Help & FAQs    Search BCF    Members    Groups    Events Calendar
Resend my activation email : Register : Log in 
BCF: Bike Chat Forums


what is reasonable price to pay for a tyre replacement?

 Reply to topic
Bike Chat Forums Index -> The Workshop
View previous topic : View next topic  
Author Message

petko17
Nova Slayer



Joined: 06 Oct 2008
Karma :
PostPosted: 17:21 - 09 Nov 2009    Post subject: what is reasonable price to pay for a tyre replacement? Reply with quote
Iv got the tyre, just wondering how much it cost to change tyre on the front wheel ( going to the garage tommorow and dont want to get ripped off)

thank you
Smile
____________________
<<<PIGGER)) >>>
<<<SUZUKI GSX-R 600 K4>>>
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

Itchy
Super Spammer



Joined: 07 Apr 2005
Karma :
PostPosted: 17:32 - 09 Nov 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
£5~£10 , , or buy 3 tyre levers and some rim protectors and do it yourself.
____________________
Spain 2008France 2007Big one 2009 We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will. In the end, your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it is worth watching.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

The Artist
Super Spammer



Joined: 06 Jan 2008
Karma :
PostPosted: 17:32 - 09 Nov 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Free is good but unless you "know" someone then not gonna happen.

Back street place did mine for £10

Bigger places will want £10-£20
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

iooi
Super Spammer



Joined: 14 Jan 2007
Karma :
PostPosted: 17:49 - 09 Nov 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wheel on or off the bike, when you take it.

Makes a lot of diffrence.

I would expect between £5 for off to £20 on. Of course this depends on the quality of the garage.
Main line dealer maybe even higher.
____________________
Just because my bike was A DIVVY, does not mean i am......
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

.....
Quote Me Happy



Joined: 15 Jan 2005
Karma :
PostPosted: 19:15 - 09 Nov 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Up to £10 for a tyre on a loose wheel.

Had one done on Saturday, seeing as I have a place 2 minutes drive from my house it's worth taking it and paying for someone else to do it. No effing and blinding and no pinched tubes. Wheel off, back on, job done.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

ms51ves3
Super Spammer



Joined: 07 Jun 2007
Karma :
PostPosted: 19:37 - 09 Nov 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Itchy wrote:
£5~£10 , , or buy 3 tyre levers and some rim protectors and do it yourself.


I did that, my rims look worse now Rolling Eyes

And it's easier to use two tyre levers and your knees than three tyre levers.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

G
The Voice of Reason



Joined: 02 Feb 2002
Karma :
PostPosted: 20:08 - 09 Nov 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Rims should be ok if you use protectors? I gave up because they're going to get a bit knackered anyway from dirt riding and the protectors do make it more hassle.

However, if it's for a GSRX600 in the OP's sig, like to see you do it Itchy Smile. I tried to break the bead on a zx9 tyre and didn't have a chance. Tried the spade with all my weight on it. Tried to lever it slightly with one tyre lever so I could use the other a different way to get it off (this worked on a dirt tyre with a really stubborn bead).

As above, I wouldn't want to pay much more than £5 for loose wheels, or £15 or so for 'ride in'.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Blue_SV650S
World Chat Champion



Joined: 27 Nov 2008
Karma :
PostPosted: 20:18 - 09 Nov 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
G wrote:

I tried to break the bead on a zx9 tyre and didn't have a chance. Tried the spade with all my weight on it. Tried to lever it slightly with one tyre lever so I could use the other a different way to get it off (this worked on a dirt tyre with a really stubborn bead).


You either need more pies or to 'bounce'!! Thumbs Up ... I have a proper bead breaker now, but have done more tyres/wheels than I can remember with a spade - I did it on a doorstep/doorway, you can then balance yourself holding onto the door frame, aids for the bounce and can even offer a bit of downward pressure!! Thumbs Up

As for rim protectors, a bit of hosepipe with a split in it has always done the trick for me!! Thumbs Up

Anyway, OP, <=£10 for a loose wheel is a good deal if you can find it Thumbs Up
____________________
The purpose of life is to fight maturity.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

evoboy
World Chat Champion



Joined: 20 Aug 2009
Karma :
PostPosted: 20:27 - 09 Nov 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
£10 per wheel for a roll in roll out service Cool

Big tyre place charges £25 per wheel while on the bike.
____________________
Suzuki GT250 x7------- Fazer 600------CB250RS------Aprilia Rally 70----- Bandit 600

APT Motorcycles
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

ms51ves3
Super Spammer



Joined: 07 Jun 2007
Karma :
PostPosted: 21:20 - 09 Nov 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
G wrote:
Rims should be ok if you use protectors? I gave up because they're going to get a bit knackered anyway from dirt riding and the protectors do make it more hassle.


I used protectors. The damage was done when removing the tyre. Getting it on was fine.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts
Old Thread Alert!

The last post was made 16 years, 115 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful?
  Display posts from previous:   
This page may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. By clicking on an affiliate link, you accept that third-party cookies will be set.

Post new topic   Reply to topic    Bike Chat Forums Index -> The Workshop All times are GMT
Page 1 of 1

 
 You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You cannot download files in this forum

Read the Terms of Use! - Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group
 
Debug Mode: ON - Server: birks (www) - Page Generation Time: 0.08 Sec - Server Load: 1.38 - MySQL Queries: 14 - Page Size: 66.14 Kb