JAX Tyres


JAX Tyres is a tyre retailer in Australia. The company also provides wheels, brakes, suspension and other services for passenger, 4x4 and commercial vehicles. As of 2017, it was the Australia’s largest tyre retailer and was acquired by Hankook Tire.

History

The company was founded in 1949 and opened their first store in Sydney. After the company's initial inception, it did not take long for JAX Tyres to grow and they opened several franchise stores. JAX Tyres was first established to supply only tyres, however from 1986, the company expanded its services from a tyre and wheel focused company to offer brakes and suspension servicing. In 2005, JAX Tyres merged with Quick Fit Tyres, which operated in Victoria and Queensland.
As of Jun 2019, JAX Tyres has 87 franchise stores in Australia.

Services

Retail

JAX Tyres sells tyres from global manufacturing brands including: BFGoodrich, Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Goodyear, Hankook, Michelin, Pirelli and others.

Automotive

JAX Tyres also offer automotive maintenance and services related to tyre repairs, wheel alignment & balancing, brakes and suspension, plus oil changes.

Acquisition

In February 2017, Hankook Tire announced that it has acquired JAX Tyres to reach consumers in the Asia-Pacific region.