on the call and included in the confirmed price, so nothing is added once we arrive. A realistic arrival time is also agreed when you call.
When do I pay, and can the price change once you arrive?
You pay once the job is done, with nothing up front. The price is confirmed on the call before anything happens. If inspection changes the job, for example a puncture outside BS AU 159, we explain and agree the new price before doing any work.
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Get your exact price
Get your exact price
in one call.
Tell us your tyre size or send a photo. We confirm the full price before anything happens, and you pay once the job is done.