Seasonal wheel change
Seasonal wheel change where the car is parked — at home or at work. Fixed price kr 699 regardless of car size, with torque tightening and pressure check.
About the treatment
How we do it
It's the third weekend of October, cold weather is forecast for the coming week, and the wheels are sitting in the shed. You call the workshop and are offered an appointment in mid-November. The alternative is to do it yourself on cold tarmac, with the jack that came with the car and a wheel brace that tells you nothing about how hard you're tightening.
We come to wherever the car is instead — in the driveway at home, or in the car park at work while you're inside.
What we actually do
Few steps, and each one has a reason.
- We lift at the correct point. Every car has designated lifting points. A jack placed on a sill edge instead leaves a dent you'll see for the rest of the car's life. One wheel at a time, the car stands securely on the other three.
- The hub surface is cleaned. Rust and dirt between the hub and the rim mean the wheel doesn't sit completely flat, and a wheel that isn't flat causes vibration in the steering wheel at high speed. Brushing the surface clean takes twenty seconds, and that's the whole difference.
- Torque tightening with a torque wrench, to the value specified by the manufacturer for your car, in a star pattern. Too tight and the bolt stretches and can snap. Too loose is worse. A wheel brace won't tell you where on that scale you are — a torque wrench will.
- Pressure and inspection. Tyre pressure is adjusted on all four, tread depth is checked on the wheels being fitted, and we confirm that any TPMS warning clears before we leave. The wheels being removed are brushed clean on the outside, so they don't sit for six months covered in road salt.
The last thing we tell you before we leave is the most important: re-tighten after 50 to 100 km. Wheel bolts settle in during the first few miles, and if a wheel is going to work loose, it happens in that period.
Why it pays off
Most of all, the time. The change itself takes under an hour, but around that hour sits a drive, a queue and a waiting room — often half a day in total. We move the job to wherever the car already is.
Then the technical side. A torque wrench and a clean hub surface are not fussiness. The two faults that actually occur with wheel changes are vibration in the steering wheel and bolts working loose, and both almost always come from one of those two steps being skipped.
How often should you have it done?
Twice a year. Winter wheels on when the average daily temperature drops below seven degrees — in Vestfold that's usually the latter half of October. Summer wheels back on in April, once the frosty nights are over. Studded tyres are permitted in southern Norway from 1 November until the first Sunday after Easter Monday.
How long does it take?
Around 45 minutes for four wheels. We need space around the car and a firm, level surface — gravel and steep slopes won't work. And the wheels must be on site: we neither store wheels nor bring any with us.
See available times and book a wheel change — fixed price kr 699 regardless of car size.
What is included
What the treatment covers
- All four wheels changed wherever the car is parked — at home or in the work car park
- The car is lifted at the designated lifting point, one wheel at a time
- The hub surface is brushed clean of rust and road dirt before the new wheel is fitted
- Bolts and threads are checked for damage before fitting
- Torque tightening with a torque wrench to the manufacturer's value, in a star pattern
- Tyre pressure is adjusted on all four to the car's recommended value
- Tread depth is checked on the wheels being fitted
- Check that any TPMS warning clears before we leave
- The wheels being removed are brushed clean on the outside before being put away
- Reminder to re-tighten after 50–100 km
Price
Price by car size
The price is the same whatever the size of the car.
| Service | Small car |
|---|---|
| Seasonal wheel change | kr 699 |
Travel is added outside the free travel zone. You see the amount in the booking before you pay.
Questions and answers
What people ask
Do you offer tyre storage?
No. We change your wheels wherever you are, and the wheels must be on site when we arrive — in the garage, the shed or the carport. We neither store nor transport wheels, and we don't take them with us afterwards. If your wheels are in tyre storage, they need to be collected before the appointment.
Is balancing included?
No. We fit complete wheels — tyres already mounted on rims — and balancing requires a balancing machine, which is only found in a workshop. If you notice vibration in the steering wheel at high speed after the change, it's usually the balancing that needs attention, and we'll let you know so you can get it done where it can be done.
Do I need to re-tighten the bolts myself?
The wheel bolts settle in during the first few miles, which is why all wheels should be re-tightened after 50 to 100 km — regardless of who changed them. We remind you of this before we leave. If you don't have a torque wrench yourself, take the car to a workshop, or let us know and we'll arrange a quick follow-up visit.
What about tyre pressure sensors?
If your car has TPMS, the sensors sit in each wheel, and we handle them without causing damage. After the change, many cars need to be driven for a few minutes before the system reads the new wheels, and some require a reset in the menu. We check that the warning clears, and show you the reset if your car needs it.
Does it cost more for an SUV or van?
No. A wheel change is kr 699 regardless of car size — four wheels off and four wheels on is the same job on a small car as on a van. Travel outside the free 5 km radius is charged at 20 kr per kilometre and shown before you pay.
Ready when you are
Seasonal wheel change — at your door
Pick a time in the calendar and we will come to where the car is.