Good tyres, fitted properly, with honest advice on when you actually need them.

Tyres without the hassle

A tyre shop should be simple: the right tyre, fitted and balanced properly, at a fair price, without being talked into four when you needed one. That is how we run it. We supply quality tyres for hybrids, European and Japanese cars, utes, 4x4s and vans, fit them in the same workshop that services the rest of the car, and road test before handing back the keys.

Because we also do alignments, suspension and brakes, we can tell you why a tyre wore the way it did and fix the cause, rather than just selling you another one to wear out the same way.

How often should tyres be checked?

Tyres are the only part of the car touching the road, so pressure, tread and even wear are all safety matters, not just maintenance.

• Pressure, monthly. Tyres naturally lose a little air over about a month, and a cold snap takes more. A five-degree drop in temperature noticeably lowers pressure. Under-inflated tyres grip less in the wet, wear on the edges and cost you fuel. Pressures are on the placard inside the driver’s door.
• Tread, every time you check pressure. Run a hand over the tread. Feathering, one bald edge or a cupped surface all point to alignment or worn suspension.
• Rotation, every five to ten thousand kilometres. The front tyres on a front-wheel-drive car do the steering, most of the braking and all the driving, so they wear much faster than the rears. Rotating the set evens that out and gets the most kilometres from it. We can rotate your tyres with every service.

When to replace

Every tyre has wear-indicator bars moulded across the base of the tread grooves. Once the tread has worn level with those bars, the tyre has reached the end of its safe life and will fail a Warrant of Fitness. Replace sooner if you see sidewall cracking, bulges, exposed cords or damage from a kerb.

Not sure? Ask us to look at them. We check tread depth across the full width of each tyre, inspect the sidewalls, and give you an honest answer. If they have a season left in them, we will say so. If they are due, we will quote replacement options to suit your car and your budget and fit them while you wait.

A note on hybrids and EVs

Hybrids and electric cars are heavier than their petrol equivalents and put torque down instantly, so they are hard on tyres. They are also quiet, which makes tyre roar more obvious. Tyres built for electrified vehicles have stronger construction and quieter tread, and they last better. We will recommend the right choice for your car rather than the cheapest thing in the right size.

What happens next

Request a quote or book a fitting using the form below, book online, or call 022 3900 587 with your tyre size. We confirm every booking by text or email. We inspect your existing tyres before fitting anything, and nothing beyond what you have agreed to is done without your approval.