Used tyres
Used car tyres in South Africa were listed at about R 900 to R 1,000, and used spare wheels with tyres from R 1,156 to R 3,471, according to sellers' websites in November 2026. Motorcycle and dirt-bike tyres with rims were priced higher, mostly for older models. For a current offer in your size, send a request on BlaBlaPrice.
Approximate prices in South Africa, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Type | Price |
|---|
| Used car tyre, about 7 mm tread, single or set | R 900 to R 1,000 |
| Used spare wheel with tyre, passenger car | R 1,156 to R 3,471 |
| Used alloy rim, 15-inch | R 2,854 |
| Used motorcycle or dirt-bike tyre and rim | R 1,652 to R 7,850 |
Rules: part-worn tyres and what the dealer must say
Under the waste tyre regulations a dealer must classify any used tyre it holds as either part-worn or a retreadable casing. A second-hand tyre offered for sale should comply with the South African National Standard SANS 10408:2018. A tyre worn below the safe-for-use standard should have been scrapped, and waste tyres may not be sold to the public. Ask the seller for the classification in writing and check the tread with a gauge before you pay.
Season and the tread you need
November is the start of summer, and the warm months from December to February put tyres under heat on long trips. Winter, June to August, is when wet roads make tread depth matter most. Second-hand tyres often sit close to the legal minimum tread, with little usable life left even after an inspection, so buy the tread you need for the season ahead.
Fitting, delivery and what to put in the request
Give the tyre size as it appears on the sidewall, for example 225/60R16, together with the number of tyres, the season (summer or all-season), the year of manufacture and the remaining tread in millimetres. Say whether you need fitting and in which city: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha. A tyre bought in one city may have to be collected or sent a long way, so ask about collection or courier costs before you agree, and state your budget in rand.
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Questions and answers
How much do used tyres cost in South Africa?
Used car tyres were listed at about R 900 to R 1,000, and used spare wheels with tyres from R 1,156 to R 3,471. Motorcycle and dirt-bike tyres with rims were listed from about R 1,652 to R 7,850.
How do I know a used tyre is safe?
Measure the tread in millimetres and ask the dealer to classify the tyre as part-worn or retreadable. Second-hand tyres should comply with SANS 10408:2018.
Can I ask for tyre fitting in the same request?
Yes. State whether you want fitting and in which city, because fitting cost and availability depend on where you are.
Are used tyres for motorcycles more expensive?
The sources listed used motorcycle and dirt-bike tyres with rims from about R 1,652 to R 7,850, mostly for older or classic models. Send the model and wheel size to get exact offers.
