Mobile tyre fitting at home: getting the spot ready
A little preparation makes the visit quicker and safer.
Mobile tyre fitting brings the tyre changer and the wheel balancer to the car, so the whole job happens where the car is parked. Whether it works on the day depends mostly on the spot itself. Here is what helps, from a driveway in the suburbs to a basement car park in the city.
A flat, firm surface
The car goes up on a jack while the wheel is off, so the ground under it matters. Tarmac, concrete or firm paving is ideal. Gravel, grass and steep slopes make jacking harder and less safe. If your driveway slopes, mention it when you book. Parking on the flattest part, or on the road outside where parking is allowed, often solves it.
Room around the wheel
The technician needs space to kneel beside the wheel and to carry it to the van. About a metre of clear ground on the side being worked on is a good guide. A wall, a hedge or another car parked tight alongside can make the job slow or impossible, so leave a gap if you can. Keep the steering straight and the handbrake on.
Space for the van
The tyre comes off and goes on the wheel inside the van, so the van has to stop close to the car for a while. On a narrow terraced street, or a cul-de-sac lined with parked cars, think about where a van could wait without blocking a neighbour. If the car is on a pay and display street, the space still has to be paid as usual.
Apartment and office car parks
Underground car parks often have a height barrier, and many need a fob or a call to the management company before a visitor can drive in. Check the height limit and how a van gets past the barrier before you book. Some building managers like to hear about any work in the car park, so a short email to them first saves an awkward conversation. At work, ask whoever looks after the car park.
What to have ready
- The tyre size from the sidewall, for example 205/55 R16 91V
- The Eircode, plus a note if the car is hard to find, such as level -1, bay 42
- The locking wheel nut key, if your wheels have locking nuts
- Make and model, and whether it is a car or a van
- A phone number that will be answered on the day
The Eircode matters most in newer estates and apartment blocks, where a street name alone can lead to the wrong entrance. If the wheels have locking nuts and the key has gone missing, see our page on locking wheel nuts before the visit.
Weather and light
Rain on its own rarely stops a tyre job, but heavy rain on a sloping driveway or ice on paving changes what is safe. Winter afternoons in Ireland get dark early, so a spot under a street light or in a lit car park helps. If anything about the location changes after you book, ring and tell us.
Do you need to be there?
Someone needs to be around to hand over the keys if the car has to be moved, and the locking nut key if there is one. Agree on the phone who will be there and how to reach them. If you will be at work while the car sits at home, say so when you book and leave the keys with a person who can be reached by phone. Never leave keys hidden in or on the car.
Booking the visit
Read how mobile tyre fitting in Dublin works, then call 087 452 4853 with the size and the Eircode. We go through the spot with you and agree the full price before the visit is arranged.
