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Your Guide to Choosing the Right Auto Tire: Types, Brands, and Tips for Sale Deals

Whether you’re a daily commuter, a weekend warrior, or an off-road enthusiast, choosing the right tires is key to both your vehicle’s performance and safety.

When you see auto tire for sale, you might be excited about the discounts, but picking the right tire type and brand requires some extra consideration.

From all-season to mud terrain, each tire type brings its own benefits, and each brand has unique offerings to suit different driving styles. Let’s break down the types of tires you’ll commonly find and highlight some reputable brands to help you make the best choice.

Nitro Gas RC Cars

Rev Up Your RC Hobby: Exploring the World of Nitro RC Cars and How to Get Started

No longer do kids (and grown-ups) race cheap little cars around the house. Radio-controlled (RC) cars for hobbies have gotten a lot better over the years, as in the case with the nitro gas models. or electric engines. Prices change as you look through the different brands and their features, which can be confusing for a beginner, so I’ve put together some basic facts to get you into the world of nitro RC cars!

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Car Brakes 101: Essential Know-How for Ensuring Reliable Stopping Power

Braking system failure is one of the most common factors in fatal car accidents, so when was the last time you had yours checked? If you’re driving on worn or damaged brakes, you’re putting yourself, your fellow passengers and other traffic participants at risk. 

Instead of waiting to be caught off guard by a squeaking noise or a light show of warning lights on your dashboard, you need to regularly inspect, service and maintain your brake assembly. Ensuring reliable stopping power at all times is one of the invaluable safe driving tips that can save your and other people’s lives.

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A Guide to 4×4 LED Driving Lights

Besides the stock lights that your car comes with, drivers can significantly increase visibility by adding driving lights. These have become possible due to the technology poured by light manufacturers in recent years. Additional lights open up a host of possibilities. Being able to see (and be seen), regardless of road or weather conditions, is a boon not granted to many.  

Source: club4x4.com.au
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Ford Ranger Tray Canopies 101

If you own a 2012 or later T6/PX Ford Ranger, then you already know that they’re one of the most highly regarded dual-cab utes in their class. It’s no surprise then that these 100% Aussie-inspired utes also make great platforms for all types of tray and canopy setups for tradies, overlanders, or just regular commuters who’d like a secure cargo space.

You can’t help but be impressed with the selection of trays, canopies, and toolboxes there are to choose from. And when you add in other accessories like roof racks, spare wheel carriers, and jerry can holders, it’s easy to see why the sky’s the limit when it comes to outfitting them.

With so many canopy and toolbox combinations though, the sheer number of possible configurations can be overwhelming, and that’s before you’ve even factored in features like lighting, wiring, or central locking. Fortunately, there are turnkey canopy solutions available that take the guesswork out of canopy arrangements. You can order a fully integrated setup today, install it an afternoon, and it’s going to fit and perform just as flawlessly as if it came from the factory.

toyota hilux

3 Must-Have Hilux Off-Roading Accessories

The Hilux has dominated the 4×2 and 4×4 ute categories for quite some time and is undeniably Australia’s best-selling car thus far in 2022. There’s the choice of frugal petrol and diesel engines and trims to suit all buyers. The workmate is a tradie’s best friend, while the Rogue and Rugged X models are perfect for off-roading fun. 

As for accessories, there’s a decent amount of optional kits offered as OEM. But most buyers will be better catered to by the huge selection of aftermarket goodies. 

Off-roading requires the Hilux to have basic front-end protection, decent lighting and recovery essentials to get you out of a tight spot. Any extra gear, like spare tyres or camping gear, should sit on a well-appointed roof rack. 

Though, you shouldn’t stop there. Better protection for those larger wheels and tyres is handled by Hilux flares in the design and colour of your liking. Pair this with serious suspension upgrades and better airflow, and choose your destination.