Heat Takes its Toll on Tyres

Lett says that when faced with consistently high temperatures, rubber tyres tend to melt and lose their shape. Driving frequently in high temperatures on hot roads and at high speed is also the perfect recipe for an increase in tyre pressure, which causes tyres to deteriorate more quickly. This can, in turn, affect the the driver’s safety, and that of others on the road. It may also shorten the lifespan and lessen the mileage drivers expect to get out of their tyres, and leave them faced with replacing them a lot earlier than expected.

On Queensland’s Gold Coast, where Chris Lett’s Branigans recycled tyre outlet is situated, motorists fortunately find themselves in the slightly milder sub-tropical coastal zone. However, even there the average daily temperatures in summer can still peak at around 30°C, or even slightly higher. Lett says that this heat, and the accompanying humidity, definitely impact on how long local drivers’ car tyres are likely to last before needing to be replaced.

Lett says dealing with this calls for more careful selection when choosing replacement tyres. It’s important to choose those which will suit the climate, and other conditions on the long roads linking the different widespread cities in Australia. In most parts of Australia, heavily built tyres made of multiple layers of a tough material are the best choice for longer functional road time.

Cutting the Costs of the Right Tyres

While these tyres may seem to be a costly investment, Lett says they will, if properly cared for, justify the extra expense by lasting longer. These tyres are made to suit the road conditions and the humid weather conditions in Australia and have manufacturers warranties ranging from 5 to 10 years.

And the cost needn’t be a problem if obtained at a reputable recycled tyre outlets, where the price-tag of these tyres produced by major tyre companies such as Bridgestone, Dunlop, Michelin, and Good Year, is likely to be less than half that paid for new ones, while still allowing for a lengthy period of safe functionality.

He added that the used tyres sold by Branigans in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast were mostly gathered following car accidents in which the tyres were not damaged, and careful checks were carried out to make sure they were fit for the road. Many have not covered many miles, so they are likely to last for nearly the same amount of time as they would have, had they been bought brand new.

For further information, visit or call Chris and his team for Second Hand Tyres Gold Coast |Branigans Budget Tyres Service Centre at either Burleigh Heads (07) 5535 2660 or Southport (07) 5591 8633.

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We’re all about value for money. But our insistence on customer service excellence also guarantees we will recommend the best tyres available for your vehicle and your budget.

Since the first pneumatic tyres in the 1800s, countless companies, from all over the world, have entered the tyre industry. A few of these tyre manufacturers have continued to embrace technology and evolved into the brands we know today.

Now, when you take delivery of your new vehicle, it will sport tyres that have been carefully selected by the vehicle manufacturer.

Your vehicle is expected to perform as advertised when fitted with these tyres. The review you read about your vehicle’s road handling and fuel efficiency was most likely written after the reviewer drove on the same brand tyres.

When it’s time to replace your worn tyres, you might choose to follow your car manufacturer’s recommendation and buy the same tyres again. However, what’s to stop you swapping to another brand of tyre?

The choices, these days, are mind boggling. For every premium tyre manufacturer, there could be 10 manufacturers offering perfectly good budget to medium range tyres.

You can relax. Saving money on a tyre will not mean buying a product that would fail to measure up to your driving demands.

But are the cheapest tyres Gold Coast drivers can find actually worth it? The staff at Branigans Budget Tyres are the experts when it comes to finding which are the best buys.

Our family-owned business, in operation now for more than 15 years, is founded on building a network of suppliers who can deliver the best tyres for the best prices.

Better to be safe than sorry. When your money is really tight, we can get you sorted with quality secondhand tyres with tread depths ranging from 50% to 90%. Next time around, you might be better placed to spring for our competitively priced new tyres.

Whatever you’re needing, we ensure that your replacement tyre or tyres will suit your vehicle, with the appropriate tread requirement, speed rating, load rating and ply rating.

Where Will I Find The Cheapest Tyres On The Gold Coast?

By now you should be in no doubt that Branigans Budget Tyres will get you the best bang for your buck in tyres. It’s certainly one of the main reasons customers keep coming back to us.

We have 3 branches. On the Gold Coast, Southport and Burleigh Heads are open 6 days a week. Our branch in Tweed Heads/Murwillumbah is open 5 days a week.

Each branch has its own supply of high quality used, nearly new and new tyres. Stock changes daily. If we don’t have the right product in stock, we’ll try to source it for you or show you a suitable alternative.

Get in touch now:

• Southport: 07 5591 8633 or simply use the Southport contact form on this page
• Burleigh Heads: 07 5535 2660 or simply use the Burleigh Heads contact form on this page
• Tweed Heads/Murwillumbah: 0450 729 061 or simply use the Tweed Heads contact form on this page

You might also find this article about Second-hand Tyres interesting: Second hand vs New Tyres Which Should You Buy? 

Even if you don’t intend to buy diamond-studded tyres, like those sold in Saudi Arabia recently, you may still find yourself paying out a big portion of your monthly budget for new tyres.

For many drivers in Australia, opting for cheap tyres may be the best way to save yourself money and keep your car roadworthy.

Expensive tyres

Branded tyres sold by dealerships or traders are often very pricey. It is not unusual to pay hundreds of dollars for a brand-new set of tyres such as Michelin or Pirelli.

This is particularly the case when some of the more expensive tyres have a reduced lifespan due to the use of thinner rubber.

These tyres are designed to have good grip, and to react well to the road, but you will have to consider
whether the extra handling capacity on these tyres is worth the extra cost.

These higher costs are believed to be caused by:

• corporate overheads
• marketing capitalisation on brand names
• obliging dealerships to only sell one brand
• selling tyres to dealerships at a high price

Cheap tyres

Last year, more than 500,000 tyres in a used condition were imported into Australia, with around 30% of those tyres considered to be unroadworthy.

Road tests demonstrate a considerable difference in a vehicle’s emergency braking times when using budget tyres.

However, this does not mean that all affordable tyres, particularly those less than $100 each, are unroadworthy and should not be trusted.

For example, tyres such as the Ovation brand have been given a high score for both wet and dry cornering, but are still very cost-effective.

If you are looking for affordable tyres, then you should ask these questions:

• Is the tyre rated for wet conditions?
• Is the braking distance increased?
• What is the noise level of these tyres?
• How do they rate when compared with high cost tyres?

Which is best?

After doing some detailed research into cheap tyres, you have to consider whether the saving on the value of the tyres is worth the decreased stopping distance and reduced control in wet conditions.

Despite the negatives, you may decide that you would prefer to make savings on your tyres rather than having to put yourself into debt so that you can afford more expensive branded tyres.

Talking to an experienced Gold Coast tyre seller such as Branigans Budget tyres about your requirements and tyre safety will help us find the best options for you.

To make a booking to have your new or used tyres fitted, please contact us here or visit one of our three convenient locations, Southport, Burleigh Heads or Murwillumbah.

We have published this article in the interests of the safety of our clients and all motor vehicles owners and you can download this article here – Cheap tyres vs. Expensive tyres – which is best?

You might also find our previous article Choosing the Right Tyre for Your Car helpful in deciding what tyres are best for your car.