GTW Grip Tyres & Wheels is one of Wellington's leading wheel and tyre specialists, based in Petone and focused on passenger, light commercial and 4WD tyres. The business was founded by Hayden Fawcett, who joined CPA in 1997 as manager of its tyre shop before starting Grip Tyres & Wheels in 2013 when CPA closed its doors.
GTW imports and buys locally to meet New Zealand market requirements while keeping costs down for customers, stocking an enormous range of new and second-hand tyres, alloy and mag wheels from 13 to 20 inch, and accessories like spacers and lock-nuts. The team enjoys strong partnerships with leading OE manufacturers and prides itself on asking the right questions to supply the exact product each customer needs.
Beyond retail, GTW offers a full range of vehicle services including wheel alignment and balancing, vehicle raising or lowering, brake repairs, puncture repairs, and tyre fitting and disposal. The shop is a small, friendly team known for fast, reliable service, with a waiting room on-site or the option to stroll to the nearby esplanade, beach, playground and a café while work is completed. GTW ships nationwide and offers WINZ quotes, Afterpay, Q Card and Farmers Card, plus 3 months interest-free finance to make wheel and tyre purchases more accessible.
Grip Tyres & Wheels (GTW) has built a reputation as one of Wellington's leading wheel and tyre specialists, based in Petone and focused on passenger, light commercial and 4WD vehicles. The business is led by owner Hayden Fawcett, who joined CPA in 1997 as manager of its tyre shop before founding Grip Tyres & Wheels in 2013 when CPA closed its doors — bringing decades of hands-on tyre and wheel experience with him.
GTW imports and buys locally to meet the specific requirements of the New Zealand market, working to keep costs as low as possible for customers. The result is an enormous range of new and second-hand tyres, alloy and mag wheels from 13 to 20 inch, and brands like Hankook and XXR, all available under one roof. Strong partnerships with leading OE manufacturers mean the team can source competitively priced, quality products, and they take pride in asking the right questions to make sure customers get exactly what their vehicle needs.
Beyond retail, GTW offers a complete range of vehicle services to keep cars handling well and looking right. This includes vehicle raising or lowering for performance or style, wheel alignment and balancing, brake repairs, puncture repairs, and tyre fitting and disposal. Whether a customer wants a classic lowered look, better ride comfort for off-roading, or simply needs their wheels properly aligned after a puncture repair or new wheel fitment, the team has the expertise to advise on the safest and most effective approach.
GTW describes itself as a small, friendly team with exceptional customer service and knowledge. All tyre fitters are experienced and trained to a high standard of customer service, ensuring each visit is handled properly and respectfully. Customers waiting for their vehicle can relax in the on-site waiting room, or take a stroll along the nearby Petone esplanade to the beach, a playground, and a café while the work gets done.
GTW works to make sure wheel and tyre purchases are accessible to everyone. The shop accepts Afterpay in-store, Q Card and Farmers Card, and offers 3 months interest-free finance, alongside SmartCover Wheel Finance options. WINZ quotes are also available, helping ensure cost isn't a barrier to keeping a vehicle safe on the road.
GTW's reputation is backed by loyal, long-standing customers. One testimonial from Kava & Soko in Lower Hutt highlights being a customer for over seven years, praising the friendly staff and awesome management — the kind of relationship built through consistent, reliable service over time.
Located at 46 Waione Street in Petone, Wellington, GTW ships nationwide for customers outside the immediate area, but locals get the added benefit of in-person advice, fitting, and vehicle services. Whether it's a full set of new tyres, a used tyre in a hurry, a wheel alignment check, or a performance modification, GTW's experienced team is set up to get vehicles back on the road safely and looking the way their owners want.