Brisbane’s Weather Test: How UV, Heat & Rain Destroy Your Tyres

Brisbane is beautiful — sunshine, beaches, weekend trips.
But Brisbane is also a tyre-killer.

From blazing UV to sudden storms, Queensland’s climate eats through tyre rubber faster than most cities in Australia.
Here’s why it happens and what you can do to protect your wheels.

UV Exposure = Rubber Cracking

Tyres are made of synthetic rubber that degrades under UV light.
Brisbane gets 280+ sunny days per year, meaning your tyres absorb UV almost daily.

Signs of UV damage:

• Small cracks on the sidewalls

• Dull, greyish rubber

• Harder texture

• Faster ageing

If your tyres look “dry” — they’re cooking.

Hot Roads = Higher Tyre Pressure

On a 32°C day, Brisbane roads reach 55–60°C.
That heat increases your tyre pressure by up to 5–7 PSI.
High pressure =

• Reduced grip

• Faster centre tread wear

• Blowout risk

You don’t want to learn this lesson mid-highway.

Storms & Rain = Hidden Tyre Failures

Rain hits suddenly and heavily in Brisbane.
Worn or hard tyres lose grip quickly because water sits between the tread and the road.

If you hydroplane, your car is basically skating on water.

How to Protect Your Tyres in Brisbane

Here’s the survival kit:

• Check tyre pressure every 2 weeks

• Rotate tyres every 10,000 km

• Avoid cheap tyres (they bake faster)

• Get your alignment checked with every service

• Park in shade whenever possible

Oxley Wheels & Tyres offers free pressure checks and quick inspections — it takes 5 minutes.