What is a Tyre?
A tire or tyre is a ring-shaped component that surrounds a wheel’s rim to transfer a vehicle’s load from the axle through the wheel to the ground and to provide traction on the surface over which the wheel travels
Tyre Suppliers In South Africa
South Africa’s four tyre manufacturers – Goodyear, Bridgestone, Continental and Sumitomo (Dunlop) are all owned by international tyre companies with extensive global footprints.
These four manufacturers supply tyres to automakers and the tyre replacement market and they send consignments to other parts of Africa.
Other suppliers In South Africa
Used Tyres South Africa
Address: 90 Old Pretoria Rd, Halfway House Estate, Midrand, 1685, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 87 723 8443
Dunlop Head Office Morningside – Sumitomo Rubber South Africa
Address: 892 Umgeni Rd, Morningside, Durban, 4068, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 31 242 1111
Auto & Truck Tyres (Head Office)
Address: 5 Bezuidenhout Rd, Wadeville, Germiston, 1422, South Africa
Areas served: Gauteng and nearby areas
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 86 999 0107
Apollo Tyres Africa (Pty) Ltd
Address: 33 Oxford Business Park, 3 Bauhinia St, Highveld Techno Park, Centurion, 0046, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 11 064 0600
Pro Tyre Products
Address: Unit 23, 8 Reed Pl, Maxmead, Durban, 3601, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 31 702 1162
Royal Bus and Truck Tyres (Benoni)
Address: 14 Bolton St, Benoni South, Benoni, 1500, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 81 737 2713
Continental Tyre SA (Pty) Ltd
Address: 57 Joyner Rd, Prospecton, 4110, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 31 912 3425
What is the average price of Tyres in South Africa?
You’ll pay around R800 per replacement tyre if you go for one of the unknown brand names. But if you want to stick to something like a Continental or Dunlop tyre, expect to pay around R1100 per tyre, depending on the retailer.
How many Tyres are sold in South Africa?
In South Africa, an average of 13 million new tyres are sold each year (DFFE, 2022) through between 1400 and 2000 registered dealerships. At the same time, Jenkin (2022) estimates that 12 million tyres, or 312,780 tonnes, are entering South Africa’s waste stream annually.
Why are tyres so expensive in South Africa?
Due to international trade regulations, tyres could become much more expensive in South Africa. Increasing tyre prices could force some users to delay replacing worn tyres, especially in the taxi and transport applications, where safety is an ongoing issue.
How long do tyres last in South Africa?
Once your tyres have been on your car for five years, Dunlop recommends having them inspected properly at least once a year.
Age deteriorates your tyres regardless of whether or not you drive on them, and it is recommended to get them replaced at the very least every ten years, even if they don’t look worn.
What are the import duties on tyres in South Africa?
SATMC initially asked for anti-dumping duties ranging between 7% and 69%, however, the highest final anti-dumping duty levied on Chinese imported tyres is 43.6%.
A product is ‘dumped’ in South Africa if the landed cost (in SA) is less than the price customers in China pay for it.