Standard Tyres

Standard Tyres, whose motto is the professional tyre people, is a tyre dealer based in Santa Venera, just outside Valletta. The business is the authorised agent in Malta for Continental, Falken and Linglong, and it supplies all the other major tyre brands too. On VisitMalta.co.uk it is listed in our directory of tyre shops in Malta.

Scale is the main attraction. More than 20,000 tyres are available in stock, and more than 25 authorised resellers across Malta and Gozo stock its products, so whether you live in the south of Malta or on Gozo there is likely to be an outlet near you.

The brands

Standard Tyres is the authorised agent in Malta for Continental, Falken and Linglong, and it supplies all major tyre brands as well, so you are not limited to one maker. Its site also shows General Tire and Uniroyal among its brands, and the product photographs include a large Continental tyre built for heavy work and a General Grabber off-road tyre.

Because the business supplies resellers as well as drivers, it can quote for a single car or for a trade order. The website does not print prices, so ask for a quote when you enquire, and say which size and brand you have in mind. If you do not know the size, read it from the sidewall of a tyre on the car, where it is printed in a form such as 205/55/16, or look in the vehicle manual. The business can then say whether the tyre is held in stock or has to be ordered.

It also helps to say whether the car is a small hatchback, a family saloon, an SUV or a van, and whether you want to replace one tyre, a pair or a full set. Matching tyres on the same axle is common practice, so many drivers replace them in pairs, and you can ask the business which option suits your car.

Fitting, alignment and balancing

Standard Tyres has its own fitting service, together with wheel alignment and balancing. Alignment sets the angles of the wheels so the car tracks straight and the tyres wear evenly, while balancing adds small weights so a wheel spins smoothly without vibration at speed. Together with new tyres, they are the usual combination for a car that has begun to wear unevenly or shake at motorway speeds.

For anyone driving a hired car on a UK-style holiday itinerary, the island's roads and summer heat are hard on tyres. Our Malta weather guide shows when the heat peaks, and it is sensible to have tyres checked before a long drive to places like Golden Bay or the best beaches in Malta.

Who it suits

The business suits residents, long-stay visitors and businesses that need a dependable supplier. If you are relocating, our Malta relocation guide covers the practical side of settling in, and the Malta tax guide for UK nationals explains the tax picture for new residents.

Anyone in Gozo can benefit from the reseller network, since authorised outlets operate there as well as in Malta. The Gozo guide is a good companion if you are planning a stay across both islands.

Finding the business and getting started

Santa Venera lies between Valletta and the central towns, so the premises are straightforward to reach by road. The Valletta guide and the things to do in Malta page are useful for planning time nearby.

Quotes and information on brands and services are available during opening hours, Monday to Friday from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturday from 8am to 1pm. To ask about a tyre, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the business.