Trusted Tyres in Auckland
Updated 23 June 2020
Having the right tyres on your car can make the difference between a safe drive and a bad experience. Tyres are what connects your car to the road and are, without a doubt, the most important component. Prices, availability and designs vary brand to brand, tyre shop to tyre shop.
In this guide, we outline what’s important when you’re shopping for tyres, what you should pay, maintenance tips and more. We’ve listed ten trusted Auckland tyre retailers to help you make an informed purchase.
Our Auckland tyres guide covers:
Know this first - Wheel Alignment and Punctures
In this guide, we outline what’s important when you’re shopping for tyres, what you should pay, maintenance tips and more. We’ve listed ten trusted Auckland tyre retailers to help you make an informed purchase.
Our Auckland tyres guide covers:
- How Much do Tyres Cost?
- 10 Reliable Auckland Tyre Service Companies Available Right Now
- Tyre Maintenance Tips
Know this first - Wheel Alignment and Punctures
- If you've taken your car for a wheel alignment and been told you need new tyres, you are not obligated to buy tyres from the garage. If you have tyres at home, you can arrange for those to be fitted. You can shop around (as we outline below) until you find tyres that are right for your vehicle.
- Punctures can often be repaired, so there's no need to automatically get a new tyre. If you're told it can't be repaired, you have the right to ask another company for their opinion. Puncture repairs cost up to $50 for a standard tyre, which can easily save you 2/3 or 3/4 the cost of a new tyre.
How much do tyres cost?
Like most things, what you pay for a tyre depends on size, brand, warranty, fitting and any promotion or special.
- Tyre-only costs: Generally, an individual tyre for a standard car can cost anywhere from around $75-100 to around $200. High-end brands like Pirelli and Michelin will usually cost more than middle-market brands such as Dunlop and Goodyear.
- Fitting costs: If your quote doesn't include fitting, then budget for around $25 to $40 per tyre.
How can I get the best price for new tyres?
- Tyre-only deliveries are cheaper than a fitted tyre combo: As we estimated above, fitting costs shouldn't exceed $40 per tyre, including GST. To make a like-for-like comparison, be sure to factor the costs of fitting to any 'tyre-only' price.
- Franchised dealers vs fast-fit outlets: The market is competitive, and both are likely to offer good deals. Many companies offer 'Buy One, Get One Half Price' throughout the year, meaning considerable savings can be found if you need two or four tyres etc.
- Shop around, including online: Tyres are competitive, and companies like Hyper Drive offer a good range of options online, whereby you can take them to one of 25+ fitters across Auckland.
How do I know the tyre size I need?
The size of a tyre is printed onto its side, and is made up of a series of numbers and letters. In the example below, you can see that:
- P = It's a passenger seat tyre
- 225 - Width of the tyre in millimetres.
- 75 - Height of the tyre sidewall as a percentage of the width. In this case, 55%. Also known as the aspect ratio.
- R16 - The diameter of the tyres inner rim in inches.
How do I choose the right tyre?
There are four main considerations to make when looking for a new tyre:
- The weather and climate of where you live in - Auckland gets a lot of rain, so tyres that provide good wet grip is suggested.
- The type of vehicle you own - a tyre for a car is different for a van, and even for as 4WD.
- Your driving needs - do you cruise the motorway each day, or drive for work? Your tyre needs to match your needs.
- Your budget - it's tempting to go for the cheapest, but keep in mind your tyres connect you with the road, so sometimes paying for the most appropriate tyre is better than getting the lowest price.
Buying tyres - 5 things to ask before agreeing to a quote
We believe buying tyres should be a straight forward process without any mystery. We like tyres companies that avoid mucking customers around with quotes and putting in hidden charges. Before agreeing to any tyre quote, make sure to ask the following questions:
- Does the price include labour/fitting? If no, ask how much it is. We estimate around $40 including GST is reasonable
- Does the price include balancing? If no, ask them why, and how much? It should be included in the fitting, so be wary of anyone trying to charge you twice.
- Does the price include old tyre disposal? We hear that some companies try to charge this - if they do, ask how much it is.
- Is GST included? 15% adds up, so make sure the final price you hear and agree to is GST-inclusive. For example, $400 becomes $460 with GST included.
- What is the guarantee period? Most tyres should come with 5-years, but check this first and get it in writing.
10 Reliable Auckland Tyre Service Companies Available Right Now
Our list below, which is no particular order, covers Central, East, West, North and South Auckland. We have selected these based on their history of longstanding service within Auckland, location and data extracted from internet reviews on Google Business, Facebook, TradeMe Services and others.
No tyre company has paid to appear on this list, and MoneyHub.co.nz has no relationship with any tyre company below.
No tyre company has paid to appear on this list, and MoneyHub.co.nz has no relationship with any tyre company below.
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Tony's Tyre Service LtdTony's Tyre Service provides tyre service for all vehicles including 4WD and van tyres. They specialise in wheel alignments, wheel balancing, tyre rotation and nitrogen tyre inflation and recently expanded to having full auto servicing plans at selected Auckland outlets.
What customers like:
Base: Newmarket, Takinini, Albany, New Lynn and Botany Website: Tony's Tyre Service Contact number: 0800 286 697 |
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Ten FourTen Four is a mobile tyre service provider that covers emergency tyre repair service within the Auckland area.
What customers like:
Base: Mobile service only Service area: Auckland-wide Website: Ten Four Mobile Tyre Service Contact number: 027 712 9698 |
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Haslips TyresHaslips Tyres is known to be the oldest independent tyre company in Auckland. They provide a wide range of tyre and vehicle services as well as quality tyre products.
What customers like:
Services include but not limited to:
Google Rating: 4.8/5 Base: Panmure, Auckland Website: Haslips Tyres Contact number: 09 570 9380 |
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Carter's Tyre ServiceCarter’s Tyre Service is an independent family tyre business that has been in the industry for more than 30 years offering wheel products and services.
What customers like:
Branches: North Harbour, Silverdale, East Tamaki, Papakura and Pukekohe Website: Carter's Tyre Service Contact number: 0800 4 227 8377 |
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New Lynn Motors and Tyre SevicesNew Lynn Motors and Tyre Services are specialists in New Tyres, Second Hand Tyres, Tyre Repairs and Tube Repairs. They can take care of all your fitting, balancing and wheel alignment needs.
What customers like:
Services include:
Base: Waitakere, Auckland Website: New Lynn Motors and Tyre Sevices Contact number: 09 827 0759 |
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Glenburn TyresGlenburn Tyres has a team of well-trained technical staff that provides professional service and competitive pricing. They have been operating in Avondale for more than 30 years and is still one of the better-known tyre shops within West Auckland.
What customers like:
Base: Avondale, Auckland Website: Glenburn Tyres Contact number: 09 828 8341 |
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Bush Road TyresBush Road Tyres is a New Zealand owned an operated tyre servicing company covering the North Shore and Albany area. Their team has years of experience and vast knowledge when it comes to all vehicle tyres.
What customers like:
Base: Albany, Auckland Website: Bush Road Tyres Contact number: 09 415 2313 |
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Herb Morgan Tyres & WheelsHerb Morgan Tyres have been operating for over 45 years with highly experienced staff with vast knowledge in tyre service and mechanics. Their performance is backed up with a high number of positive feedback from their long term clients.
What customers like:
Services include:
Google Rating: 4.8/5 Base: Onehunga, Auckland Website: Herb Morgan Tyres and Wheels Contact number: (09) 636 6009 |
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Advantage Tyres AucklandAdvantage Tyres Auckland is an Auckland based tyre dealer that provides 24/7 emergency call-out service for a wide range of commercial and passenger vehicles. They also provide truck tyre maintenance along with their tyre repairs and wheel balancing service.
What customers like:
Services include:
Base: Otahuhu, Auckland Website: Advantage Tyres Auckland Contact number: 09 276 2200 |
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AutotreadsAutotreads has been in the business since 1987. Their experienced Auckland team have been providing tyre maintenance and repair to all types of vehicles, including trucks, trailers and even cranes.
What customers like:
Services include:
Base: East Tamaki, Auckland Website: Autotreads Contact number: 09 274 9588 |
Tyre Maintenance Tips
We've outlined five important tips to help your tyres last longer and save you money every year:
- When checking the pressure, remove any objects embedded in the tread – pebbles, road seal, small stones, glass and other objects which are direct causes of punctures
- Check for uneven wear – if you see your tread isn’t symmetrical, it could mean your car’s steering or suspension needs an alignment. Having to replace tyres because of an imbalanced car is unnecessarily expensive and unsafe.
- Watch the tyre tread wear – the minimum tread by law is 1.5mm, but the more you have, the better. You must replace your tyres when the tread level reaches the 1.5mm limit (at the latest).
- Ask for tyres to be rotated every time you get a car service – this equalizes the tyres and helps extend their life, as front tyres always experience more wear.
- When fitting new tyres, have them balanced and ask for a wheel alignment – the cost is marginal and doing so will assure you that your tyres are set correctly in place.
Disclaimer: MoneyHub.co.nz has no relationship, financial or otherwise, with any of the companies listed on this page. Quotes and final bills for individual tyre and fitting jobs vary, and our pricing guide is for guidance purposes only.
