Best Time of Year to Buy Tyres in Australia

Tyres go on sale in predictable waves in Australia, and if your current set still has safe, legal tread, timing a purchase to one of them can save real money on a set of four. Here’s when the discounts land, which retailers run them, and the one situation where waiting is the wrong call. Sale timing and prices are a 2026 guide — confirm current offers with the retailer.

When are tyres cheapest in Australia?

Four windows dominate the Australian tyre calendar:

Sale period	When	What to expect
End of Financial Year (EOFY)	June (peaks late June)	Big retailer clearances; good for stock-clearing sizes and business buyers
Black Friday & Cyber Monday	Late November	Now the biggest tyre sale event; brand and retailer discounts and cashback
Footy finals	September–October	Brand-sponsored promos (e.g. finals cashback and buy-3-get-1-free)
Christmas / New Year	Late December–January	Pre-holiday road-trip deals and start-of-year clearances

Black Friday has grown into the single biggest tyre sale window in Australia, with mycar, Bridgestone, Tyrepower, Tyroola and most major players all running events. EOFY is the other reliable peak, especially useful if you can claim the tyres on tax for a work ute and want the deduction in the same financial year.

What about brand cashback and buy-3-get-1-free cycles?

On top of the calendar sales, tyre makers run their own cashback and gift-card offers that rotate through the year — Bridgestone, Michelin, Goodyear, Falken, Continental and others regularly offer $100–$400 back or fuel cards on a set of four. These often overlap with the big sale periods, so you can sometimes stack a retailer discount with a manufacturer cashback. The other evergreen deal is buy-3-get-1-free, which we break down in are buy-3-get-1-free tyre deals actually good value? Either way, compare the fitted total for the set, not the headline.

Which retailers run the biggest sales?

All the majors participate in the key windows, but the style differs:

• Bob Jane T-Marts — frequent buy-3-get-4th-free plus fuel-card offers; see the Bob Jane review.
• Tyrepower — owner-operated stores run national brand promos and local specials, so there’s often room to negotiate on price; see the Tyrepower review.
• JAX Tyres & Auto — percentage-off, cashback and buy-4-get-4th-free deals; see the JAX review.
• Online (Tyroola) — runs its own promotions and can undercut on rare sizes year-round; see Tyroola vs in-store.

Should you wait for a sale to buy tyres?

Only if your current tyres are still safe and legal. The legal minimum tread depth in Australia is 1.5 mm across the principal grooves, and grip in the wet drops off well before that — most experts suggest replacing around 3 mm for wet safety. If your tyres are at or near the limit, cracked, or damaged, replace them now. A crash, a fine or a failed safety inspection costs far more than any sale saves.

If you have a road trip coming up, buy before you leave rather than gambling on finding a deal — or the right size — in a regional town, where stock is thinner and prices higher. If you have a few months of safe tread left, then yes, lining your purchase up with EOFY or Black Friday is smart. As always, judge the deal on cost per kilometre, not just the sale price.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest month to buy tyres in Australia?

June (EOFY) and late November (Black Friday) are the two biggest discount windows. Footy finals and the Christmas/New Year period are also strong.

Is Black Friday a good time to buy tyres?

Yes — it has become the largest tyre sale event of the year in Australia, with most major retailers and brands running discounts and cashback offers in late November.

Can I stack a retailer sale with a brand cashback?

Often, yes. Manufacturer cashback and gift-card offers can sometimes be combined with a retailer discount. Check the terms of each and compare the fitted total.

Should I wait for a sale if my tyres are worn?

No. If your tyres are at or near the 1.5 mm legal minimum, cracked or damaged, replace them immediately. Safety and legality come before any saving.

Is it cheaper to buy tyres before or after a road trip?

Before. Buying at home lets you shop around and ensures your size is in stock, whereas regional and remote areas often have less choice and higher prices.

Sale timing, deals and prices are a 2026 guide only and change year to year. Confirm current offers with the retailer. Suggested schema: Article + FAQPage.

Authority sources: Drive — Australian tyre shops offering Black Friday sales; mycar — Black Friday Tyre Sale.