Camskill Tyres

[Blue in Munich]

One for the petrolheads. If you're looking for new tyres give this lot a try. I'd been considering running bot the cars on all weather tyres, couldn't get any locally, ordered from Camskill in Cumbria about 12.30pm yesterday, they've just been delivered this morning to Epsom. Good anytime, fantastic in these conditions and a very good price. I've no connection to them other than being a very satisfied customer. :thup:

 

[drdel]

Yup I've used them and got a 'mobile' fitter to come to office and fit and balance the tyres. Minimum hassle and cheaper - no-brainer, win-win!

 

[Dibby]

As opposed to my experience with kwikFit yesterday. I had a tyre bought and fitted from them July last year. As the roads around here are not great, and it was only £8.50, I took out their tyre care insurance, which means free repair or replacement for the next 12 months.

This week, the Mrs got a low-pressure warning when driving home one evening, I went out to help, and noticed the tyre had a big gouge in the sidewall. After sorting out the spare, I booked an appointment at kwik Fit and explained about the care package, all was fine.

The Mrs took the car in yesterday, and the guy fought tooth and nail to avoid replacing. First, he said the damage was repairable. My Mrs was unsure so messaged me, and I pointed her to Kwik Fits own website, which quotes both the relevant British Standard and Kwik Fits own policy (https://www.kwik-fit.com/tyres/information/tyre-repair ). On seeing this, he said that's only for punctures, so doesn't apply, as the gouge couldn't have caused the pressure loss. After some back and forth with Mr Mrs pointing out the tyre was losing pressure and this was the damage, he finally relented and replaced the tyre.

I am particularly angry about the above, because sidewall damage is dangerous and could cause a blowout, yet he was so reluctant to replace the tyre, someone not as persistent may have been fobbed off, and been put at risk.

I know it's my own fault for going to kwikFit, but I only got the original tyre there as they were the only place open on a Sunday with stock, when I urgently needed a tyre after running over a nail and I only went back as the replacement would be free under the insurance.

 

[Deleted member 21784]

As opposed to my experience with kwikFit yesterday. I had a tyre bought and fitted from them July last year. As the roads around here are not great, and it was only £8.50, I took out their tyre care insurance, which means free repair or replacement for the next 12 months.

This week, the Mrs got a low-pressure warning when driving home one evening, I went out to help, and noticed the tyre had a big gouge in the sidewall. After sorting out the spare, I booked an appointment at kwik Fit and explained about the care package, all was fine.

The Mrs took the car in yesterday, and the guy fought tooth and nail to avoid replacing. First, he said the damage was repairable. My Mrs was unsure so messaged me, and I pointed her to Kwik Fits own website, which quotes both the relevant British Standard and Kwik Fits own policy (https://www.kwik-fit.com/tyres/information/tyre-repair ). On seeing this, he said that's only for punctures, so doesn't apply, as the gouge couldn't have caused the pressure loss. After some back and forth with Mr Mrs pointing out the tyre was losing pressure and this was the damage, he finally relented and replaced the tyre.

I am particularly angry about the above, because sidewall damage is dangerous and could cause a blowout, yet he was so reluctant to replace the tyre, someone not as persistent may have been fobbed off, and been put at risk.

I know it's my own fault for going to kwikFit, but I only got the original tyre there as they were the only place open on a Sunday with stock, when I urgently needed a tyre after running over a nail and I only went back as the replacement would be free under the insurance.

as always kwik - fit are nothing short of con men... always have been

 

[Jacko_G]

I used Tyre Shopper last week, similar online, delivered to the fitting station I wanted and had them both fitted within 45 minutes. Easy as that!

 

[JT77]

U cant fix a damaged sidewall, it compromises the integrity of the tyre! and as stated can lead to a blow out! not good at all.
I use Michelin Cross climates, its a relatively new tyre from Michelin for all year round, I used to get summer and winter tyres until these came out. I have been very pleased with the performance from them so far, we have had some pretty dicey road conditions over the last few months and they have performed well, no dip in MPG either which can occur when using winter tyres due to the softer compounds.
All weather tyres imo should be a serious consideration for all folks as conditions here vary quite a lot, tyre safety should also be promoted far more as they are your only contact with the road when driving so really need to be looked after more.
Glad you got sorted with some good shoes BIM!

 

[Blue in Munich]

U cant fix a damaged sidewall, it compromises the integrity of the tyre! and as stated can lead to a blow out! not good at all.
I use Michelin Cross climates, its a relatively new tyre from Michelin for all year round, I used to get summer and winter tyres until these came out. I have been very pleased with the performance from them so far, we have had some pretty dicey road conditions over the last few months and they have performed well, no dip in MPG either which can occur when using winter tyres due to the softer compounds.

Interesting, phoned one local tyre place yesterday & they were most scathing about Crossclimates, reckoned Goodyear 4Seasons were the ones to have. I've opted for Vredestein Quatrac 5's.

All weather tyres imo should be a serious consideration for all folks as conditions here vary quite a lot, tyre safety should also be promoted far more as they are your only contact with the road when driving so really need to be looked after more.
Glad you got sorted with some good shoes BIM!

Personally think they should be the default tyre choice with the variable conditions in this country; if not default then you should have the option to spec them as a no cost option if buying new.

 

[Jacko_G]

Our work vehicles are all weather tyres and they're dreadful in the snow, or maybe it's just Peugeots that are dreadful in the snow!

 

[Blue in Munich]

Our work vehicles are all weather tyres and they're dreadful in the snow, or maybe it's just Peugeots that are dreadful in the snow!

Or their drivers; there seem to be plenty about that don't have an idea in the snow.

 

[Jimaroid]

Camskill are great, have used them numerous times in the past for various silly off-road/4x4 hobbies.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Camskill are solid as are Oponeo, and Mytyres. I'm currently on Avon Winter tyres from Mytyres. Very pleased too.

All weather tyres are a half way house that won't quite be enough for this weeks weather but will be sound most of the year.

 

[Piece]

Yes I’ve used Camskill a lot of times and they are excellent and usually the cheapest. Had a tiny problem with my last order in that they delivered my tyres to a local garage and not to my house as asked but not too bothered as their price was around 40 notes a corner cheaper than next best.

 

[Leftie]

I had Michelin Cross Climate's via Black Circles fitted last year and I'm more than impressed. They come into their own at temps below about 8*C . Very good grip when you need it and quiet. Goodyears and Vredestein may be better (I couldn't possibly comment as I haven't used them) in which case they would be very good.

I had to go out yesterday and today so, as traffic was light, ventured on to some packed snow side roads to see how good the tyres were. Up hill, down hill, no probs at all.

 

[Blue in Munich]

Camskill are solid as are Oponeo, and Mytyres. I'm currently on Avon Winter tyres from Mytyres. Very pleased too.

All weather tyres are a half way house that won't quite be enough for this weeks weather but will be sound most of the year.

Not according to Auto Bild Allrad tests;

https://www.tyremen.co.uk/blog/another-win-vredestein-quatrac-5-all-season-tyres

Excellent on snow, good grip on dry and wet surfaces and an extremely low rolling resistance.’ With a score of 3000 N (Newton) for traction on snow, ‘the tyre performs almost as well as fully fledged winter tyres’.

More than good enough for this week's weather and a vast improvement on the summer tyres that they replaced.

I had Michelin Cross Climate's via Black Circles fitted last year and I'm more than impressed. They come into their own at temps below about 8*C . Very good grip when you need it and quiet. Goodyears and Vredestein may be better (I couldn't possibly comment as I haven't used them) in which case they would be very good.

I had to go out yesterday and today so, as traffic was light, ventured on to some packed snow side roads to see how good the tyres were. Up hill, down hill, no probs at all.

Should it interest you Roger;

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/access...re-test-20172018-top-all-weather-tyres-tested

 

[Lord Tyrion]

BiM, it did say 'almost'. That was pretty much what I said.

The UK rarely gets proper snow, 2010 was the last time it was like this. All weather tyres would have been perfect during those years, great in slush and wet weather. Not quite as good in bad snow as genuine cold weather tyres. Still hopefully good enough for those who have them though.

 

[MegaSteve]

Isn't buying tyres, based on reviews, a bit like buying a driver that send a ball 300+ yards down the fairway [according to reviews]...

The tyres are only as good/bad as the person at the wheel..

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Isn't buying tyres, based on reviews, a bit like buying a driver that send a ball 300+ yards down the fairway [according to reviews]...

The tyres are only as good/bad as the person at the wheel..

Not entirely. A better driver who anticipates etc on dodgy tyres will be better than a reckless driver with good tyres. However same driver, same car, different tyres = different results.

Chinese ditch finders or decent make, no discussion.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

BiM, it did say 'almost'. That was pretty much what I said.

The UK rarely gets proper snow, 2010 was the last time it was like this. All weather tyres would have been perfect during those years, great in slush and wet weather. Not quite as good in bad snow as genuine cold weather tyres. Still hopefully good enough for those who have them though.

Apart from some areas of Scotland which was still part of the UK last time I checked

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Apart from some areas of Scotland which was still part of the UK last time I checked

Has Doon hacked your account? Pedants corner 😁

In the NE there are parts that get snow every year, same for Cumbria, North Yorkshire, I suspect North Wales and yes, bits of Scotland. However the bulk of the country with the bulk of the population have not seen heavy snow for a number of years. There are always exceptions.

 

[HughJars]

Apart from some areas of Scotland which was still part of the UK last time I checked

...including some areas of Scotland, unless you're taking your car over mountain tops.