by admin | Oct 30, 2026 | Disposal, Environment and Misc
Tyre Myths Australian Drivers Still Believe Quick answer: Most Australian tyre “wisdom” is half-right at best. The legal tread limit here is 1.5mm, not 1.6mm; the sidewall number is a maximum, not your target pressure; nitrogen is no miracle; bigger...
by admin | Oct 30, 2026 | Disposal, Environment and Misc
How to Make a Warranty Claim on a Faulty Tyre in Australia Quick answer: If a tyre fails because of a manufacturing defect, you have two overlapping rights in Australia: the maker’s own warranty and, more powerfully, the consumer guarantees in the Australian...
by admin | Oct 30, 2026 | Disposal, Environment and Misc
Quick answer: To check for an Australian tyre recall, search the free ACCC Product Safety Australia recalls database at productsafety.gov.au by brand and model, then match your tyre’s DOT date code to the affected batch. If yours is listed, stop using it,...
by admin | Oct 30, 2026 | Disposal, Environment and Misc
Quick answer: A tyre label grades three things — fuel efficiency (A–E), wet grip (A–E) and external rolling noise (decibels, in sound-wave classes). A is best, E is worst. Australia has no mandatory tyre-labelling scheme, so the label you see is the...
by admin | Oct 30, 2026 | Vehicle Guides
TL;DR: The current Hyundai Kona uses 215/60R17, 215/55R18 or 235/45R19 depending on grade, including the Kona Electric. Wheels are 5×114.3 PCD with a typical 67.1 mm centre bore. Most variants come with a tyre mobility (repair) kit rather than a spare, and...
by admin | Oct 30, 2026 | Vehicle Guides
TL;DR: The Australian Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series runs 245/75R17 on the GX, 265/65R18 on GXL, VX, Sahara and GR Sport, and 265/55R20 on the Sahara ZX. Wheels are 6×139.7 PCD with a 95.1 mm centre bore and roughly +60 mm offset. Every grade carries a...
by admin | Oct 30, 2026 | Vehicle Guides
TL;DR: The current Mitsubishi Outlander (2022-on) runs 18-inch 235/60R18 tyres on lower grades (ES, LS) and 20-inch 255/45R20 on Aspire, Exceed and the PHEV flagships. All share a 5×114.3 bolt pattern and a 66.1mm centre bore. Petrol grades carry a space-saver spare;...
by admin | Oct 30, 2026 | Vehicle Guides
TL;DR: The next-generation Ford Everest runs tyre sizes from 255/70R17 (Ambiente, Tremor on 265/70R17 all-terrains) through 255/65R18 (Trend), 255/55R20 (Sport) to 275/45R21 (Platinum). All grades share a 6×139.7 bolt pattern, a 93.1mm centre bore and a full-size...
by admin | Oct 30, 2026 | Vehicle Guides
Quick answer: Australian Isuzu D-Max utes run 255/65R17 (SX, LS-M) or 265/60R18 (LS-U, X-Terrain) tyres on a 6×139.7 wheel pattern with a ~100.5mm centre bore. Set the placard cold pressure — commonly around 33 psi for 17-inch fitments. Every D-Max carries a full-size...
by admin | Oct 30, 2026 | Vehicle Guides
Quick answer: The MG ZS typically runs 215/55R17 tyres on 17-inch wheels (Excite), with 18-inch alloys on higher Essence grades. Most Hybrid+ variants carry only a tyre repair kit rather than a spare. Always confirm your exact size and bolt pattern on the door...