Cheap Tyres in Perth: Genuine Deal or Trap?

We sell cheap tyres every day. We also see customers come in furious because the "$79 tyre" they bought elsewhere turned out to be 4 years old and wore out in 8 months.

Here's how to tell the difference.

What makes a tyre genuinely cheap

• Newer or value brands with real factories: Maxxis, Linglong, Kumho, Westlake, Sailun. These cost less than Michelin because of branding and R&D — not because they're unsafe.
• Direct importers (like us) who skip the big-chain markup.
• End-of-line sizes where the manufacturer is clearing a discontinued pattern.

What to actually check before paying

1. DOT date code

Last 4 digits of the DOT stamp. 3823 = 38th week of 2023. Anything more than 2–3 years old has lost shelf life. Walk away.

2. Total drive-away price

Ask for: tyre + fitting + balancing + new valves + old tyre disposal + GST. Some shops advertise $79 then add $40 of fees per wheel.

3. Warranty

A real tyre — even a budget one — should come with a manufacturer defect warranty. If the shop won't put it in writing, that's a flag.

4. Speed and load rating match your placard

Never drop below what's on the door jamb.

What we charge at Tyre On Sale Welshpool

All prices include fitting, balancing, new valves and old tyre disposal. No surprises at the counter.

• 14"–15" passenger: from $79 fitted
• 16"–17" passenger: from $95 fitted
• 17"–18" 4WD A/T: from $165 fitted

Search your size or call 0466 004 999.