Welcome to the second part of my explanation about 4wd rims and tyres. In my previous post explaining 4wd Rims, I mentioned that I run 285/75/R16s on a 16 x 7.5 steel rim with a +10 offset. I don't by the way, but it's a perfectly valid example for us to use... If you've read the previous post ...
4wd Rims And Tyres Explained – Rims
How often have you talked to a 4wd enthusiast about their 4wd rims and tyres? Have you managed to make head or tail of what they say? Have you ever seen a post on a forum asking for advice about what 4wd rims and tyres to run? The strings of numbers that people come out with are sometimes harder ...
MaxTrax Paper 4wd Models
While cruising around the internet the other day, I stumbled across the coolest thing. The awesome people at MaxTrax have provided us with a way to pass an hour or so of time when we're not out in our exploring. And I'm talking about their paper 4wd models! What a great idea! MaxTrax have ...
Mitsubishi Super Select 4wd and Super Select II
Mitsubishi's answer to off-road driving comes in 3 flavours; the Pajero, the Triton and the Challenger. They are all very capable vehicles with some obvious differences. However, somewhere between the engine and the wheels, there is a key element that Mitsubishi has included on all of the 4wd ...
What Is A Diff Locker | Everything You Need To Know
What is a Diff Locker? A locking differential (or diff locker) can make a significant difference in the performance of your 4wd in certain situations. You go on to any forum and you will see countless threads on the topic. Known also as diff-lock or locker, it is a modification to the standard ...
How Does A 4WD Snorkel Work?
One of the first 4WD accessories I seriously looked at was a snorkel as it seemed at every four-wheel drive you seen had one. As I learnt more about them I realise that there not just for river crossings, they provide A Snorkel, when fitted to your four wheel drive moves the engine air intake ...
Dalwallinu Wildflowers Trip On The Wildflower Way
4wd Trip Name: Dalwallinu Wildflowers Terrain: Sand tracks and dense scrub Difficulty (Dry): Easy Date Driven: 9th, 10th, 11th September Day 1 - Dalwallinu Wildflowers The Dalwallinu Wildflowers 4wd trip took a small group of adventurers through the wildflower country to the north east ...
Wandoo Country, The Unknown Part Of The Mundaring Powerlines Track
This track may take you through areas at risk of dieback. Please STICK TO THE TRACKS!. Terrain: Gravel, clay, sand. Distance (Km): 107.2 kms Difficulty (Dry): Scenic to easy. Google Map: 4wd Trip - Wandoo Country Date Driven: 15th May 2011 The area we drove through is rich in ...
White Hills To Myalup, A Great Day Track Close to Mandurah W.A
The Southern Shores 4wd trip is a well known track along the beach south of Mandurah in Western Australia. The 4wd trip starts at the end of White Hill Road and continues southward towards Bunbury. There are exit points at Preston Beach and Myalup as you head south. The conditions vary ...
4wd Trip – Dwellingup Fencelines
This track may take you through areas at risk of dieback. Please STICK TO THE TRACKS!. Dwellingup is a small town south of Perth. The town has a long history originally as the terminus of the Pinjarra/Marinup railway, as a logging town. In more modern times, Dwellingup has become known as a ...
How To Drive Up And Down Steep Hills In A 4WD
Driving your 4wd on steep hills is one of the most exciting and potentially dangerous things you can do in your 4x4. Exciting because it's adventurous. Dangerous because there is a real risk of rolling your vehicle. And on a steep hill, you could keep on rolling... All the way down... Key real ...
The Ultimate Guide To Sand Driving
Sand Driving, its almost a right of passage to learn how to get around on arguably one of Australia's greatest assets, the humble beach. Before you go to your nearest beach and go for an adventure its worth learning how to drive on sand effectively not only to save yourself some embarrassment but ...