Premium tyres
Michelin, Continental, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Goodyear and Dunlop. Heavy research spend tends to show in wet braking, tread life and low noise. The usual choice for high mileage, performance cars and wet motorway miles.
Premium, mid-range and budget
Tyre brands we fit
Michelin, Continental, Hankook, Falken and more, sourced to your car's size and budget and fitted at home, work or a safe spot away from traffic. The full price is agreed on the call before any work.
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Tyre brands
Premium and mid-range tyre brands, fitted where the car is parked
The brand tells you who made the tyre, not how good that tyre is for your car. We fit premium, mid-range and good budget brands, sourced to your car's size and budget, then fitted and balanced at your home, work or a safe spot away from traffic.
- Options by tier: we talk you through budget, mid-range and premium choices in your exact size
- Price confirmed on the call: the full fitted price is agreed before any work starts
- Old tyres taken away: the fitter removes the tyres that come off
- Manufacturer's warranty: every new tyre carries the maker's own warranty
Brands by tier
Which tyre brands are premium, mid-range and budget?
The tiers are not official categories, and a strong mid-range tyre can beat an older premium pattern, so the tier is where the conversation starts.
Mid-range tyres
Hankook, Falken, Toyo, Yokohama, Kumho, Nexen, Firestone, Uniroyal and Avon. The best patterns deliver much of a premium tyre's wet safety for noticeably less, which suits most everyday family cars.
Budget tyres
The most varied tier. A reputable budget tyre with sound label grades suits a low-mileage or older car; the weakest fall away in the wet. We never fit part-worn tyres.
For a longer look at each tier, see our guides on choosing the right tyre brand and budget vs premium tyres.
Brand reviews on our blog
We have written an honest review of each of these brands, drawing on EU label grades and independent tests from the ADAC, Auto Bild and Auto Express.
- Hankook: a South Korean mid-range brand whose Ventus evo won Auto Bild's 2026 summer test, while the everyday Ventus Prime4 is more mixed.
- Falken: a strong mid-range summer choice; the Ziex ZE320 won Auto Express's 2026 summer test, and the all-season and winter ranges are more middling.
- Kumho: mid-range value with good ADAC and Auto Bild results for the Ecsta range, though not every test or pattern is as strong.
- Nexen: rarely a test winner but regularly rated good or satisfactory, and fitted from new by makers such as Volkswagen and Audi.
- Sailun: a reasonable budget pick if you choose the right pattern; the older Atrezzo 4Seasons came last in Auto Express's 2025 test.
- Linglong: budget tyres with strong wet braking in recent tests, marked down for short predicted tread life and weaker dry handling.
- Landsail: entry-level budget tyres with respectable wet grip labels but lower-half braking results, and a winter tyre the ADAC rated deficient.
- Davanti: a UK-registered budget brand with decent label grades but weak independent test results, especially in winter.
What you pay for
What actually differs between tyre brands?
Two tyres in the same size can feel very different. The differences show up in four places.
- The tyre label. Since May 2021 new tyres carry an updated label, still used in Great Britain. It grades fuel efficiency from A to E and wet grip from A to E, and shows external noise in decibels with a class of A, B or C. It is the quickest honest comparison.
- Wet braking. According to the RAC, the gap between the best and worst wet grip grades can be several car lengths in an emergency stop.
- Noise and comfort. A quieter tyre makes long runs less tiring. Compare the decibel figure, not the name.
- Wear and cost per mile. Premium compounds often last longer, which narrows the gap in cost per mile for high-mileage drivers.
Honest trade-offs
Is a premium tyre brand always worth it?
Not always. An entry pattern from a famous maker can trail a newer mid-range tyre, so compare the exact pattern, its label grades and recent test results. High mileage and performance cars lean premium, an average family car suits a strong mid-range tyre, and a low-mileage runabout can sensibly go budget if the wet grip grade is decent. Our guides to Michelin, Continental and budget tyre safety go into the detail.
It also helps to know who makes what. Firestone is part of Bridgestone. In Europe, Uniroyal belongs to Continental. Avon is part of Goodyear. Falken belongs to Sumitomo Rubber Industries, which also bought the Dunlop brand in Europe from Goodyear in 2025.
OE-marked tyres
What do star, MO, AO and N markings mean?
Many cars leave the factory on original equipment (OE) tyres developed with the carmaker, marked with a code on the sidewall. If yours have one, tell us.
- BMW: a star symbol. Tyres approved for BMW carry a small star next to the size.
- Mercedes: MO, MO1 or MOE. MOE marks Mercedes extended mobility tyres, which are built to keep the car moving for a limited distance after losing pressure.
- Audi: AO, AOE or RO1. All mark tyres approved for Audi models.
- Porsche: N0, N1, N2 and upward. The number shows the generation of the approval. A higher number means a newer specification, not necessarily a better tyre.
- Others you may see. J for Jaguar, LR for Land Rover, VOL for Volvo and T0, T1 and so on for Tesla.
Michelin advises that a non-approved replacement may change how the car performs or feels, so where a marked version exists in your size we quote it first. We also recommend the same brand and pattern across an axle.
Step by step
How buying tyres from us works
No garage visit. You choose the brand, and the fitter brings the tyres to the car.
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Send the size
Send the sidewall size, for example 205/55 R16 91V, with your reg and location. A WhatsApp photo works well.
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Choose by tier
We confirm the options by tier, budget, mid-range and premium, with any brand you asked for, and give you the full fitted price on the call.
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We fit at the car
The fitter comes to your home, work or a safe spot away from traffic, fits and balances the new tyres, sets the pressures and takes the old tyres away.
Checked before we leave
The wheels go back on at the correct torque and the pressures are set to the car maker's figure. New tyres carry the manufacturer's warranty.
Be ready
What to tell us when you call
- The full size, including the load index and speed rating at the end, such as 91V. It is printed on the sidewall of the tyre fitted now.
- Any OE marking, such as a star, MO, AO or N0, and whether the tyres are run-flat.
- A preferred brand or tier, or your budget and typical driving.
- What is on the other side of the axle, so we can match it.
Before you call: check a size with our tyre size calculator, how old a tyre is with the tyre date code checker, and pressures with the PSI to bar converter. What goes into the price is explained in how we price a mobile tyre fitting.
Reviews
What drivers say.
A few of our Google reviews, word for word. Read more on our Google profile or our reviews page.
"I urgently needed to replace my tyres and the team were prompt, friendly and efficient at a great price."
JIJisoo ImGoogle review
"Arrived and was very kind and polite. Reassured me about changing the tyres and was quick and attentive straight away."
EBEliza BarclayGoogle review
"Faultless experience. Great communication, attitude and service."
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Areas
Tyre brands fitted near you.
We work from one base at Brent Cross, NW2, and the further away the car is, the longer the drive. For towns as far out as the Midlands we tell you on the call whether we can take the job, and the arrival time is always given on the call.
FAQs
Tyre brands, answered.
Which tyre brands do you fit?
We fit premium brands such as Michelin, Continental, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Goodyear and Dunlop, mid-range brands such as Hankook, Falken, Toyo, Yokohama, Kumho, Nexen, Firestone, Uniroyal and Avon, and good budget tyres. Send us the size and we confirm the options and full price on the call.
Can you get a specific brand and pattern?
Often, yes. Tell us the exact brand and pattern you want along with the full size. We will tell you honestly on the call whether we can source it for your size, and if not, we suggest the closest alternative in the same tier so you are not left guessing.
Are premium tyre brands worth the extra money?
For high-mileage drivers, performance cars and lots of wet motorway driving, usually yes, because premium tyres tend to lead on wet braking and tread life. For an average family car a strong mid-range tyre is often the better value, and a low-mileage car can sensibly go budget if the wet grip grade is decent. Compare the exact pattern, not just the name.
My tyres have a star, MO or AO marking. Should I replace them with the same?
Where a marked version exists in your size it is the first thing we quote. These tyres were developed with the carmaker for your model, and Michelin advises that a non-approved tyre may change how the car performs or feels. If you prefer an unmarked tyre we explain the trade-off and make sure the load index and speed rating still match.
How do I compare two tyre brands?
Start with the tyre label. It grades fuel efficiency from A to E and wet grip from A to E, and shows external noise in decibels with a class of A, B or C. Then look at recent independent test results for the exact pattern. We can read the grades out for each option when we quote.
Can I have different tyre brands on my car?
We recommend the same brand and pattern across an axle, so both front tyres or both rear tyres grip and wear the same way. Tell us what is fitted on the other side and we can match it or quote a pair.
Do new tyres come with a warranty?
Yes. Every new tyre we fit carries the manufacturer's warranty. The fitter fits and balances the tyres at your car and takes the old tyres away.
Choose your brand
The tyre brand you want,
The tyre brand you want,
fitted where you are.
Send your size and reg, pick your tier and get the full price confirmed on the call before any work.