Our specialty
Tractor & agricultural tyres
Tractor, implement and farm vehicle tyres, fitted on your farm as standard or in our Mill Lane yard, with 24/7 callouts when a machine goes down mid-job.
Fitted where the machine is
A tractor with a flat in the middle of a paddock can’t come to town. On-farm fitting is standard: we bring the gear to it, fit the tyre on site and get you working again, with 24/7 callouts when it can’t wait until morning.
If the machine can come to us, we fit in the yard at 13 Mill Lane.
What we fit
- Rear and front tractor tyres, radial and bias-ply
- Implement, trailer and wagon tyres
- Loader, grader and telehandler tyres (see off the road)
- Forklift and industrial tyres for packhouses and orchards
- Farm utes and 4WDs
Choosing the right tractor tyre
The right tyre depends on the ground and the work. Tread pattern is the first choice:
- R-1 agricultural lug: deep lugs for traction in soft ground and cultivation. R-1W is a deeper “wet” version for heavier, wetter soils.
- R-3 turf: shallow tread that’s gentle on pasture, lawns and orchard rows.
- R-4 industrial: a middle ground for loaders and machines that work on both hard surfaces and grass.
Not sure what yours says? Our tyre size guide explains tractor sizes like 420/85R38 and 16.9R38.
Radial or bias-ply?
Radial tyres have a flexible sidewall, so they put a longer footprint on the ground. That means better traction, less soil compaction and a smoother ride. Bias-ply tyres have stiffer, tougher sidewalls and usually cost less up front, which suits slower work and rough ground.
Pressure matters as much as the tyre. Running the right pressure for the load reduces wheel slip and compaction and stops the tyre wearing early. We’ll set it for how you use the machine.
Quick guide
Which tractor tyre for your ground?
Pick the work you mostly do. Then give us a call and we’ll match the size, ply and pressure to your machine.
Usually R-1 (or R-1W)
Deep agricultural lugs bite into soft soil for traction when you’re pulling hard. For heavier, wetter ground, R-1W has lugs about 20% deeper.
Usually R-3
Turf tyres have a shallow, closely spaced tread that spreads the load and is gentle on grass, so you don’t leave ruts through the paddock or between the rows.
Usually R-4
Industrial tread sits between the two: tough enough for yards and gravel, with enough grip for grass. Common on loader tractors and backhoes.
A guide only: tyre choice also depends on the machine, the load and how you use it.
Call 09 407 7168 to talk it throughCommon questions
Anything else? Call 09 407 7168.
Do you come out to farms?
Yes. On-farm fitting is standard for tractors and farm machinery. 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.
Can a punctured tractor tyre be repaired?
Often, yes. It depends on where the damage is and how big it is. Small punctures in the tread can usually be repaired, while sidewall damage usually means a replacement. We’ll check it and tell you straight.
How do I find my tractor tyre size?
It’s moulded on the sidewall, written something like 420/85R38 or 16.9R38. Read it out when you call 09 407 7168, or see our guide to reading tractor tyre sizes.
Can you come out after hours?
Yes. We run 24/7 callouts for tractors, farm machinery and anything else that’s stuck. Call reception on 09 407 7168 during business hours to get our after-hours number.
Can you look after all the machinery on our farm or orchard?
Yes. Ask us about a fleet account: one point of contact for the tyres on the property. Call us and we’ll talk it through.
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Need tyres sorted? Give us a call.
Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm at 13 Mill Lane, Kerikeri. 24/7 callouts, on farm or roadside.