Tyre help in OBAN - Cayman

Tyre help in OBAN - Cayman

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Cupid-stunt

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2,815 posts

63 months

Thursday 17th August 2023
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Just had a call from a friend in London (I am in Perth)
He had a puncture tonight and is in need of a set of new tyres.
The thought of driving to London tomo with foam, limited to 50mph, wtih his young daughter sounds awful.

Anyone know where he can get a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4s in OBAN?
Size 235/35/ZR19

Any help appreciated to help him and family get back!

anonymous-user

61 months

Thursday 17th August 2023
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Can’t help with specifics, but if you’re saying he is driving to London tomorrow it sounds like he needs to find somewhere that has them in stock, ready to fit.

My plan would be to use the foam and try to find somewhere on the route that has a tyre in stock. Start googling places in Glasgow and work south.

colin79666

1,973 posts

120 months

Thursday 17th August 2023
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Unlikely in Oban but no need to drive all the way to London!

There is a Porsche dealer in Glasgow, I’d expect they keep some in the shelf if somewhere closer can’t provide.

Tried Blackcircles for fitting in Oban but earliest date was the 24th.

Cupid-stunt

Original Poster:

2,815 posts

63 months

Thursday 17th August 2023
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colin79666 said:
Unlikely in Oban but no need to drive all the way to London!

There is a Porsche dealer in Glasgow, I’d expect they keep some in the shelf if somewhere closer can’t provide.

Tried Blackcircles for fitting in Oban but earliest date was the 24th.
Yep - nothing online that can be ordered to where he is by tomorrow.
Guessing Glasgow OPC is the best bet, but was hoping that a shout out here might bring an surprise ....

Even if someone has one that they were keeping as a 'spare' following a same axle change ...

(Long shot I know)

John87

696 posts

165 months

Thursday 17th August 2023
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Not sure about anywhere so far west but if there is nothing closer than Lanarkshire, try Cooper Bros in Cumbernauld/Newmains. As well as retail they supply wholesale to lots of garages including some of the big chains and have a couple of massive warehouses so will have most things in stock

Skyedriver

18,904 posts

289 months

Thursday 17th August 2023
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I'm in Oban, went to Glasgow for Michelin PS5 but Kerries Tyres could probably get you them for Saturday. i'm due some Dunlops in on Tuesday.
Telephone: 01631 570000
Email: kerriestyres@gmail.com

Or message Sstewart Bbower of SAS who is a mobile tyre fitter, he may be able to pick some up if he's down in Glasgow tomorrow
https://www.facebook.com/stewart.smartcarcare.

Tony Hall (Skyedriver)

Cupid-stunt

Original Poster:

2,815 posts

63 months

Thursday 17th August 2023
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Skyedriver said:
I'm in Oban, went to Glasgow for Michelin PS5 but Kerries Tyres could probably get you them for Saturday. i'm due some Dunlops in on Tuesday.
Telephone: 01631 570000
Email: kerriestyres@gmail.com

Or message Sstewart Bbower of SAS who is a mobile tyre fitter, he may be able to pick some up if he's down in Glasgow tomorrow
https://www.facebook.com/stewart.smartcarcare.

Tony Hall (Skyedriver)
Many thanks.

I've shared the info with him.

Skyedriver

18,904 posts

289 months

Friday 18th August 2023
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Cupid-stunt said:
Skyedriver said:
I'm in Oban, went to Glasgow for Michelin PS5 but Kerries Tyres could probably get you them for Saturday. i'm due some Dunlops in on Tuesday.
Telephone: 01631 570000
Email: kerriestyres@gmail.com

Or message Sstewart Bbower of SAS who is a mobile tyre fitter, he may be able to pick some up if he's down in Glasgow tomorrow
https://www.facebook.com/stewart.smartcarcare.

Tony Hall (Skyedriver)
Many thanks.

I've shared the info with him.
Happy to help, Oban's a great place but getting stuff and getting stuff done can be a little trying at times. In addition, most of the garages are so booked up with work that it can be a couple of weeks before a job gets done. There are no "main dealers" locally but most manufacturer have a big glass showroom about 70 mile away in Stirling......