Key takeaways
- Yes, a mobile fitter can fit tyres you bought online — many people have them delivered home then booked a fit-only visit.
- Check the tyres are the correct size, the right number and undamaged before the fitter arrives.
- A fit-only price covers labour, valve, balancing and disposal, but not the tyre, which you have already paid for.
- Often it is simpler to have one supplier source the tyre and fit it in a single visit, with no risk of a wrong order.
- Fast Tyre can supply and fit, or fit your own online tyres, at homes across London and central England.
Buying tyres online can look cheaper, but a tyre is no use sitting in your hallway. You still need someone to fit it. The good news is a mobile fitter can come to your home and fit tyres you have already bought — or save you the gamble entirely by supplying and fitting the right tyre in one visit. Here is how both options work.
Can a mobile fitter fit tyres I bought online?
Yes. A mobile fitter can fit tyres you have bought online and had delivered to your home. You book a fit-only visit, the fitter arrives with the machine and balancer, and they fit your supplied tyres onto your wheels. The key is making sure the tyres are the correct size and undamaged before they arrive.
This suits people who have found a deal on a specific tyre and just need someone to fit it. The fitter charges for the labour, valve, balancing and disposal rather than the tyre itself, since you have already paid for that.
How does fitting your own tyres work?
It is a straightforward fit-only job, with one extra responsibility: you are in charge of the tyres being correct. Once they are delivered and checked, the process is the same as any mobile fit, done on your driveway with all the equipment brought to you.
- You order the tyres online and have them delivered to your home.
- You check the size, quantity and condition the moment they arrive.
- You book a fit-only mobile visit and give your vehicle details.
- The fitter arrives, removes each wheel and fits your supplied tyres.
- Each wheel is balanced and refitted, and the old tyres taken away.
If you are new to mobile fitting, our overview of what mobile tyre fitting is explains the kit and the typical visit in more detail.
What to check before the fitter arrives
The one weakness of buying online is that a wrong order is your problem, not the fitter's. A quick inspection when the boxes land avoids a wasted visit and an awkward conversation on the day. Check these before you confirm your slot.
- Size — the sidewall code (like 205/55 R16) must match what your car needs.
- Quantity — you have the right number of tyres for the job.
- Load and speed rating — these must meet your vehicle's requirements.
- Condition — no transit damage, and not old stock; check the age code.
- Type — standard, run-flat or specialist, matching your car.
Our guide to what the numbers on your tyre mean helps you read the sidewall and confirm you have ordered the right thing.
Supply-and-fit or fit-only: which is better?
Both work, but supply-and-fit removes the risk and the hassle. With one supplier sourcing and fitting the tyre, there is no chance of a wrong order, no storing boxes, and one all-in price. Fit-only makes sense if you have already found a genuinely better deal on the exact tyre you want.
| Supply & fit | Fit your own online tyres | |
|---|---|---|
| Risk of wrong size | None — fitter sources it | Yours to check |
| Number of steps | One visit, one price | Order, receive, check, book |
| Storing tyres | Not needed | You take delivery |
| If the tyre is faulty | One point of contact | Claim with the seller |
| Best when | You want it simple | You found a specific deal |
Remember the headline online saving is only part of the picture. Once you add a fit-only charge, the total may be close to a supply-and-fit price. Our guide to mobile tyre fitting cost breaks down what is included either way.
Get your online tyres fitted at home
Whether you have tyres on the way or want us to source the right ones, we can help. Our mobile tyre fitting service covers homes and workplaces across London and central England and usually arrives within 30 to 60 minutes. Have your tyre size and vehicle details ready, and call Fast Tyre on 07717 389637 to book a fit-only or supply-and-fit visit.
Frequently asked questions
In most cases, yes, as long as they are the correct size, undamaged and suitable for your vehicle. We fit your supplied tyres on a fit-only basis. Just check the size and condition on delivery so the visit is not wasted on an incorrect order.
A fit-only price covers the labour, a new valve, wheel balancing and disposing of the old tyre — everything except the tyre, which you have already bought. The exact figure depends on wheel size and number of tyres, so call us for an all-in quote.
The fitter cannot fit a tyre that is the wrong size for your car, even if it has arrived. That is the main risk of buying online. Always check the sidewall code against your vehicle on delivery, and arrange a return with the seller if it is wrong.
Sometimes, but not always. Once you add a fit-only charge to the online price, the total can be close to a supply-and-fit deal — and supply-and-fit removes the risk of a wrong order. Compare the all-in figures rather than just the headline tyre price.
Yes. Give us your make, model, year and registration, or read the sidewall code, and we will confirm the correct size, load and speed rating. Better still, we can simply supply and fit the right tyre so there is no ordering to get wrong.