New and used tyres in Hamilton

Budget, mid-range and premium, plus quality second-hand. We are independent, so we can put the three price levels side by side and tell you the honest difference.

New and used tyres in Hamilton

Budget, mid-range and premium, plus quality second-hand. We are independent, so we can put the three price levels side by side and tell you the honest difference.

How we quote

Three price levels, side by side

We are not contracted to move one manufacturer's stock, so there is nothing steering the recommendation. Ask for a price and you get three, with the actual difference between them explained in plain words rather than sales language.

Budget

A safe, legal, warranted tyre at the lowest sensible price. Right when the car is worth less than a premium set, or it is a second vehicle doing town kilometres.

Mid-range

Where most people land. Noticeably better wet grip and tread life than budget, without the premium badge premium. This is the set we fit most weeks.

Premium

Bridgestone, Michelin, Dunlop. Shorter wet stopping distances, quieter at open-road speed and more kilometres, so the cost per kilometre often lands close to mid-range.

How we quote

Three price levels, side by side

We are not contracted to move one manufacturer's stock, so there is nothing steering the recommendation. Ask for a price and you get three, with the actual difference between them explained in plain words rather than sales language.

Budget

A safe, legal, warranted tyre at the lowest sensible price. Right when the car is worth less than a premium set, or it is a second vehicle doing town kilometres.

Mid-range

Where most people land. Noticeably better wet grip and tread life than budget, without the premium badge premium. This is the set we fit most weeks.

Premium

Bridgestone, Michelin, Dunlop. Shorter wet stopping distances, quieter at open-road speed and more kilometres, so the cost per kilometre often lands close to mid-range.

New tyres

Fitted price, not a price plus four things

The number we give you is the number you pay. Fitting, balancing, new valve and disposal of the old tyre are in it, so there is no line at the counter you did not agree to. If your size is not on the shelf we say so and give you the real order-in window, usually two to three working days.

Fitting, balancing, valve and old-tyre disposal included
Nine brands stocked, and almost anything else ordered in
Passenger, SUV, 4WD, ute, van, camper, light truck and trailer
Most standard car and ute sets fitted the same day
Told up front whether it is on the shelf or an order-in

Call Us 07 849 5788

New tyres

Fitted price, not a price plus four things

The number we give you is the number you pay. Fitting, balancing, new valve and disposal of the old tyre are in it, so there is no line at the counter you did not agree to. If your size is not on the shelf we say so and give you the real order-in window, usually two to three working days.

Fitting, balancing, valve and old-tyre disposal included
Nine brands stocked, and almost anything else ordered in
Passenger, SUV, 4WD, ute, van, camper, light truck and trailer
Most standard car and ute sets fitted the same day
Told up front whether it is on the shelf or an order-in

Call Us 07 849 5788

Used tyres

A sensible option, and we will tell you when it is not

Sometimes a full new set is not this month's problem to solve. Sometimes you need one tyre to match three that are still good. Every used tyre we sell comes off the rim for an internal inspection first, gets its tread and age checked, and is balanced before it goes on your car. If one does not pass, it does not get sold, and we would rather lose the sale than put it on.

Tread depth measured
Age and date code checked
Inspected inside and out
Balanced before fitting
No plugs, no patched sidewalls
We say no if it is not safe

Used tyres

A sensible option, and we will tell you when it is not

Sometimes a full new set is not this month's problem to solve. Sometimes you need one tyre to match three that are still good. Every used tyre we sell comes off the rim for an internal inspection first, gets its tread and age checked, and is balanced before it goes on your car. If one does not pass, it does not get sold, and we would rather lose the sale than put it on.

Tread depth measured
Age and date code checked
Inspected inside and out
Balanced before fitting
No plugs, no patched sidewalls
We say no if it is not safe

What happens

From your size to fitted,

in four steps

1

Send us your size

Three numbers off the sidewall, like 205/55R16. Use the tyre finder or read them out over the phone, and if you cannot find them we will check the car for you.

2

We come back with options

Usually three, across budget, mid-range and premium, each one a fitted price with the honest difference between them explained.

3

You pick, we book you in

On the shelf means same day for most standard car and ute jobs. An order-in is two to three working days and we tell you that before you commit.

4

Fitted and balanced

Every tyre we fit is balanced. We will tell you honestly whether an alignment is worth doing at the same time, or whether yours is fine.

What happens

From your size to fitted,

in four steps

1

Send us your size

Three numbers off the sidewall, like 205/55R16. Use the tyre finder or read them out over the phone, and if you cannot find them we will check the car for you.

2

We come back with options

Usually three, across budget, mid-range and premium, each one a fitted price with the honest difference between them explained.

3

You pick, we book you in

On the shelf means same day for most standard car and ute jobs. An order-in is two to three working days and we tell you that before you commit.

4

Fitted and balanced

Every tyre we fit is balanced. We will tell you honestly whether an alignment is worth doing at the same time, or whether yours is fine.

Brands we stock

Premium, mid-range and budget,

side by side

Firestone

Nankang

Linglong

Marshal

Arivo

Rovelo

Royal Black

Plus Petlas, Venom Power, Westlake, Evergreen, Royal Black and more. If we do not have it on the shelf, we will get it.

What people say

Locals who keep coming back

“Te Rapa Tyre is now our regular! Everyone in the team are incredibly friendly, helpful, reasonable and considerate. Their pricing usually beats most competitors and they are in a great location.”

Haidee McNeill

Hamilton

“Te Rapa Tyre has been my go-to tyre shop for over 10 years. The best price. The best customer service. High quality stock and experience.”

Kent & Kelly Morgan

Hamilton

“Excellent customer service, with servicemen who know their trade to the core. Very good advice and a professional service that puts your mind at peace.”