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Rim Repair

Kerb Rash vs Structural Rim Damage Explained

Navigating a tight inner-west Sydney street to find a parking spot is stressful enough. Hearing that dreaded grinding noise as your wheel scrapes against the concrete gutter makes it even worse. You step out of the car, check the damage,

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Wheel Balancing

Why Your Car Shakes at 80–100km/h

Cruising down the M4 on a clear Sydney morning, you expect a smooth ride. But as the speedometer climbs and you hit that 80 to 100km/h mark, something strange happens. The steering wheel starts to judder in your hands, and

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FAQ' s from our customers

At 5 star tyres, we pride ourselves on quality work and honest advice. That’s one of the reasons why our tyre shop has over 250+ 5 star reviews on Google. 5 star tyres has the widest range of brands to choose from, so we’re sure to get you back on the road without breaking the bank! We also have same day bookings available and one of the few tyre shops open on Sundays too! Speak with one of our technicians or visit our tyre shop to get a quote and reliable advice on your tyre needs.

Tyre fitting and wheel alignment services can be performed on site at our store [18 Spencer Street, Five Dock 2046]. We have the latest tyre fitting machines and most advanced wheel alignment machines to make sure you get the best result with 5 star tyres.

Our qualified service technicians have over 20 years of experience servicing the local area and we take pride in work to ensure our customers receive top-notch service with competitive pricing.

All of our new tyres are covered by 6 months manufacture warranty. Speak with our team to learn more about our terms and conditions.

5 star tyres work with all tyres and wheels for vehicle/ passenger cars as well as 4×4 vehicles and truck tyres. We work with the leading manufacturers in each category to provide specialist tyre servicing needs at affordable prices. For instance performance vehicles require tyres to maintain agility and speed whilst larger vehicles or family cars should prioritise safe tyres with extra safe-guard tread, keeping you and your passengers safe on the road. Speak with one of our staff today to find the best quote for you.

We generally allow for 1-2 hours for a simple tyre repair and change. On site, we will walk you through your options first to make a selection on whether you would like new or used tyres, specific brands or for a purpose like performance or safety. More complex projects can of course take longer, rest assured our technicians will provide an estimated time of completion alongside the quote.

5 star tyres are a boutique tyre repair shop based in Five Dock, Sydney. We have been servicing surrounding suburbs in the Inner West with tyre repairs, tyre fitting, wheel alignment and balancing as well as powder coating, rim repair and rim restoration for over 20 years. Our experts are here to take the hassle out of getting a flat on the road and getting you back on your way in no time. 5 star tyres works on vehicle, passenger, 4×4 vehicles helping with safety and performance tyres.