Budget tyres
The lowest outlay for a new, legal tyre, and a sensible choice for a low-mileage car. Quality varies most in this tier, so we point you to budget tyres with decent wet grip grades rather than simply the lowest price.
Mobile tyre fitting, we come to you
Tyres fitted at home or work
New car tyres sourced to your size and fitted at your home, work or a safe spot away from traffic. Budget, mid-range and premium options, with the full price agreed on the call before any work.
5.0 on Google·One base at Brent Cross: your arrival time depends on the distance and is given on the call
New tyres, fitted where you are
The tyre shop that comes to your car.
Rescue Tyres sources and fits new car tyres at your home, your work or a safe spot away from traffic. You tell us the size, we find budget, mid-range and premium options, and a fitter brings them to you in a van set up with tyre fitting and wheel balancing equipment.
It suits anyone who would rather not lose half a day in a tyre shop waiting room, or whose tyre is too worn or damaged to drive far. We work from one base at Brent Cross, NW2, and can come out in the evenings, at night, at weekends and on bank holidays when the diary allows, at the same price as a weekday job. The price is confirmed on the call before any work, along with the arrival time.
- Sourced to your car: the right size, load index and speed rating, in the tier that suits your budget
- Fitted and balanced at the car: ask on the call if you want the old tyre taken away
- Price confirmed on the call: agreed before any work starts
- Maker's warranty: new tyres carry the maker's warranty against manufacturing defects
Choosing a tier
Budget, mid-range or premium tyres?
We only fit new tyres, never part-worn. What changes between tiers is grip, noise and how long the tyre tends to last, and we give you options in each tier on the call.
Mid-range tyres
The middle ground between outlay and performance, from established makers. Comparing their label grades with premium options in your size shows how big the gap really is. A good fit for commuters and family cars.
Premium tyres
Tyres from the leading makers, suited to high-mileage drivers, heavier or more powerful cars, and anyone who puts wet braking and a quiet ride first. Some cars specify a maker-approved tyre from the factory.
Reading the tyre label. New car tyres sold in the UK come with a label grading fuel efficiency (from rolling resistance), wet grip, and external rolling noise in decibels. Grades run by letter, with A the best. When two tyres cost a similar amount, look at wet grip first. Our guide to budget vs premium tyres goes deeper.
Seasons
Summer, winter or all-season tyres?
Summer tyres are the usual choice in the UK and are fine all year for many drivers. If you drive a lot through cold winters or travel to snowy places, another tyre can make sense.
Summer tyres
The standard tyre on most cars, built for dry and wet roads in milder weather, with sharp steering feel.
Winter tyres
Built for cold roads, slush and snow, and not a legal requirement in the UK. Michelin notes the three peak mountain snowflake symbol is awarded after a standardised snow test, while M+S alone needs no certified test.
All-season tyres
One set all year with no seasonal swap. They give a little away to a summer tyre in warm weather and to a winter tyre in real snow.
Before you call
How do I know which tyre my car needs?
It is all written on the side of your current tyre. A clear photo of the sidewall on WhatsApp is the quickest way to get it right.
- The size, for example 205/55 R16. 205 is the width in millimetres, 55 the sidewall height as a percentage of that width, R means radial and 16 is the wheel diameter in inches. It is also on a sticker in the driver's door jamb and in the handbook.
- Load index and speed rating, for example 91V. Continental lists load index 91 as 615kg per tyre and V as 240 km/h (149 mph). Match or exceed what the car maker specifies; a lower speed rating on everyday summer tyres is not advised.
- Extra markings such as XL, run-flat or a car maker's approval mark. Include them in the photo.
- Tread depth. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6mm across a continuous band in the central three-quarters of the tread, around the whole tyre.
- Tyre age. The last four digits of the sidewall code give the week and year of manufacture, so 2321 means week 23 of 2021. The NTDA notes many members suggest an inspection once a tyre is thought to be over six years old.
One tyre or two?
Should you replace tyres in pairs?
Often it is the better choice. Michelin advises that tyres on the same axle should be the same model, and that if only two new tyres are fitted they generally go on the rear axle for stability in the wet. If the partner tyre still has plenty of tread, replacing one can be fine, and we tell you honestly. On four-wheel-drive cars, follow the car maker's tyre recommendations closely.
Step by step
How buying tyres from us works
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Send your size
Call or WhatsApp the size from the sidewall, for example 205/55 R16 91V, plus your registration and where the car is.
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Choose a tyre
We confirm the options for your car by tier and give you the full price on the call.
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Fitted at the car
A fitter comes to the car, fits and balances the new tyre. Ask on the call if you want the old tyre taken away.
Checked before we leave
The wheel goes back on, the nuts are tightened and the pressures are set to the car maker's figure. New tyres carry the maker's warranty against manufacturing defects.
Why mobile
Why have tyres fitted at home or work?
No booking a workshop slot, no driving on a tyre you do not trust, no waiting room. The car stays on your driveway, street or work car park, and the fitter does the same job a workshop would: tyre off the rim, new tyre on, wheel balanced and refitted. We work anywhere a van can park safely beside the car, away from moving traffic. We never work on a motorway hard shoulder, in a refuge or in an emergency area.
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.
Tyres by type
Find the right tyres for your car
Tyre brands
The makers in each tier and what really differs.
View tyres →Winter tyres
For cold, wet and snowy roads.
View tyres →All-season tyres
One set all year, with the honest trade-offs.
View tyres →Budget tyres
How to pick a good budget tyre using the label.
View tyres →4x4 and SUV tyres
Road, all-terrain and mud-terrain tyres.
View tyres →Van tyres
Fitted at yards and sites so the van keeps working.
View tyres →Performance tyres
Higher speed ratings and low-profile sidewalls.
View tyres →EV tyres
Tyres for heavier electric cars.
View tyres →Run-flat tyres
Replaced at the car with the correct run-flat.
View tyres →Areas
Tyres 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.
Reviews
What drivers say.
Two of our Google reviews, word for word. Read the rest on our Google profile.
"Good communication, excellent work and takes the initiative. Happy to go the extra mile, highly recommended if you're in a tyre-related bit of bother!"
DFDavid FordhamGoogle review
"Faultless experience. Great communication, attitude and service."
BCBen CorrieGoogle review
FAQs
Buying tyres, answered.
Based on guidance from TyreSafe, GOV.UK, Continental, Michelin and the NTDA. Always check your vehicle handbook.
Do you sell and fit tyres at home?
Yes. We source new tyres to your car's size and fit them at your home, your work or a safe spot away from traffic. We work from one base at Brent Cross, NW2, and tell you on the call whether we can take the job and when we can arrive. The tyre is fitted and balanced at the car. Ask on the call if you want the old tyre taken away.
Which tyres can you fit?
Budget, mid-range and premium car tyres to the size, load index and speed rating your car needs, including winter, all-season, 4x4, van, performance, EV and run-flat tyres. We confirm the options on the call and only fit new tyres, never part-worn.
How do I find my tyre size?
Look on the sidewall of your current tyre for a code such as 205/55 R16 91V. It is usually also on a sticker in the driver's door jamb and in the handbook. If unsure, send a photo of the sidewall on WhatsApp to 07473 720871.
What is the legal minimum tread depth in the UK?
For cars it is 1.6mm across a continuous band in the central three-quarters of the tread, around the entire tyre. TyreSafe warns that penalties apply per illegal tyre, so do not wait for the limit.
Do I need to replace both tyres on an axle?
Not always, but tyres on the same axle should ideally be the same model with similar wear. If only two new tyres are fitted, Michelin generally recommends the rear axle. We check the partner tyre and tell you honestly.
How old is too old for a tyre?
The last four digits of the sidewall code show the week and year the tyre was made. Rubber ages even with good tread, and the NTDA notes many members suggest an inspection once a tyre is thought to be over six years old.
How is the price for new tyres worked out?
It depends on the size, the load and speed rating, the tier and brand you choose, and where the car is. The enquiry is free, and we confirm the full price on the call before any work.
Need new tyres?
New tyres fitted
New tyres fitted
wherever your car is.
Send us the size from the sidewall and we confirm the options, the full price and a realistic arrival time on the call.