Fitment
Fitment, balancing and new valves are all done on site with the use of our fully equipped van.
If the tyres are not purchased through Tyres in Transit and only fitment, balancing and new valves are required, then a service fee will be charged.
Service Areas
We cover the Northern regions of Gauteng.
If fitment outside of our covered areas is required, a call out fee will be charged over and above the price of the tyres. This is a set price, ranging from R50 – R300 depending on the distance traveled outside the service area.
Fitment from our van
Tyres in Transit thrives on good quality service, we make use of state of the art reputable tyre fitment equipment to provide the best service. We use electronic tyre balancing machines and a compressor to inflate the tyres. In doing so we are able to fit, balance and add new valves with the purchase of your new tyres.
Delivery
If purchasing tyres though Tyres in Transit and only delivery is required, half of the payment needs to be made before we deliver; the outstanding amount is due on delivery.
Space Requirements
We make use of a VW Krafter which is quiet a large van. If you park in underground parking you might need to move your car to the parking outside. We generally do not have space problems, however if you think we might run into a problem, please inform the consultant for other arrangements to be made.
4 x 4 Tyres
If you want to get the best possible performance from your off road (4 x 4) vehicle, then it is essential to fit the right tyres for your vehicle. If you are not sure what the right type of tyres are for your vehicle then take a look at what the manufacturer fitted onto your vehicle when it was new. Our machinery allows us to fit any 4×4 tyre to your vehicle.
Low profile tyres
Low profile tyres are tyres with an especially short sidewall height, or aspect ratio, on a tire. This is the quantity of rubber between the outside edge of the wheel or rim, and the road. If you have a shorter sidewall, then this provides a more responsive handling and positive response to your steering wheel. This does however cause a rougher ride since there is less rubber between your rim and the road and you will feel each bump and imperfection on the road since it is sent directly to your suspension because of your tyres. Low profile tyres is quite a popular tyre sine people like the look of low profile tyres. Low profile tyres are no problem for Tyres in Transit’s qualified tyre fitters.
Time Needed
For the fitment of 4x tyres it could take up to 60 minutes, on rare occasions fitment takes longer. Anything less than 4x tyres, fitment should be complete in 45 minutes.
Lead Time
Lead time depends on if the tyre is in stock or if we have to order it. It is usually the same day but if the tyre needs to be orderd, most of the time fitment will be done the next day.
After Hours
An additional fee will be charged if you require tyre fitment after hours. If fitment is carried over into after hours no fee will be charged.
Invoice
Invoices will be sent with the Tyres in Transit representative who will be fitting your tyres. He will hand over the invoice and payment can be made during the fitment of your tyres. A pro-forma invoice can be sent via email or fax if needed.
Unsafe to drive on worn tyres
In the event that you are involved in an accident, your chances of bursting a tyre or shredding is highly increased if driving on a bald tyre (a tyre that is completely worn and has no tread). All tyres come with TWI (tread wear indicator) located in-between the tread of the tyre.
Once the tread of the tyre is flush with this indicator it is a good time to change your tyres, after this it is highly unsafe and illegal.