Getting tyres in europe?

Has anyone done this before and is it similar to the UK level of service?


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[Spiderman]

I think TSM did get a new tyre on his road trip to Portugal. Maybe PM him if he doesnt see this thread.

As for levels of service, i think europe beats this country for customer service all over the place not just in the bike sector.

In belgium most tyre places like ytou to book in in advance (as do garges, had to wait 3 weeks to get my bike in for a service, have been quoted 6 weeks wait for a cage service, wtf!), but then everything in Belgium seems to have to be done a certain way. I'm sure if you were touring through and stopped at a tyre palce they may be able to fit you in.

[TSM]

Originally Posted by Spiderman

I think TSM did get a new tyre on his road trip to Portugal. Maybe PM him if he doesnt see this thread.

As for levels of service, i think europe beats this country for customer service all over the place not just in the bike sector.

Naa, i did not in the end. I decided to play safe and change here. I got a new Z6 and it was fine and still running today.

I would not unless i realy had to and understood the places i was going to & the language, trying to get tires in europe. They tend to be a little more expensive.

I had to get a tyre for a Peugeot 206 in Portugal last year. No problems at all, just like popping into your local Kwik-fit, except for a slight language barrier!

I didn't see any bike tyres though, and not many big bikes in general Everyone seems to ride scooters.

I managed to avoid it again this year by accidently choosing an everlasting tyre so little help. But I think it depends where you go. I have been with a few people who have had to get next day service for tyres to come in.

Possibly one thing to do is do a search for a chain in the place you are likely to be going and take a list. This is what I would do next time as riding around loads of places this year I didnt see many bike places let alone bike tyre places so there likely to be tucked away on the edges of cities I guess. If you have GPS you could put a list in which would be a great help.

Or get a list of Suzuki dealers and call the nearest one to you who would direct you to a dealer. That was going to be my plan (except not Suzuki) as I have a dealer list with me. Remember in most organisations in most countries someone will speak a little english.

The best option is fit a brand new TBH. Are you going to be doing over 4k?

Should be no probs except language!

May not get the tyres you want though...especially in a hurry

[Spiderman]

Originally Posted by TSM

Naa, i did not in the end. I decided to play safe and change here. I got a new Z6 and it was fine and still running today.

I would not unless i realy had to and understood the places i was going to & the language, trying to get tires in europe. They tend to be a little more expensive.

i do listen to you mate. Honest.

Originally Posted by Daniel

I had to get a tyre for a Peugeot 206 in Portugal last year. No problems at all, just like popping into your local Kwik-fit, except for a slight language barrier!

I didn't see any bike tyres though, and not many big bikes in general Everyone seems to ride scooters.

Yep, most people around here don't exactly know what tyres are, they only talk about "pneus"!