Work out what your tyres cost per kilometre. Enter the price of one tyre, how many you replace, any fitting and balancing charge, and the distance the set lasts you. The calculator shows the total cost, the cost per km and, if you enter your monthly distance, the cost per month.
You supply the prices and the distance. This tool does not guess a tyre price or how long tyres last.
Enter your own prices and your own distance. This tool does not suggest either.
Nothing you type is stored or sent anywhere. Results are estimates from the numbers you enter.
How to use the tyre cost calculator
- Enter the price you pay for one tyre.
- Choose how many tyres you replace at one time.
- Enter the fitting and balancing charge for the whole set, or leave it blank if there is none.
- Enter the distance you expect this set to last, based on your own past tyres.
- Optionally enter your monthly distance to see the cost per month, then press “Calculate tyre cost per km”.
The formulas
- Total cost of the set = price of one tyre × number of tyres + fitting and balancing
- Cost per km = total cost of the set ÷ distance the set lasts
- Cost per month = cost per km × your distance per month
- Months the set lasts = distance the set lasts ÷ your distance per month
Example (made-up numbers)
Suppose a driver pays Rs. 20,000 for each of 4 tyres, plus Rs. 2,000 for fitting and balancing, and the set lasts 40,000 km. Total cost = 20,000 × 4 + 2,000 = Rs. 82,000. Cost per km = 82,000 ÷ 40,000 = Rs. 2.05. At 1,000 km a month that is about Rs. 2,050 a month. These numbers are only an illustration, not real tyre prices or tyre life.
What this calculator does not include
- Any tyre price, brand or tyre life. You enter your own figures.
- Puncture repairs, wheel alignment, valve replacement or the resale value of old tyres.
- Safety advice on when to replace a tyre. Check your tyres regularly and follow the advice of a qualified tyre technician.
Check the rest of your costs
If you are changing tyre size, compare sizes first with our tyre size calculator. To see the full monthly cost of owning a vehicle, use the vehicle ownership cost calculator, and keep your maintenance on schedule with the vehicle service reminder calculator.
Tyre cost per km calculator FAQs
How do I calculate tyre cost per km?
Add the cost of the tyres and the fitting charge, then divide by the distance the set lasts. The calculator does this for you.
What distance should I enter?
Use your own figure, for example from how far your last set lasted. We do not suggest a tyre life for any tyre or vehicle.
Does it include fitting and balancing?
Yes, if you enter the charge for the whole set. Leave the field blank if there is none.
Can I use it for a bike?
Yes. Choose the number of tyres you replace, such as 1 or 2, and enter your own prices and distance.
Is my data stored?
No. The calculation runs in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our servers.