Best 4WD Tyres for Perth and WA Conditions (2026)
Best 4WD Tyres for Perth and WA Conditions (2026)
Choosing 4WD tyres in Perth is different from anywhere else in Australia. Hot bitumen runs, soft sand from Lancelin to Coral Bay, sharp rocks in the Pilbara, and Toodyay-area gravel all chew tyres differently. Here is what actually works.
The 3 types of 4WD tyre — and where each wins
Highway-Terrain (H/T) — 80 percent bitumen, 20 percent gravel
Best for Hilux, Ranger, Prado, MU-X owners who tow a boat to Mandurah or commute daily but want better wet grip than a passenger tyre. Quietest of the three, longest tread life.
Top picks in Perth (2026):
- Bridgestone Dueler H/T 684 II
- Toyo Open Country A32
- Michelin LTX Force
All-Terrain (A/T) — 60 percent bitumen, 40 percent off-road
The default WA choice. Handles bitumen, gravel, mild sand, and most station tracks. A bit louder than H/T, but versatile.
Top picks:
- BFGoodrich KO2 (the WA classic)
- Toyo Open Country AT3
- Maxxis Razr AT811
- Cooper Discoverer AT3
Mud-Terrain (M/T) — beach, station work, hardcore touring
If you are regularly in soft sand (Lancelin, Wedge, Cape Range), or running tracks north of Karratha, M/T is what you want. Loud on bitumen but unbeatable off-road.
Top picks:
- BFGoodrich KM3
- Maxxis Razr MT
- Toyo Open Country MT
Common Perth 4WD sizes and price ranges
| Vehicle | Stock size | Common upsize | A/T fitted (4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilux SR5 | 265/65R17 | 265/70R17 | 980 to 1,440 |
| Ranger Wildtrak | 265/60R18 | 285/65R18 | 1,180 to 1,680 |
| Prado | 265/65R17 | 265/70R17 | 1,050 to 1,520 |
| 79 Series LandCruiser | 265/70R17 | 285/75R17 | 1,200 to 1,800 |
Pressure tips for WA conditions
- Bitumen daily: 38 PSI front, 40 PSI rear (unloaded)
- Gravel station track: 28 to 30 PSI
- Beach / soft sand: 14 to 18 PSI (lower for stuck recovery)
- Always reinflate before hitting bitumen — under-inflated tyres on hot WA tar are the number 1 cause of sidewall failure
Why fit your 4WD tyres at Tyre On Sale Welshpool
- We carry BFG, Toyo, Maxxis, Cooper, Bridgestone, Mickey Thompson in stock
- Truck-rated balancing for big rims (up to 22 inch)
- Free old tyre disposal — including the heavy 285/75R17 mud-terrains
- 4WD wheel alignment with adjustable thrust angle (important after a lift)
Call 0466 004 999 or browse our 4WD range for an instant quote.