{"id":216032,"date":"2022-02-08T21:45:27","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T19:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=112692"},"modified":"2022-02-08T21:45:27","modified_gmt":"2022-02-08T19:45:27","slug":"off-road-adventure-4x4-tyre-tips-from-the-mal-kamper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/off-road-adventure-4x4-tyre-tips-from-the-mal-kamper\/","title":{"rendered":"Off-road adventure 4\u00d74 tyre tips from the Mal Kamper"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1 \">\n<aside id=\"republication_tracker_tool-2\" class=\"republication_tracker_tool clearfix\">\n<h5 class=\"adtitle\">Republish for Free<\/h5>\n<div class=\"license\">\n<p><button name=\"Republish This Story\" id=\"cc-btn\" class=\"republication-tracker-tool-button\">Republish This Story<\/button><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"license\" rel=\"noreferrer license noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/4.0\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/off-road-adventure-4x4-tyre-tips-from-the-mal-kamper.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/off-road-adventure-4x4-tyre-tips-from-the-mal-kamper.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"message\">\n<p>Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/aside>\n<figure id=\"attachment_112693\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-112693\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=112693\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"169\" class=\"wp-image-112693 size-thumbnail lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/off-road-adventure-4x4-tyre-tips-from-the-mal-kamper.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-112693 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/off-road-adventure-4x4-tyre-tips-from-the-mal-kamper.jpg\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"169\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-112693\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dewald Visser of Mal Kamper on kykNET. Photo: c\/o Rat Race Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The last two years of the pandemic have created a thirst for adventure like no other, with many more South Africans alleviating their cabin fever by embarking on explorative escapades to uncharted off-road territory. Adventurer, Dewald Visser of the brand-new Mal Kamper adventure travel series \u2013 launched on kykNET and powered by Dunlop Tyres as the official tyre sponsor \u2013 shares his tips on 4\u00d74 tyre safety.<\/p>\n<p>Mal Kamper (Crazy Camper) is a 13-week series on kykNet every Saturday from 8 January to 13 February 2022, following the adventures of Dewald Visser as he navigates all things off-road, including lifestyle pursuits, adventure, sport and travel.<\/p>\n<p>With his fully equipped Suzuki Jimny and trailer, fitted with Dunlop Grandtrek tyres, this veteran adventurer wrestles the most unforgiving landscapes in South Africa. Triumphing through locations inaccessible to conventional vehicles is a thrill that\u2019s hard to beat and Dunlop boasts a 4\u00d74 or SUV tyre to match any off-road terrain.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSUV and 4\u00d74 owners appreciate their vehicles, usually taking safety measures to protect them with the latest equipment and following rigorous maintenance plans to keep their costly vehicles in top running order. However, they can never be too prepared for off-road tyre emergencies during a thrill-seeking adventure,\u201d says Visser.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s about preparing for the journey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visser completed his first 4\u00d74 lesson shortly before the series began and has gone from being a novice 4\u00d74 driver to tackling some of the country\u2019s most challenging terrain in his Jimny kitted out with Dunlop tyres. He says preparation and safety are key to every good adventure. Off-road enthusiasts know that taking standard road tyres off-road is not a good idea and some all-terrain tyres struggle when faced with certain off-roading obstacles. For the ultimate experience, Visser says it is worth investing in a strong set of premium off-road tyres.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe wanted rugged good looks as well as safety and practicality when it came to tyres for the Mal Kamper series. Many online forums I visited recommended the Grandtrek AT5. It\u2019s a fantastic tyre that I trusted 100%,\u201d he says. Visser said he relished the adventure with Dunlop. \u201cI loved the tyres! It was fantastic going through snow, mud, sand and mountains exploring routes like Raman\u2019s Drift, the Namakwa 4\u00d74 eco trail and the Shipwreck 4\u00d74 trail, and seeing nature raw and beautiful.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dewald\u2019s tips for tyre safety equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Invest in recovery straps and the perfect jack for your vehicle for any emergency repair work.<br \/>\u2022 Don\u2019t forget to check that all your tyres have valve caps, preferably metal ones with O-ring seals, to ensure that the valve core is protected from mud and sand and keep a few on hand.<br \/>\u2022 Another vital piece of equipment is a comprehensive tyre repair kit which includes seals, patches, and foam. Packing sidewall bridges is also a good idea when travelling long distances off-road.<br \/>\u2022 A high-quality pressure gauge and pump for deflating and re-inflating tyres is another off-road must-have. Visser admits the only time he had an issue with his tyre was when he didn\u2019t deflate them enough.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWithout a shadow of a doubt, I recommend you get the right tools for this purpose and deflate your tyres before you change terrain. An electric tool that plugs into the vehicle\u2019s auxiliary socket is recommended and effortless. So, deflate your tyres, but ultimately, know your tyres,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>Visser says it\u2019s important to learn what tyre pressure you need in sand, mud, on rocks and corrugated roads, because the 10 or 20 minutes you spend inflating or deflating your tyres, could save you two hours of digging out your 4\u00d74 along the road.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRemember a 4\u00d74 adventure is about the journey and not just the destination,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dewald\u2019s tips for off road trips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Don\u2019t take a chance, if you\u2019re unsure of an obstacle, rather exit your vehicle and read the terrain before tackling.<br \/>\u2022 Always take the path of least resistance.<br \/>\u2022 Remember to drive as slowly as possible, and as fast as necessary.<br \/>\u2022 Maintain momentum and resist the urge to increase speed when tackling obstacles.<\/p>\n<p>Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA), which produces the iconic Dunlop tyre brand, has been a strong supporter of South Africans playing their part to boost the country\u2019s tourism sector, which was crushed during the lockdown restrictions of the pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>CEO Lubin Ozoux says, \u201cWe are enjoying every moment of Dewald\u2019s thrilling adventure into uncharted territory and hope it inspires South Africans to travel within our beautiful country in a safe and responsible way. We\u2019re proud to have the most extensive range of SUV and 4\u00d74 tyres in the country, which are perfect for a safe and comfortable ride, whether you\u2019re taking on off-road or urban adventures.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To follow Dewald Visser\u2019s journey, watch Mal Kamper at 19h30 every Saturday on kykNET (DStv channel 144). You can also catch repeats on Sundays at 14h00, Mondays at 13h00, Tuesdays at 10h00, Wednesdays at 16h00 and Fridays at 21h30.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on how Dunlop Grandtrek tyres can take you to places uncharted, visit www.grandtrek.co.za.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/contact\/featured\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/off-road-adventure-4x4-tyre-tips-from-the-mal-kamper\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\">Source: MyPR.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Dewald Visser of Mal Kamper on kykNET. 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