Our Story

Built in Leeds.
Built for Leeds.

We started Skid Marks because getting tyres sorted shouldn't mean losing half a day to a garage. We bring the expertise to you — every time, on time.

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Average Rating
4.9 / 5
Tyres Fitted
5,000+
Established
Since 2018
Coverage
30-Mile Radius
Avg Response
Under 1 Hour
2018
Founded in Leeds
The Origin

One Van.
One Vision.

Skid Marks started in 2018 with a single van and a simple idea: people shouldn't have to rearrange their entire day to get a tyre sorted. Our founder, a former fleet tyre specialist with 10 years in the trade, had seen too many customers lose hours to garage queues and courtesy car nightmares.

So he took the tools to the people. By the end of year one, word of mouth alone had us running five days a week. By year three, we had three vans covering all of West Yorkshire. Today, we're Leeds' most-reviewed mobile tyre service — still doing things the same way: fast, fair, and at your door.

Tyres Fitted
5-Star Reviews
In the Trade
How We Operate

What We Stand For

Six principles that guide every callout, every customer, every tyre we fit.

01

Come to You

We don't believe your time is less valuable than ours. The entire business is built around the fact that you shouldn't have to go anywhere.

02

Honest Always

We give you the real picture — whether that's a repair that'll save you money, or a replacement you genuinely need. No upsell, no nonsense.

03

Fast Response

Our target is under one hour for emergencies. When your wheel is flat on a cold morning, you don't need a callback — you need someone there.

04

Expert Craft

Every one of our fitters is trained and experienced. We use professional-grade tooling on every job. There's no such thing as a quick shortcut here.

05

Fair Pricing

Prices agreed upfront. No call-out fee added at the end. No surprise labour charges. What we quote is what you pay — always.

06

Responsible

All waste tyres are collected and recycled at no charge. We handle disposal responsibly because it's the right thing to do, not because it sells.

Our Journey

Eight Years on
West Yorkshire Roads

From one van on a driveway to West Yorkshire's go-to mobile tyre team.

2018

First Van, First Job

Started with a Transit, a tyre machine, and a phone number. First customer booked within 24 hours of going live. First five-star review followed a week later.

2019

Word Gets Around

Demand outgrew one van. Second vehicle added and a part-time fitter joined the team. Bookings were running three weeks in advance during the winter rush.

2020

Essential Service, Pandemic Proof

Classified as essential transport services, we kept working through lockdown — serving key workers, NHS staff, and emergency callouts. Our contact-free service became our standard.

2021

Third Van & Fleet Accounts

Fleet work started growing organically — local delivery companies realised mobile fitting meant zero vehicle downtime. Formal fleet account structure introduced.

2023

100th Five-Star Review

Built up a growing bank of five-star reviews across Google and Facebook. Started stocking 30+ tyre brands on our vehicles to cover same-day requests without ordering delays.

2026

5,000 Tyres & Counting

Thousands of tyres fitted across Leeds and North Yorkshire. A growing bank of five-star reviews. Still based in Leeds. Still the same commitment: we come to you, we sort it, we leave. Simple as that.

The People

The Team Behind the Vans

Experienced, professional, and genuinely passionate about doing the job properly.

Founder & Lead Fitter
Dan Kirkwood

10+ years in the tyre trade before founding Skid Marks. ASE-certified, Michelin-trained, and still happiest when he's on-site doing the work rather than behind a desk.

Senior Fitter
Jamie Pickard

Fleet tyre specialist with a background in commercial vehicle maintenance. Handles our van and fleet accounts, and is the go-to for anything on a 4x4 or SUV.

Tyre Technician
Sam Clegg

Former main dealer tyre technician. TPMS-certified and meticulous with wheel balancing. Sam is who you want on your car if the job needs doing exactly right.

Van driving on motorway at night
Emergency Dispatch
Commercial fleet vans
Fleet Coverage
Customer Reviews

5-Star Rated Service

Verified reviews from real customers across West Yorkshire.

★★★★★
"Brilliant service. Dan turned up bang on time, had the tyres done in 30 minutes, and charged exactly what he quoted over the phone. My wife and I now use them for both our cars."
Mark P.
Horsforth, Leeds
★★★★★
"I manage a fleet of 14 vans and we'd waste half a day every time a vehicle needed tyres. Skid Marks come to our yard now. It's changed everything for our operational efficiency."
Lisa F.
Fleet Manager, Leeds
★★★★★
"The lad who came out (Jamie I think) was really knowledgeable. Pointed out my tracking was off and explained it without trying to sell me an extra job. Went back to a garage to get it confirmed — he was right. Really appreciated the honesty."
Carl W.
Morley

LET'S GET YOU ROLLING.

Book online or call direct — we'll sort your tyres at a time and place that works for you.

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