Tyre leader

Russ.C · 01-15-2014, 02:13 AM

Has anyone used or heard of tyreleader.co.uk before? Seems they are based in the Netherlands but deliver to the UK regularly, was going to use Camskill but the price difference is quite substantial.

Nobber · 01-15-2014, 02:39 AM

Never heard of them personally but you can't argue at their prices!! Would also be interested in hearing if anyone has used them.

Icekube · 01-15-2014, 02:58 AM

bit of googling suggests they are cheap, but with next to no customer support if you have an issue.

Icekube · 01-15-2014, 03:02 AM

its also worth noting that Camskill offer a price matching service, on the page of the tyres you want, under the stated price there is a red "price beater" button.

click that and provide a link to the tyres cheaper, and they will come back with an offer.

Camskill's customer service is excellent as well, so it might be worth giving that a shot for peace of mind.

turboblue · 01-15-2014, 04:55 AM

I have used them.

Needed to replace a damaged winter tyre and they were the only people to have one in stock.

Ordered the tyre online - opted to have it delivered to a local tyre fitter. Paid for it and got an e-mail acknowledging the order.

Heard nothing more (which was a bit unnerving) - but phoned the nominated tyre fitter a couple of days later and it had turned up so was able to get it fitted that day.

So maybe not going big on customer service - but it was cheap and it worked okay for me.

ed330D · 01-15-2014, 07:16 AM

It's a quite recent Chinese company, with its company office in Mauritius. If you read some of their blurb you'd be glad they didn't reply to your email - English isn't their strongest suit.

Mind you, it's better than my Cantonese.

Russ.C · 01-15-2014, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Icekube

its also worth noting that Camskill offer a price matching service, on the page of the tyres you want, under the stated price there is a red "price beater" button.

click that and provide a link to the tyres cheaper, and they will come back with an offer.

Camskill's customer service is excellent as well, so it might be worth giving that a shot for peace of mind.

Thanks, tried that but they don't match non uk companies which is fair enough.

Russ.C · 01-15-2014, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by turboblue

I have used them.

Needed to replace a damaged winter tyre and they were the only people to have one in stock.

Ordered the tyre online - opted to have it delivered to a local tyre fitter. Paid for it and got an e-mail acknowledging the order.

Heard nothing more (which was a bit unnerving) - but phoned the nominated tyre fitter a couple of days later and it had turned up so was able to get it fitted that day.

So maybe not going big on customer service - but it was cheap and it worked okay for me.

Thanks, glad someone on here has used them, I suppose if I order using a credit card I'm insured no matter what?

MAN15H · 01-15-2014, 09:59 AM

I suppose credit card payments would offer some security but not sure how much.

There seem to be a few reviews of this company here: http://www.trustpilot.co.uk/review/tyreleader.co.uk

Never used them myself but the price difference is quite a bit maybe worth a go..?

Kerr · 01-15-2014, 10:12 AM

A few other forums have mentioned a company called Funky tyres.

They don't have a website, but can be found on forums and Facebook.

I believe they ship out of bases in Scotland and England.

The prices I've seen so far are 10-15% less than Camskill

achu · 01-15-2014, 03:22 PM

they look amazing! really good prices... i used mytyres.co.uk which is a similar sorta thing, and they were excellent... using a credit card, i wouldn't hesitate at all

MEGA · 01-17-2014, 07:17 AM

Boo no cheaper for the CSC 5Ps I need..

http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyre...-30-zr19-59303
http://camskill.co.uk/m55b0s1132p112..._Noise%3A_73dB

Well 3 quid but not worth the customer services hit for sure!

DuckySpud · 01-17-2014, 07:30 AM

I used them when I bought my winter tyres a few months back (not that I've needed them yet....).

They were a good £30 or so cheaper than anywhere else and they were delivered nice and quick. As somebody else said, they don't email you a conformation which is a bit unnerving but other than that they were fine

Russ.C · 01-18-2014, 02:24 PM

So I have just ordered from them, Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 2 all round sizes:

235/35/19
265/30/19

Not bad for £597, now to see if they arrive :S will keep this post updated.

MAN15H · 01-18-2014, 02:49 PM

I was thinking of the same tyres if I can convince myself to buy a set of 19" rims.
Hope the order goes through with no issues.

Kerr · 01-18-2014, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ.C

So I have just ordered from them, Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 2 all round sizes:

235/35/19
265/30/19

Not bad for £597, now to see if they arrive :S will keep this post updated.

That's cheap. Did you size up through choice or cost?

I ordered the factory sizes from Camskill last year and they cost £700.

Really good tyres. I've been very impressed with how they behave in all conditions.

Russ.C · 01-18-2014, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerr

That's cheap. Did you size up through choice or cost?

I ordered the factory sizes from Camskill last year and they cost £700.

Really good tyres. I've been very impressed with how they behave in all conditions.

Up sized due to recommendation of many people on this forum, don't think there was a noticeable cost difference, did you change from the Bridgestone RFT? I'm hoping these are better!

Kerr · 01-18-2014, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ.C

Up sized due to recommendation of many people on this forum, don't think there was a noticeable cost difference, did you change from the Bridgestone RFT? I'm hoping these are better!

I changed from Bridgestone runflats to Pirelli runflats and they were better. They went to the Goodyears and the car was much better.

The car is smoother and far more composed.

I hated the runflats on rough roads. Not only because of the ride, it just seemed if you went over a slight hole in the road the car would drop off it with zero grip. It felt like the car was off the ground and the car was very nervous.

Noise levels will drop significantly.

Grip levels will increase massively. You will feel the steering a little softer though.

A very worthwhile change in my opinion.

Just stock up with tyre glue and a compressor.

Russ.C · 01-27-2014, 05:51 AM

So just to update the thread my tyres turned up! For some reason they sent them In two shipments which was irritating as DPD delivered quickly and efficiently whereas parcel farce took 6 days longer! Not tyreleaders fault though I suppose. For the price I can recommend tyre leader now

karlp · 01-27-2014, 07:13 AM

Falken 453s £122 each! Good find!

Spicemonkey · 02-08-2014, 04:23 AM

I ordered a set of 4 tyres from tyre leaders on Tuesday afternoon and they arrived on Friday morning. Great price and quick delivery with tracking details. I'd defo use them again.

Just my 2p's worth.

Efficiently dynamic · 02-08-2014, 02:43 PM

Just to add that I would also recommend them. Bought 2 dunlops for our merc as they were by far the cheapest price I could find. Ordered last Tuesday evening and they were here by midday on Friday. Tracking info was provided via email and overall am happy with the service. Cost me £12 a tyre on top to be fitted but still cheapest around.

Will definitely use them again when I get some michelins for my 320ed.

01-15-2014, 02:13 AM	#1
Russ.C Private First Class 15 Rep 192 Posts Drives: E92 330D M Sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Berkshire iTrader: (0)	Tyre leader Has anyone used or heard of tyreleader.co.uk before? Seems they are based in the Netherlands but deliver to the UK regularly, was going to use Camskill but the price difference is quite substantial.
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01-15-2014, 02:39 AM	#2
Nobber Lieutenant 21 Rep 413 Posts Drives: 'That' 335i Touring Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newbury - Berks iTrader: (1)	Never heard of them personally but you can't argue at their prices!! Would also be interested in hearing if anyone has used them.
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01-15-2014, 02:58 AM	#3
Icekube Captain 46 Rep 891 Posts Drives: E87 130i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Livingston iTrader: (3)	bit of googling suggests they are cheap, but with next to no customer support if you have an issue.
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01-15-2014, 03:02 AM	#4
Icekube Captain 46 Rep 891 Posts Drives: E87 130i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Livingston iTrader: (3)	its also worth noting that Camskill offer a price matching service, on the page of the tyres you want, under the stated price there is a red "price beater" button. click that and provide a link to the tyres cheaper, and they will come back with an offer. Camskill's customer service is excellent as well, so it might be worth giving that a shot for peace of mind.
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01-15-2014, 04:55 AM	#5
turboblue New Member 4 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 530d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oxfordshire iTrader: (1)	I have used them. Needed to replace a damaged winter tyre and they were the only people to have one in stock. Ordered the tyre online - opted to have it delivered to a local tyre fitter. Paid for it and got an e-mail acknowledging the order. Heard nothing more (which was a bit unnerving) - but phoned the nominated tyre fitter a couple of days later and it had turned up so was able to get it fitted that day. So maybe not going big on customer service - but it was cheap and it worked okay for me.
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01-15-2014, 07:16 AM	#6
ed330D Private First Class 18 Rep 189 Posts Drives: E92 330D Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SW France iTrader: (0)	It's a quite recent Chinese company, with its company office in Mauritius. If you read some of their blurb you'd be glad they didn't reply to your email - English isn't their strongest suit. Mind you, it's better than my Cantonese.
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MAN15H Lieutenant 46 Rep 505 Posts Drives: G20 BMW 330e MSport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: The Shires iTrader: (1)	I suppose credit card payments would offer some security but not sure how much. There seem to be a few reviews of this company here: http://www.trustpilot.co.uk/review/tyreleader.co.uk Never used them myself but the price difference is quite a bit maybe worth a go..?
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01-15-2014, 10:12 AM	#10
Kerr Brigadier General 112 Rep 4,021 Posts Drives: BMW M235I Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Aberdeen iTrader: (0)	A few other forums have mentioned a company called Funky tyres. They don't have a website, but can be found on forums and Facebook. I believe they ship out of bases in Scotland and England. The prices I've seen so far are 10-15% less than Camskill
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01-15-2014, 03:22 PM	#11
achu Major 103 Rep 1,184 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: London iTrader: (0)	they look amazing! really good prices... i used mytyres.co.uk which is a similar sorta thing, and they were excellent... using a credit card, i wouldn't hesitate at all __________________ PAST: 2007 E93 335i 6MT NOW: 2012 F10 M5 Facebook: Achu Ckr\|Twitter: AchuCkr\|Instagram: AchuCKR\|Flickr: AchuCKR\|G+: achu.ckr THE BUILD THREAD\|COMPILATION OF PHOTOS
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01-17-2014, 07:17 AM	#12
MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Boo no cheaper for the CSC 5Ps I need.. http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyre...-30-zr19-59303 http://camskill.co.uk/m55b0s1132p112..._Noise%3A_73dB Well 3 quid but not worth the customer services hit for sure! __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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01-17-2014, 07:30 AM	#13
DuckySpud Captain 24 Rep 662 Posts Drives: 320D Touring Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (1)	I used them when I bought my winter tyres a few months back (not that I've needed them yet....). They were a good £30 or so cheaper than anywhere else and they were delivered nice and quick. As somebody else said, they don't email you a conformation which is a bit unnerving but other than that they were fine
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01-18-2014, 02:24 PM	#14
Russ.C Private First Class 15 Rep 192 Posts Drives: E92 330D M Sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Berkshire iTrader: (0)	So I have just ordered from them, Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 2 all round sizes: 235/35/19 265/30/19 Not bad for £597, now to see if they arrive :S will keep this post updated.
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01-18-2014, 02:49 PM	#15
MAN15H Lieutenant 46 Rep 505 Posts Drives: G20 BMW 330e MSport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: The Shires iTrader: (1)	I was thinking of the same tyres if I can convince myself to buy a set of 19" rims. Hope the order goes through with no issues.
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01-27-2014, 05:51 AM	#19
Russ.C Private First Class 15 Rep 192 Posts Drives: E92 330D M Sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Berkshire iTrader: (0)	So just to update the thread my tyres turned up! For some reason they sent them In two shipments which was irritating as DPD delivered quickly and efficiently whereas parcel farce took 6 days longer! Not tyreleaders fault though I suppose. For the price I can recommend tyre leader now
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01-27-2014, 07:13 AM	#20
karlp Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 206 Posts Drives: 325i SE Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Hull iTrader: (0)	Falken 453s £122 each! Good find!
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02-08-2014, 04:23 AM	#21
Spicemonkey Private 5 Rep 73 Posts Drives: BMW 320d M Sport Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Kent UK iTrader: (0)	I ordered a set of 4 tyres from tyre leaders on Tuesday afternoon and they arrived on Friday morning. Great price and quick delivery with tracking details. I'd defo use them again. Just my 2p's worth.
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02-08-2014, 02:43 PM	#22
Efficiently dynamic Enlisted Member 2 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 320d m sport 2013 estoril blue Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Midlands, UK iTrader: (0)	Just to add that I would also recommend them. Bought 2 dunlops for our merc as they were by far the cheapest price I could find. Ordered last Tuesday evening and they were here by midday on Friday. Tracking info was provided via email and overall am happy with the service. Cost me £12 a tyre on top to be fitted but still cheapest around. Will definitely use them again when I get some michelins for my 320ed.
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