Cheap but quality tyres in Galway
Budget doesn't have to mean dodgy. We stock value-tier tyres from brands you can verify — fitted the same way premium brands are, with the same warranty paperwork and the same Irish VAT invoice.
What "cheap but quality" actually means
There are three honest tiers in the tyre world. Premium (Michelin, Continental, Bridgestone) buys you class-leading wet grip and tread life. Mid-tier (Kumho, Hankook, Nexen) gives you 90% of the performance for roughly 70% of the price. Value-tier (Fullrun, Winrun, Torque, Hifly) is built to the same EU regulations and carries the same EU label ratings — they just cost less because the brand doesn't spend a fortune on Formula 1 sponsorship.
For most Galway drivers — daily commuters, school runs, a Sunday spin to Salthill — a quality value-tier tyre is a smart buy. You get the EU-mandated wet-grip and noise certifications, you get the same fitting and balancing, and you free up a few hundred euro for the next service or NCT.
What you pay — every number explained
Every price on this site is the total you pay at the till. No booking fees, no "disposal surcharge" bolted on at the counter, no "tyre tax" that mysteriously appears on the receipt.
- Tyre (per wheel, value-tier from)€45
- Fitting (14″–17″ rim)€15
- Fitting (18″+ rim)€20
- Wheel balancingIncluded
- New valveIncluded
- Old-tyre disposal+€4
All prices VAT-inclusive. The number you see online is the number you pay.
How we keep prices low without cutting quality
- Direct from wholesale. No middleman markup — we buy from Tyreleader and Kevin Burke Tyres directly.
- No showroom overhead. We're a fitting shop, not a fancy retail unit. The cost of expensive shopfront premises doesn't end up on your bill.
- Online inventory. You see live stock and live pricing — no "ring us for a quote" back-and-forth.
- Honest disposal fee. €4 per tyre is the actual cost of EU-compliant tyre recycling — not a profit centre.
Ready to see prices?
Search by your reg or by tyre size — every result is in stock or order-in with a real ETA. Book online for priority over walk-ins.