Black Circles - Any Good?
17 May 2017, 06:01 PM
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Black Circles - Any Good?
Hi all,
As per title really, I need 4 tyres and they are coming in at £299 delivered. Bridgestone Potenza RE070 225 / 45 R17 90W
Mail order only, doesn't include fitting.
£18 cheaper than the other well known tyre people for mail order delivered.
Anyone had any good or bad experiences with Black Circles?
Thank you in advance,
Matt
17 May 2017, 06:18 PM
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Had my Pilot Sport 4s delivered earlier than expected by them. Would happily order from them every time, price depending
17 May 2017, 06:25 PM
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camskill is another one to try
17 May 2017, 06:30 PM
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I have used black circles and camskill in the past with no problems from either.
17 May 2017, 08:20 PM
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I usual use them to get a price and get my local garage to match them
17 May 2017, 09:34 PM
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Try openeo and tyre leader for quotes too, but all are wholesalers
18 May 2017, 09:26 AM
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I used Blackcircles just last week, great service and great price. The tyres were fitted for me locally. I would certainly use them again.
18 May 2017, 09:54 AM
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I've used them and MyTyres and Camskills. No real difference in service. Just compare them all for prices. Worth trying to price match at your local tyre fitters also.
18 May 2017, 10:35 AM
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18 May 2017, 10:52 AM
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Used tyre leader a few times and had no bother at all.
18 May 2017, 12:05 PM
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I used Blackcircles just last week, great service and great price. The tyres were fitted for me locally. I would certainly use them again.
^^^ what he said.^^^
18 May 2017, 04:16 PM
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And the winner is (so far) Black Circles at £299 for a set of 4 delivered.
I'm still going to shop around for a bit.
18 May 2017, 08:01 PM
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And the winner is (so far) Black Circles at £299 for a set of 4 delivered.
I'm still going to shop around for a bit.
He who hesitates......................................... .........
18 May 2017, 08:25 PM
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event tyres or blackcircles both seem good , don't know if event tyres cover your area
18 May 2017, 10:43 PM
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And the winner is (so far) Black Circles at £299 for a set of 4 delivered.
I'm still going to shop around for a bit.
£295.60p tyreleader if you are really tight for money.
19 May 2017, 08:23 AM
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Thanks johned, strange though, they show at £73.90 each, then further up the page they are £101.17 each, why would they have the same tyres at two different prices?
19 May 2017, 01:46 PM
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And the winner is (so far) Black Circles at £299 for a set of 4 delivered.
I'm still going to shop around for a bit.
Doesn't that price include fitting too?
19 May 2017, 02:10 PM
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Nope, just mail order / delivery to the door. I think it was £345 all in including fitting at a nominated place near me.
19 May 2017, 05:30 PM
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Tyres on the Drive are pretty good as well these days
19 May 2017, 06:21 PM
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Nope, just mail order / delivery to the door. I think it was £345 all in including fitting at a nominated place near me.
Nominated? I had a choice of at least eight places within a few miles of me. Ended up using a one man band place who did a great job, managed to get the weights all the inside of the rim so the outside was clear and looked somewhat better.
Don't you get any choice whatsoever?
20 May 2017, 07:34 AM
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Sorry, I meant nominated by me.
20 May 2017, 07:58 AM
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what about trying ASDA as they sell tyres then you go to the local garages etc to have them fitted...worth a shot
how much do people charge to fit tyres then ???
20 May 2017, 03:58 PM
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Sorry, I meant nominated by me.
Ahhh my bad.
20 May 2017, 08:48 PM
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what about trying ASDA as they sell tyres then you go to the local garages etc to have them fitted...worth a shot
how much do people charge to fit tyres then ???
I got quoted £72 inc VAT at one place! Nearly fell off my chair lol.
To be honest, I can get them fitted at work, just trying to pin a tech down sometimes isn't easy. Will only cost me a drink.
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i must admit I always use F1 autocentres and the guys in Swindon where I go take very good care of the alloys