Family owned · 13 Mill Lane

From lawnmowers to tractors. Tyres for Kerikeri & the Far North.

The Kerikeri Tyre Service shopfront on Mill Lane, with the big tyre on the sign and the tyre-track mural
13 Mill Lane, Kerikeri
Cars, utes, 4WDs & EVs

Everyday tyres, done properly

Car, ute, 4WD, EV and Tesla tyres from the major brands, plus wheel alignment on our Hunter system, usually in 30 to 60 minutes.

Alignment is for cars, utes, 4WDs and EVs. We don’t align trucks or buses, but we do balance truck wheels.

Wheel alignment targets fitted to an SUV on the alignment hoist at Kerikeri Tyre Service
All-terrain tyre on a new mag wheel, fitted at Kerikeri Tyre Service
Commercial & fleet

Trucks, buses, loaders and fleets

Steer, drive and trailer tyres, earthmoving and forklift tyres, retreads and truck wheel balancing, for the vehicles that keep the Far North running.

  • Truck, bus and light truck tyres
  • Off-the-road (OTR) and forklift tyres
  • Retreads, and truck wheel balancing in the workshop
  • Fleet accounts for farms, contractors and transport operators
Carter's Tyre Service
Authorised Carter’s Tyre Service agentPart of the Carter’s network
A Kerikeri Tyre Service technician changing a truck wheel on site
A Kerikeri Tyre Service technician breaking down a truck tyre outside the workshop
A John Deere grader on big off-the-road tyres in the Kerikeri Tyre Service yard
A Kerikeri Tyre Service technician tightening the wheel nuts on a truck
Farm & agricultural

Tractor tyres, fitted where the machine is

A tractor with a flat in the middle of a paddock can’t come to town, so we come to it. On-farm fitting is standard, and farm work is what we specialise in.

  • Tractor, implement, loader and farm vehicle tyres
  • Fitted on your farm or orchard, or in our yard
  • 24/7 callouts when a machine goes down mid-job
  • R-1Deep lugs for soft ground and cultivation
  • R-3Turf tread, gentle on pasture and orchard rows
  • R-4Industrial, for hard ground and grass
A green tractor and trailer working a harvested paddock
24/7 callouts

Stuck at 2am? We’ll come out.

Callouts for anyone, any vehicle, day or night: tractors in the paddock, trucks on the highway, cars on the roadside.

  1. Get the number nowOur callout number isn’t published. Call reception on 09 407 7168 during business hours to get our after-hours number.
  2. Save it in your phoneSo it’s there before you need it.
  3. When you call, tell usWhere you are, what’s stopped and the tyre size if you can safely read it.
What customers say

Rated 4.8 from 115 Google reviews

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“Always a pleasure dealing with Kerikeri Tyre Service. Drop vehicle off and courtesy drop off and pick up make it so easy when you have a busy schedule.”

Ken V. Google review

“Amazing service, the team went above and beyond today when the 12 V electric car battery decided to die on the hoist. They sourced a new one, put it in and got [us] on the road again.”

Claire M. Google review

“Awesome customer’s service and I loved the work and would recommend if you’re in the area.”

Ahl F. Google review

A few recent reviews from our Google Business Profile.

The Kerikeri Tyre Service team with the truck and service vehicles outside the shop on Mill Lane

Family owned since 2023

Dean and Kriste took over Kerikeri Tyre Service in 2023. They’re married with two kids. Dean has been in the tyre game for longer than he can remember, and the team has more than 50 years’ experience between them.

About us

The brands you trust, fitted locally

  • Goodyear
  • Dunlop
  • GT Radial
  • Continental
  • Hankook
  • Pirelli
  • Michelin
  • Falken
  • Kumho
  • Yokohama
  • Giti
  • Maxxis
  • Toyo Tires
  • Mickey Thompson
  • Radar Tyres

Our main brands, and we can source almost any other. Can’t see yours? Call us.

Call us

The quickest way to a price is a phone call

09 407 7168

Have your tyre size handy if you can. It’s on the sidewall, and here’s how to read it.

Opening hours
Monday – Friday8am – 5pm
Saturday – SundayClosed
Public holidaysClosed
Callouts24/7

Based in Kerikeri, working across the Far North

Drop in to the shop on Mill Lane, or we’ll come to your farm, orchard or depot. We cover roughly halfway to Whangārei and halfway to Kaitaia, and across to the Hokianga.

  • Kerikeri
  • Waipapa
  • Haruru
  • Paihia
  • Kawakawa
  • Moerewa
  • Okaihau
  • Kaikohe
  • Cable Bay
  • Rawene
  • Opononi

Further out? It can vary, so give us a call.

13 Mill Lane
Kerikeri 0230

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Tyre decoder

What does 265/65R17 mean?

Tyre type
A tyre and wheel, showing where the size is moulded on the sidewall

Copy it from the sidewall. Car, 4WD, tractor (e.g. 420/85R38) and truck sizes all work.

Car, SUV or 4WD tyre

265/65 R17 112S

Car, SUV or 4WD tyre: 265 mm wide with a 65% sidewall (about 172 mm), radial, for a 17-inch rim, carrying up to 1,120 kg per tyre at up to 180 km/h. Overall it’s about 776 mm (31 in) tall.

265 Width
265 mm wide, measured across the widest point of the sidewall.
65 Aspect ratio
The sidewall is 65% as tall as the tyre is wide: about 172 mm.
R Construction
Radial: the cords inside run straight across the tyre. Almost every modern car, 4WD, truck and newer tractor tyre is radial.
17 Rim diameter
Fits a 17-inch rim.
112 Load index
112 = up to 1,120 kg per tyre at its rated pressure.
S Speed rating
Speed rating S: built for a top sustained speed of 180 km/h when properly inflated and loaded.

More: Car & 4WD tyres

The full guide to reading a tyre

Free battery test, any time you’re in

A weak battery usually gives up on the coldest morning. We’ll test it for free and tell you how much life it has left.

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Kerikeri Tyre Service at a glance

What we are
A family-owned tyre shop specialising in tractor, agricultural, commercial and truck tyres. Also TPMS specialists, and car, 4WD, EV and Tesla tyres
Where
13 Mill Lane, Kerikeri 0230, Northland
Open
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Closed weekends and public holidays
Reception
09 407 7168
Area we cover
Roughly halfway to Whangārei and halfway to Kaitaia, and across to the Hokianga
On-farm fitting
Standard. We fit tractor and farm machinery tyres where the machine is
Callouts
24/7, for any vehicle, on farm or roadside. Get the after-hours number from reception during business hours
Rating
4.8 from 115 Google reviews
Owners
Dean and Kriste, since 2023
Network
Authorised Carter’s Tyre Service agent
Brands
Goodyear, Dunlop, GT Radial, Continental, Hankook, Pirelli, Michelin, Falken, Kumho, Yokohama, Giti, Maxxis, Toyo Tires, Mickey Thompson, Radar Tyres, and almost any other brand on request
Prices
By phone: call 09 407 7168

Quick answers

Where can I get tractor or truck tyres in Kerikeri?

Kerikeri Tyre Service at 13 Mill Lane specialises in tractor, agricultural, truck, bus and off-the-road tyres. We fit them in the yard or on site across the Far North, and on-farm fitting is standard. Call 09 407 7168.

Do you come out to farms?

Yes. On-farm fitting is standard for tractors, implements and farm machinery. See tractor & agricultural tyres.

Do you offer 24/7 callouts?

Yes, for any vehicle, on farm or roadside. Call reception on 09 407 7168 during business hours to get our after-hours number. See 24/7 callouts.

Do you fit Tesla and EV tyres?

Yes. We source and fit tyres for Teslas and other electric vehicles, and test 12V batteries for free. See EV & Tesla tyres.

Do you do wheel alignments?

Yes, for cars, utes, 4WDs and EVs, on a Hunter alignment system. Most take 30 to 60 minutes, though it can vary. We don’t align trucks or buses, but we do balance truck wheels. See wheel alignment.

Can you fix a tyre pressure (TPMS) warning light?

Yes. We’re TPMS specialists: we find the cause, and test, replace and program sensors for cars, 4WDs, EVs and Teslas. See TPMS.

How do I get a price?

Call 09 407 7168 and we’ll talk you through it. Have your tyre size handy if you can (it’s on the sidewall: how to read it). If you can’t talk now, request a call back.

Can you get a tyre brand that isn’t listed?

Almost always. Our main brands are listed on the site, but we can source almost anything. Call and ask.

What areas do you cover?

From Kerikeri we cover roughly halfway to Whangārei and halfway to Kaitaia, and across to the Hokianga. It can vary, so if you’re further out, ask us.

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