How popular isBridgestone Tyre Centre?
In September 2026, people searched for Bridgestone Tyre Centre by name about 6,090 times in New Zealand, a 7.4% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 20.7% of all New Zealand tyre retailer searches, placing Bridgestone Tyre Centre fourth out of seven retailers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tyre retailers, Bridgestone Tyre Centre appeared in four of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.
Bridgestone Tyre Centre is the fourth most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
- Hyper DriveShare of searches 27.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Tony's Tyre & Auto CareShare of searches 24.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Advantage Tyre SolutionsShare of searches 22.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Bridgestone Tyre CentreShare of searches 20.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
TyrelandShare of searches 2.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top tyre retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bridgestone Tyre Centre was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Bridgestone Tyre Centre is the fourth most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Hyper Drive5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Tony's Tyre & Auto Care4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bridgestone Tyre Centre4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Advantage Tyre Solutions3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tyroola2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Tyre Shop Online2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Tyreland0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which tyre retailer should I shop at in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tyre retailers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tyre retailer in New Zealand for new tyres fitted?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tyre shops nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“buy tyres nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which tyre retailers compete with Bridgestone Tyre Centre?
Share of searches by month for Hyper Drive, Tony's Tyre & Auto Care, Advantage Tyre Solutions, Bridgestone Tyre Centre, Tyreland. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Hyper Drive | Tony's Tyre & Auto Care | Advantage Tyre Solutions | Bridgestone Tyre Centre | Tyreland | Tyroola | Tyre Shop Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 25.1% | 26.2% | 22.9% | 20.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 24.2% | 30.4% | 22.3% | 18.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.8% | 27.7% | 20.3% | 20.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.57% |
| Jan 2026 | 26.7% | 27.8% | 20.2% | 20% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.6% | 27.9% | 20% | 19.5% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 23.1% | 29.9% | 21.1% | 20.9% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.91% |
| Apr 2026 | 26.5% | 28.6% | 19.5% | 20.2% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.85% |
| May 2026 | 25.9% | 27.6% | 22.4% | 19.6% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.83% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.1% | 27.8% | 21.5% | 19.9% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1% |
| Jul 2026 | 25.1% | 26.7% | 20.8% | 22.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 25.2% | 26.6% | 20.9% | 22.8% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.81% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.5% | 24.2% | 22.8% | 20.7% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.88% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 27.5% | 8.1K | 0% | +2.3 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 24.2% | 7.1K | -16.7% | -2.4 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 22.8% | 6.7K | 0% | +1.9 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 20.7% | 6.1K | -17% | -2.1 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.5% | 750 | -1.3% | +0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.3% | 370 | -5.1% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.88% | 260 | 0% | +0.1 points |
27.5%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
24.2%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 7.1K estimated branded searches, -16.7% vs prior month. Share -2.4 points.
22.8%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 6.7K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
20.7%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 6.1K estimated branded searches, -17% vs prior month. Share -2.1 points.
5.
Tyreland2.5%
Held 5th. 750 estimated branded searches, -1.3% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
6.
Tyroola1.3%
Held 6th. 370 estimated branded searches, -5.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.88%
Held 7th. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Bridgestone Tyre Centre and its closest rivals
Bridgestone Tyre Centre vs Hyper Drive: compare popularity
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Every comparison with Bridgestone Tyre Centre
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Bridgestone Tyre Centre changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Bridgestone Tyre Centre in New Zealand fell from 6.6K to 6.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bridgestone Tyre Centre’s share of searches among tyre retailers in New Zealand peaked at 22.8% in August 2026 and was lowest at 18.2% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand tyre retailers in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Hyper Drive overtook Tony's Tyre & Auto Care to become the leader among tyre retailers in New Zealand, with 27.5% of the searches.

In September 2026, Advantage Tyre Solutions overtook Bridgestone Tyre Centre to rank 3rd among tyre retailers in New Zealand, with 22.8% of the searches.

In September 2026, Tony's Tyre & Auto Care lost share of searches among tyre retailers in New Zealand, from 26.6% to 24.2%.

In September 2026, Bridgestone Tyre Centre lost share of searches among tyre retailers in New Zealand, from 22.8% to 20.7%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Tyre Shop Online in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 390 to 260 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Tyreland in New Zealand fell 17.6% over 12 measured months, from 910 to 750 in September 2026.
How are Bridgestone Tyre Centre’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bridgestone Tyre Centre’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- bridgestone tyre centre
- bridgestone tyre centre huntly
- bridgestone tyre centre westgate
- bridgestone tyres
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