Tyres & Wheel Alignments in Masterton
The Tyre Clinic in Masterton is at 29 Chapel Street, set up for Wairarapa driving: town miles, State Highway 2, and a lot of vehicles that also see gravel, farm tracks or the coast. We fit new tyres, repair punctures, balance wheels and carry out wheel alignments at this store so you are not sent to Wellington for the next step.
Chapel Street is a short hop from the town centre. Phone 06 378 7094 or send a tyre quote if you already have a size from the sidewall.
New tyres in Masterton
We start with the tyres on the car - tread, wear pattern, age and whether the size is still right. Wairarapa vehicles range from town runabouts to utes and SUVs that spend half their life off the seal. We quote options that match that, not a city-commuter package that falls over on metal roads.
You can also buy tyres online and fit them in Masterton. Always confirm the size from the tyre or the vehicle placard; listings are a guide only.
Budget tyres
Budget tyres work well for many local cars that stay mostly on sealed roads and do not need a long-distance touring tyre. We still match load and speed ratings. If the vehicle regularly runs metal roads, a slightly tougher pattern or a stronger sidewall can be the cheaper choice over two winters, even if the sticker price is higher.
Premium tyres
Premium and touring tyres suit higher sealed-road kilometres, people who want a quieter highway run to Wellington, or anyone replacing a tyre they already liked. Cooper and other brands we know well can be fitted here. Ask Masterton about stock on the floor; we can source from the group when a size is tight.
Wheel alignments
Gravel, rural cambers and the odd pothole on SH2 knock alignment out. A pull, a crooked steering wheel or inner-edge wear are the usual signs. Align when you fit new tyres, and after a decent hit. Selected products include a free alignment under our offers and guarantees.
Puncture repairs
Nails and screws in the tread are common on Wairarapa roads and can often be repaired if the injury is in the crown and the tyre is otherwise sound. Sidewall cuts from metal roads or fencing wire are usually replacement jobs. Bring the car in and we will inspect it.
Tyre fitting and balancing
Fitting and balancing are done on site. Vibration at open-road speed is often balance. We fit, balance, set pressures and torque the wheels. Online orders can be fitted at Chapel Street once you book a time.
Alloy wheels
See the alloy wheel range or talk to the Masterton team about a package. Offset and overall diameter need to stay sensible, especially on utes that already run a larger tyre.
4WD and SUV tyres
This is where Masterton differs from a purely city store. Plenty of locals need highway-terrain for the run to Wellington and enough toughness for farm tracks, forestry roads or the coast. All-terrain vs mud-terrain is a real choice here: more bite off the seal usually means more roar on SH2. Tell us the mix and we will not fit an aggressive tyre you only use twice a year.
Buy tyres online
Compare deals on Buy Tyres Online and choose Masterton for fitting. If you want a recommendation for gravel vs seal, phone the store - that conversation is faster than guessing from a product photo.
Buy 1 Get 1 Free offers
Buy 1 Get 1 Free applies to selected Kustone tyres in selected sizes when you buy online. The matching tyre is included. Freight and collection are not available on that offer. Check the listing and our offers page for current sizes.
Visit 29 Chapel Street
The Masterton store is at 29 Chapel Street. Customer parking is at the workshop. Hours are 8am to 5pm weekdays. Chapel Street is easy to find from the town centre; if you are coming from Carterton or Greytown you are already on the SH2 corridor into Masterton.
Call 06 378 7094 or email masterton@thetyreclinic.co.nz.
Areas we service
As well as Masterton, this store is a short drive from Featherston, Martinborough, Greytown, Carterton, Eketahuna, Pahiatua, Riversdale Beach, Castlepoint and Woodville. If you are combining a tyre job with a trip into town, phone first so we can hold the size.