Tyres & Wheel Alignments in Wellington
The Tyre Clinic's Wellington City store at 18 College Street sits close to the Basin Reserve, which makes it a straightforward stop from the eastern, western and northern suburbs. We fit new tyres, repair punctures, balance wheels and do wheel alignments in one place - useful when you would rather not run a second trip across town.
Wellington driving is hard on tyres: steep streets, stop-start traffic, harbour wind and regular wet roads. The right tyre and a straight alignment matter more here than on a flat motorway commute. Call 04 385 0449 or use the tyre quote form if you already have a size.
New tyres in Wellington
We start with what is on the car now - tread depth, evenness of wear, and whether the marked size is still correct for the vehicle. City cars, hybrids and family SUVs all show up at College Street. We quote options that fit how you actually use the vehicle: short hops through Newtown, the daily run from Karori or Khandallah, or weekend trips over the Rimutaka.
You can also buy tyres online and book fitting at this store. Do not rely only on a generic size search. Spec levels on the same model year can run different sizes; the sidewall and the car's placard are the reliable sources.
Budget tyres
A budget tyre is often the right call for a second car, a short city commute, or when you need a legal, safe set without paying for a long-distance touring tyre. We still match load and speed ratings. Wellington's wet roundabouts and downhill approaches are not the place to fit the cheapest tyre that will not clear water. We will be plain about that trade-off.
Premium tyres
Premium tyres earn their keep if you want quieter running on the motorway, stronger wet grip, or longer wear when you cover real kilometres. Performance and touring patterns are available, including Cooper and other brands we know well. If you have a preferred model, ask Wellington stock first - we can also source from the wider group if this store does not have the size on the floor.
Wheel alignments
Wellington kerbs, speed humps and steep cambers knock alignment out. A pull to one side, an off-centre steering wheel, or rapid inner-edge wear are the usual clues. Alignment after new front tyres, and after any knock on a Basin or waterfront kerb, is cheaper than replacing a set early.
Selected products include a free wheel alignment under our offers and guarantees. If you are only in for a puncture, we can still glance at wear and tell you if an alignment check is overdue.
Puncture repairs
Nails in the tread can often be repaired when the injury is in the crown and the tyre is otherwise healthy. Sidewall cuts, tears and shoulder punctures are replacement jobs. Bring the car to College Street and we will inspect it - a plug in the wrong place is not a repair we will sign off.
Tyre fitting and balancing
Fitting and balancing happen here. An out-of-balance wheel is a common cause of steering shake on the motorway out of Wellington. We fit, balance, set pressures and torque the wheels. Online orders can be fitted at this workshop once you book a time.
Alloy wheels
See the alloy wheel range or talk to the Wellington team about a tyre and wheel package. Offset and overall diameter need to stay sensible for the car, especially on lowered vehicles that already run close to the guard.
4WD and SUV tyres
Plenty of Wellington SUVs never leave the seal, but some do get to the coast or the ranges at the weekend. Highway-terrain tyres stay quieter in town; all-terrains trade a bit of roar for grip on gravel. Tell us the mix and we will not fit an aggressive pattern you will hate on the Terrace.
Buy tyres online
Compare prices and current deals on Buy Tyres Online, then choose Wellington for fitting. If you want advice first, phone the store or send the quote form - that is quicker than guessing from a listing.
Buy 1 Get 1 Free offers
Buy 1 Get 1 Free is available on selected Kustone tyres in selected sizes for online purchase. The matching tyre is included. Freight and collection are not part of that offer. See the online listing and the offers page for current sizes and conditions.
Visit 18 College Street
We are at 18 College Street, Wellington, near the Basin Reserve. Customer parking is at the workshop. Hours are 8am to 5pm weekdays. From the eastern suburbs you are already on this side of town; from Karori, Kelburn or the northern suburbs, College Street is a direct run once you are through the city.
Call 04 385 0449 or email wellington@thetyreclinic.co.nz to lock in a time.
Areas we service
This store covers Wellington's eastern, western and northern suburbs - including Newtown, Island Bay, Kilbirnie, Miramar, Seatoun, Brooklyn, Kelburn, Karori, Northland, Wilton, Wadestown, Ngaio, Khandallah, Johnsonville and Newlands. If you are closer to Porirua or the Hutt, those stores may be a shorter drive; we can still quote you either way.