Tyres are one of those costs nobody looks forward to. A full set of four can run into the hundreds, sometimes well over a thousand dollars for larger 4x4 or performance tyres. So if you're searching for cheap tyres in Melbourne, you're not alone, and the good news is you can pay a lot less without putting junk on your car. Here's where to look, and what to watch for.
Where to buy cheap tyres in Melbourne
The big retail chains
The large tyre chains are everywhere and easy to find. The trade-off is price. They carry big overheads, lots of stores, lots of staff, heavy advertising, and that cost gets built into what you pay. You'll get genuine brands, but usually at full retail.
Independent tyre shops
Smaller local tyre shops can be cheaper than the big chains and often give better personal service. Prices vary a lot from shop to shop, so it pays to ring around. The catch is their range can be limited to whatever they stock or can get quickly.
Buying tyres online
This is where the real savings usually are. Buying tyres online cuts out the showroom overheads, so you get the same genuine brands for less. You give your tyre size, you get a price, the tyres are delivered, and you take them to a fitter. For a lot of Melbourne drivers this is now the cheapest way to get quality tyres.
Second-hand or cheap unknown brands
You'll see very cheap part-worn tyres and no-name budget brands around. We'd be careful here. A tyre is the only thing between your car and the road, and a worn or unknown-quality tyre can cost you far more than it saves. Cheap should mean a good brand at a better price, not a gamble on safety.
What makes tyres "cheap" without being bad
Cheap doesn't have to mean low quality. The price you pay comes down to a few things:
- Overheads. The less a seller spends on stores, showrooms and advertising, the less you pay.
- How they buy. Sellers who buy well can pass the saving on.
- The brand and size. Popular sizes in well-known brands are usually better value than rare fitments.
- Where you get them fitted. Buying the tyres and getting them fitted separately can work out cheaper than an all-in retail deal.
The aim is simple: a genuine, well-known tyre brand at a price below what the big chains charge. That's cheap done right.
How to get the best price on tyres in Melbourne
- Know your tyre size. It's on the sidewall of your current tyres, something like 225/45R17 or 265/70R16. Having it ready gets you an accurate price fast.
- Get a couple of quotes. Prices move around, so compare before you commit.
- Stick to genuine brands. A quality brand at a sharp price beats an unknown brand at any price.
- Factor in fitting. If you buy online, you can take the tyres to any fitter you like, so ask around for a good fitting price too.
- Think about delivery. Fast local delivery means you're not waiting a week to get back on the road.
Cheaper tyres, genuine brands: that's TyreHaus
TyreHaus is a Melbourne tyre supplier built around one idea: big-brand tyres shouldn't cost as much as the big retailers charge. Because of how we buy and run lean, we offer genuine, well-known brands, Maxxis, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Michelin, Continental, Kumho, BFGoodrich, Mickey Thompson and more, for less than the big chains.
We're based in Oakleigh in Melbourne's South-East and deliver right across Melbourne metro, with same-day available on many orders, plus Australia-wide shipping. There's no live pricing online, because the right price depends on your exact size and how many you need. Send us your tyre size or vehicle details and we'll come back with a sharp, personal price, usually within one business day.
Fresh-dated stock. Genuine brands. A better price than retail.
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