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Real, practical 4x4 tyre guides — sizes, terrain types, and when to replace your tyres.

A dual-cab ute driving along a gravel farm road between green paddocks and gum trees
New Car Sizes · 29 Oct 2026
2026 Toyota HiLux Tyre Size: Every Variant Explained

The new-generation Toyota HiLux uses 265/65R17 tyres on the WorkMate 4x4 and SR, and 265/60R18 on the SR5, Rogue and Rugged X. Here is what each size means and how to choose the right replacement for work, touring or the tracks.

A dual-cab ute towing a camper trailer along a red dirt outback road in golden afternoon light
Industry News · 29 Oct 2026
Heavier PHEV Utes: Why Your Tyre Load Rating Matters More Now

Plug-in hybrid utes like the BYD Shark 6 and Ford Ranger PHEV weigh far more than the diesels beside them. Here is what that extra weight means for load index, LT tyres and pressures.

A dual-cab 4WD ute with a canopy driving along a sandy beach track beside the surf
Brand News · 29 Oct 2026
Landspider Tyres: The Full 4WD Range on 4x4 Tyre Hub Explained

Landspider now has five 4WD and SUV patterns on 4x4 Tyre Hub, from the WildTraxx A/T, R/T and M/T to the road-going GrandTraxx A/T and CityTraxx H/T. Here is what each one is built for and how to choose.

A 4WD stopped on a sandy dune track at sunrise while the driver lets air out of a rear tyre
Tips & Safety · 29 Oct 2026
4WD Tyre Pressures: Airing Down for Sand, Gravel and Rock

How far to let your tyres down for sand, gravel and rock, how to air down without damaging a tyre, and how to get back to safe highway pressure afterwards.

When to Replace Your Tyres: Tread, Age and Damage
20 Jul 2026
When to Replace Your Tyres: Tread, Age and Damage

Tread depth isn't the only thing that matters — tyres age even sitting still, and some damage means immediate replacement. Here's what to check.

A/T, M/T, H/T or R/T: Choosing the Right Terrain Type
14 Jul 2026
A/T, M/T, H/T or R/T: Choosing the Right Terrain Type

H/T, A/T, M/T and R/T tyres each trade off on-road manners against off-road grip. Here's how to work out which one actually suits how you drive.

How to Read Your Tyre Size
09 Jul 2026
How to Read Your Tyre Size

Every tyre sidewall carries a size code — width, profile, construction, rim diameter, load index and speed rating. Here's exactly what each part means.