NZ Exclusive Distributor
ANCHEE TYRES NZ — Budget Tyres That Actually Perform
10+ years Yokohama technology partnership. ISO 17025 certified quality. Passenger, SUV, 4WD & EV tyres from $89. Free North Island delivery, same-day dispatch.
🎯 THE BOTTOM LINE
Anchee isn't just another cheap tyre brand. They've partnered with Yokohama (world's 7th largest manufacturer) for 10+ years, sharing technology, testing facilities, and quality systems. The result? International-standard tyres at 40-60% less than premium brands.
- B-grade EU wet grip on most passenger patterns — stops 3-6m shorter than C-grade tyres (varies by size)
- UTQG 420-520 ratings — verified tread life, not just marketing claims
- ISO 17025 certification — same testing standards as Michelin, Continental
- 13,700+ sold in NZ — 98% five-star reviews, customers report 65,000km+ life
Best for: Kiwi drivers who want quality without paying brand premiums. Not the cheapest, but the best value.
📌 QUICK NAVIGATION
ABOUT ANCHEE TYRES
Anchee has 10+ years as a Yokohama OEM partner, sharing technology, testing facilities, and quality control systems with the world's seventh-largest tyre manufacturer. This isn't badge engineering — it's genuine technology transfer that delivers international-standard tyres at a fraction of premium prices.
The proof? ISO 17025 laboratory certification — the gold standard for international tyre testing that only premium manufacturers achieve. When we say Anchee delivers premium quality at budget prices, the certification backs it up.
10+ years technology sharing with world's 7th largest manufacturer
Same testing standards as Michelin, Continental, Bridgestone
Passenger, SUV, 4WD, commercial, and EV tyres available
Tyre Dispatch is the sole authorised NZ importer since 2018
📊 THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE
📋 FULL RANGE OVERVIEW
Anchee covers everything from city runabouts to serious off-road machines. Every pattern is designed for specific conditions — not just relabelled budget rubber.
| Pattern | Type | EU Wet | UTQG | Sizes | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC808 | Passenger | B | 420 A A | 30 | City, highway, commuters |
| AC218 | Passenger HP | B | 420 A A | 1 | Sport sedans |
| AC718 | UHP | B | 480 A A | 2 | Performance cars |
| AC818 | UHP | B | 480 A A | 36 | Sports, imports, Euro |
| AC828 | SUV H/T | B | 520 A A | 25 | SUVs, crossovers |
| AC838 | Commercial | C | — | 13 | Vans, utes, tradies |
| AC858 ⭐ | All-Terrain | C | 520 A A | 13 | 4WD, farms, back roads |
| Grandtrac MT1 | Mud-Terrain | — | — | 11 | Off-road, mud, rocks |
| AC898 | Light Truck | B | — | 2 | Heavy loads, commercial |
| EP Founder ⭐ EV | EV Tyre | B | 480 A A | 6 | Tesla, BYD, Ioniq, Leaf |
🚗 POPULAR VEHICLE FITMENTS
Anchee covers New Zealand's most popular vehicles — including utes. Here's which patterns fit:
🛻 Utes & 4WDs
🚙 SUVs & Crossovers
🚗 Passenger Cars
⚡ Electric Vehicles
🥝 Orchards & Rural
Based in Te Puke — kiwifruit capital of NZ — we've fitted hundreds of orchard vehicles. Here's what works:
Note: Sizes listed are common fitments — always confirm your vehicle's door placard or existing tyre size. Use our Tyre Size Calculator to check compatibility, or contact us if unsure.
The AC808 is Anchee's workhorse passenger tyre — designed for Kiwi conditions with noise reduction technology, silica compound for wet grip, and four wide grooves for excellent water dispersal. Our #1 seller for city cars and commuters.
- City driving
- Highway cruising
- Wet conditions
- Fuel economy
- Spirited cornering
- Gravel roads
Asymmetric tread design with small inner pattern for wet grip and large outer blocks for cornering stability. Built for sports cars, performance imports, and Euro vehicles. Our widest performance range with 36 sizes from 17" to 21".
- Sporty driving
- Cornering grip
- Euro/JDM cars
- Wet performance
- Rough roads
- Maximum comfort
*EU wet grip varies by size — most sizes B, some C
Purpose-built for SUVs and crossovers with carbon polymer composite for low rolling resistance and optimised pitch arrangement for quiet operation. UTQG 520 A A — our highest treadwear rating with most sizes achieving B-grade wet grip.
- SUVs & crossovers
- Highway touring
- Long tread life
- Quiet ride
- Heavy off-road
- Deep mud
*91% of sizes B-grade, 9% C-grade — check individual size
Closed shoulder design for superior lateral rigidity with zigzag siping for excellent grip. Built for vans, utes, and tradies who need reliable load-carrying and long life on urban/suburban routes.
- Vans & utes
- Heavy loads
- Urban delivery
- All-day use
- Off-road
- Sporty driving
Our customer favourite all-terrain. Strong carcass with convex sidewall design for puncture resistance. Wide open shoulder pattern for mud/gravel traction while maintaining on-road manners. UTQG 520 A A — highest treadwear rating in our AT range.
- Farm tracks
- Gravel roads
- Light off-road
- Highway touring
- NZ back roads
- Extreme rock crawling
- Deep mud (use MT)
*Varies by size — check individual product page for your size
Serious mud-terrain for serious off-roaders. 15mm tread depth with open shoulder design for maximum mud ejection. Optimised compound for puncture resistance. When the AC858 isn't aggressive enough, the Grandtrac MT1 delivers.
- Deep mud
- Rock crawling
- Extreme off-road
- Show trucks
- Highway cruising
- Noise-sensitive
- Fuel economy
Purpose-built for electric vehicles — not just relabelled passenger tyres. Foam noise-dampening layer for silent cabin, reinforced sidewalls for battery weight, low rolling resistance compound for maximum range (B-grade EU fuel), and optimised wet grip for EV torque.
- Tesla Model 3/Y
- BYD Atto 3/Dolphin
- Hyundai Ioniq
- Nissan Leaf
- Polestar, MG
- ICE vehicles (overkill)
- Off-road EVs
*Wet grip varies: B (255/50R20, 265/45R21), C (other sizes)
Heavy-duty light truck tyre optimised for wet/dry performance with strengthened structure for greater load capacity. Ideal for trucks, trailers, and heavy commercial applications where maximum load rating is essential.
Multi-arc tread design with decreased block rigidity for reduced road noise. Four longitudinal grooves for efficient water drainage. B-grade wet grip performance at budget prices.
- Performance sedans
- Wet grip
- Quiet ride
- Daily driving
- Aggressive cornering
- Track use
Simple, effective pattern optimised for grip and drainage with a compound tuned for dry traction. Built for sports cars and spirited driving. W-rated for sustained high speeds.
- Sports cars
- Dry traction
- Performance driving
- Cornering grip
- Heavy rain
- Comfort priority
📊 WHY RATINGS MATTER
Unlike many budget brands, Anchee publishes their EU tyre label grades and UTQG ratings on every pattern. This transparency lets you compare objectively — not just trust marketing claims.
→ Use our Braking Distance Calculator to see exactly how tyre grades affect stopping distances at different speeds.
→ Read our Complete Tyre Grades Guide to understand EU labels, UTQG ratings, and what they mean for your safety.
Anchee Published Ratings by Pattern
| Pattern | UTQG | EU Wet Grip | EU Fuel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC808 | 420 A A | B (all sizes) | C-D | 84 sizes verified |
| AC218 | 420 A A | B | C | 1 size verified |
| AC718 | 480 A A | C (all sizes) | C-D | 19 sizes verified |
| AC818 | 480 A A | B (90%), C (10%) | C-D | Varies by size |
| AC828 | 520 A A | B (91%), C (9%) | C | Varies by size |
| AC838 | — | C-D | D | EU data only |
| AC858 | 520 A A* | B-C (mixed) | D | *Some sizes only |
| Grandtrac MT1 | — | — | — | Off-road exempt |
| AC898 | — | — | — | Data pending |
| EP Founder CE101 | 480-520 A A | B-C (varies) | B | EV optimised |
Important: EU wet grip grades can vary by size within the same pattern due to compound and construction differences. UTQG ratings remain consistent across a pattern unless noted. Check individual product pages for size-specific ratings. Data verified from manufacturer specifications December 2025.
🏷️ EU TYRE LABEL GRADES EXPLAINED
EU Regulation 2020/740 requires all tyres sold in the EU to display standardised ratings. While not mandatory in NZ, it's the best objective comparison tool available. According to validated 19-factor physics modelling (the same model powering our Driving Safety Report), Grade A tyres stop up to 18 metres shorter than Grade E from 80km/h.
What About UTQG?
UTQG (Uniform Tire Quality Grading) compares treadwear against a standardised reference tyre rated at 100. A rating of 520 means the tyre should last 5.2× longer than that specific reference tyre in controlled testing — not 5.2× longer than any random budget tyre you've used before.
Anchee's AC828 and AC858 both achieve 520 A A — our highest rating for treadwear, traction (A), and temperature resistance (A).
🇳🇿 BUILT FOR NZ CONDITIONS
New Zealand's unique driving conditions demand specific tyre characteristics. Here's how Anchee addresses each challenge:
NZ averages 150+ rain days/year. B-grade wet grip (most Anchee patterns) provides reliable stopping power when you need it.
Our aggressive chipseal surfaces accelerate wear. UTQG 420-520 ratings mean Anchee handles the punishment.
City to farm in one trip. AC858 all-terrain handles both sealed and unsealed roads without compromise.
Summer heat to winter frost. Temperature rating A on most patterns means consistent performance year-round.
Farm gates, forestry roads, beach access. Grandtrac MT1 and AC858 built for NZ's working vehicles.
NZ's fastest-growing vehicle segment. EP Founder addresses EV weight, torque, and range requirements.
⭐ CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Real feedback from verified NZ purchasers. We've sold 13,700+ Anchee tyres with 98% five-star reviews.
"Fitted to my Ranger. Great value, handles gravel roads to the farm no problems. Already recommended to mates."
"WASN'T EXPECTING MUCH OUT OF THE ANCHEE TYRES CONSIDERING THE PRICE BUT THESE ENDED UP LASTING ME OVER 65,000KMS. BACK FOR MORE."
"Put these on my Model 3. Noticeably quieter than the stock tyres and range hasn't dropped. Impressed."
"Bought some Anchee all-terrains with my 32s order just to try. Had them on for about 4 months now and still going strong. Highly recommend."
"Great tyre great price. Had these tyres on for about 3 months now and still look new. Didn't expect such a good tyre for that price."
"Bought these for a cheap set. Was very happy with the quality. Managed to get about 70,000km out of these. Just bought another set."
