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Outback Rubber4WD tyres · Alice Springs
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4WD tyres and suspension · Alice Springs

Tyres for where the bitumen ends.

All-terrain and mud-terrain tyres, lift kits and trip prep for Alice Springs and Central Australia, from people who actually drive the tracks.

  • 4.9 from 133 Google reviews
  • All-terrain and mud-terrain specialists
  • Suspension and lift kits

Open Mon to Fri 7:30am to 5pm, Sat 8am to 12pm

Free tyre tools

Tyre size decoderWhat 265/65R17 means Pressure plannerSand, gravel, highway Tread and age checkLegal? Too old? Bush trip checklistBefore you head out
What we do

Set up for the Tanami, not the car park.

Tell us what you drive, what you carry and where you're headed. We'll match the tyre, the load rating and the suspension to the trip.

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    4WD tyres

    All-terrains, muddies and highway terrains, in light truck construction for loaded touring.

    4WD tyres

    What's included

    • Help picking the right tread for your driving
    • Load index matched to your loaded weight
    • Fitting and balancing
    • Matching spares to your rims

    How long

    Fitted and balanced, often in a day.

    Get a price

    Text a photo of your sidewall, or use the quote form.

    Get a quote
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    Suspension

    Lift kits, shocks and load upgrades.

    Suspension

    What's included

    • Lift kits sized to your tyres
    • Shocks for corrugations
    • Springs rated for your load

    How long

    A lift kit and a set of tyres are often fitted together in a day.

    Get a price

    Tell us your vehicle, your load and where you're headed.

    Get a quote
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    Pressure advice

    Set up for sand, gravel and highway.

    Pressure advice

    What's included

    • Your own let-down numbers
    • How to air back up safely
    • Compressor and gauge advice

    How long

    Drop in during opening hours for a quick pressure check.

    Get started

    Try the pressure planner, then send your trip card to Col.

    Pressure planner
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    Trip prep

    A full check before the big trip, so the only surprise out there is the view.

    Trip prep

    What's included

    • Tyres, spares and pressures checked
    • Suspension and load looked over
    • Repair kit and compressor check
    • A simple list of anything to fix before you go

    When

    Book ahead of the big trip so we have your tyres in stock.

    Book a check
Free tools

Handy before you ring us.

Work out what your tyres are telling you, then send the numbers straight to Col. All figures are typical and approximate. Your vehicle placard and tyre maker have the final say.

Tyre size decoder

What the numbers mean, and what going bigger does to your speedo.

It's on the sidewall. Metric (265/65R17) or inch sizes (33x12.50R17) both work.
265/65R17

How it's worked out: overall diameter = rim (inches × 25.4) + two sidewalls (width × aspect %). Worn tyres read a few mm smaller. Bigger tyres beyond about 15 mm over the largest size your manufacturer lists usually need a modification check under the national guide most states and territories follow (VSB 14). Check with NT Motor Vehicle Registry and your insurer before you fit them. About vehicle standards.

Trip pressure planner

Starting pressures for every surface on your trip. Let them down, then pump back up for the highway.

From your door-jamb placard or your tyre shop. Loaded tourers often run a bit higher.
How loaded are you?
What's on your trip? (tap all that apply)
SurfaceStart atKeep under

Starting points only, based on common 4WD practice with light truck (LT) tyres: roughly 85% of highway pressure on gravel, 75% on corrugations, 60% on firm sand and 45% in soft sand, with a floor of about 15 psi. Heavier loads need more air. Passenger-construction tyres shouldn't go as low. Check tyre temperature with your hand at every stop: warm is fine, too hot to touch means add air or slow down. Always pump back up before bitumen.

Tread and age check

Is it legal, is it trip-ready, and is it simply too old?

Measure in the main grooves with a tread gauge. The small bars across the groove (wear indicators) sit at about 1.5 mm.
Look for an oval on the sidewall ending in four numbers: week then year. 1821 = week 18 of 2021.
Tread life left (approx)42%
Tyre age-
Legal minimum1.5 mmAcross the whole tread

Typical figures only. The legal minimum across Australia is 1.5 mm of tread. For wet roads and remote gravel, many tyre makers suggest replacing well before that, at around 3 mm. Many makers also recommend a yearly professional check once a tyre is 5 years old and replacement at 10 years old whatever the tread, including the spare. Check your tyre maker's advice.

Before you head out bush

Our quick checklist for remote trips. Tick off what you've sorted.

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    Recent builds

    Rigs we've set up lately.

    Tap a photo to see it bigger.

    LandCruiserMud-terrains and a 2 inch lift
    WheelsBlack wheels with mud-terrains
    HiluxTrip-ready Hilux
    Dual-cab uteLight truck tyres for load
    WranglerWrangler on 35s
    LandCruiserSnorkel, rack and muddies for the long way round
    How it works

    From "where are you headed?" to wheels on dirt.

    1. Tell us the trip

      Your vehicle, your load and where you're going. A text with a photo of your sidewall is perfect.

    2. We match the setup

      Tyre type, load rating and, if you need it, the right lift for your tyres.

    3. Fitted, often in a day

      Tyres fitted and balanced. Lift kits and tyres can usually be done together.

    4. Your numbers to take

      We show you how to let down and air back up, with pressures for your rig.

    Reviews

    Out there and back, no dramas.

    4.9

    133 Google reviews
    ★★★★★Set us up for a desert crossing. Not a single puncture in 1,200 km of sand and gibber.Shane O. · Alice Springs
    ★★★★★They showed me how to let the tyres down and back up properly. Great service, fair prices.Jen K. · Araluen
    ★★★★★Lift kit and tyres fitted in a day. The truck rides better loaded than it did empty.Luke M. · Gillen
    ★★★★★Col talked me out of the tyres I came in for and into ones that actually suit the station roads. Glad he did.Dave R. · Braitling
    ★★★★★Matched a second spare to my rims before the Plenty Highway. Didn't need it, slept better anyway.Mia T. · Larapinta

    Sample reviews

    Green LandCruiser parked on a remote rocky plain in morning mist
    About us

    About Col: we drive the tracks too.

    Outback Rubber was started by Col after twenty years of station work. If he wouldn't run a tyre out bush, he won't sell it.

    We're based in Alice Springs and look after 4WDs across Central Australia. Tell us where you're headed and we'll set you up for it.

    Col, owner

    20years of station work
    133Google reviews
    4.9average rating
    AT and MT specialistsLift kits and suspensionTrip prep
    FAQ

    Questions we get at the counter.

    All-terrain or mud-terrain: which do I need?

    For most Central Australian touring, a good light truck all-terrain is the sweet spot: quieter on the highway, tough on gibber and fine in sand. Mud-terrains suit rocky tracks, wet-season mud and people who spend most of their time off the bitumen. Tell us how you split your driving and we'll recommend one.

    What does "LT" on the sidewall mean, and do I need it?

    LT means light truck construction: stronger sidewalls and a higher load capacity. If you tour loaded, tow, or drive long gravel roads, LT tyres are usually the right choice. You can check your sizes with the tyre decoder above.

    Can I fit bigger tyres without a lift?

    Often a small size step is fine. Going much bigger can rub, change your speedo and gearing, and may need a modification check. Put your current and planned sizes into the decoder, then send them to us and we'll tell you what fits your vehicle.

    How low should I let my tyres down for sand?

    It depends on your tyres, load and vehicle. The pressure planner above gives typical starting points. Drop in small steps, keep your speed down and pump back up before you hit the bitumen. Come in and we'll give you numbers for your rig.

    Do I really need two spares?

    On the long remote tracks, one spare isn't enough. A second spare matched to your rims is cheap insurance when help could be days away. We can match your rims.

    How long does a lift kit and tyre fit take?

    A lift kit and a set of tyres are often fitted in a day. Give us a call and we'll book a time that suits.

    My tyres have plenty of tread but they're old. Are they okay?

    Rubber hardens and cracks with age, especially in the Centre's heat. Use the tread and age check above to read the date code, then bring it in and we'll take a look, spare included.

    Do I need to book, or can I drop in?

    Booking is best so we have your tyres in stock. For a puncture or a quick pressure check, drop in during opening hours: Mon to Fri 7:30am to 5pm, Sat 8am to 12pm.

    Get a 4WD quote

    Where are you headed?

    Tell us your vehicle and your trip and we'll come back with the setup and a price.

    Service area

    • Alice Springs
    • Araluen
    • Gillen
    • Braitling
    • Larapinta
    • Ross
    • And Central Australia
    • 0400 XXX 000
    • Mon to Fri 7:30am to 5pm
      Sat 8am to 12pm
    • Alice Springs and Central Australia

    Get a 4WD quote

    Takes a minute. Col will get back to you.