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 | - | - | - |
| 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.
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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.
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.
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.