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Quote: Originally posted by Tentz on 05/7/2010

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I wouldn't even trust Kwikfit to repair a puncture on a pushbike, let alone fit Tyron bands......

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Would they even know where the wheels are on a pushbike,Kwikfit are a bunch of cowboys

Andy

Hi dwares, two fitted on my van cost £176.50. Contact Tyron who put you onto Kwickfit and they come round to wherever the van is to fit them.  As I had my van wheels in the Garage at the time (winter wheels on the van in storage) they fitted them in the drive. Kwickfit ask for details of the tyre and size etc so that they can order the correct size bands. No problems at all with Kwikfit.

You can sign up for Tyron Assist on line (whether you have bands or not) which costs £95 for three years cover. Under the scheme if you need a new tyre, they will come out, within two hours of a call (is the promise), wherever you are, and bring a replacement tyre and fit it. You only pay for the tyre. Saves you the hassle of jacking up etc and then going off to look for a tyre, if you are happy to wait. In the alternative you can change your own tyre, carry on to your destination and then call them out to fit the new tyre with the bands on. Green Flag does not do replacement tyres on a call out. The £95 covers both car and van. At least you know that you are getting an engineer who knows about Tyron Bands.

Phil

I'm no tyre expert, but one caravan retailer advised me against having them fitting.  They said that tyron bands were designed for older wheels - apparently the way newer wheels are constructed makes them unneccessary.  I don't know the details, but I'll come back a bit later to read the comments from those who know better than I.

Quote: Originally posted by D S B on 05/7/2010

one caravan retailer advised me against having them fitting.  They said that tyron bands were designed for older wheels - apparently the way newer wheels are constructed makes them unneccessary. 

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Well the boys in blue use them on their new wheels. Ever seen an old Police car?

Anyway, hope I never find out how good they are!!!!!

Phil

EVENT TYRES do fit them as he offered them to me.they come to the house too.cost??

http://www.event-tyres.co.uk/

PS.....may not be the bands but the air pressure in the wheels stays at the right level longer since I had them fitted.

Phil

Quote: Originally posted by cwdc56768 on 05/7/2010

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PS.....may not be the bands but the air pressure in the wheels stays at the right level longer since I had them fitted.

Phil

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Quote: Originally posted by cwdc56768 on 05/7/2010

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PS.....may not be the bands but the air pressure in the wheels stays at the right level longer since I had them fitted.

Phil

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You'll get lots of differing opinions on tyre fitters no matter who they work for. They all tend to do the rounds & the bad ones keep moving. I had a chap fitting some tyres on my lorry the other day & he alone would destroy my faith in the depot I've used for years. Bad apple in the Barrel sort of thing.

You'll also get differing opinions on whether or not anyone should fit tyron bands.  I feel Tyrons are well worth having I had a quote at the NEC caravan show. I was told they'd honour the price of £145-00 & we should quote NEC 2010. Kwik-Fit mobile were the ones to fit them at that price. I'll be calling them shortly to get our fitted, I hope they hounour the price but I have left it a bit since the show.

BB

I know it shouldn't be the bands but the tyres were brand new from the manufacturers when delivered with the van. I anticipate that the manufacturer would get it right.....maybe not. Kwikfit must have done a proper job.

Phil