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[noel]

well just to update visited mother today in bath thought i will pop into local kwik fit see what they have (wait for it).
2 x michelin's £220 fitted go ahead says i 225/55/16.  10 mins later fitter comes back we have a problem sir 205/55/16 wont fit well they wont says i thats why i asked for 225/55/16.
Well sorry sir but we don't have michelin's in stock in that size,well what do you have in stock in that size then.Falken's he says,well seing as i have 2 tyre less rims now suppose they will have to do ok sir that will be £281.74p.That's after 25% discount as well. frigging glad i did'nt want 4 of them   lesson learned.
Thanks mum for having such deep pockets

You don't get crapper than a Kwik crap fitter! 

after seeing so many negatives about them i thought they cant all be like that,how wrong i was

[D]

I would have told them to put the old tyres back on and left. Falkens are around £80 delivered in that size. Kwik fit certainly made a healthy profit today.

[RobG]

What Falkens were they??

[feeutfo]

So, remove the tyres, and hold you to ransome on putting crap ones back on at an extortionate rate...?
Thieving conning barstuards.

[noel]

What Falkens were they??

i will check and report back

[noel]

I would have told them to put the old tyres back on and left. Falkens are around £80 delivered in that size. Kwik fit certainly made a healthy profit today.

i would have if one was'nt close to illegal

[noel]

So, remove the tyres, and hold you to ransome on putting crap ones back on at an extortionate rate...?
Thieving conning barstuards.

actually the falken's feel very good but not tried in the wet only time will tell

[noel]

they have even charged me £3 for  nitrogen inflation (is that a posh way of saying they have used compressed air)

[noel]

What Falkens were they??

Falken FK452's

[RobG]

they have even charged me £3 for  nitrogen inflation (is that a posh way of saying they have used compressed air)

Biggest con going.

[RobG]

What Falkens were they??

Falken FK452's

£80 each. You`ve been conned mate. I`d be back first thing in the morning creating holy hell
http://www.allnewtyres.co.uk/tyre-details.asp?id=989&Falken FK452 225 55 16 / 2255516 95W  New Car Tyres

[D]

Even their online website has conti sport contacts on for £125 each. Go back and ask for a refund. 

[feeutfo]

they have even charged me £3 for  nitrogen inflation (is that a posh way of saying they have used compressed air)

Biggest con going.

I think they got more than £3 out of him Rob, tbh.

[dbug]

Robbing barstewards mate - you've been well and truly shafted


As said I'd be onto Kwiktwat with alternate quotes and demand a sensible cost reduction.

[Bionic]

Only those who cannot be bothered to shop around go to Kwik*hit. Despite their ads they scorned by those who know them for what they are. Plus even with the 25% off they still more expensive than many others at normal prices. Add to that the con job of 'advising you that you also need.....etc and it demonstrates their intention of ripping you as much as they can. Halfrauds are the same.
  Tried those NEXEN tyres you ask about (all four on) in the wet on a good road surface and they gave me the fright of my life.......Took em off and re-sold them. Might be ok when driven by a frightened nun at low speeds and a feather on the pedal though.
NanKang are the ones that stick like glue in all weathers but if you can afford it then use summer tyres in summer and dedicated winter ones in winter....Continental being the leaders. Before them I used Michelin Primacy Pilot on the rear and Duinlop SP SportMaxx on the front with never a slip and I drive hard....ask DLK. If in doubt then fit the ones that the manufacturer fitted as OEM!
Cheapo tyres are cheap because they are not well designed and use only basic materials that can pass the regs........
Let the buyer beware cos you only get what you pay for and its your life at stake...and that of others too.
If you can't afford new then use part used that are unrepaired with no wall damage or scuffs. Look inside the tyre for any signs of damage before they fit them onto the rims. If they are an honest dealer they will let you......if not walk away.
Nuff said......