ANCHEE / NEW ZEALAND
Auckland motorway most days, gravel driveway at the weekend? Start with the road you drive most, then check the size and rating your vehicle needs.
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FROM NORTH TO SOUTH
Northland & Auckland
For a passenger car on sealed roads between Whangārei and Auckland, start with the AC708 and AC808 touring patterns. If the same commute is in an EV, check whether the EV-focused EP Founder CE101 comes in your vehicle’s specified size and load rating.
Compare the touring tyres ↗Waikato, Bay of Plenty & the East Coast
A ute travelling between Hamilton and Tauranga on seal has a different job from one turning onto gravel farm roads most days. The AC828 is the road-focused SUV option. Consider the AC858 when unsealed access is a regular part of the trip.
Compare highway and all-terrain ↗Taranaki, Manawatū & Wellington
For a work van carrying tools or stock between towns, start with the loaded vehicle’s requirements. The AC838 and AC898 are light-commercial patterns with different size ranges. Check the full service description, including single or dual load ratings where applicable.
Compare the van tyres ↗Nelson, Marlborough & the West Coast
The West Coast is New Zealand’s wettest region. For a road-going SUV, check the AC828 first. If the trip includes regular gravel access, compare it with the AC858. On wet days, allow more following distance and drive to the conditions.
Explore the AC828 ↗Canterbury, Otago & Southland
A daily sealed-road trip around Christchurch points a car driver towards touring tyres. A winter crossing of an alpine pass is a separate decision: check NZTA’s road conditions and chain requirements before leaving. An all-terrain name alone does not establish winter suitability.
Check the NZTA Journey Planner ↗Central Plateau & alpine routes
For a midwinter trip around the Desert Road or the South Island high country, ask your tyre retailer about your vehicle, expected conditions and chain compatibility. Follow closures and any chain instructions for that particular journey.
Read NZTA’s winter driving advice ↗YOUR VEHICLE AND YOUR ROUTE
Have your tyre size, load index and speed rating handy. Tell the retailer how often you drive on seal, gravel or tracks, and whether you regularly carry a load. They can confirm fitment and availability. If your town has no listed retailer, ask the Te Puke team about local supply.
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