Summer motoring around the South

The South can certainly not complain about the warm temperatures experienced through the early part of Summer 19/20. Excessive rain in the Southern Alps saw our meandering braided rivers become torrents of bank to bank powerhouses. Both bridges over the Rangitata were closed for 48 hours due to flooding and washouts. This was an inconvenience … Continued

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Watch for Winter roads…

With the way our national roads are, it has become a constant battle to avoid potholes in the patchwork of seal that our contractors stick over the divots. After a horror month of road fatalities, there has been the uttering that tyre conditions should be monitored more closely. Really the responsibility should be on the … Continued

Travel safe this Summer

Are you travelling the South Island with your horse float, boat/motorcycle trailer or caravan? Have your tyres checked before you leave home? Neumanns Tyres will check your tyres for tread depth and inflation and if you come unstuck on your travels, you can depend on the Tyre General branches South Island wide to see you … Continued

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Spin the Lucky Wheel

Christmas is almost here and we are feeling very festive at Neumanns Tyres. In fact the Ashburton store is giving shoppers a Spin of the Lucky Wheel with every new purchase. A chance to win a Christmas Ham, a box of chocolates or a tee shirt – just a little something to say thanks! The … Continued

Methven Tyre & Hire serving the foothills

Thanks to the residents of Methven, the foothills and surrounding district for your patience, although it’s been well worth the wait for Methven Tyre and Hire to be up and running. Bruce and the team, Graham & Tristin have been getting the Methven Chertsey Road location shipshape and ready to meet and greet our new … Continued

It might not be the road conditions, it may be the idiot drivers!

Our family travelled seamlessly to Southland for Christmas. As a social media participant, I read with interest that some friends were held up by several road detours from major accidents. I asked myself, was it the road conditions or was it the idiot drivers? After a few pleasant days in Southland looking around the truck … Continued

Hot Summer Roads and touring visitors….

Summer has well and truly arrived and embraced the South Island. Canterbury’s parched plains received 20mls of rain between 12/13 December. The grey skies and wet surfaces caused chaos on the roads and drivers failed to drive to the conditions. The state highway bridge over the Rakaia was closed due to an accident so diversion … Continued

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Neumanns, a winning partnership with Ruralco.

Neumann’s Tyres won the Supreme Award last year, and this year the Ashburton based family business won Members’ Choice Award for the second time (the company also won the award in 2011). As the name suggests, the award winner is chosen following cardholder’s voting for the suppliers they felt offered value for money and went … Continued

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Situations Vacant – Become part of the Neumanns Tyres team

Teamwork is important at Neumanns Tyres and is evident from the time you arrive at the forecourt and have your vehicle attended to by a trained team of tyre technicians. Providing the best customer service has been high on the list of Neumanns ethics since the company was first founded.  The Neumanns team is made up … Continued