Is it safe to buy tyres online in Dubai?

Yes, if you buy genuine tyres from a seller who confirms the size and DOT date and fits them properly. Buying online with professional fitting is now a common way to replace tyres in Dubai.

Where do I find my tyre size?

On the sidewall of your current tyres, on the placard inside the driver's door frame, and in your owner's manual.

Can I buy tyres online and get them fitted at home?

Yes. Mobile tyre services like Tyreland deliver and fit tyres at your home, office or building car park.

What happens if I order the wrong size?

Ordering the wrong size usually means a delay and possibly a return fee. That's why a good seller confirms the size against your car before delivery.

Do I need the same brand on all four tyres?

Ideally, the same model on all four, or at least on the same axle. Mixing models on one axle can affect handling and braking.

How fast is tyre delivery in Dubai?

It depends on the size and stock. Common sizes can often be delivered and fitted the same day.

How to Buy Tyres Online in Dubai: 7-Step Guide

Quick Answer

To buy tyres online in Dubai, first find your exact size on the tyre sidewall or door placard (for example 225/45 R17 94W). Match or exceed the load index and speed rating, check whether your car needs run-flat or carmaker-approved tyres, and confirm the DOT manufacturing date. Then make sure the price includes fitting, balancing, valves, disposal and VAT. Choose a seller that delivers and fits at your location.

⚡ Key Takeaways

Your current tyres and the door-jamb placard both show your size. Check both, because a previous owner may have fitted the wrong size.
Never go below the load index or speed rating your car requires.
Some cars use different sizes front and rear. Order the right quantity of each.
The cheapest headline price isn't always the cheapest once fitting and extras are added.

Step 1: Find your exact tyre size

You can find it in three places: 1. On the sidewall of your current tyres. Look for a code like 225/45 R17 94W. 2. On the placard inside the driver's door frame (on some cars, inside the fuel flap or in the owner's manual). 3. In your owner's manual, which lists approved sizes.

Tyre size and pressure placard inside a car's driver door frame

Check front and rear separately.* Many BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and other performance cars use wider tyres on the rear axle (a "staggered" setup).

Step 2: Understand what the size code means

Tyre Marking Anatomy

225/45 R17 94W

225

Width (mm)

Aspect Ratio (%)

Radial Construction

Rim Diameter (")

Load Index (670 kg)

Speed (270 km/h)

Part	Example	Meaning
Width	225	Tyre width in millimetres
Aspect ratio	45	Sidewall height as a percentage of width
Construction	R	Radial
Rim diameter	17	Fits a 17-inch wheel
Load index	94	Maximum load per tyre (94 = 670 kg)
Speed rating	W	Maximum speed (W = 270 km/h)

For more on sidewall markings, see our guide to reading tyre size and DOT codes.

Step 3: Match the load index and speed rating

Your new tyres must have a load index and speed rating equal to or higher than the original specification. Lower ratings can affect handling and safety, and can create problems with insurance or inspection. This matters especially for heavy SUVs and anyone who drives long distances on UAE highways.

Step 4: Check for run-flat and carmaker markings

Run-flat: if your car has no spare tyre and came on run-flats, the sidewall will show a marking such as RFT, ROF, SSR, ZP or "Run Flat". Read our run-flat tyre guide before switching.
OE markings: ★ (BMW), MO (Mercedes-Benz), N0–N2 (Porsche) and AO (Audi) indicate tyres developed for that carmaker. They're recommended for those models.

Step 5: Choose the brand and tier

Decide on budget, mid-range or premium based on how and where you drive. Our Dubai tyre price guide compares Michelin, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Continental, Dunlop, Goodyear, Hankook and Yokohama. Our cheap vs premium guide helps you decide which tier is worth it.

Step 6: Confirm the DOT date and what's included

Before paying, ask:

Question	Good answer
What is the DOT date on the tyres I'll get?	A recent date, well within the UAE's 5-year limit
Does the price include fitting and balancing?	Yes, all-inclusive
Are new valves and disposal of old tyres included?	Yes, or clearly priced
Is VAT included?	Yes, the total is clear
Can you handle TPMS sensors?	Yes
When do I pay?	Ideally after fitting, once you've checked the work

Read our UAE tyre expiry guide to understand the 5-year rule.

Step 7: Book delivery and fitting

The easiest option in Dubai is delivery and fitting at your location at home, at the office or in your building's car park. You avoid waiting at a garage, and the technician can check your size against the car before fitting.

Technician fitting new tyres at a customer's home in Dubai

Red flags when buying tyres online

No DOT date given, or the seller avoids the question.
Prices that exclude VAT or fitting, shown only at the last step.
Unusually cheap "new" tyres, which may be old stock.
Unknown brands with no local warranty support.
No way to contact a real person to confirm your size.

How buying tyres online works with Tyreland

Order online or send us your tyre size (a photo of the sidewall works) by WhatsApp.
We confirm the size, the price and the DOT date before anything is booked.
A technician delivers and fits the tyres at your location in Dubai, including computerised balancing.
You check the work and pay after the job, by card or cash.

Buy tyres online or see our tyre delivery and mobile tyre fitting services.