The Importance of Tyre Pressure for Your 4WD

Whether you’re tackling Tassie’s rugged tracks, cruising the open highway, or towing your camper along the coast, the right tyre pressure can make or break your 4WD performance.

Tyre pressure affects everything — from handling and fuel efficiency to grip and ride comfort. Off-road, it’s even more critical. Lowering your tyre pressure helps increase the tyre’s contact area, giving you better traction on sand, mud, and rocks. But once you’re back on the bitumen, re-inflating to the correct pressure ensures even tyre wear, better braking, and maximum tyre life.

Driving with the wrong pressure doesn’t just compromise performance — it can also lead to punctures, poor handling, and expensive premature wear.

That’s why investing in quality gear like a reliable air compressor, accurate gauge, and tyre deflator is money well spent. With the right tools on board, you can adjust your pressures for any terrain quickly and confidently — keeping you safer and extending the life of your tyres.

Because in the world of 4WDing, tyre pressure isn’t just a number — it’s your connection to the ground beneath you.