What does tyre replacement cost in the Netherlands, including fitting?

If you need four new tyres, you will see online prices from tens to hundreds of euros per tyre. What is and is not included, and why does it differ so much? Below you can read how the price is built up, with market figures from the ANWB, the Dutch motoring organisation, and how we tell you one price in advance in Rotterdam.

By the team at Autobedrijf Willemsbrug, RDW-approved APK (MOT) test station since 1979 · Updated 7 November 2026

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The short answer

The cost of tyre replacement consists of the tyre itself, the fitting, the balancing, a new valve and the disposal of the old tyre. According to the ANWB (22 September 2026), fitting and balancing at large tyre chains costs € 32 to € 38 per tyre. In the ANWB tests of 2026, a winter tyre in the small size 185/65 R15 cost between € 80 and € 140, and a summer tyre in the larger size 225/50 R17 between € 100 and € 190. A complete set of four tyres therefore usually comes to between a few hundred and well over a thousand euros, depending on size and price class. At Autobedrijf Willemsbrug we tell you one price in advance, based on your registration number.

Tyre service at Autobedrijf Willemsbrug: new summer, winter and all-season tyres for all makes and sizes, including electric cars, vans and motorhomes up to 3,500 kg. We tell you the price in advance based on your registration number, including fitting, balancing and disposal of the old tyres. Call +31 10 479 00 00 with your registration number and we tell you the price and when we can do it. You bring the car and we call you when it is ready. A loan bike is free while one is available. Saturdays too. Our team speaks English. More about our tyre service

What is included in the price of tyre replacement?

A complete price consists of five parts. If one of them is missing from an offer, it appears on the bill later. This is what belongs in it:

  • The tyre: the largest part of the price. Determined by size, price class and type (summer, winter or all-season).
  • Fitting: taking the old tyre off the rim, putting the new one on and refitting the wheel on the car, with the wheel bolts tightened to the correct torque.
  • Balancing: small weights on the rim so the wheel does not vibrate at speed. Part of every fitting.
  • Valve: a new rubber valve per tyre. An old valve is a well-known cause of a tyre that slowly loses air.
  • Disposal of the old tyre: in the Netherlands the producer or importer pays the statutory waste management fee. RecyBEM, the Dutch tyre recycling organisation, writes that sellers are obliged to take back one old tyre free of charge for every tyre sold. Many sellers do charge a disposal fee. Ask whether it is included in the price.

The ANWB test prices below are average prices including fitting, balancing, disposal fee and VAT. With us, the tyres, the fitting, the balancing and the disposal of the old tyres are included in the price we tell you in advance. If anything comes on top, we tell you first.

What does tyre fitting cost?

According to the ANWB (22 September 2026), fitting and balancing at large tyre chains costs € 32 to € 38 per tyre, so € 128 to € 152 for four tyres. These amounts are market indications, not our prices.

Service Market indication Source and date
Fitting and balancing, per tyre € 32 to € 38 ANWB, 22 September 2026
Second set of wheels: two changeovers a year plus storage on average € 120 to € 150 a year ANWB, 22 September 2026
Wheel alignment, standard € 70 to € 120, 30 to 60 minutes ANWB, wheel alignment

Market indications, consulted on 6 November 2026. What it costs with us, we tell you in advance based on your registration number.

Note the difference between changing a tyre and changing a wheel. If your winter tyres are on their own rims, the garage swaps complete wheels: faster and cheaper. If summer and winter tyres share the same rims, every tyre has to come off the rim and the other one goes on, with balancing. That is why the ANWB advises buying winter tyres together with four rims.

What does the tyre itself cost, per size and price class?

In a small size the tyre itself costs roughly half of a tyre in a large size, and within one size a premium tyre is often almost twice the price of a budget tyre. The ANWB publishes a price indication per tyre with every tyre test. These are the extremes from the 2026 tests:

Size and type Price per tyre, lowest to highest Source
185/65 R15 T winter tyre (Polo, Yaris, 208) € 80 to € 140 ANWB winter tyre test 2026
185/65 R15 all-season tyre € 85 to € 130 ANWB all-season tyre test 2026
225/50 R17 W summer tyre (mid-size cars and SUVs) € 100 to € 190 ANWB summer tyre test 2026
Set of four winter tyres € 300 to € 1,000 ANWB, buying winter tyres

Price per tyre according to the ANWB tests of 2026, from the lowest-priced to the most expensive tyre tested, including fitting, balancing, disposal fee and VAT according to the ANWB.

So count on a set of four tyres between roughly € 320 and € 560 in the small size and between roughly € 400 and € 760 in the size 225/50 R17, everything included. For wider tyres, 18 inch and larger, run-flat tyres or tyres for heavy electric cars it is higher. We tell you the price for your car based on your registration number. How we go about tyre replacement in Rotterdam, you can read on the service page.

Why do prices differ so much?

Six things determine the price of a tyre: the size, the price class, the type, the construction, the load index and the speed rating. In the workshop we see that size and class make the biggest difference.

  • Size: a wider tyre with a larger rim diameter contains more material and is made in smaller numbers. 205/55 R16 is a popular size with plenty of supply, 245/40 R19 is not.
  • Price class: budget, mid-range and premium. The difference is in the rubber compound, the tread design and the development. You see that back in braking distance, wear and fuel consumption.
  • Type: winter and all-season tyres in the same size are often a little more expensive than summer tyres, because the sipes and the softer rubber demand more from production.
  • Run-flat: a tyre with a reinforced sidewall that lets you drive on for a maximum of 80 km after a puncture. More expensive to buy and, with most manufacturers, not repairable.
  • Load index: electric cars, vans and motorhomes up to 3,500 kg need a higher load index (XL, HL or C tyre). According to the load table of Pirelli, a load index of 91 stands for 615 kg per tyre and 104 for 900 kg.
  • Speed rating: a tyre with rating V (240 km/h) or W (270 km/h) is more expensive than the same tyre with rating T (190 km/h) or H (210 km/h). You may not choose lower than the manufacturer prescribes.

That is why a price over the phone without a registration number is worth little. We look up the approved sizes, the load index and the speed rating for your registration number (kenteken) and then tell you one price for the tyre we recommend.

Is the lowest-priced tyre also the lowest-priced per kilometre?

No, often not. In the all-season tyre test of 22 June 2026 the ANWB concluded that the Continental, one of the most expensive tyres in the test, came out with the lowest cost per kilometre. A tyre that costs more but lasts much longer is cheaper per kilometre. Then there is fuel consumption. According to the ANWB, the difference between tyres can reach 0.3 or 0.4 litres per 100 km, which is 5 to 7 percent.

What the ANWB measured Budget tyre Good tyre Test
Tyre life 34,000 km up to 75,000 km Winter tyre test, 22 September 2025
Wet braking distance 47.1 metres 31.7 metres Winter tyre test, 22 September 2025
Fuel difference up to 0.4 litres per 100 km, about € 390 per 50,000 km Winter tyre test, 22 September 2025
Fuel difference, large size up to 0.6 litres per 100 km, about 1.4 cents per km ANWB, 22 September 2026

Extremes from the ANWB tests, not averages. Of the 14 budget winter tyres tested in 2025, eleven performed poorly.

The ANWB writes that looking at price alone when choosing tyres is not wise, and that cheap can turn out expensive in the end. That does not mean the most expensive tyre is the best choice for everyone. If you cover few kilometres, tyre life matters less and a good mid-range tyre can be the best buy. That is why we work with three price classes and one piece of advice: we tell you which class suits your mileage and your car.

Which extra costs are there, and which are not?

New tyres rarely need extra work. Two items often come back as add-ons in offers: wheel alignment and tyre pressure sensors. This is how it works with us.

  • Wheel alignment: not standard with new tyres. The ANWB mentions € 70 to € 120 and 30 to 60 minutes, and writes that alignment is not part of the maintenance schedule. We only recommend wheel alignment when there is a reason for it: uneven wear on the old tyres, a steering wheel that sits off centre, after hitting a kerb or a deep pothole, or after replacing steering or suspension parts.
  • TPMS sensors: with a direct system there is a sensor in every rim. With new tyres on your own rims it stays where it is, so no extra cost. If you buy a second set of rims, that set needs its own sensors. Mention the sensors when you call and we tell you in advance how that set gets sensors and what it costs.
  • Wheel bolts: the ANWB advises tightening the wheel bolts once more after about 100 km.
  • Tyre storage: we do not offer it. For a second set of rims with two changeovers and storage the ANWB counts on average € 120 to € 150 a year at chains.

This is how we tell you one price in advance

You call +31 10 479 00 00 with your registration number. We look up the sizes approved for your car, ask how much you drive and whether you want summer, winter or all-season tyres, and then tell you one price. That includes the tyres, the fitting, the balancing and the disposal of the old tyres. If anything comes on top, we tell you first. You choose from three price classes, from affordable brands to Michelin, Continental, Bridgestone, Pirelli and Goodyear.

  • You bring the car Monday to Friday between 8.00 and 8.30 am or by appointment, or on Saturday at 9.00 am.
  • We call you when the car is ready. Waiting while the tyres are fitted is not possible. A loan bike is free while one is available.
  • With every fitting we also check the other tyres for tread depth, age and pressure. If you replace two tyres, we fit them on the rear axle, following Michelin’s advice.

We have been a professional garage since 1979, not a tyre shop. Our score is 4.8 / 5 from 235 reviews. You will find us at Boterdiep 11 in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde, close to De Kuip, the Feyenoord stadium, easy to reach from Barendrecht, Ridderkerk, Capelle and Krimpen via the A16, exit 24.

Frequently asked questions

What do four new tyres cost including fitting?

According to the ANWB tests of 2026, one tyre including fitting costs between € 80 and € 140 in the small size 185/65 R15 and between € 100 and € 190 in the size 225/50 R17. For four tyres you then end up between roughly € 320 and € 760, depending on size and price class. Larger sizes and run-flat tyres cost more. Call us with your registration number for one price for your car.

Is fitting included in the price of a tyre?

No, not necessarily. At web shops the tyre is often listed without fitting, at chains often with. The ANWB mentions € 32 to € 38 per tyre extra for fitting and balancing at large chains if it is not included. So with every price, ask whether fitting, balancing, valve and disposal are included. With us all of that is in the price we tell you in advance.

Can I bring my own tyres for you to fit?

We supply the tyres ourselves. That way we are sure the size, load index and speed rating are right, and we sort it out if anything is wrong with the tyre. Do you already have tyres? Call us with your registration number and we tell you what we can do for you.

Do I pay an environmental fee for my old tyres?

No, not as a statutory levy. The statutory waste management fee is paid by the producer or importer. According to RecyBEM, sellers are obliged to take back one old tyre free of charge for every tyre sold. Many sellers do pass on a disposal fee in the price. With us, disposal of the old tyres is included in the price we tell you in advance.

Do I have to replace all four tyres at once?

No, you do not. The tyres on one axle must be the same size, and ideally the same type as well. Two tyres at a time on one axle is the usual choice. The ANWB calls all four at once the ideal situation, but with uneven wear between front and rear that is rarely necessary. If you replace two, Michelin advises fitting the new tyres on the rear axle.

Is wheel alignment necessary after new tyres?

No, not as standard. Alignment makes sense if the old tyres wore unevenly, if the car pulls to one side, if the steering wheel sits off centre or after a blow against a kerb. The ANWB writes that alignment is not part of the maintenance schedule and mentions € 70 to € 120. We only recommend it when there is a reason for it.

What does a seasonal changeover from summer to winter tyres cost?

That depends on whether your winter tyres are on their own rims. With a second set of wheels, two changeovers a year plus storage cost € 120 to € 150 a year on average, according to the ANWB (22 September 2026). If summer and winter tyres share the same rims, every tyre has to come off the rim and be balanced again at each changeover. That is a market indication, not a quote from us. We tell you the price in advance based on your registration number. We check tread depth, age and tyre pressure at every changeover. Read more on winter tyres in Rotterdam.

One price in advance, based on your registration number

Call +31 10 479 00 00 with your registration number. We tell you which tyre suits your car and what it costs, including fitting, balancing and disposal of the old tyres.

You will find us at Boterdiep 11 in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde, close to Stadion Feijenoord (De Kuip). We work by appointment. Call us with your registration number and we tell you the price and when we can do it.

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