Company Overview

Name: Ruprah Motors (Pty) Ltd
Trading Name: Super Tyres
Industry: Tyre wholesale and retail, import/export of tyres and rubber products
Head Office: Plot 14465, Kamushongo Road, Gaborone West Industrial Estate, Gaborone, Botswana
Postal Address: P.O. Box 2400, Gaborone, Botswana
Contact Numbers: +267 391 4544 / +267 391 5444
Fax: +267 390 6616
Email: supertyresgaborone@gmail.com

Website: supertyres.co.bw
Approximate Staff Count: Around 35 employees
Key Directors: Kuldip Singh Ruprah, Avneet Singh Ruprah, Satveer Singh Ruprah

Business Activities

Ruprah Motors, operating as Super Tyres, is a Botswana-based tyre importer, wholesaler, and retailer. The company supplies a full range of tyres, including:

Passenger and SUV tyres

Truck and bus tyres

Agricultural and tractor tyres

Earthmover and industrial tyres

Forklift tyres and related accessories

The company also offers wheel balancing, alignment, and tyre fitting services and serves as an authorized dealer for Pirelli tyres in Gaborone.

Import and Export Operations

Ruprah Motors is one of Botswana’s major tyre importers and distributors. The company imports tyres and rubber-related products from multiple countries, including South Africa, India, and China. It has conducted thousands of import transactions with over a hundred suppliers.

While exports are a smaller part of the business, the company ships tyres primarily to South Africa, mainly dealing in used or reconditioned tyres.

Market Position

Ruprah Motors is recognized as a leading player in Botswana’s tyre industry. Its strong import network, wide product range, and dealership partnerships help it maintain a solid position in both the wholesale and retail markets.

Observed Strengths and Challenges

Strengths:

Well-established supply chain and import base

Broad portfolio of tyre products for various vehicle types

Presence as both a wholesaler and a service provider (through Super Tyres)

Association with reputable global brands

Challenges:

Export activities are limited compared to imports

Exposure to foreign exchange fluctuations due to reliance on imports

Competitive local market with multiple tyre distributors

Dependence on regional trade and logistics conditions