Tire Cost Per Kilometre Calculator
The cheapest tire on the invoice isn't always the cheapest tire over its lifetime. This calculator compares two tires by cost per kilometre factoring in purchase price, mounting labor, and estimated tread life, so you can see which one actually costs less to run, not just less to buy. Enter your fleet size and annual mileage to see the potential yearly savings across your whole operation.
Cost-Per-Kilometre Calculator
Compare two tires beyond the price tag. Enter the numbers for each option — the calculation includes purchase price, mounting labor, and estimated tread life.
Tire A
Based on manufacturer treadwear data or your own fleet history
Tire B
Based on manufacturer treadwear data or your own fleet history
Estimate what each tire-change visit actually costs you, based on your situation: driver time spent waiting or travelling to the shop, lost revenue or missed deliveries while the vehicle is off the road, and the cost of a courtesy or spare vehicle if one is used.
Cost per km — Tire A
$0.0000/km
Cost per km — Tire B
$0.0000/km
Annual fleet difference
$0
Cost per km (per tire) = (purchase price + mounting labor + share of downtime cost) ÷ estimated tread life. The downtime cost of one visit is spread across all the tires on the vehicle. Not included: fuel (rolling resistance), environmental fees and taxes, balancing and TPMS sensors, storage, premature replacements (punctures, curb damage), and retreading. For the fuller picture, see our article on total cost of ownership for fleet tires.