Tractor Tyres Price in Kenya (2026) – Sizes, Prices & Where to Buy in Nakuru

If you’ve been searching for tractor tyres in Kenya, you’ve probably noticed something:

 Prices are NOT fixed.

The same tyre size can vary by KES 10,000 – 30,000 depending on:

• Whether it’s new or retread
• The brand
• The location (Nakuru, Nairobi, Eldoret)

🚜 WHAT TRACTOR TYRE SIZES MEAN (e.g. 16.9–28, 18.4–30, 18.4–34)

A size like 16.9–28 has 2 main parts:

1. FIRST NUMBER (WIDTH)

 Example: 16.9

• This is the width of the tyre (in inches)
• How wide the tyre is from side to side

 Meaning:

• Bigger number = wider tyre
• Wider tyres = better grip + stability

🔍 2. SECOND NUMBER (RIM SIZE)

 Example: 28

• This is the diameter of the rim (in inches)
• The metal wheel the tyre sits on

Size	Meaning
16.9–28	16.9 inches wide, fits 28-inch rim
18.4–30	18.4 inches wide, fits 30-inch rim
18.4–34	18.4 inches wide, fits 34-inch rim

 

Latest Tractor Tyre Prices in Kenya (Real Market Data)

 These are retread tyres, which are very common in Kenya.

• New tyres are expensive (KES 90K – 150K+)
• Retreads are cheaper and widely available
• Performance is still decent for most farm work

 

 Retread vs New Tractor Tyres

 Retread Tyres

• ✔️ Affordable (KES 50K – 80K)
• ✔️ Good for medium use
• ❌ Shorter lifespan

 New Tyres

• ✔️ Long-lasting
• ✔️ Better traction
• ❌ Expensive upfront

BIGGER TYRES COST MORE

 Because they:

• Use more rubber
• Carry heavier loads
• Provide better traction