What is an SUV Tyre?
SUV tyres are very similar to car tyres. They take everything from the car tyre and build on it for an SUV-specific application.
They focus predominantly on-road driving which is ideal if you drive your SUV in city and suburban areas and are typically bigger to handle the increased weight of an SUV.
Best SUV Tyres In South Africa
EfficientGrip SUV
The tyre with 2.6 metres shorter braking distance on wet*.
Drive with peace of mind on rainy or sunny days. The EfficientGrip SUV won’t let rain wash your plans away, with a specially formulated tread compound you can brake with confidence on wet roads leaving you free to enjoy the landscape.
Wrangler HP All Weather
The intelligent self-adapting 4×4 tyre.
Wrangler HP All Weather tyres is a high-performance SUV/4×4 tyre – and its secret is our unique SmartTred Weather Reactive Technology.
This all-weather tread compound offers effective traction in both summer and winter conditions, on/off-road.
What are the tyres brands in South Africa?
South Africa’s four tyre manufacturers – Goodyear, Bridgestone, Continental and Sumitomo (Dunlop) are all owned by international tyre companies with extensive global footprints.
These four manufacturers supply tyres to automakers and the tyre replacement market and they send consignments to other parts of Africa.
Do SUVs need special tyres?
No, you can’t put car tyres on an SUV. SUVs are much heavier than cars and therefore need a tyre that can support this increase in weight. You’ll notice SUV tyres are much larger and wider than standard tyres.
How long do SUV tyres last?
While it varies, you should have your tyres checked by a mechanic every 10,000km, or every 12 months. Consider changing your tyres every 30,000 – 40,000km, or every 5-10 years.
Advice on how long tyres last ranges from 10,000 to 50,000km, but the NRMA recommends changing them around every 40,000km.
How often do SUVS need new tires?
6 years
Industry standards say you should replace passenger and truck/SUV tires on average at 6 years and before 10 years of age.
The timing depends greatly on how the tires have been used and the weather extremes it has been subjected to. How a vehicle has been stored can also impact when a tire needs to be replaced.