Tyres and Wheels in South Africa

Tyres are the only part of your car that touches the road, so this is the worst place to save money badly. A fitment centre will fit and balance new tyres, check the alignment, repair punctures where the damage is inside the repairable zone, and supply rims. Price per tyre depends on size, speed rating, load rating and brand tier. Premium brands cost more and generally last longer and stop shorter in the wet. Budget brands are legal and fine for low-mileage town driving, but check the manufacture date code, because a tyre older than about five years has aged even if it looks new. Always have the wheels balanced after fitment and the alignment checked, because a car that pulls or wanders will scrub a new set flat within months. Ask whether the price includes valves, balancing, alignment and disposal of the old tyres, since these are often quoted separately and change the real total.