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Originally Posted by aerobod
I would look for a better tyre fitter, generally the big chain tyre fitters are not very competent in my experience. A knowledgable specialist wouldn't attempt to fit a tyre that is incompatible with the rim. 235/35-19 on 8.5" wide rims are the ideal size. If the fitter doesn't have the right equipment to back-mount tyres (i.e. they bead-break & mount from the front face and risk wheel damage, as opposed to using a compatible machine from companies such as Hunter), I would find one that does.
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Thank you so much for this comment! I was driving myself crazy with this, I'm UK based and Kwik Fit (big chain) actually did split a tyre and in doing so damaged my alloy, they replaced the tyre and refurbished the alloy (looks brand new).
The other tyre fitters (independent in my area) I told them about rear mounting, and they just flipped the alloy on their machine, I guess I'll have to do some research into tyre fitters, you've restored my faith in my tyre purchase!