Daihatsu Rocky Tyre Reviews

Tyres are the only part of a Daihatsu Rocky that touches the road, and they have more influence on braking, wet grip, noise and ride comfort than almost any other component you can change. This page collects owner reviews and buying advice for Daihatsu Rocky tyres in Australia.

What to look for in Daihatsu Rocky tyres

Four-wheel drive wagons carry a lot of weight high up, and that shapes tyre choice. Load rating needs headroom for a full fuel load, a fitted-out interior, roof weight and towball download all at once. Many owners find the standard passenger-construction tyre is fine on bitumen but marginal once the vehicle is loaded for a trip, which is where light truck (LT) construction earns its keep.

Match the tread to the trip profile honestly rather than aspirationally. Most four-wheel drives in Australia do the overwhelming majority of their kilometres on sealed roads, and a quality all-terrain will handle corrugations, gravel and moderate mud without the noise and rapid wear of an aggressive mud-terrain. If you are running a 3PMSF-marked tyre for alpine work, check that the marking is on the tyre itself, not just the marketing.

Daihatsu Rocky tyre sizes and fitment

Before you order, check the placard on your own vehicle rather than relying on the size currently fitted — previous owners change wheels and tyres more often than you would think. The placard gives the original size, the minimum load index and speed rating, and the recommended cold inflation pressures. If your Rocky has aftermarket wheels, the overall rolling diameter should stay within a few per cent of standard so the speedometer, ABS and stability control continue to read correctly. Because the Rocky is no longer sold new, availability in the original size is worth checking early — some older sizes are now made by fewer manufacturers, and the remaining stock can be several years old. Check the four-digit DOT date code on the sidewall so you know how long a tyre has been sitting before it goes on your car.