Australian-engineered tyres designed to withstand extreme heat, heavier loads and long-distance driving

Ozzy Tyres expands its manufacturing of its Monsta Terrain Gripper tyres, purpose-built for Australia's harsh summer climate. Developed with tougher compounds and engineered tread patterns, the range is designed to handle soaring road temperatures, heavy holiday loads and mixed urban and off-road conditions where imported tyres often fall short.

The Summer Road Safety Challenge

Australia's road toll climbed to 1,300 deaths in 2024, the highest since 2012, according to the Australian Automobile Association (AAA). Road fatalities have now risen for four consecutive years, surging 18.5 per cent since the launch of the National Road Safety Strategy in 2021. This trend underscores a worsening national crisis and safety experts warn that preventable factors such as tyre failures in extreme heat must not be overlooked.

Tyres, while only one element of vehicle safety, are often neglected until problems occur. Australian safety organisations warn that heat increases the likelihood of tyre blowouts. For every 10°C rise in temperature, tyre pressure can increase by 1–2 PSI, pushing many vehicles beyond their recommended range of 30–35 PSI during summer heatwaves. With road surface temperatures often exceeding 60°C, underinflated or worn tyres can quickly become unsafe.

Built for Australian Conditions

Ozzy Tyres developed the Monsta Terrain Gripper to answer this challenge. The tyres are engineered with compounds resilient to heat softening, ensuring longer tread life and reliable braking performance in high temperatures. The Terrain Gripper range is designed to handle not just city driving, but also long-haul trips and rugged off-road journeys that are part of the Australian lifestyle.

Internal fitment data from Ozzy Tyres, which processes thousands of orders each month, has shown a surge in demand for 4×4 and utility tyres, particularly in New South Wales and Queensland. These markets face the brunt of summer extremes, with customers increasingly choosing Monsta Tyres to ensure their vehicles are safe and reliable.

“Drivers are voting with their wallets,” said Chahine.“Australians are moving away from one-size-fits-all imports and are choosing products engineered specifically for our climate. It's about confidence, safety and performance every time you get on the road.”

Summer Driving: Safety Starts with Your Tyres

As Australians prepare for the peak holiday driving season, Ozzy Tyres is encouraging motorists to take simple steps to reduce risk. Drivers should check tyre pressure weekly during heatwaves and before long-distance travel, inspect tread depth and replace tyres with less than 3mm remaining, and consider tyres developed specifically for Australia's heat and road conditions.

About Ozzy Tyres

Ozzy Tyres is an Australian-owned wheel and tyre retailer with a growing national network of stores and a robust online platform. Established over 20 years ago, the company manufactures its own brands, including HUSSLA Wheels and MONSTA Tyres, designed for Australian roads and conditions. Ozzy Tyres is built on customer-first innovation and delivers award-winning service through technologies such as AI-powered fitment algorithms and showroom visualisation tools.

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