Blackcircles
Online / 1,800+ partner garages
ProsOften cheapest online, huge range, transparent reviews of fitters.
ConsFitting depends on the partner garage you choose.
Retailer register
Where to buy tyres in the UK
A neutral comparison of every major UK tyre retailer. Pricing benchmark: a mid-range tyre in 205/55 R16 (e.g. Hankook Kinergy Eco2), single tyre fitted.
| Retailer | Type | Typical price | Fit | Bal | Valve | Disp | Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackcircles | Online | £75-95 | Y | Y | - | Y | - |
| Tyre Shopper | Online | £72-92 | Y | Y | - | Y | - |
| Asda Tyres | Online + Mobile | £70-90 | Y | Y | - | Y | Y |
| Halfords Autocentres | High street + Online | £85-110 | Y | Y | Y | Y | - |
| Kwik Fit | High street + Online | £90-120 | Y | Y | - | - | Y |
| National Tyres | High street | £80-110 | Y | Y | - | - | - |
| F1 Autocentres | High street + Online | £48-87 | Y | Y | Y | Y | - |
| Costco | Warehouse | £80-130 | Y | Y | Y | Y | - |
| Independent garage | Local | £65-100 | Y | Y | - | - | - |
| Mobile fitter | Mobile | £80-120 | Y | Y | - | Y | Y |
Y = included as standard. - = extra charge or not offered. Headline prices reflect April 2026 averages and will vary by exact tyre model, location, and ongoing promotion.
Read the F1 Autocentres row differently
Every other band in the table is an average we sampled across 2026. F1 Autocentres is the exception: it is the only retailer here that publishes its own fitted prices, so its band is quoted rather than estimated. On the benchmark 205/55 R16, Formula One Autocentres lists its own-brand tyre at £47.95[F1 price checker] and a Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 at £87.16[F1 price checker], both fully fitted, on a price checker the company states it checked and verified on 18 May 2026.
That band therefore runs budget to premium, not mid-range, because Formula One Autocentres does not publish a mid-range 205/55 R16 price. It is not like-for-like with the mid-range estimates in the rows above, and the low end is an own-brand tyre rather than a named mid-range brand. Treat the £48 figure as the floor of their range, not as a mid-range quote.
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Retailer notes
£75-95
Tyre Shopper
Online / 2,000+ partner garages
ProsAll-inclusive headline pricing, regular promotions.
ConsNewer brand, partner garage quality varies.
Asda Tyres
Online + Mobile / Partner garages plus mobile
ProsVery competitive, mobile fitting from £6/tyre extra.
ConsSmaller range than Blackcircles.
Halfords Autocentres
High street + Online / 370+ centres
ProsReliable centre quality, price-match policy, decent warranty.
ConsNot always cheapest, upsells extras.
Kwik Fit
High street + Online / 600+ centres
ProsMost centres in the UK, mobile option, well-known brand.
ConsTypically the most expensive chain, aggressive upsells.
National Tyres
High street / 240+ centres
ProsCompetitive on price, good local service.
ConsSmaller online presence.
F1 Autocentres
High street + Online / 170+ centres
ProsFormula One Autocentres is the only chain here that publishes its own fitted prices. Valve, standard balance, casing disposal and VAT are all in the headline figure. Price Promise matches a substantiated cheaper quote and refunds 10% of the difference.
ConsOnline orders need a fitting date two or more days ahead; same-day means phoning the centre. No mobile or home fitting. The price match excludes membership deals and third-party fitting networks, so Costco and the online sellers are not matchable.
Costco
Warehouse / 29 warehouses
ProsOften cheapest for premium brands, free rotation, road-hazard warranty.
ConsMembership required (£42/year inc VAT), very limited locations.
Independent garage
Local / Thousands
ProsCan be cheapest, personal service, often negotiable.
ConsQuality varies hugely, hard to compare on price upfront.
Mobile fitter
Mobile / They come to you
ProsMaximum convenience, fits on driveway or at workplace.
Cons£5-15/tyre premium, cannot always do alignment.
Online vs high street
Which is actually cheaper?
Online retailers typically run 15-30% below high-street chains for the same tyre. The reason is overheads. Online sellers run warehouses; chains run hundreds of retail centres. Both end up at the same fitter for the actual job, but you pay differently for getting there.
Buy online if…
- +You want the lowest price
- +You know your size and preferred brand
- +You are happy booking a fitting slot online
- +You like comparing every option in your size
Use a chain if…
- +You need tyres same-day
- +You are unsure what size or brand to pick
- +You want face-to-face advice
- +You prefer one point of contact for any problems
Mobile fitting
Tyres on your driveway
Mobile fitters bring everything (machine, balancer, weights) to your home or workplace. £5-15 per tyre over a standard garage fit. Asda Mobile starts from £6 per tyre. Booking windows are typically 2-hour slots.
- +No travel, no waiting room
- +Full set in 30-60 minutes
- -Cannot always do alignment
- -Some won't do run-flats on-site
Costco trick
Often cheapest on premium
Costco typically beats every other UK retailer on premium brands like Michelin, Continental and Bridgestone, and bundles fitting, balancing, lifetime rotation and a road-hazard warranty. The catch: you need a £42/year membership (£35 + VAT, Individual Gold Star) and there are only 29 warehouses, mostly near major cities.
Worked example. A Michelin Primacy 4 in 205/55 R16 fits at Costco for around £95. Same tyre at Blackcircles for around £115. On a set of 4, that is roughly £80 saved, more than enough to cover the membership.
Full Costco tyres UK cost breakdown, by brand and size →When in the year is cheapest?
UK tyre demand is seasonal. Garages flex price and slot availability accordingly.
Best windows to buy
- January. Post-Christmas, garages quiet, deals chase footfall.
- August-September. Pre-autumn, retailers clearing summer stock.
- Black Friday. Halfords and Blackcircles run big tyre promos.
Worst windows to buy
- October-November. Pre-winter rush, highest demand, least flex on price.
- Bank holiday weekends. Garages at capacity, zero negotiating room.
- MOT month. Garages know you have to sort it.
Common questions
Which UK tyre retailer is cheapest?
Are Costco tyres cheaper?+
Often, on premium brands. Costco typically beats other UK retailers on Michelin, Continental and Bridgestone, and bundles fitting, balancing, lifetime rotation and a road-hazard warranty. A Michelin Primacy 4 in 205/55 R16 fits at Costco for around £95 against around £115 at Blackcircles, roughly £80 saved on a set of four. The catch is a £42/year Gold Star membership and only 29 UK warehouses, so the saving only works if you live near one and mainly buy premium.
Is Asda Tyres cheaper than Kwik Fit?+
Usually, yes. Asda Tyres runs around £70-90 fitted for a mid-range 205/55 R16 against roughly £90-120 at Kwik Fit, and Asda adds mobile fitting from about £6 per tyre. Kwik Fit is typically the most expensive national chain, where you pay for same-day availability and the largest centre network (600+). Asda is online-plus-mobile with a smaller range.
Is Kwik Fit expensive?+
Kwik Fit is typically the most expensive of the national tyre chains, around £90-120 fitted for a mid-range 205/55 R16, and it tends to push upsells. What you get for the premium is the UK's largest centre network (600+), a mobile option and same-day fitting. For the lowest price on the same tyre, online sellers like Blackcircles (£75-95) or Asda Tyres (£70-90) usually undercut it by 15-30%.
Is it cheaper to buy tyres online?+
Generally yes. Online retailers run roughly 15-30% below high-street chains for the same tyre because they carry warehouse rather than retail-centre overheads. Both routes end at the same type of fitter for the actual job. Buying online makes sense when you know your size and brand; a chain is worth the premium for same-day fitting or face-to-face advice.
Sources. Price bands for every row except F1 Autocentres are indicative averages sampled across 2026 and are not retailer-published figures. F1 Autocentres row verified 8 September 2026 against Formula One Autocentres' own published pages: network of over 170 branches, founded 1969 and family owned (repeated on its expansion page; its own centre finder listed 174 branches, including 10 in Wales, on the date of checking). Fitted-price inclusions, that "all prices include fitting, valves, standard balancing, casing disposal and VAT", and the "fully fitted from only £29" headline (footnoted by the company against 175/70 R13) per its tyres page and tyre FAQs, which also state "we do not operate a home-fitting service" and that online orders take a fitting date two or more days ahead. The £47.95 and £87.16 figures for 205/55 R16 come from its tyre price checker, which states prices were checked and verified as of 18 May 2026; the competitor prices shown alongside them on that page are the company's own claims and are not used here. Price Promise mechanics and exclusions per its Price Promise terms. Formula One Autocentres does not publish a mid-range 205/55 R16 price, a tyre-specific retailer guarantee or any mobile-fitting option, so those are recorded as not published rather than estimated. Independent and not affiliated with Formula One Autocentres Ltd or any retailer listed.