About Predator / New Zealand
Pursuit of
performance.
American automotive spirit. A global tyre brand. Brought to New Zealand by Traction Tyres Ltd.

The brand behind the tread
Where Predator tyres are made
Predator Tires is an American brand with a range spanning passenger cars, classic cruisers, SUVs and off-road vehicles.
Predator describes its tyres as designed in the USA and manufactured through production partners across Southeast Asia. Bold styling and a focus on performance run through the range.
Meet the global Predator brand ↗
TRANSAMERICA TIRE CO., LTD. ↗Part of the Transamerica family
Who is
Transamerica?
Transamerica Tire Co., Ltd. is the company behind a family of tyre brands that includes Predator. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, it brings decades of product development and international tyre export experience.
Transamerica works with international tyre manufacturing partners and develops ranges for different vehicles and driving needs. Its brand family also includes Venom Power, Freedom Hauler and Trailer Master.
Brand
Predator TiresPart of the Transamerica tyre familyTransamerica headquarters
Memphis, TennesseeUnited States of AmericaNew Zealand importer
Traction Tyres LtdExclusive New Zealand import partnerPredator in New Zealand
Predator’s New Zealand distributor
Predator tyres are exclusively brought into New Zealand through Traction Tyres Ltd.
Explore the patterns and sizes on this website, then speak with a retailer about current availability and the right tyre for your vehicle.
Visit Traction Tyres ↗Where to buy
Find your Predator dealer.
Tyre Dispatch is our main Predator retailer. You can also browse local tyre shops on our New Zealand dealer map.
Choose a shop to see its location and contact details, and check your preferred pattern and size before visiting.
Predator / Behind the scenes
Meet the scene.
Press play.
Walk the stands, explore the builds and meet the Predator community in 12 official event films.
Predator / Out there with the community
On the stand.
Part of the scene.
Explore the vehicles, tyre displays and people behind Predator at shows across the USA. Start with the highlights from each event, then open the full set for a closer look.
641 photos · 18 events · 2024–2026
Explore Predator’s official events ↗Off-Road Expo / 2026
Overland Expo PNW / 2026
Overland Expo West / 2026
Overland Expo SoCal / 2026
SEMA / 2025
Off-Road Expo / 2025
Overland Expo West / 2025
Flagstaff, Arizona · 16–18 May 2025
Overland Expo Costa Mesa / 2025
Easter Jeep Safari / 2025
Atlanta Truck Invasion / 2025
Bandas Y Trocas / 2025
SEMA / 2024
Off-Road Expo / 2024
Overland Expo PNW / 2024
Bandas Y Trocas / 2024
Jeep Beach / 2024
Atlantic City Truck Meet / 2024
LA Auto Show / Mister Cartoon / 2024
Official Predator Tires event photography. Open any photo to browse the full gallery.
Find your kind of drive
Explore Predator.
From the classic finish to your next adventure, start with the pattern that suits your vehicle.
Classic style
Radial Classic
Whitewall ring or raised white lettering, depending on the size and version. Each tyre has one finish, not both.
Discover Radial Classic ↗Everyday & highway
Comptrax
Explore passenger and highway patterns, compare their features, and find the sizes listed for New Zealand.
Explore Comptrax ↗4WD & adventure
New Mutant
Discover the all-terrain, rugged-terrain and mud-terrain patterns in the Predator range.
Explore off-road tyres ↗