LOW PROFILE TYRES

12 in this rangeStarting from $175Free North Island delivery
12 tyres
Predator 305/40R22 high performance tyre Predator 305/40R22 114V · Comptrax PR1 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$355 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $390 VIEW TYRE Predator 245/35R20 high performance tyre Predator 245/35R20 95W · Comptrax PR2 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$215 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $250 VIEW TYRE Predator 305/35R24 high performance tyre Predator 305/35R24 112V · Comptrax PR1 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$380 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $420 VIEW TYRE Predator 275/40R20 high performance tyre Predator 275/40R20 106W · Comptrax PR1 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$280 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $315 VIEW TYRE Predator 245/40R20 high performance tyre Predator 245/40R20 99W · Comptrax PR1 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$245 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $280 VIEW TYRE Predator 245/40R19 high performance tyre Predator 245/40R19 98W · Comptrax PR1 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$225 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $260 VIEW TYRE Predator 235/40R19 high performance tyre Predator 235/40R19 96W · Comptrax PR1 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$220 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $255 VIEW TYRE Predator 265/35R22 high performance tyre Predator 265/35R22 102V · Comptrax PR2 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$280 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $320 VIEW TYRE Predator 245/40R18 high performance tyre Predator 245/40R18 97W · Comptrax PR2 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$200 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $235 VIEW TYRE Predator 225/40R18 high performance tyre Predator 225/40R18 92W · Comptrax PR2 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$175 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $210 VIEW TYRE Predator 265/35R22 high performance tyreSOLD OUT Predator 265/35R22 102W · Comptrax PR1 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$285 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $325 OUT OF STOCK Predator 245/35R20 high performance tyre Predator 245/35R20 95W · Comptrax PR1 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$225 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $260 VIEW TYRE

Buying guide LOW PROFILE TYRES
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Low Profile Tyres NZ — Aspect Ratio ≤40%

Performance tyres with short sidewalls for sharper handling, better braking, and sporty aesthetics. Our low-profile collection includes tyres with aspect ratio 40% and below in sizes from 17" to 22".

≤40%Aspect Ratio
62+Tyres In Stock
17-22"Rim Sizes
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17 Inch Hot hatches, sports sedans 18 Inch Performance cars 19 Inch Sports cars, luxury 20 Inch Performance SUVs 22 Inch Large SUVs, customs All Sizes View all sizes

Brands We Stock

AncheeMost Popular
JoyroadSport RX6
HiloValue
RoadcruzaPerformance
PredatorNZ Exclusive
MaxxisPremium

📐 What Is a Low-Profile Tyre?

A low-profile tyre has an aspect ratio of 40% or less. The aspect ratio is the sidewall height as a percentage of tyre width.

💡 Example: 245/35R19 245 = width (mm) | 35 = aspect ratio (LOW PROFILE) | R = radial | 19 = rim size (inches)
Ultra Low
25-35%
✓ Low Profile
Low Profile
40%
✓ Low Profile
Standard
55-70%
Standard
Aspect Classification In Collection?
25-30 Ultra-Low ✓ Yes
35 Very Low ✓ Yes
40 Low Profile ✓ Yes
45-50 Semi-Low No
55+ Standard No

⚖️ Pros & Cons

✓ Advantages

  • Sharper, more precise handling
  • Better cornering grip
  • Shorter dry braking (3-10m)
  • Improved road feedback
  • Sporty aesthetics
  • Better brake clearance

✗ Disadvantages

  • Harsher ride quality
  • Faster wear (30-50K km)
  • Pothole damage risk
  • Increased road noise (+4-8dB)
  • Higher cost
  • Poor on rough roads

⏱️ Wear & NZ Road Suitability

Do they wear faster? Yes — expect 30,000-50,000km vs 60,000-80,000km for standard tyres. Softer rubber compounds provide better grip but wear more quickly.

NZ Roads: Low-profiles excel on motorways and well-maintained urban streets. Be cautious on pothole-heavy areas (older Auckland/Wellington suburbs) and rural roads where rim damage risk increases.

⚠️ TPMS Critical Low-profile tyres hold less air — small pressure drops affect handling more. Never ignore your TPMS warning light.

📏 Popular Sizes We Stock

Size Aspect Typical Vehicles
225/40R18 40 VW Golf GTI, Mazda 3, Focus ST
235/35R19 35 BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, C-Class
245/35R19 35 BMW M3, Audi S4, Lexus IS-F
245/40R18 40 Civic Type R, Subaru WRX
275/35R20 35 Tesla Model S, BMW 5 Series
285/35R22 35 Range Rover, X5, Cayenne

Need help finding your size? Use our tyre size calculator or get an instant quote.

❓ FAQs

We classify tyres with aspect ratio 40% or less as low-profile. This includes 40, 35, 30, and 25 aspect ratios.
Yes — expect 30,000-50,000km vs 60,000-80,000km for standard tyres. Softer compounds for better grip wear more quickly.
They excel on motorways and well-maintained streets. Be cautious on pothole-heavy areas and rural roads where rim damage risk increases.
Yes, if they meet standard requirements: 1.5mm tread depth, no sidewall damage, correct load/speed ratings, and functional TPMS if fitted.
Yes, typically 4-8 dB louder. Wider tread creates more air turbulence and stiffer sidewalls transmit more road noise.
Not without proper fitment checks. Overall diameter must stay within 3% of factory specs. Use our size calculator to verify.

Need Help Choosing?

Not sure which low-profile tyre suits your vehicle? Get expert advice from our team.

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📚 Helpful Resources

📖 Complete Low-Profile Guide — Full history, detailed pros/cons, NZ road analysis
🏎️ High Performance Guide — UHP tyre selection
✓ WOF Tyre Guide — NZ requirements
🔧 Tyre Care Guide — Maintenance tips

Tyre Dispatch NZ

Based in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty. Exclusive NZ distributor for Predator and Anchee tyres. 5.0★ Google (254 reviews) | 100% Trade Me feedback.

Updated: December 2025 | Questions? (07) 573 9090

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TYRE PRESSURECOLD
FRONT205/55R16 91V · 220 kPa 32PSI
REAR205/55R16 91V · 210 kPa 30PSI
SPARE T125/70R16  60 PSICHECK COLD

Tyre PSI Guide

0.0MM   TREAD REMAINING
1.5mmLEGAL MIN

Tread Depth Guide

UTQG STAMP
480TREADWEAR
300400500600
ATRACTION
AAABC
ATEMPERATURE
ABC
Moulded into the sidewall, not a sticker. Not every tyre sold here carries it.

Tyre Grades

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KM/H

Speed Rating Guide

Tyre tread beside a pressure gaugeTyre tread under a magnifying glassA flat tyre sitting on its rim
TYRE CARECHECK YOUR PRESSUREAll four plus the spare, checked cold.

Tyre Care Guide

Who wrote this

Taylor Houghton

Manager · Tyre Dispatch, Te Puke

Exclusive NZ distributor — Predator Exclusive NZ distributor — Anchee Bay of Plenty

Everything above comes out of what actually sells and what actually comes back. We are the exclusive New Zealand distributor for Predator and Anchee, we fit and balance in our own workshop at Te Puke, and we see the same sets again at rotation and at replacement — which is the only honest way to know how a tyre wears on these roads.

2Brands we distribute for NZ
6yrOf our own order history
5.0Google rating
$35Fitting per tyre
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