TYRE FITTING & BALANCING - FROM $15 PER TYRE
Affordable tyre fitting and computer-assisted balancing near you in the Bay of Plenty. Located at 31 Station Road, Te Puke, we fit and balance tyres purchased from any retailer, not just Tyre Dispatch. Same price, same quality, same 12-month guarantee regardless of where you bought them.
$35 a tyre fitted and balanced ($40 for 4WD and commercial sizes), or $15–$20 a tyre for fitting only. That price includes a new valve, the safety check and disposal of the old tyre. We are at 31 Station Road, Te Puke, Monday to Friday 8am–4:30pm and Saturday morning. Book a slot online — walk-ins depend on what is on the hoist.
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BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT ONLINE
Choose how many tyres you need fitted/balanced, select a date and time that suits you, and confirm your booking in just a few clicks. Our live calendar shows real-time availability, so you can see what’s actually open.
Free to cancel or reschedule, always. Walk-ins get done when there is a gap on the hoist — booking is what guarantees the time.
1 · PROTECT YOUR TYRES WITH PROFESSIONAL FITTING & BALANCING
If you've recently bought new tyres, professional fitting and wheel balancing help ensure they're installed correctly, perform as intended and wear evenly from day one. While these services are often carried out together, they serve different purposes.
| Tyre Fitting | Tyre Balancing | |
|---|---|---|
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What it does |
Mounts the tyre correctly onto the wheel rim. | Ensures the tyre and wheel assembly rotates evenly. |
| What’s involved | Removing the old tyre, fitting the new tyre, checking or replacing the valve, inflating it and ensuring it is seated correctly. | Using a balancing machine to identify uneven weight distribution, then attaching small weights to the wheel rim. |
| When it’s needed | Whenever a tyre is replaced. | Recommended whenever a tyre is fitted, or if you notice steering-wheel or vehicle vibration while driving. |
Learn why tyre fitting and balancing is important.💡 We recommend fitting + balancing together. Most customers choose this — unbalanced tyres cause vibrations, uneven wear, and cost you more in the long run. The extra $15–$20 per tyre is well worth it.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN EVERY FITTING
Six things happen to every wheel that comes off, whichever service you have chosen.
OLD TYRE REMOVAL
Careful removal from rims with inspection for wheel damage or corrosion.
PRECISION MOUNTING
Professional equipment ensures correct bead seating and uniform pressure across the tyre.
NEW VALVE INSTALLATION
Fresh rubber valves on every wheel to prevent slow leaks and maintain correct pressure.
SAFETY INSPECTION
Final check on inflation pressure, wheel nut torque, and overall fitment before handover.
OLD TYRE DISPOSAL
Responsibly recycled through the Tyrewise programme — no extra charge.
UPGRADE TO TYRE FITTING + BALANCING - Add professional computer wheel balancing for a smoother, safer drive.
What a few grams actually costs you
A wheel and tyre assembly is never perfectly even. The tyre has a splice in it, the rim has a valve hole, and the pair of them almost never cancel out. Balancing finds the heavy spot and puts weight opposite it.
The imbalance you cannot feel standing still turns into a force that grows with the square of speed. That is why a wheel that feels fine around town starts drumming at 90 km/h and gets worse at 100 — you have not damaged anything between the two, you have simply doubled the speed and quadrupled the force.
Balanced
- No shimmy through the wheel or the seat at open-road speed
- Even wear across the tread, so the tyre goes the distance you paid for
- Less work for wheel bearings, tie rod ends and shock absorbers
- Quieter — a lot of what people call "road noise" is a wheel hopping
Unbalanced
- Vibration that appears in a speed band and worsens above it
- Cupping — scalloped dips around the tread where the wheel bounced
- Once cupping starts, balancing stops fixing it; the tyre is now the problem
- Wear uneven enough to take thousands of kilometres off a good tyre
Vibration that balancing will not fix. If it shakes under braking rather than at a steady speed, that is usually warped discs, not wheels. If it appeared after a pothole, look for a bent rim. If the steering pulls to one side but does not shake, that is alignment — we do not do alignments, and no amount of balancing substitutes for one.
How much does tread condition change your stopping distance?The braking distance calculator puts numbers on the difference between new tread and worn, wet and dry, at the speeds you actually drive.
Open it →TYRE FITTING & BALANCING PRICES
Simple, transparent pricing for tyre fitting and balancing. No hidden fees or surprises.
| Service | Standard sizes | 4WD / Commercial |
|---|---|---|
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Fitting Only Mounting, new valve, safety check, disposal |
$15–$20 per tyre | $20 per tyre |
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Fitting + Balancing ⭐ Everything above + computer balancing |
$35 per tyre | $40 per tyre |
We fit any tyres — not just ours
Bought your tyres somewhere else? No problem. Same price, same service, same 12-month workmanship guarantee. If you bought from Tyre Dispatch, we also handle all product warranty claims on your behalf.
Drive times to the workshop
We are at 31 Station Road, Te Puke — off SH2, easy to find, parking on site. Most of our fitting customers are not from Te Puke.
| Coming from | Drive time | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Te Puke | Local | In town |
| Papamoa | ~15 min | SH2 direct |
| Tauranga CBD | ~20 min | SH2 via Baypark |
| Welcome Bay | ~20 min | Via Papamoa |
| Mount Maunganui | ~25 min | SH2 via Baypark |
| Katikati | ~35 min | SH2 north |
| Whakatāne | ~50 min | SH2 / SH30 |
| Rotorua | ~55 min | SH33 / SH36 |
Too far to drive?
We deliver free to most North Island urban addresses. Order the tyres online and have them sent straight to your own mechanic for fitting, or ask for a quote and we will price them delivered. Delivery terms.
Four things worth checking
None of these are difficult. All four have sent someone home again.
Bring the wheel lock key
Locking nuts need their key and we do not have one that fits yours. Without it the wheels stay on the car and we have to rebook you. It usually lives in the glovebox, the boot floor with the jack, or the centre console.
In store only
No mobile callouts — the balancer and tyre machine do not travel. Directions to 31 Station Road.
Workshop hours
Monday to Friday 8am–4:30pm, Saturday 9am–1pm, closed Sunday. The last slot of the day is set so the job finishes before we close, which is why late afternoons book out first.
Fitting and balancing only
We do not do puncture repairs or wheel alignments. Both are worth having done — just at a general garage rather than here.
What we stand behind
12-month workmanship guarantee
Vibration or a balance problem after we have fitted your tyres? Bring it back inside twelve months and we re-balance it free. This applies whether or not you bought the tyres from us.
Product warranties handled
Every brand carries its own manufacturing warranty. If you bought the tyres from us, we make the claim for you — you deal with us, not with an importer.
Free to cancel or move
No fee, ever. All we ask is as much notice as you can give, so the slot can go to someone else.
If something is wrong, tell us
We would far rather fix it than read about it. Ring the workshop, or use the feedback page.
What it does not cover
The workmanship guarantee covers our work: mounting, balancing, valves and the fitting itself. It does not cover damage that arrives afterwards — a kerbed rim, a puncture, or the cupping that a worn shock absorber causes. If we re-balance a wheel and the vibration comes straight back, the cause is usually somewhere else in the corner, and we will tell you where to look rather than keep adding weights.
Full terms: fitting and balancing terms and conditions.
What customers say about the fitting
Verified through Judge.me, an independent review platform. We do not filter or edit them.
Super happy with my purchase! My go-to place — I still save money travelling from the Mount and I love that they offer a tyre fitting and balance service. Team are awesome!!!
Good service and pricing. Bought tyres and was awesome to find out they fit and balance too — so had that done as well.
Awesome work at reasonable prices. Far cheaper to go up to Te Puke than buy tyres in Whakatane.
Fast and affordable. Staff on the day doing the job were well mannered and pleasant to deal with.
Very great service — was able to get tyres fitted straight away, no long queues.
Reasonably priced to our budget. Awesome service. Love that you put the tyre on to the vehicle now. Will definitely order from you again.
Highly recommended when you are shopping for tyres. Staff are great. Service is excellent. Will definitely purchase again from Tyre Dispatch Te Puke!
I got these put on about 3 weeks ago now and I've been off-road with them and they work like a dream. Best mud terrain tyres for price.
5.0★ on Google across 288+ reviews · 100% on Trade Me across 1,200+ sales · 5.0★ on Judge.me. Read them on Google, Trade Me or Judge.me.
Common questions about fitting
The ones we answer on the phone most days.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO FIT A TYRE?
The cost of tyre fitting depends on the size of the tyre and whether you also choose wheel balancing. Most workshops charge separately for fitting and balancing, while some include both as part of the service.
At Tyre Dispatch, our prices are as follows:
Fitting only: $15–$20 per tyre depending on size.
Fitting + balancing: $35 per tyre (most sizes) or $40 for larger 4WD/commercial tyres.
All prices include mounting, new valves, safety inspection, and old tyre disposal. See full pricing table →
DO I NEED TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT?
Yes, use the live booking calendar above or call (07) 573 9090. Walk-ins may be possible when we have capacity, but booking guarantees your time slot.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WHEEL BALANCING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT?
Wheel balancing corrects weight imbalances to reduce vibrations and uneven tyre wear, while wheel alignment adjusts the angles of your wheels to improve handling and help tyres wear evenly. Balancing is recommended whenever new tyres are fitted, while alignment is only needed if your vehicle pulls to one side or shows signs of uneven wear.
At Tyre Dispatch, we specialise in tyre fitting and balancing only. For puncture repairs or wheel alignments, visit a local garage.
We can make local suggestions for places like Carters and Te Puke WOF and Tyre.
IS TYRE BALANCING NECESSARY?
Yes, we would always strongly recommend this. A tyre that’s significantly out of balance could go from lasting 2–3 years to as little as 1–2 months.
DOES TYRE DISPATCH OFFER WARRANTY FOR TYRE FITTING + BALANCING?
Yes, we offer a 12-month workmanship guarantee on all fitting and balancing work. Vibrations or balance issues within that period? Come back and we'll re-balance free of charge, no questions asked. This applies to everyone, regardless of where you bought your tyres.
Tyre product warranties are separate and vary by brand. If you bought from us, we handle those claims for you. See guarantee details →
CAN TYRE DISPATCH FIT ANY TYRES I BOUGHT ELSEWHERE?
Yes, we fit and balance any tyres at no extra cost, regardless of where you bought them. Same price, same quality service, same 12-month workmanship guarantee.
If you purchased your tyres from Tyre Dispatch, we also handle all product warranty claims on your behalf. You deal with us, not the manufacturer.
HOW LONG DOES TYRE FITTING TAKE?
Around 15 minutes per tyre on average. A full set of 4 tyres is usually completed in about 1 hour. You're welcome to wait on-site while we work.
We have a full waiting room available with free WiFi. We're also just a short 5-minute walk from Te Puke town centre if you'd prefer to come back for your vehicle. We can give you a call when it's ready.
WHAT ARE SIGNS OF UNBALANCED TYRES?
It's often hard to tell on one tyre alone. An unbalanced tyre and a tyre needing an alignment often show similar signs. You would need to inspect the tyre for uneven wear, then check the tyre on the other side to see if it's showing the same signs, and perhaps check the back tyres too. If only one tyre is showing uneven wear, it's more likely to be a balancing issue, although there could be other causes.
If you're unsure, bring your vehicle into our Te Puke workshop and we'll check them for you.
DO I NEED A LOCKING WHEEL NUT KEY FOR TYRE FITTING?
If your wheels have locking nuts, please bring your wheel lock key. Without it, we can't remove the wheels and may need to reschedule your appointment. Not sure if you have them? Check your glovebox — that's where they're usually kept.
We stock a range of keys for different vehicles, but there are so many variations that we can't stock them all. We try to keep the most common ones on hand, but we recommend bringing your own if you have it, as your vehicle may have a unique key that we don't stock and can't easily source locally.
CAN I CANCEL OR RESCHEDULE MY TYRE FITTING APPOINTMENT?
Yes, no cancellation or rescheduling fees, ever. Just give us as much notice as you can so we can open your slot for someone else.
Pick a time and drive in
Fitted, balanced, valved, checked and the old ones taken away — with twelve months behind the work.
(07) 573 9090 · 31 Station Road, Te Puke · Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm, Sat 9am–1pm
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Taylor Houghton
Manager, Tyre Dispatch · Warehouse Manager, Traction Tyres
Taylor Houghton has spent his working life in the tyre trade, beginning in his father's tyre business at the age of five and handling import containers through his school years. He developed Tyre Dispatch, the retail arm of Traction Tyres, and now manages it alongside the Traction Tyres warehouse in Te Puke, with responsibility for buying and brand selection. He holds no ownership interest in either business.
Both brands the company distributes exclusively in New Zealand, Anchee and Predator, were his selections, each assessed on factory accreditation, compound composition and independent test data rather than name recognition. More than 100,000 Anchee tyres have since been sold here, and both brands hold five star review averages.
The guides, calculators and tools on this site are his own work, as is the workshop dataset behind them, which covers 1,700+ documented tyre inspections and 45,000+ photographs and represents more than a thousand hours, the majority outside business hours. He is the petitioner to Parliament for mandatory tyre performance labelling and minimum wet-grip standards in New Zealand, and appeared in the launch video for Tyrewise, the national tyre stewardship scheme.
Photography, measurements and advice on this site are first-hand; where a figure comes from elsewhere, it is attributed.
Looking for tyre training data? The imagery and structured inspection dataset are available to licence. Contact email@tyredispatch.co.nz.
General guidance based on published standards and our own workshop data — reliable but hand-compiled and not guaranteed error-free. Spot something wrong? Email email@tyredispatch.co.nz and we'll fix it.