How to Buy Cheap Tyres Online in Australia (2025)
Buying tyres in Australia doesn't have to mean walking into a shop and paying whatever they quote. The gap between the cheapest and most expensive place to buy the same tyre is often $80–$150 per tyre — $300–$600 for a full set. Here's how to pay as little as possible.
eBay AU is usually the cheapest source
eBay Australia has hundreds of tyre sellers competing for your business, which drives prices well below what bricks-and-mortar retailers charge. Most sellers ship Australia-wide with flat-rate freight. The catch: you need to arrange fitting separately, but fitting at a local tyre shop typically costs $20–$30 per tyre — still well ahead of buying at a retailer.
Stack cashback on top of the eBay price
ShopBack and Cashrewards both offer cashback on eBay purchases — typically 3–6% depending on active promotions. On a $400 tyre order that's $12–$24 back in your pocket automatically. Activate the cashback before clicking through to eBay, then buy as normal. Tyre Trawler shows you the cashback-adjusted price before you click.
Check for an eBay discount code
eBay regularly runs sitewide discount codes — 10–20% off for new users, 5–15% for existing users via the eBay app. These codes work on tyre listings. Combined with cashback, it's common to get 15–20% off the listed price. Tyre Trawler's discount codes page lists current active codes.
What to watch out for when buying online
Check the seller's feedback rating — stick to sellers above 98% positive with more than 100 reviews. Read the listing carefully: some listings are for a single tyre, others are pairs. Check the manufacturing date (DOT code) — tyres older than 5 years should be avoided even if never used. And confirm the size matches exactly before purchasing.
Budget brands vs premium — where to compromise
For a second car, low-km vehicle, or tight budget, brands like Kumho, Maxxis, and Nankang are a reasonable gamble — especially on dry Australian roads. For your primary car, wet-weather performance, or highway driving, the extra $50–$80 per tyre for a Yokohama, Hankook, or Toyo is worth it. Michelin and Bridgestone are genuinely better but rarely necessary unless you're driving at the limit.
Getting them fitted cheaply
Once your tyres arrive, any local tyre shop will fit them — they don't care where you bought them. Cost is typically $20–$35 per tyre including balancing. mycar and Beaurepaires both do supply-and-fit if you prefer the convenience of one stop, but the total price is usually higher than buying online + local fitting.
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