Choosing Tyres for Desert Roads

Desert driving is hard on tyres: hot tarmac, loose sand and long hours at a steady speed all take their toll.

Pressure is everything

Check pressures in the cool of the morning, not after a drive. Hot tyres read higher and can hide an under-inflated tyre.

For mostly paved routes, a quality all-season tyre with a heat-resistant compound is ideal. If you'll leave the tarmac, consider an all-terrain tyre with stronger sidewalls.

Carry a full-size spare where possible, plus a compressor and a pressure gauge.

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