A tyre change in Kraków before the season means queues stretching a week — unless you book in advance. SMotors in Prądnik Czerwony and Nowa Huta accepts appointments at a specific time: fitting a full set of 4 wheels with balancing takes around 30–45 minutes. We fit summer, winter and all-season tyres on steel and alloy wheels from 12" to 22". Run-flat tyres are handled on a dedicated tyre-lever-free machine. We programme TPMS sensors in 433 MHz and 315 MHz standards — a TPMS warning light after a wheel change usually just means reprogramming, not a sensor fault. We straighten alloy wheels after kerb impacts. We also offer tyre storage between seasons. We serve customers from Kraków, Wieliczka, Skawina and the surrounding area.
Book tyre changeFull 4-tyre fitting and balancing on a Hunter balancer. We service steel and alloy wheels from 12" to 22", summer, winter, all-season and run-flat tyres. After fitting we check valve condition and tyre pressures. Do not wait for the peak season — in October and March queues stretch to 2–3 weeks.
TPMS warning light on after a wheel change? That is normal — pressure sensors need to be reprogrammed and relearned by the vehicle. We use a professional diagnostic kit covering both frequencies: 433 MHz (EU) and 315 MHz (USA/Asia). We also supply and fit new TPMS sensors — battery life is 5–7 years.
After hitting a kerb an alloy wheel can buckle without cracking — result: steering vibration and uneven tyre wear. We straighten alloy wheels (120–170 PLN per wheel) and steel wheels (40–70 PLN). We assess each wheel before repair — if straightening cannot guarantee safety, we say so clearly.
We store your tyres between seasons protected from UV, moisture and temperature changes. Without rims: from 90 PLN per season. On rims: from 140 PLN. On collection we check tyre condition and inflate to the correct pressure.
Book online or by phone for a specific time. In peak season (Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr) we accept with a reservation — no hours of waiting.
We check tyre condition (tread, sidewalls, age), wheels and valves. We advise whether the tyres are still safe to use.
We mount tyres on a tyre-lever-free machine (run-flat and premium alloys). We balance every wheel on a Hunter balancer.
We scan TPMS sensors and reprogramme if needed. We check and correct tyre pressure on all four wheels.
We return the car with a fitting record. The removed tyres go with you or into storage.
Fitting a full set of 4 tyres on alloy wheels up to 17" with balancing costs 200–230 PLN. Steel wheels up to 16": 160–190 PLN. 18" alloys: 220–250 PLN, 19–20": 280–350 PLN. Balancing and valve check are included.
Winter tyres should be fitted when temperatures regularly drop below 7°C — typically late October or early November. There is no legal requirement in Poland, but comprehensive insurance (AC) may refuse a payout for an accident on summer tyres in winter. Do not wait until mid-November — in peak season queues can stretch to 2–3 weeks.
No, but the sensors need to be reprogrammed and relearned by the vehicle (adaptation). Sensors stay with the wheels — at each seasonal change we scan them and reprogramme if needed. Full programming of 4 sensors: 98–128 PLN.
Yes — after hitting a kerb or pothole an alloy wheel can deform without visibly cracking. Straightening costs 120–170 PLN and takes about 30 minutes. Many drivers do not know that a deformed alloy is straightened rather than replaced.
Run-flat tyres have a reinforced sidewall that supports the vehicle weight after a puncture. Sidewall repair is generally excluded by manufacturers (Michelin, Continental). Fitting and removal of run-flats requires a tyre-lever-free mounting machine — we have the appropriate equipment.
Storage season is 6 months. Tyres without rims: 90–120 PLN per season. Tyres on rims: 140–199 PLN. We store them protected from UV and temperature changes, stacked vertically.