Neumanns Tyres

Neumanns Tyres Neumanns Tyres has been servicing Mid Canterbury with Tyres since 1945. Open Monday - Friday 7.30am, Saturday 8:00am - 12pm. Pidgeon.

Back in 1945, Len Neumann saw a need to provide tyre repairs to the Ashburton district. Today the family tradition continues with Len’s boys, Alan and Ian and their children providing the same service to the 4th generation of Neumann’s original clients. With a few bob in his back pocket and newly married to Ashburton girl, Kath Green, Len Neumann decided to venture into business. Setting up was t

he easy part, making it pay in post war Ashburton when you were new to town was the hard part. His experience was limited having worked just six months for Motorways in Sockburn, Christchurch but his determination to make the punt pay off was immense. Neumann’s Tyres started with the whole of Len’s life savings of 87 pounds. Rent was one pound a week and his first week’s profit was 7 shillings and 6 pence. Obviously if you could get through the tough times, then you were seriously in business for the long haul. Soon with a family on the way, it was crucial that Len and wife Kath should make their business work for them. The first premises was located at a shed belonging to Stevenson’s Auction Mart on Havelock Street. Business grew and Len saw the need to move across the road to the Welsh’s Building. Vehicles were serviced on the footpath and tyres were repaired upstairs. Len’s first employee, Don Hayes as a 15 year old carried tyres up the spiral staircase where liners were stripped off them to make sleeves while others were vulcanised. Initially owning very little equipment, Len used a steam vulcaniser, a secondhand gas tyre mound, sandbags and a couple of tyre levers. Instrumental in the design of tyre changing equipment, local engineer, Cliff Horrell collaborated with Len to make the moulds for changing tyres. Horrell later manufactured tyre changing equipment that was sold across the Pacific through E.W. Established Ashburton businesses, Burnett Motors and Gluyas Motors were the only tyre suppliers while Neumann’s were the only specialist repair shop. Jobs were varied from repairing gumboots to inserting liners into tyres. With post-war fuel rationing discouraging people from driving, Neumann’s customer service never waned. Len and his staff would often be seen cycling around town to collect tyres in need of repair. In 1959, Len purchased a section in Wills Street to expand the business. This proved to be the best move for the businessman as new tyre sales increased greatly. With such commitment to the needs of his clients, it was not surprising the Neumann’s Tyres sales and tyre repair service expanded its scope to Ashburton’s wider business community and to rural areas. Not interested in sales alone, he would offer friendly advice and on-site after-sales service. These were the foundations on which the Wills Street business today is based. With Neumann’s sons Alan and Ian now at the helm, the enterprise has flourished and expanded to include Tyre General Christchurch, South Canterbury (Temuka and Timaru), Motueka, Nelson, Blenheim and Amberley. It's not surprising that today's customers are 4th generation family members of some of the original customers...little did Len Neumann know that his beliefs in good old fashioned customer service would stand the test of time!!

The best winter weekend starts with ____________.We'll go first.....not finding a screw in your tyre on Friday afternoon...
15/07/2026

The best winter weekend starts with ____________.

We'll go first...
..not finding a screw in your tyre on Friday afternoon. 😅

Your turn 👇

⏳ Only 2 days left!Take advantage of our “We’ll Pay the GST” deal on Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac RT tyres.Ruralco cardhol...
15/07/2026

⏳ Only 2 days left!

Take advantage of our “We’ll Pay the GST” deal on Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac RT tyres.

Ruralco cardholders save an extra 15% when purchasing a set of 4 eligible tyres.

Don’t miss out, offer ends 17 July. Visit us in store or give us a call today!

T&Cs apply. Available while stocks last.

🚜🔥 RURALCO INSTORE DAY DEAL – WE'LL PAY THE GST! 🔥🚜

Get more value from your next tyre purchase at Neumanns Tyres Ashburton! Come see at Instore Days, today and tomororw.

Buy a set of award-winning Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac RT tyres and we'll pay the GST, giving Ruralco cardholders an extra 15% off their purchase.

Ts&Cs: Valid 2 July 2026 – 17 July 2026. Valid only for Ruralco cardholders. Offer applies when purchasing 4 x Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac RT tyres in a single transaction at Neumanns Tyres Ashburton only. Tyres only – fitting and services excluded. While stocks last. Call-out fees may apply. 24-hour call-out service available.

When the paddock says "not today"... 🚜❄️Mud, snow and heavy workloads are all part of the season. If your tractor or far...
13/07/2026

When the paddock says "not today"... 🚜❄️
Mud, snow and heavy workloads are all part of the season. If your tractor or farm machinery is sidelined with a tyre issue, our fleet support team come to you, 24/7 on-site service.

HIT A HIDDEN POTHOLE?This winter's heavy rain is creating more potholes than ever. One unexpected hit could knock your w...
06/07/2026

HIT A HIDDEN POTHOLE?

This winter's heavy rain is creating more potholes than ever. One unexpected hit could knock your wheel alignment out.

Book your wheel alignment with Neumanns Tyres today 👉 https://tinyurl.com/NEUMANNSTYRES

MetService says it's looking a little wild this week... 🌧️ Time to check the only thing between you and the road.
05/07/2026

MetService says it's looking a little wild this week... 🌧️ Time to check the only thing between you and the road.

Vinnie Neumann caught up with Hokonui Breakfast with Luke Howden at the Ruralco Instore Days to discuss the longstanding...
02/07/2026

Vinnie Neumann caught up with Hokonui Breakfast with Luke Howden at the Ruralco Instore Days to discuss the longstanding relationship between Neumanns Tyres and Ruralco, which has spanned more than 30 years.

Together, both organisations have proudly supported local farmers not only during Instore Days, but throughout the year, helping keep rural businesses productive and farming communities thriving 🚜🌾

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello at Ruralco Instore Days, Day 1. It was great catching up with fa...
02/07/2026

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello at Ruralco Instore Days, Day 1.

It was great catching up with familiar faces and helping our rural community find quality tyre deals to keep their farms and businesses moving.

We’re back again tomorrow with more great offers, so if you haven’t made it in yet, be sure to come and see us. See you tomorrow! 🚜

🚜🔥 RURALCO INSTORE DAY DEAL – WE'LL PAY THE GST! 🔥🚜Get more value from your next tyre purchase at Neumanns Tyres Ashburt...
01/07/2026

🚜🔥 RURALCO INSTORE DAY DEAL – WE'LL PAY THE GST! 🔥🚜

Get more value from your next tyre purchase at Neumanns Tyres Ashburton! Come see at Instore Days, today and tomororw.

Buy a set of award-winning Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac RT tyres and we'll pay the GST, giving Ruralco cardholders an extra 15% off their purchase.

Ts&Cs: Valid 2 July 2026 – 17 July 2026. Valid only for Ruralco cardholders. Offer applies when purchasing 4 x Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac RT tyres in a single transaction at Neumanns Tyres Ashburton only. Tyres only – fitting and services excluded. While stocks last. Call-out fees may apply. 24-hour call-out service available.

We know you're coming for the Ruralco bargains...But while you're there, come talk tyres. You know you want to.(Don't wo...
29/06/2026

We know you're coming for the Ruralco bargains...

But while you're there, come talk tyres. You know you want to.

(Don't worry, we've brought the deals too.) 😉🛞

🐰 Happy Easter from us! Wishing you a safe and joyful long weekend with family and friends.Please take note of our Easte...
01/04/2026

🐰 Happy Easter from us!
Wishing you a safe and joyful long weekend with family and friends.

Please take note of our Easter trading hours:
Good Friday: Closed
Saturday: 08:00am - Midday
Easter Sunday: Closed
Easter Monday: Closed

As always, our after-hours call-out service is available (fees apply): 03 308 6737.

Address

197 Wills Street
Ashburton
7700

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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