Tyre Rescue

Tyre Rescue: mobile tyre fitting across Scotland

Tyre Rescue is a mobile tyre fitting service that operates throughout Scotland, from Glasgow to Shetland. It is run by Duke Street Tyres, a Glasgow tyre shop established in 2014 with a physical workshop in Parkhead. The mobile service brings tyre fitting and repair to the customer's location, whether at home, at work or at the roadside, and is available, seven days a week.

The company states that every job is carried out by its own trained mobile fitters rather than contractors. It holds £2 million public liability insurance and describes all fitters as fully insured and licensed.

Emergency callout and scheduled fitting

The core offer is an emergency mobile tyre fitting service for flat tyres anywhere in Scotland. According to the company, response times are typically within 45 minutes for Glasgow and Edinburgh, within 90 minutes for Aberdeen and Inverness, and by advance booking for the Highlands and Islands. The service is available, including nights and weekends.

Alongside emergency callouts, Tyre Rescue offers scheduled mobile tyre fitting for new tyres at the customer's location, and on-the-spot puncture repair where possible. The company presents puncture repair as faster and cheaper than a full tyre replacement.

What the mobile fitting includes

The service covers professional tyre removal and fitting, wheel balancing, replacement of the rubber valve with each tyre, torque setting to manufacturer specifications, a safety check and tyre pressure adjustment, and environmentally compliant disposal of old tyres. Fitting is carried out on-site with equipment including a hydraulic jack, torque wrench and balancing machine, and typically takes 30 to 45 minutes per tyre.

The company states that it only fits tyres from reputable manufacturers with full EU tyre ratings, and that the price confirmed before work begins is the price paid, with no hidden fees.

Pricing structure

Mobile tyre fitting in Glasgow typically costs £60–£170 per tyre, which includes a £20 fitting fee plus the tyre price. Budget tyres start from £40, mid-range from £60 and premium brands from £100. Emergency callouts add a £49 surcharge. The company lists a breakdown by tyre type: budget £40–£60 plus £20 fitting, mid-range £60–£100 plus £20 fitting, and premium £100–£150 plus £20 fitting.

Factors affecting price include tyre size (larger wheels of 17 inches and above cost more), brand (Michelin and Continental cost more than budget alternatives), whether the callout is emergency or scheduled, the number of tyres fitted (four tyres are cheaper per unit than one) and run-flat tyres, which typically cost 20–30% more than standard tyres.

Booking and dispatch process

Customers can book online or by phone. The online booking process is described as taking under three minutes, with selection of tyre size, location and preferred time, or an emergency callout request. A certified fitter is then assigned with the correct tyres in stock, and the customer receives live tracking and an estimated time of arrival by email. Payment is by card when the job is complete. All tyres come with a manufacturer warranty and the company's satisfaction guarantee.

Coverage and service areas

Tyre Rescue covers all of Scotland. The listed locations include Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Stirling, Falkirk, Paisley, Hamilton, East Kilbride, Motherwell, Livingston, Kirkcaldy, Perth, Cumbernauld, Dumfries, Greenock, Dunfermline, Kilmarnock, Ayr, Irvine, Inverness, Dingwall, Elgin, Isle of Skye, Aberdeen, Galashiels, Oban, Wick, Stornoway, Lerwick, Fort William, St Andrews, Pitlochry, East Lothian and Arbroath. The same locations are listed for emergency tyre fitting, tyre repair, puncture repair and tyre fitting services.

Guarantee and reputation

The company offers a guarantee that if a customer is not completely satisfied with the work, it will return and put it right at no extra charge. It also states that all mobile fitters are trained and experienced professionals.

The website displays a 4.9 Google rating and a 4.8 Google rating based on 97 verified reviews in different sections. It also shows a Trustpilot section with individual reviews and ratings of 4.9/5, 5.0/5, 4.8/5 and 5.0/5. These figures are attributed to the information available on the site at the time of writing this profile.

Logistics partners

Tyre Rescue works with logistics partners to ensure tyres arrive quickly and reliably. The site names Speedy Van, described as a 24/7 availability partner with a GPS-tracked fleet assisting with tyre logistics across central Scotland; VanJet, supporting emergency callout operations with same-day delivery and nationwide coverage; and VanItGo, an express service with an eco-friendly fleet helping maintain fast turnaround times for scheduled mobile tyre fitting. The company notes that partner listings are for reference only and do not imply endorsement, and that services are provided independently.