Off-Road and 4WD

Do three-ply sidewalls really beat two-ply on a 4WD? What the ply count means, where it matters off-road in Australia, and what to check first.

Sharp rock and gibber stake sidewalls fast. The tyre construction, pressures and technique that cut punctures on Australia’s outback tracks.

Bull dust hides rocks, scours beads and leaks past rims. How this fine outback dust wrecks tyres and wheels in Australia, and how to protect yours.

Mostly bitumen with the odd dirt track? The best road-biased all-terrain and highway tyres for 80/20 driving in Australia, and how to choose.

Beach driving permits and tyre rules across Australia: where you need a vehicle access permit, what it costs and the sand pressures that keep you legal.

Mud-terrain tyres in the wet: why aggressive off-road tread stretches your braking distance on sealed roads and raises aquaplaning risk in the rain.

All-terrain tyres are louder than highway tyres on the bitumen. Here’s how much noise to expect, what drives it, and how to keep A/T hum bearable.

How long do all-terrain tyres last in Australia? Realistic kilometre expectations, what wears them out faster, and how to make a set last longer.

Does siping or cutting tyres for traction work in Australia? The legal, warranty and wear realities, and why it’s rarely worth it for local driving.