BACKGROUND INFORMATION
MYTYRES SELLS TYRES ON-LINE
Europe's most successful on-line tyre retailer has now set up in the UK, controlled from offices in Glasgow.
Offering low price tyres from over 40 manufacturers, mytyres.net in the UK is the latest expansion by Hanover based Delticom AG.
In 2001, Delticom achieved on-line tyre sales of 21.7 million euros (£13.1 million). The company has expanded from its German base to open on-line stores in Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Sweden and now, the UK.
mytres.net offers a huge choice of tyres for cars, 4 x 4's and vans at low prices, substantially cheaper than traditional high street outlets. Savings of 25-30% are typical with more achievable on certain brands and sizes.
Unlike many other on-line retailers, mytyres.net offers an all inclusive price including VAT, packaging and delivery costs. The customer can purchase on-line and specify delivery to home, business or any one of the 150 and growing approved fitting stations around the UK.
Next day delivery is guaranteed on mainland Britain if orders are placed before 12 noon.
The approved fitting stations recruited by mytres.net are usually independent service outlets which levy a separate charge for fitting, typically around £5 per tyre, including a new valve and balance.
Extremely easy to use, mytyres.net allows the customer to specify tyre size and then review the options available.
A wide choice is offered including high quality premium brands through to economy and budget makes. The site also features an advice section and information on tyre tests.
1. Price Chart -Sample prices for a selection of well known models.
a small family hatchback eg Corsa - Uniroyal Rallye 680 £24.30 size 165/65
R 14
a family saloon eg Mondeo 185/65 R 14 T - Avon CR322 £30.80
a typical company car 195/65 RISV - Dunlop Sport 200 £46.50
an executive car eg BMW 520i 205/65 R 15 V - Dunlop Sport 300 £61.60
a 4 x 4 eg Discovery 235/70 R 16 H - Goodyear Eagle GT + 4 £ 78.40
a sports car eg Porsche 205/50 R 17 Z - Continental £113.00