Fuel-Efficient Tyres in New Zealand – Can Your Tyres Really Save You Money?
Can Tyres Really Save Fuel? Fuel prices in New Zealand are top of mind for many drivers, with costs continuing to climb. While most people focus on driving habits or fuel type, one of the biggest factors affecting fuel consumption is often overlooked — your tyres. Your tyres are the only part […]
5 Ways Your Tyres Can Help You Save Fuel in New Zealand
Get the Power of Fuel Efficiency Fuel prices are always top of mind for Kiwi drivers. While many people think about engine efficiency or driving habits, one of the biggest factors affecting fuel consumption is often overlooked — your tyres. Tyre pressure, alignment, tyre choice and wear can all influence how much […]
Tyre Pressure – Getting it Right
How to Check Your Tyre Pressure Two Minutes. Once a Month. It Makes a Bigger Difference Than You Think. — Drive Safe. Get the Power. Tyre pressure is one of the easiest things you can check on your car — and one of the most overlooked. Most people only notice it when […]
Tyre Tread Depth in NZ — What’s Legal, What’s Safe, and How to Check it.
What’s the Legal Tyre Tread Depth in New Zealand? – Drive Safe. Get the Power New Zealand’s roads are some of the toughest in the world — coarse chip seal, wet conditions, rural gravel, sudden weather changes, and high-speed highways. That’s why tyre tread depth matters more here than almost anywhere else. […]
When to Replace Tyres – 5 Warning Signs Every Kiwi Driver Should Know
Get the Power to Drive Safe and Confident Your tyres are the only part of your vehicle that touch the road — and they quietly do most of the work keeping you safe. Over time, wear, age, and road conditions take their toll. Knowing when to replace your tyres isn’t just about […]
What Tyres are Right for my Vehicle?
How to Choose the Right Tyres for Your Vehicle – Get the Power of the Perfect Fit Your tyres are one of the most important parts of your vehicle — affecting your comfort, safety, and performance every time you drive. But with so many options available, how do you choose the right […]
What Should I Consider When Buying New Tyres?
Four Key Factors to Consider When Buying Tyres – Get the Power of Smart Choices Buying tyres isn’t just about picking a size that fits — it’s about finding the perfect balance between price, performance, safety, and quality. The right tyres can improve how your vehicle handles, how long they last, and […]
New Life for Old Tyres
New Life for Old Tyres – Tyrewise and Kiwi Ingenuity in Tyre Recycling A great example is in Hamilton, where developers have laid New Zealand’s first recycled tyre footpath using rubber from old tyres. This innovation at Jack’s Landing subdivision shows how end-of-life tyres can be repurposed into durable infrastructure instead of […]
Wheel Balance
Back to Advice Maintaining the tyre balance on your vehicle is critical to receiving satisfactory service from your tyre investment. In addition to providing a smooth ride, balancing is a key component in tyre wear. The focus of this article is to help you understand the balancing process and to know why it is important […]
Everything You Need to Know About EV Tyres
Back to Advice EV Tyres – What You Need to Know in New Zealand Electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid cars are becoming more common on New Zealand roads — and with that comes a lot of questions about tyres. Do EVs need special tyres? Do they wear out faster? What are the best tyres for […]
Tyre Tread – why you should check yours today!
Back to Advice New analysis of NZTA data shows 32 fatal road crashes over the past three years were linked to worn tyres,” says Chief Executive Craig Pomare. MTA has raised the issue with government and other agencies but is concerned that vehicle safety does not form a significant part of the Government Policy Statement […]
Thanks to you, Tyrepower Whangarei have now raised over $23,000 for charity!
Back to Advice In 2014 we began our association with Ronald McDonald House Charities. What started as a “short-term sales promotion”, offering to repair punctures for just a small donation to the charity has become an ongoing great relationship.* “As a family owned and run business, we feel a connection with the fantastic work the charity […]
Our new Nitro-Fill machine
Back to Advice To help our customers get the best from their tyres, we’ve recently installed a Nitro-Fill machine to inflate tyres with nitrogen instead of compressed air. Air contains oxygen and moisture that over time rot your tyres, leak through your tyres and can corrode your wheels. Nitrogen is completely safe, and has a […]
Free winter vehicle safety checks
Back to Advice Winter may officially not be until June, but we have already had some serious storms. So it makes sense to get a free winter safety check on your vehicle.Colder temperatures can affect your vehicle’s battery, plus rain and wind make for more difficult road surfaces and challenging driving conditions. The safety check […]
Tyrepower courtesy cars
Back to Advice To help keep our customers mobile, we’ve recently added 2 Toyota Corolla courtesy cars to complement our existing 8 seater ‘people mover’. “It’s all about making things easier for our customers”, explains Harena Fraser of Tyrepower. “Some customers will wait while we work on their vehicle, others use the time to do […]
Tyre Loading and Speed Ratings
Back to Advice What is a tyre load rating? The load capacity of a tyre determines what payload each tyre can carry. It is vital that you check with your manufacturer what capacity should be put on your car. Again in cases insurance can be void if you select the incorrect tyres. The following table […]
Tyrepower Whangarei wins Best Small Business Award
Back to Advice Tyrepower Whangarei wins Best Small Business Award by ‘always going the extra mile’ A business culture based on customer service, trust, positive thinking and a unique fundraising initiative has proven a winning formula for Tyrepower Whangarei. The company won the Henderson Reeves Excellence in Business Small Business Award at this year’s Westpac […]
Road Hazard Warranty for your tyres
Back to Advice Get added protection with our new Road Hazard Warranty for your tyres As many of us know Northland roads can harbour all sorts of potential dangers for your tyres, such as potholes, gravel and corrugations. To help our customers protect their tyres beyond the manufacturer’s new tyre warranty, we’ve introduced the Tyrepower […]
