WHY AIRING DOWNCHANGES EVERYTHING

Whether you're driving sand, corrugations or rocky tracks, lowering your tyre pressure improves traction, ride comfort and tyre life. Here's why experienced 4WD drivers air down before leaving the bitumen.

SHOP QUICKSET DEFLATORS
more TractionGreater footprint on loose terrain
More ComfortReduced vibration and harshness
longer tyre lifeLess wheelspin and impact damage
Protect the Environment
More Traction
Clear Obstacles
Save Fuel
Softer Surfaces
Less Wear & Tear
THE DIFFERENCE

BEFORE & AFTER AIRING DOWN

Same vehicle. Same sand. Only tyre pressure changed.

FULL PRESSURE
FULL PRESSURE DEEP RUTS
  • Narrow contact patch sinks into sand
  • Deep tyre ruts damage the environment
  • Bounces off obstacles and corrugations
  • Higher fuel consumption off-road
  • Axle hop wears out drivetrain
DEFLATED PRESSURE
DEFLATED PRESSURE WIDE FOOTPRINT
  • Wide footprint floats over soft terrain
  • Minimal environmental disruption
  • Tyre conforms to rocks and roots
  • 10–15% fuel savings off-road
  • Smooth ride, less drivetrain stress
THE SCIENCE

6 REASONS TO AIR DOWN

Lowering your tyre pressure isn't just about traction. These six benefits explain why airing down should be part of every off-road trip.

  1. PROTECT THE TRACKS
    70%LESS GROUNDDAMAGE

    PROTECT THE TRACKS

    Lower tyre pressures spread your vehicle's weight across a much larger footprint. Instead of digging into soft sand, mud or bush tracks, your tyres float over the surface, reducing rutting and helping preserve the tracks for everyone.


    Responsible 4WDing starts with the right tyre pressure.

  2. LARGER FOOTPRINT
    MAXIMUM TRACTION

    LARGER FOOTPRINT

    Lower tyre pressures increase the tyre's contact patch, spreading your vehicle's weight across a larger area. This improves grip on sand, mud and rocky terrain while reducing wheelspin and helping maintain control.

  3. CONFORMS TO OBSTACLES
    MORE CONTROL

    CONFORMS TO OBSTACLES

    Lower tyre pressures allow the tyre to flex around rocks, roots and uneven terrain instead of bouncing over them. This creates a smoother ride, improves traction and reduces the shock loads transferred through your suspension and driveline.

    The result is better vehicle control, increased comfort and less stress on both your vehicle and its occupants.

  4. REDUCE WHEELSPIN
    MORE GRIP

    REDUCE WHEELSPIN

    Lower tyre pressures help your tyres grip instead of spinning on loose surfaces. With more traction, your vehicle moves forward more efficiently, reducing unnecessary throttle input and making difficult terrain easier to drive.

  5. STAY ON TOP OF SOFT TERRAIN
    LARGER FOOTPRINT

    STAY ON TOP OF SOFT TERRAIN

    Lower tyre pressures spread your vehicle's weight over a much larger footprint, helping your tyres float across soft sand and mud instead of digging in.

    The increased footprint improves flotation, reduces the chance of getting bogged, and gives you better control across loose terrain.

  6. REDUCE WEAR & TEAR ON YOUR DRIVETRAIN
    REDUCED DRIVETRAIN STRESS

    REDUCE WEAR & TEAR ON YOUR DRIVETRAIN

    Driving at high tyre pressures on soft terrain can cause axle hop, where your tyres repeatedly lose and regain traction. That shock loads your differentials, axles, CVs, bearings and gearbox, increasing wear every time the tyres bounce instead of gripping.

    Lower tyre pressures help maintain consistent traction, allowing smoother power delivery and reducing stress throughout the driveline. Over time, this means fewer harsh impacts, less mechanical wear, and potentially lower repair costs.

QUICK REFERENCE

THE NUMBERS AT A GLANCE

protectthe tracksA lighter footprint helps preserve trails and fragile terrain.
maximuntractionMore grip on sand, mud and loose terrain with a larger contact patch.
morecomplianceTyres conform to rocks, ruts and uneven terrain for a smoother ride.
saveFuelLower rolling resistance helps reduce fuel use off-road.
gofurtherTravel confidently across softer terrain with improved flotation.
REDUCEDRIVELINE STRESSLess axle hop means less stress on your vehicle's driveline.

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