Recovery Boards

Recovery boards earn their place on any 4WD heading off the bitumen, giving you traction under a spinning tyre in sand, mud or snow. This collection features TRED GT and TRED HD boards in a wide choice of colours, plus the Mean Mother Exitrax recovery board.

TRED boards come as pairs, ready to strap to a rack or mount on a bar. Buy online with Australia-wide shipping, or have them supplied through our Burwood workshop in Melbourne's east.

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Choosing recovery boards

Recovery boards give you a simple, controlled way to get moving again in sand, mud or snow, without the stored energy involved in snatch or winch recoveries. When comparing boards, look at the tooth pattern that bites into your tyre tread, the overall build quality, and whether a pair nests together neatly for mounting.

Think about where the boards will live on your vehicle too. A pair strapped to a roof rack or rear bar needs the right mounting hardware, and brighter colours are easier to spot again after a recovery. We stock TRED and TRED PRO boards in a range of colours alongside Mean Mother Exitrax boards, covering everything from beach weekends to remote touring.

Recovery board FAQs

Do I still need other recovery gear if I carry boards?

Boards handle many solo bog-downs, but carry them as part of a wider kit with a shovel, rated straps and tyre deflation gear. For remote travel, always take more than one recovery option.

Should I air down before using recovery boards?

Yes, lowering tyre pressures lengthens your tyre footprint and helps the tread grip the board. It usually makes the recovery easier and reduces wheel spin, which is what damages board teeth.

How should I mount recovery boards to my 4x4?

Most people fix them to a roof rack, rear bar or ute tub using purpose-made mounting pins or brackets. Call our Burwood team on 03 9808 8966 to sort mounting hardware for your setup.

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