Car tyres

Car tyres in New Zealand: compare prices before you buy

Updated 7 November 2026

Car tyres in New Zealand cost about NZ$73 to NZ$335 each, and most of the tyres listed sit between NZ$90 and NZ$195 (approximately, according to sellers' websites, October 2026). To compare prices for your exact size, describe it in a request on BlaBlaPrice, and the sellers who reply will show their own offers.

Comparing like with like

Quotes compare fairly only when the size is the same, for example 205/55ZR16 XL or 195/65R15 91H. Write the load and speed index, such as 91H, and the XL marking into your request, so every seller quotes the same tyre. Ask whether fitting and delivery to your city are included in the price. Since 1 March 2024 tyres must be sold under an accredited tyre scheme, which is funded by a stewardship fee, so ask whether the quoted price already includes that fee.

Warranties and what to keep

Warranties differ by brand. Michelin's limited warranty lasts until the usable tread is worn out or for six years from the date of purchase, and Cooper advertises a mileage warranty of up to 80,000 km, depending on the size and pattern. Goodyear and Dunlop tyres bought before 7 May 2025 need the original customer invoice for any warranty claim, so keep it. New Zealand has no mandatory tyre performance labelling and no minimum wet grip standard, so compare the manufacturer's own data before you choose.

Rules that apply to your car

Any change from the factory-fitted wheels or tyres must comply with Warrant of Fitness (WOF) requirements, so tell the seller your car's make and year before you order. A new vehicle only needs a WOF check every three years, so check the tread yourself between inspections. Tyre repairs must return a tyre to within safe tolerance of its manufactured condition, and approved vehicle standards apply.

Season and timing in New Zealand

October is spring, so tyres fitted now are ready before the summer driving season from December to February. Winter runs from June to August, so check tread depth and grip before the colder months rather than waiting for a problem. Allow a little time for fitting and delivery to your city when you plan the date.

To start, use the request field on the home page, or go to Tyres, rims & wheels. Give the tyre size from the sidewall, the car make and year, the season, the quantity, your budget and your city: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton or Tauranga. BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Its AI reads the request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in New Zealand. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own price and terms, and your contact details stay hidden until you decide with whom to share them.