How to Choose the Right Tyres for Your Vehicle

Choosing the right tyres can feel like a daunting task, but it’s an important decision that impacts your safety and driving experience.

At Northside Autohaus, we see this question all the time, and we’re here to help make the process simple for you. Whether you drive an Audi, Volkswagen, or any other car, here’s how you can make sure you’re getting the best tyres for your needs.

Know Your Tyre Size

The first step in choosing new tyres is knowing the correct size.
You can find your car’s tyre size printed on the side of your existing tyres or in your vehicle’s manual. It looks something like this: 225/50R17.

Consider Your Driving Conditions

Do you mostly drive around the city, on highways, or off-road? Understanding where and how you drive will help you choose the right tyres. For regular city and highway driving, standard all-season tyres work well. They’re durable and comfortable in both dry and wet conditions.

However, if you’re driving in areas with heavy rain or rough terrain, you might need something more specialised, like wet-weather or all-terrain tyres.

At Northside Autohaus, we recommend choosing tyres that match the driving conditions you face regularly. This not only improves safety but also extends the life of your tyres.

Performance Matters, Especially for Audi and Volkswagen Drivers

For Audi and Volkswagen owners, getting tyres that enhance your car’s precision handling is essential.

These vehicles are known for their superior performance, so tyres that offer excellent traction, stability, and durability are key.

Performance ratings on tyres give you a clear idea of how they’ll behave in different conditions. Higher-rated tyres may cost a bit more, but they offer better safety and performance, especially for high-end vehicles like Audi and Volkswagen.

The Right Tread Pattern for Your Driving Needs

The tread pattern is something people often overlook, but it’s incredibly important.

For anyone driving in rainy or challenging conditions, we often recommend directional or asymmetrical treads. These tyres are designed to channel water away, reducing the risk of hydroplaning. If you’re mostly driving on smooth, dry roads, a symmetrical tread pattern is a good choice for a quieter, more comfortable ride.

If you’re unsure, just ask! At Northside Autohaus, we can guide you through the best options for your specific driving conditions.

Don’t Forget Tyre Lifespan

Tyres, like all car parts, wear out eventually. Most tyres last between 40,000 and 100,000 km, depending on their type and how you drive.

Regularly checking your tread depth and looking for any signs of damage or wear can help you know when it’s time to replace them.

Trust Northside Autohaus to Help You Choose the Right Tyres

At Northside Autohaus, we specialise in helping Audi and Volkswagen drivers find the perfect tyres for their cars. We understand the specific needs of these vehicles and can guide you through every step of the tyre selection process. From size and tread pattern to performance ratings, our team of experts is here to ensure your car is fitted with the best tyres for your driving style and conditions.

Don’t risk choosing the wrong tyres—let the experts at Northside Autohaus fit your vehicle with tyres that match its precision and performance. Visit us today or book an appointment, and we’ll make sure your car is ready for the road ahead!

What our customers say about us

Denise Goldhahn

20:04 11 Feb 26

I honestly can’t recommend North Side Autohaus Brookvale highly enough. The service is absolutely amazing, professional, honest, and genuinely customer-focused from start to finish.

The team is knowledgeable, friendly, and take the time to explain everything clearly without any pressure. You can tell they really care about doing the job properly. Their pricing is also very competitive, which makes the whole experience even better.

This is now the only place I’ll be taking my car for any servicing or repairs. Great team, great service, and great value. Highly recommend!

Arthur Roosevelt

22:45 02 Nov 25

I recently took my 2014 VW Golf here for a timing belt replacement and some other minor service work. Their price was very competitive, and Romeo's communication was great. Very satisfied with their work, and as an unexpected bonus they thoroughly cleaned and washed my car afterwards. Would definitely recommend these guys.

Simon D

14:05 16 Jul 25

Chose them as Audi VW specialists as they market them selves this way to create a niche. They did run diagnostics and did the job seemingly well, no blow back yet. The problem is one of the operators attitude. It was unprofessional and unappealing. They claimed my car would be ready at 11:30am, when i arrived he abruptly told me it’s not ready, i asked when. To which he replied when its done! They finished at 12pm and test drove for 15 mins which seemed like forever. I asked when is my car coming back after 15 mins of the car disappearing. He again was abrupt and used a gruff tone stating he’s gone for a test drive and he’ll back when he’s done. It was really unfortunate experience, a rude demeanour, grunting and lack of empathy. I won’t tolerate bad attitudes when i’m the customer paying good $ doesn’t matter if the work is reliable. 1st and last time.

Matt Savage

10:58 16 Jul 25

I take all my cars to Jeff and Romeo as they high standard of work and do best job honestly with fair prices. Matt

Simon Von-Limont

09:54 30 Apr 25

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03:52 25 Mar 24

Great service

Joel Phillips

07:10 03 Jan 24

Jeff was incredible to deal with. Gave us a loan car at a time I was in desperate need. Extremely good service.

Paula Brennan

01:42 24 Jul 23

Amazing team! Great mechanics and honest with pricing and outcomes! So good

Yolanda Bensdorp

22:20 26 Jun 23

Romeo and his team was very professional and helpful and did a great job on my car

Michael Christie

23:43 22 Jun 23

Friendly and thorough.

Nicola Baker

23:17 15 Nov 22

Could not be happier with Northside Autohaus. From my fist point of call speaking with Romeo, he was quick to fit me in as my Audi Q5 was leaking adblue liquid and needed urgent attention. When arriving at Autohause, Romeo was there to greet my with kindness and respect. He called as soon as they had found the problem and made recommendations with openness and honesty on costings and timelines.
Fantastic customer service all the way through to the end. I will definitely be visiting Northside Autohaus for all my service and repairs from now on. Highly recommend Autohaus.
Nicola

Vlado Markovic

09:41 18 Oct 22

Romeo and the team serviced my Audi A8 to my great satisfaction. This was second time I serviced my car here and I am as happy as I was first time. Quality work and friendly service that is hard to find these days. Would like to recommend Northside Autohaus to any Audi, BMW or VW owner.

Martin Andrew

01:02 27 Aug 22

This week was our second annual service at Northside Autohaus, last year our near 10yr Golf TSI required some semi major servicing with water pump, belts, engine mounts etc (as to be expected with age and kms on the clock), thankfully this year a simple service, wheel balance and tyre rotation to ensure even wear and fuel efficiency, along a quick repair to the rear window washer water line which had broken in the section between the car body and tailgate (another semi common VW fault).

Romeo was helpful as always to discuss any issues or concerns with the vehicle, reach out and call to confirm once the team had inspected the vehicle and what they found, providing an accurate quote and ensuring the vehicle was ready that afternoon (with a clean and vacuum also completed!). Thanks Northside Autohaus for the great service.

Kerem Koş

02:50 25 Mar 22

My Audi Q7 had a sticky and complicated problem. Jeff and his team were able to locate the root cause and fix it. The team was helpful and friendly. I am happy with the service and highly recommend them.

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