Best 4WD Tyres for WA Outback Trips (2026 Guide)
By Tyre On Sale Team·20 June 2026 6 min read
Best 4WD Tyres for WA Outback Trips
WA outback is the toughest tyre test in Australia: corrugated gravel that destroys sidewalls, ironstone that punctures, deep sand, and ambient temps that hit 45C+.
What to look for
1. 3-ply sidewall minimum — corrugations kill standard 2-ply sidewalls within days. Look for LT (Light Truck) construction.
2. Load rating — your fully loaded touring rig often pushes 3,200 kg+.
3. All-Terrain over Mud-Terrain for most WA trips — MT treads chunk on bitumen.
4. Tread void for sand — wide voids self-clean in soft sand.
Top picks for WA outback (in stock at Welshpool)
- BFGoodrich KO2 All-Terrain — the benchmark.
- Toyo Open Country A/T III — excellent value, quiet on highway.
- Maxxis Razr AT — best price-to-performance.
- Cooper Discoverer AT3 — strong all-rounder.
Sizing for common WA tourers
- Toyota Landcruiser 79/200: 265/70R17, 285/65R18
- Toyota Hilux / Prado: 265/65R17, 265/60R18
- Ford Ranger / Everest: 265/65R17, 265/60R18
- Nissan Patrol Y62: 275/65R18, 285/60R18
Don't forget pressures
Long corrugations: drop to 28-32 psi. Deep sand on Cable Beach: 18-22 psi. Re-inflate to 38-42 psi for bitumen.
Book your 4WD tyres at Tyre On Sale Welshpool. Call 0466 004 999.