How to Choose the Right Tyres for Your Car in Brisbane: A Buyer’s Guide

Tons of tyre options out there. Which one suits your car, driving habits, Brisbane’s climate, and your budget? If you pick wrong, you’ll get poor grip, faster wear, or unsafe handling. In this guide, we walk you through how to pick the best tyre for YOU — then show how Oxley Wheels & Tyres can help you get it installed right.

Know Your Vehicle’s Tyre Specs

• Check the driver’s door jamb or owner’s manual for tyre size, load index, speed rating.
• Example: “205/55 R16 91V” — 205 mm width, 55 aspect ratio, radial, 16″ rim, load & speed index.
• Don’t exceed those ratings unless your car / suspension is upgraded. Going below is risky.

Tyre Type vs Driving Needs

• All-season tyres: good year-round compromise—wet grip, reasonable tread life.
• Performance / summer tyres: better grip in dry, but may wear faster and perform poorly in rain or cold.
• All-terrain / 4×4 tyres: rugged tread, good off-road grip but can be noisy on pavement.
• Eco / low-rolling-resistance tyres: optimized for fuel economy, may trade off some grip.

Ask: “Where do I drive mostly? Highway? Suburbs? Off-road?” Your tyre choice should match that.

Brand, Warranty, & Price Balance

• Big brands (Michelin, Bridgestone, Continental) tend to have better compound tech, more consistent quality.
• Mid-tier brands often offer good value if you match specs.
• Consider warranties: defects, road hazard, treadwear warranties.
• Beware ultra-cheap options: check reviews, sidewall strength, and local availability of supports.

What to Ask at the Tyre Shop (so you don’t get sold junk)

Based partly on best practices from tyre experts: advancetyresqld.com.au

1. What brands & types do you stock — can I see the options?
2. What’s included in your service — fitting, balancing, alignment?
3. What warranties or road hazard guarantees do you offer?

Also ask about alignment after fitting and leftover balancing fees. A shop that offers a full service package gives better total value.

Installation Best Practices

• Always balance tyres after fitting.
• After installation, drive gently first 100 km, avoid severe maneuvers until they “settle.”
• Retorque wheel nuts after a short drive (if your shop allows).
• Ask the shop to mark where each tyre came from — regular rotation later helps.

Why Work With Oxley Wheels & Tyres

• Local stock: we carry tyre brands suited to Queensland roads and climate.
• Full service: tyre fitting + balancing + alignment in one place.
• Transparent pricing: no surprises, no hidden extras.
• We’re in Oxley, QLD — so you’re dealing with neighbours, not a distant chain.

Choosing tyres isn’t just about size and price — it’s about matching your car, driving habits, climate, and after-service support. If you’re in Brisbane / Oxley and want help choosing, fitting, or aligning tyres, Oxley Wheels & Tyres has your back. Stop guessing — let us steer you right.

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