4wd Tyre Brands

Choosing the right tyres for your 4wd is probably of the most important modifications you can make to your vehicle. Australia is the home of the most amazing off road terrains, from great deep sandy deserts that stretch for days, to rugged rocky and muddy mountains and long stretches of country road. Not surprisingly, then, you will find a huge variety of 4wd tyre brands to suit your needs.

Finding 4wd tyre brands

There are several ways to find the right 4wd tyre brand to suit your vehicle and your driving needs. The internet offers a wide variety of brands and dealers, often with locality finders in your area, and extensive lists and descriptions. Ringing local dealers in your area will also get you expert advice on just what brand is best for your needs. Or ask other members of your 4wd club or family or friend enthusiasts what works for them in what conditions.

Major 4wd tyre brands

Some of the most commonly used brands of 4x4 tyres in Australia include these.

• Falken are one of Australia’s biggest 4x4 tyre brands, and have an extensive listing with details and fittings on their website www.falkentyres.com.au/tyres/4WD-suv-tyres.html. They have dealers in most parts of Australia, and offer an internet ordering service
• Cooper Tyres is the Australian version of American 4x4 tyre brand Cooper Tyres. This site offers detailed ratings of the exact on and specific off road applications for each tyre. For example, the Zeon LTZ is 70% road and sand, 30% dirt.
• Bridgestone offers a wide range of 4x4 tyres, from the Dueler range, to their LT (light truck) and Highway Terrains. The website www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/4x4 offers details on specific tyres, as well as a dealer finder, testimonials and videos of their tyres in action
• JAXQuickfit offers a range of leading brands of 4wd tyres, including Pirelli, Goodyear, Michelin and Dunlop. Check their website, http://www.jaxquickfit.com.au/.

All of these brands offer excellent quality and a wide range of tyres.