Tyres

The four small patches of rubber on the road are what's keeping you alive. We help you choose properly — and fit them right.

Overview

Tyres are the single biggest grip and safety factor on your car. We supply, fit, rotate, balance and align — and we'll genuinely tell you what fits your driving rather than pushing whatever's on special. Highway commuter, family wagon, ute that tows a boat, weekend track car — they all want different tyres, and we'll match them properly.

We have access to all the major brands at fair prices, and we do every fit with new valves, accurate balancing, and a torque wrench on the wheel nuts. Wheel alignment is checked as part of every set — because there's no point fitting $1,200 of tyres if a worn tie-rod end is going to eat them in 8,000 km.

What we cover

  • New tyres from major brands — Bridgestone, Michelin, Continental, Hankook, Goodyear, Kumho and more
  • Tyre fitting with new valves and accurate balancing
  • Wheel alignment with 4-wheel laser equipment
  • Tyre rotation — recommended every 10,000 km
  • Puncture repair (where the damage is safely repairable per industry guidelines)
  • Spare tyre check and condition advice
  • Free quote — bring the car in and we'll tell you what suits

Time to look at tyres when…

  • Tread is approaching the 1.5 mm legal minimum
  • Uneven wear — feathered edges, cupping, or one side gone before the other
  • Steering wheel pulls to one side on a straight road
  • Vibration through the steering at highway speed
  • Visible damage, bulges or cracking on the sidewall
  • Tyres are over 6 years old, even with tread left

Our approach

Drive in for a free check — we'll measure tread depth, inspect for damage, and give you a written quote. If you go ahead, fitting and alignment are usually done within an hour or two.

Why us, here in Kapiti

We're a workshop, not a tyre-only shop. That means we can also fix the suspension or alignment issue that was killing your tyres in the first place — saving you another set in two years' time.