Tyre Shop Margin Calculator 2025/26

Independent tyre shops in the UK typically achieve a gross margin of 20–40% on tyre supply, plus a fixed fitting charge. The blended margin per tyre (supply + fit + balance) is typically 30–50% of the retail price. Budget tyre lines have lower absolute margin but higher volume; premium brands (Michelin, Continental) offer higher per-unit profit. Many garages use tyres as a gateway service to upsell alignment checks and associated mechanical work.

All new cars sold in the UK from November 2014 must be fitted with a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) under EU regulation 661/2009. If a tyre is replaced on a vehicle with direct TPMS, the sensor must be checked and reset (or replaced if faulty) to avoid an MOT failure. The TPMS warning light being permanently illuminated is an MOT advisory; a system that is missing or non-functional is an MOT failure. Garages should always include TPMS reset in their tyre fitting price or charge separately.

Many independent tyre shops can access trade pricing that is comparable to or below online retailer supply prices, especially for mid-range and premium brands through national buying groups (e.g. Tyre Shopper, National Tyres trade accounts, Auto-International). Competing on price alone is difficult against online fitters; most successful independents differentiate on convenience, speed, wheel alignment upsell and local reputation. Offering a price-match policy can prevent losing customers to online-buy-and-fit services.