Buy Tyres Online — the Step-by-Step Guide

Buying tyres online is straightforward once you know your size, load and speed requirements, and where you want them fitted. This step-by-step flow works for most passenger cars, SUVs, and light commercial vehicles in Australia.

Step 1: Confirm your tyre size

Check the sidewall (e.g. 225/45R17) or the placard on the driver’s door jamb. If you are changing diameter or width, read our upsizing guide first — the wrong overall diameter can skew speedometer reading and clearance.

Step 2: Note load and speed index

Replacement tyres should meet or exceed the vehicle manufacturer’s minimum load index and speed symbol unless an engineer or tyre professional has signed off on a change. These codes sit after the size on the sidewall.

Step 3: Shortlist by driving style

Long highway kilometres favour comfort, fuel label, and noise. Wet-climate commuting rewards strong wet-grip scores. Towing or heavy loads need adequate load index and often a more robust construction.

Step 4: Compare total fitted cost

Add tyres, delivery, fitting, valve replacement if needed, and wheel alignment if your old tyres wore unevenly. A slightly dearer tyre with longer life can cost less per kilometre.

Step 5: Book fitting and install

Choose a fitting partner near you, wait for the tyres to arrive, then attend your booking. After fitting, reset TPMS if your car has it and recheck cold pressures the next morning.