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NZ TYRE PRESSURE GUIDE

The complete guide to understanding, calculating, and optimising tyre pressure


32-36 PSI
Typical Passenger
35-80 PSI
Light Truck Range
10-20 PSI
Off-Road Range
±1 PSI / 5°C
Temperature Effect
QUICK PRESSURE REFERENCE
Find your PSI in seconds — scroll down for detailed explanations
ETRTO VALIDATED

Typical pressure ranges by vehicle type. For precise PSI, use the Calculator tab.

PASSENGER CARS
🚗
Hatchback
28-36
28-36 PSI
🚙
Sedan
30-38
30-38 PSI
🏎️
Sports
32-42
32-42 PSI
SUVs & 4WDs
🚐
SUV / CUV
32-42
32-42 PSI
⛰️
4WD Highway
36-48
36-48 PSI
🏖️
4WD Off-Road
10-28
10-28 PSI
UTES & COMMERCIAL
🛻
Ute Empty
32-40
32-40 PSI
🛻
Ute Loaded
40-52
40-52 PSI
🚐
Van
36-58
36-58 PSI
🚚
Commercial
45-72
45-72 PSI
🛻 Utes and vans get this backwards: a load-rated tyre is built to be inflated hard because it expects weight — and most utes spend most of their lives empty. In our programme 40% of light-truck tyres showed over-inflation wear and only 6% showed under-inflation, the exact reverse of passenger cars. If you are not carrying anything, use the unladen figure on the door placard and only raise the pressure when you actually load up. Running the laden pressure empty scrubs the centre out of the tread while the shoulders are barely touched.
TOWING & CARAVANS
🚗
Tow Vehicle
40-56
40-56 PSI
🏕️
Caravan
50-72
50-72 PSI

102642587490 PSI


Light / Normal

Normal / Loaded

Loaded / Off-Road

Heavy / Commercial
📊 RECOMMENDED PRESSURES (ETRTO METHOD)
Front Tyres
32
PSI (221 kPa)
Load: 450 kg/tyre (73%)
Rear Tyres
29
PSI (200 kPa)
Load: 350 kg/tyre (57%)
🇳🇱 Based on ETRTO tables, validated by Peter "Jadatis"
📊 TYPICAL PRESSURE RANGE
35-38
PSI
241-262 kPa
⭐⭐ These are estimates. For precise PSI based on your actual load, use "By Load" mode.
⚠️
Always verify against your vehicle's door placard. Check pressure when tyres are cold (before driving or 3+ hours after).

These tables show % of maximum load capacity supported at each PSI. Find the lowest PSI that supports your load percentage, then add 2-3 PSI safety margin.

Note on ply ratings: the Load Range letter (C, D, E, F) reliably sets the maximum pressure, but the ply number does not describe capacity. Across our workshop records 6-ply tyres span 800–1,150 kg and 8-ply span 560–1,500 kg — every 6-ply tyre we measured carries more than the weakest 8-ply. Always use the load index on the sidewall.

SL - Standard Load
36 PSI MAX
PSI % Capacity
26 71%
29 79%
32 87%
35 95%
36 100%
XL - Extra Load
42 PSI MAX
PSI % Capacity
26 61%
29 68%
32 75%
36 85%
40 93%
42 100%
C - 6-ply LT
50 PSI MAX
PSI % Capacity
26 52%
30 60%
35 70%
40 80%
45 90%
50 100%
D - 8-ply LT
65 PSI MAX
PSI % Capacity
26 40%
35 54%
45 69%
55 85%
65 100%
E - 10-ply LT
80 PSI MAX
PSI % Capacity
35 44%
50 63%
65 81%
80 100%
F - 12-ply LT
95 PSI MAX
PSI % Capacity
35 37%
50 53%
65 68%
80 84%
95 100%
🇳🇱 ETRTO inflation data validated by Peter "Jadatis", Dutch tyre pressure specialist

🇳🇿 Powered by NZ Vehicle Fleet Database — Select your vehicle for GVM-based pressure recommendations.

⚠️
Always verify against your door placard. GVM-based calculations provide a starting point. Actual pressure depends on tyre size, load index, and driving conditions.
⚠️
Always verify against your door placard. GVM-based calculations provide a starting point. Actual pressure depends on tyre size, load index, and driving conditions.

 

 

💡
UNDERSTANDING TYRE PRESSURE

Tyre pressure is measured in PSI (Pounds per Square Inch) or kPa (Kilopascals). The correct pressure ensures optimal grip, even wear, fuel efficiency, and safety.

💡 The Key Principle: It's the air volume inside the tyre that supports the vehicle's weight, not the pressure itself. Larger tyres need less pressure to support the same weight because they contain more air volume.
🔄 INTERACTIVE PRESSURE CONVERTER

1 PSI 25 50 75 100 PSI
35
PSI
=
241
kPa
=
2.41
BAR

📍 WHERE TO FIND YOUR RECOMMENDED PRESSURE

🚪
DRIVER'S DOOR JAMB
Most common location - on the B-pillar
FUEL FILLER FLAP
Inside the petrol cap door
📦
GLOVEBOX
On the door or inside lid
🎛️
CENTRE CONSOLE
Inside the console door
🔧
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
On strut tower or firewall
📖
OWNER'S MANUAL
Full specifications & laden pressures
⚠️ Important: The sidewall shows MAXIMUM pressure, not the recommended pressure for your vehicle. Always use the placard or manual values.
🔍 Under-inflation is almost invisible: a tyre run soft wears both shoulders down while the centre keeps its depth, so measuring across the tread shows it clearly. We found that pattern on 333 tyres — and on 227 of them (68%) the inspector had noted nothing unusual by eye. Trained people, wheel off the car, tyre in their hands, and two thirds of the time low pressure simply does not look like anything until it has already cost you tread. That is why you check with a gauge instead of a glance.
COLD
Always Check When Cold
MONTHLY
Check Frequency
1-2 PSI
Natural Loss/Month
+10-20 PSI
Hot vs Cold Rise
🧮
LOAD CALCULATIONS & FORMULAS

Understanding how to calculate the correct pressure for your load ensures safety and optimal tyre life.

📊 INTERACTIVE LOAD/PRESSURE CALCULATOR
FORMULA: (Actual Load ÷ Max Load) × Max PSI × 1.1 Safety Margin
(500 ÷ 615) × 44 × 1.1 =
39
PSI RECOMMENDED (269 kPa)

📊 CALCULATION STEPS

  1. Find your axle weights – weigh loaded, or use 60/40 front/rear split
  2. Divide by tyres – front axle ÷ 2 (or 4 for duals) = load per tyre
  3. Find load index kg – use reference table below
  4. Apply formula – (actual ÷ max) × max PSI
  5. Add safety margin – multiply by 1.05-1.10

⚠️ IMPORTANT RULES

  • Never exceed tyre's maximum pressure
  • Never go below pressure for your actual load
  • Front/rear may differ due to weight distribution
  • Add 4-7 PSI to rear when towing
  • Dual rear tyres: each tyre carries half the axle load
🏔️ OFF-ROAD PRESSURE STARTING POINT

The "divide by 3" rule gives you a safe minimum starting pressure for off-road. This accounts for the increased footprint needed for soft terrain while maintaining enough pressure to protect your rims.

÷ 3 =
12
MIN OFF-ROAD PSI
--
SAND (MIN÷1)
--
MUD (MIN×1.5)
--
ROCK (MIN×1.3)
💡 Example: Highway pressure 36 PSI → 36÷3 = 12 PSI minimum for soft sand. For rocky terrain, use 12×1.3 = ~16 PSI for rim protection. Always re-inflate before returning to sealed roads!
📊 Load Range (LT Tyres): C = 6-ply/50 PSI | D = 8-ply/65 PSI | E = 10-ply/80 PSI | F = 12-ply/95 PSI | G = 14-ply/110 PSI
🏔️
TERRAIN PRESSURE GUIDE

Different terrains require different pressures. Lower pressure increases the tyre's footprint for better flotation. Always carry a compressor to re-inflate after off-road driving.

⚠️ Safety Rules: Never drive at highway speeds with lowered pressures. Re-inflate before returning to sealed roads. Below 10 PSI: risk of bead separation on sharp turns.
🏖️SAND / BEACH
10-20 PSI
Recommended
Soft Sand10-15 PSI
Firm Sand18-20 PSI
Max Speed20-35 km/h
💡 Tips: Lower = larger footprint = less sinking. Maintain momentum. Avoid sharp turns at low pressures.
💦MUD
16-30 PSI
Varies
Slippery/Firm Base26-30 PSI
Deep Gooey Mud16-22 PSI
Max Speed20 km/h
💡 Tips: Firm base = higher pressure to cut through. Deep mud = lower for flotation.
🪨ROCKS
14-26 PSI
Recommended
Technical Rocks14-18 PSI
Rocky Trail20-26 PSI
Min (rim safe)14 PSI
💡 Tips: Lower lets tyre mould around rocks. Too low = rim damage risk.
🛤️GRAVEL
26-32 PSI
Recommended
Good Gravel28-32 PSI
Corrugations24-28 PSI
Max Speed65-70 km/h
💡 Tips: Slightly lower absorbs vibrations and reduces stone damage.
🛣️HIGHWAY
32-40 PSI
As Per Placard
Passenger Cars32-36 PSI
SUVs / Utes32-40 PSI
LT (loaded)50-80 PSI
💡 Tips: Always use manufacturer recommended pressure. Check cold.
🚐
TOWING & CARAVAN PRESSURES

Towing requires careful pressure management. The tow ball weight transfers load to your rear axle, and caravan tyres need to be set based on actual trailer weight.

🚗 TOW VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS

  • Rear tyres: Increase 4-7 PSI when towing
  • Front tyres: May stay same or decrease slightly
  • Dual rear axle: Less increase needed per tyre
  • Verify level stance — adjust if rear sags

🏕️ CARAVAN/TRAILER FORMULA

(MAX PSI ÷ MAX LOAD) × (GTM ÷ TYRES) = PSI

Example: 50 PSI max, 900kg max, 1600kg GTM, 4 tyres → (50÷900)×(1600÷4) = 22 PSI

🛞 AXLE CONFIGURATIONS

SINGLE AXLE

2 tyres total (1 per side)

  • Each tyre carries 50% of GTM
  • Higher pressure per tyre needed
  • Common on small trailers, boat trailers

TANDEM AXLE

4 tyres total (2 per side, 2 axles)

  • Each tyre carries 25% of GTM
  • Lower pressure per tyre
  • Common on caravans, large trailers

SUPER SINGLE / WIDE SINGLE

4 tyres on same axle (2 per side)

  • Common on heavy trailers, trucks
  • Each tyre still carries 25% of axle load
  • May have inner/outer pressure differences
⚠️ Dual Axle Warning: Don't assume equal distribution! Moving cargo can shift weight significantly between axles. Calculate for the heavier axle.
50-65 PSI
Highway Towing
30-35 PSI
Gravel Roads
15-18 PSI
Sand/Beach
+4 PSI
Hot Rise Check
🌡️
TEMPERATURE & ALTITUDE EFFECTS

Tyre pressure changes with temperature and altitude. Understanding these effects helps you maintain optimal pressure.

🌡️ TEMPERATURE PRESSURE CHANGE
±1 PSI per 5.5°C change
-2.7
PSI CHANGE
32.3
EXPECTED PSI

☀️ HOT TYRES

  • Expect +10-20 PSI above cold reading
  • NEVER reduce hot tyre pressure
  • If hot reading is at/below recommended = severely underinflated

❄️ COLD WEATHER

  • Pressure drops as temperature drops
  • Check more frequently in winter
  • TPMS may trigger false alarms on cold mornings
⛰️ Altitude Effect: Gauge pressure increases ~0.5 PSI per 1,000 ft elevation. Temperature drop often offsets this. Set pressure at destination altitude after overnight cooling.
⚖️
UNDER & OVER INFLATION EFFECTS

Wrong tyre pressure affects safety, wear, fuel economy, and handling.

📉 UNDERINFLATION

  • Wear: Both outer edges wear faster — one edge alone means alignment, not pressure
  • Fuel: -0.2% to -0.3% per 1 PSI drop
  • Stopping: Longer wet braking distances
  • Heat: The casing flexes further, runs hotter, and heat is what degrades rubber and bonding
7 PSI underinflation =
~2% MORE FUEL
and ~10% more rolling resistance

📈 OVERINFLATION

  • Wear: Centre tread wears faster
  • Contact: Reduced contact patch
  • Ride: Harsher, more uncomfortable
  • Impact: Rim damage from bumps
Most common on
UTES & VANS
40% of light-truck tyres we measure
📊 What we actually see: across 1,149 tyres measured at four points across the tread in our own workshop, more than four in ten came off the vehicle carrying a readable pressure fault — 26.6% worn on both shoulders from running soft, 14.8% worn down the centre from running hard. Only 44.7% had worn evenly. These are New Zealand vehicles, measured rather than surveyed.

VISUAL WEAR PATTERNS

Bar heights are real tread depths measured across four tyres from our workshop programme. Percentages are how often each pattern appears across 1,149 measured tyres.

BOTH EDGES WORN
UNDER-INFLATED
26.6% of tyres
Fix: add air
EVEN WEAR
CORRECT
44.7% of tyres
Keep it there
CENTRE WORN
OVER-INFLATED
14.8% of tyres
Fix: let air out
ONE SIDE WORN
ALIGNMENT — NOT PRESSURE
13.8% of tyres
Air will not fix this
⚠ The one that catches people out: if both shoulders are worn evenly, that is pressure and adding air is the answer. If one shoulder is going and the other is fine, no pressure setting will help — that is wheel alignment or camber. In our programme these tyres fail an inspection 70% of the time against 45% for pressure faults, and they throw away 2.5 mm of usable tread per tyre against 1.6 mm. The fault also does the same thing to the replacement tyre, so it is worth chasing.
📸
REAL EXAMPLES FROM OUR WORKSHOP

The four patterns above, shown on real tyres measured in our workshop. Each carries its actual tread readings across the width and a note from the inspection. These are the same shapes the diagram shows — this is what they look like on the road.

UNDER-INFLATED
Both shoulders wear down while the centre keeps its depth. The fix is simply more air.
Goodride Ridemax G118 175/65R14 tyre, 1.5 / 3.3 / 3.4 / 1.5 mm across the tread.
Goodride Ridemax G118
175/65R14 · entry #181
1.5 / 3.3 / 3.4 / 1.5 mm
Both outer shoulders have worn away while the centre grooves keep most of their depth — a tyre that has spent its life a few PSI low.
Triangle TEM11 175/65R15 tyre, 2.2 / 3.8 / 3.8 / 2.3 mm across the tread.
Triangle TEM11
175/65R15 · entry #1377
2.2 / 3.8 / 3.8 / 2.3 mm
A clear step down from the centre to each edge. The middle of the tread is barely touched while both shoulders are nearly finished.
CORRECT — EVEN WEAR
Wear spread evenly right across the tread. This is what correct pressure and alignment look like.
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 225/60R17 tyre, 3.5 / 3.4 / 3.4 / 3.4 mm across the tread.
Hankook Ventus Prime 3
225/60R17 · entry #1383
3.5 / 3.4 / 3.4 / 3.4 mm
Depth is near-identical right across the tread, only 0.1 mm between the deepest and shallowest point. Correct pressure, rotated on schedule.
Goodride SA-07 235/40R18 tyre, 5 / 5 / 5 / 5 mm across the tread.
Goodride SA-07
235/40R18 · entry #47
5 / 5 / 5 / 5 mm
Flat across the full width, every groove reading the same 5 mm. About as even as tyre wear gets.
OVER-INFLATED
The centre wears while the shoulders keep their tread. The fix is to let air out — most common on utes and vans running empty.
Anchee AC858 LT215/75R15 tyre, 3.5 / 1.2 / 1.3 / 3.7 mm across the tread.
Anchee AC858
LT215/75R15 · entry #1483
3.5 / 1.2 / 1.3 / 3.7 mm
The centre ribs are worn past the legal limit while both shoulders are barely used — a light-truck tyre run hard and mostly empty.
Rovelo Sport A1 255/45ZR18 tyre, 2.6 / 1.3 / 1.4 / 2.8 mm across the tread.
Rovelo Sport A1
255/45ZR18 · entry #1067
2.6 / 1.3 / 1.4 / 2.8 mm
A worn strip down the middle with healthy tread either side. The classic over-inflation shape on a wide performance tyre.
ALIGNMENT — NOT PRESSURE
One side worn while the other stays deep. No pressure setting fixes this — it is a wheel alignment or camber fault.
Triangle EffexSport TH202 255/40R18 tyre, 1.3 / 2 / 2.7 / 4 mm across the tread.
Triangle EffexSport TH202
255/40R18 · entry #958
1.3 / 2 / 2.7 / 4 mm
The tread steps evenly from one edge to the other, worn out on one side and near full on the other. That gradient is a camber or toe fault, not pressure.
Anchee AC858 LT235/75R15 tyre, 2.5 / 5.5 / 6.7 / 7.4 mm across the tread.
Anchee AC858
LT235/75R15 · entry #1409
2.5 / 5.5 / 6.7 / 7.4 mm
One shoulder is close to new while the other is worn down to nothing — the most lopsided tyre in our whole programme. No pressure setting causes this.
📊
REFERENCE TABLES

Complete reference tables for load index (50-160), all speed ratings, and pressure conversions.

LOAD INDEX TABLE (50-160)

LOAD INDEX → MAX WEIGHT (KG)
Scroll sideways to see the full range. Each pair of columns reads across: the bold figure is the code, the one beside it is its value.
LI kg LI kg LI kg LI kg LI kg LI kg
50 190 60 250 70 335 80 450 90 600 100 800
51 195 61 257 71 345 81 462 91 615 101 825
52 200 62 265 72 355 82 475 92 630 102 850
53 206 63 272 73 365 83 487 93 650 103 875
54 212 64 280 74 375 84 500 94 670 104 900
55 218 65 290 75 387 85 515 95 690 105 925
56 224 66 300 76 400 86 530 96 710 106 950
57 230 67 307 77 412 87 545 97 730 107 975
58 236 68 315 78 425 88 560 98 750 108 1000
59 243 69 325 79 437 89 580 99 775 109 1030
CONTINUED...
110 1060 120 1400 130 1900 140 2500 150 3350 160 4500
111 1090 121 1450 131 1950 141 2575 151 3450 -- --
112 1120 122 1500 132 2000 142 2650 152 3550 -- --
113 1150 123 1550 133 2060 143 2725 153 3650 -- --
114 1180 124 1600 134 2120 144 2800 154 3750 -- --
115 1215 125 1650 135 2180 145 2900 155 3875 -- --
116 1250 126 1700 136 2240 146 3000 156 4000 -- --
117 1285 127 1750 137 2300 147 3075 157 4125 -- --
118 1320 128 1800 138 2360 148 3150 158 4250 -- --
119 1360 129 1850 139 2430 149 3250 159 4375 -- --

SPEED RATING TABLE (ALL RATINGS)

SPEED RATING → MAX SPEED (KM/H)
Scroll sideways to see the full range. Each pair of columns reads across: the bold figure is the code, the one beside it is its value.
Rating km/h Rating km/h Rating km/h Rating km/h
A1 5 E 70 M 130 V 240
A2 10 F 80 N 140 Z 240+
A3 15 G 90 P 150 W 270
A4 20 J 100 Q 160 Y 300
A5 25 K 110 R 170 (Y) 300+
B 50 L 120 S 180 -- --
C 60 -- -- T 190 -- --
D 65 -- -- U 200 -- --
-- -- -- -- H 210 -- --

PSI TO KPA CONVERSION (COMPREHENSIVE)

PSI → kPa (10-100 PSI)
Scroll sideways to see the full range. Each pair of columns reads across: the bold figure is the code, the one beside it is its value.
PSI kPa PSI kPa PSI kPa PSI kPa PSI kPa
10 69 20 138 30 207 40 276 50 345
11 76 21 145 31 214 41 283 55 379
12 83 22 152 32 221 42 290 60 414
13 90 23 159 33 228 43 296 65 448
14 97 24 165 34 234 44 303 70 483
15 103 25 172 35 241 45 310 75 517
16 110 26 179 36 248 46 317 80 552
17 117 27 186 37 255 47 324 85 586
18 124 28 193 38 262 48 331 90 621
19 131 29 200 39 269 49 338 100 689
📐 Quick Conversion: PSI × 6.895 = kPa | kPa × 0.145 = PSI | PSI × 0.0689 = BAR
🧮
PRESSURE CALCULATOR

Calculate your optimal tyre pressure based on vehicle weight, tyre specifications, terrain, and towing configuration.

📝 YOUR DETAILS
🚗 VEHICLE TYPE
🛞 VEHICLE REAR AXLE
Dual = 2 tyres per side on rear axle (trucks, motorhomes)
⚖️ VEHICLE WEIGHT (LOADED)
🛞 TYRE SPECIFICATIONS
🏔️ TERRAIN
🚐 TOWING
I'm towing a trailer/caravan
TRAILER/CARAVAN AXLE CONFIG
Single = 2 tyres | Tandem = 4 tyres (2 axles) | 4 on Axle = 4 tyres on single axle (heavy duty)
📊 RECOMMENDED PRESSURES


32
FL
32
FR
32
RL
32
RR
VEHICLE

🚐
45
TL
45
TR
TRAILER
32
Front PSI
32
Rear PSI
221
Front kPa
221
Rear kPa
⚠️ Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates. Always verify against manufacturer recommendations and tyre load/inflation charts. Check pressure when cold.
🔬
WHAT OUR OWN INSPECTIONS SHOW

Most tyre pressure advice is borrowed from overseas surveys. The figures in this section are not — they come from tyres we measured ourselves, here, one at a time.

THE TYRE DISPATCH INSPECTION PROGRAMME
Every tyre through our workshop is photographed and measured at four points across the tread. Figures below are a snapshot taken 26 July 2026 and will move as the programme grows.

📏 WHAT WE MEASURED

  • 1,550 documented tyre inspections
  • 39,000+ workshop photographs, all taken in-house
  • 1,149 tyres with a full tread profile across the width
  • Four depth readings per tyre — enough to recover the shape of the wear, not just how much is left

📊 WHAT WE FOUND

  • 26.6% worn on both shoulders — run soft
  • 14.8% worn down the centre — run hard
  • 13.8% worn on one side only — alignment, not pressure
  • Only 44.7% had worn evenly across the tread
💡 Three things the data changed our minds about:
  • Utes are the opposite problem. On passenger tyres under-inflation dominates. On light-truck tyres it reverses hard — 40% over-inflated against 6% under — because a load-rated tyre set for a full load spends most of its life empty.
  • One-sided wear is the expensive one. It fails an inspection 70% of the time against 45% for pressure faults, and throws away 2.5 mm of usable tread per tyre. No pressure setting fixes it.
  • You genuinely cannot see low pressure. Of the tyres whose tread showed a clear under-inflation pattern, 68% had nothing noted by eye at inspection.

READ THE FULL RESEARCH

🏠
RESEARCH HUB
Every report we have published, with live programme totals.
📜
THE FIRST 1,500 REPORT
Our full findings on tread depth, wear, certification and country of origin.
💦
THE PRESSURE REPORT
Where the numbers on this page come from — over and under-inflation in full.

Our research is descriptive analysis of one workshop’s records. It is not a representative sample of the national fleet, and it is not a substitute for a warrant of fitness inspection.

📚
SOURCES & REFERENCES

Every table on this page traces to a published standard, and every wear figure to our own measured data. Here is where each comes from. External links checked July 2026.

STANDARDS & REGULATIONS

Where the load, pressure and speed tables come from, and the rules a New Zealand tyre must meet.

OUR OWN RESEARCH

The wear-pattern and inflation figures on this page come from our own workshop programme. The full analysis is here.

REFERENCES

The external standards and studies referenced in this guide.

📑 A note on the numbers: the load, pressure and speed tables are the ETRTO / ISO standard and do not change. The wear-pattern percentages are ours, measured from 1,550 tyres as at 26 July 2026, and will move as the programme grows. Where a figure comes from a third party it is named at the point it is used.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
TAYLOR HOUGHTON
Director, Tyre Dispatch NZ · Traction Tyres Ltd
Sole NZ importer of Anchee and Predator tyres · Te Puke, Bay of Plenty
in  LinkedIn

Every pressure and wear figure on this page was measured at our own workshop — not taken from a manufacturer, a trade magazine or an overseas survey. Taylor measures and photographs every tyre through the workshop personally, four depth readings across the tread on each one, which is what makes the wear-pattern analysis on this page possible. Where a figure comes from somewhere else, it is attributed.

1,550
DOCUMENTED INSPECTIONS
39,000+
WORKSHOP PHOTOS, ALL TAKEN IN-HOUSE
1,149
FULL TREAD PROFILES MEASURED
4
DEPTH READINGS PER TYRE
⭐ 5.0 Google (350+ reviews)   ·   ✅ 100% Trade Me feedback   ·   📅 Updated 26 July 2026

If you spot anything wrong on this page, email email@tyredispatch.co.nz and I’ll fix it.

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Pressure and load tables from ETRTO. Inspection requirements from the NZTA Vehicle Inspection Requirements Manual. Wear-pattern and inflation figures from the Tyre Dispatch inspection programme, 1,550 tyres as at 26 July 2026. Additional reference: TyreSafe UK, Bridgestone, RACQ, NZTA.

 

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