Wheels and tyres
Wheels are the make or break of any car, so it pays to be well informed when choosing the ideal spinners for your machine. To help with that, we’ve got full step-by-step guides on how to identify your wheels, measure the right sizing, what it takes be repair damaged spinners and so on. Whatever your wheel needs, you can find it in one of the stories right here.
Wheels June 2026 issue, now on sale!
The legendary Honda Prelude returns as Wheels June 2026 issue celebrates the best small SUVs, a Mazda v Toyota comparison test and the latest first drives.
Wheels April 2026 issue now on sale
A broad mix of cars, from performance to hybrids, emerging brands and enduring favourites, all find their way into the pages of Wheels’ April 2026 issue.
Wheels March 2026 issue is now on sale
From the mindblowing new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro driven to a revealing chat with Honda’s Australian boss and a guest column from former Industry Minister Nick Minchin on what really happened to Australia’s car industry, it’s a bumper issue of Wheels in March.
Study finds tyre pressure monitors vulnerable to tracking
Those handy little gadgets that let you know when you need to check your tyres could be less secure than you think.
From the Wheels archive: Torana A9X vs Monaro 350 in a battle for the ages
Wheels’ July 1978 issue saw Bill Tuckey pit the legendary Holden Monaro 350 GTS against The General’s newest road warrior, the Torana A9X.
Wheels January 2026 issue, now on sale
A bold new MG sedan, budget SUV showdown, automotive icons and fresh first drives headline Wheels January issue, on sale now.
2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year issue now on sale
From 20 contenders to a surprise top three and a deserving winner, the 62nd edition of the world’s longest running annual car award, Wheels’ Car of the Year, returns in our annual yearbook along with plenty of other highlights.
Tyre review: Michelin Primacy 5
Michelin’s new Primacy 5 targets everyday and EV drivers, promising longer life, lower noise and better efficiency, with Sydney testing showing clear gains in rolling, wet grip and refinement.
Top 10 Australian modified cars: From the Dick Johnson Grand Prix to the Walkinshaw E2 Supercar
Turbocharged Falcons, V8-stuffed MX-5s, bespoke Monaros and limited-run Mustangs: these are 10 Australian-built modified cars that reimagined factory metal into icons.
Wheels mag July: Unwrapping the present – 70th anniversary issue (2 of 3)
Wheels continues its 70th anniversary with the second instalment in its three-mag series
Continental SportContact 7 tyres on sale in Australia
The venerable SportContact 6 now has a successor in Australia, with the new SportContact 7 now available.
Wheels mag May 2023: Face off! Hero utes, halo EVs, hot hatches & hybrid SUVs
It’s the showdown issue, with two-up comparisons across a handful of popular segments. Which one grabs you?
Hankook’s iON EV tyres pick up four Red Dot Design awards
Tyres for EVs are big business, and Hankook’s investment in the category has been rewarded with a big industry award
Falken Ziex ZE310R Ecorun replaces ZE914
Falken launches its latest premium summer tyre, the Ziex ZE310R Ecorun
How long do tyres last?
So many factors impact on the life of your car’s tyres. As David Morley explains though, look after your tyres and they’ll look after you.
Tyre pressure monitoring: The important safety feature your new car might not have
There are still quite a few models in the new-car market without active tyre-pressure monitoring. Here’s why you should keep on top of it.
Innovative Australian-made road barrier passes 100km/h crash test
Tyres at the end of their run could find new life in new concrete barriers for Australian highways
Hyundai and Michelin sign agreement to develop tyres
Memorandum of understanding means the pair will collaborate on R&D for tyre technologies over the next three years
Tyre test: New Michelin Pilot Sport 5 review
New high-performance rubber from Michelin promises meaner, leaner, greener running. We take the fresh Pilot Sport 5 for a burn to see how they stack up
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tyres launch in Australia
The French company famous for its tyre and restaurant reviews has launched the new PS5 locally
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 about to launch
One of the most popular performance tyres is about to get a new version
Best photoshoots of 2021
We look back at our favourite shoots of the last 12 months
Australians ‘more conscious of tyre lifespan’ than Americans and Britons
The ever-efficient Germans pay the most attention
Bentley to offer largest-ever carbon-fibre wheels
The company says they’ll be the biggest of their type on any production car
