Hey guys, The team from the Queensland Ambulance Tactical Support Unit have been up helping flood victim out west and on their return of course the first place they go is Darra Tyres to make sure their tyres are in tip-top condition. Ready for whatever the next emergency might throw at them. Keeping your family [...]
Queensland Ambulance returns from the floods
February 13th, 2012Darra Tyres’s YouTube Channel – Performance Tyres Treadwear and Traction Video.
January 3rd, 2012Hey guys, Kevin discusses two different performance tyres that are different prices, looking at the treadwear differences and the traction differences. We’ve always been focussed on educating our clients and this takes that to a new level. We’ll be adding regular videos to the website as a means of educating our clients. If you have [...]
Tips for four wheel driving in 4 different environments
September 12th, 2011So you own a 4WD but just aren’t quite too sure on how to use to it’s full potential? Don’t worry, there are many others out there in the same boat, well for this matter 4WD. Here and some quick and helpful tips that can help you get the most of your 4WD tyres in [...]
Now you can officially ‘Like’ us!
September 8th, 2011That’s right we know we already have many loyal customers who ‘Like’ us and the services we provide them with. But we have just re-launched our FaceBook page which can be found by clicking the FaceBook logo below. Or by pressing the ‘Like’ button on our home page. We have made this page to bring [...]
Buying your new tyres at Darra Tyres.
September 6th, 2011Do I have to fit the tyres myself? No of course not! Fitting is included in the price given to you by the team at Darra, one of our experts in the workshop will gladly fit the tyres while you wait or if need be we can arrange for you to drop the vehicle off [...]
The 4 Most Common Tyre Problems And How To Quickly Detect Them
September 6th, 2011There are a few common causes of tyre wear, this article will discuss the reasons behind these common causes and the solutions to getting them fixed! Over Inflation If you have excessive wear on the centre of the tyres tread this is caused due to over inflating the tyres air pressure consistently. Think how the [...]
How a Treefrog influences the tyres you use…
August 29th, 2011So it’s obvious to all of us that tyres are what keeps us stuck to the road, but how you may be wondering? What has a treefrog got to do with anything? Well the traction on the foot of a treefrog works very similar to that of a car tyre. The treefrog has pads on [...]
Would you trust these tyres for your family?
August 29th, 2011Hey guys, I was in a supermarket in Alicante, Spain when I stumbled upon the most dangerous sight. Sure the Spanairds are known for beautiful weather, crystal clear beaches, relaxed outlook, great sangria and fabulous paella but this really took the cake of relaxed. €27.00 Tyres and the kicker is they call them family car [...]
Don’t be the victim of a blowout…
August 26th, 2011Queensland mines have had their fair share of tyre blowouts, some causing death and other causing serious injury and damage. According to an article in the Daily Mercury 25 tyre blowouts have occurred in Queensland mines in the past two years. The outcomes of a mining tyre blowout… The Newlands mine in Queensland is said [...]
Do mums always know best?
August 25th, 2011Okay so my own mother would be in shock at reading this headline, because as far as all mums are concerned, yes, they do know best. Well, most of the time that is. With all the running around parents (especially mums) do these days for their kids like going to school and back, weekend trips, [...]