ARB TRED HD Recovery Boards, Pair, 42.91", Red (TREDHDR)

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The ARB TRED HD in Red is a pair of recovery boards, the enthusiast board that sits between GT and Pro, built to get a stuck four wheel drive moving again when traction is gone in sand, mud or snow. Each board measures 42.91"L x 12.36"W x 2.44"H, the pair weighs 15.21 lb, and a stacked pair is only 3.31" thick so they store flat against a rack or behind a seat.

What makes a TRED work is the SIPE-LOCK grip profile: ARB shaped the teeth from 3D scans of the tread patterns on the most popular tire brands so the board engages the water evacuation channels on the tire rather than simply being pressed into the mud. ARB publishes no vehicle weight rating for this model, so we do not quote one. The TRED HD formulation is rated by ARB for ambient temperatures from -15°C (5°F) to 70°C (158°F), and the boards carry ARB's published lifetime warranty.

What's Included:

Two TRED HD recovery boards in Red

Features

Engineered Nylon Body
The HD is built from a custom blend engineered nylon that flexes under the vehicle rather than cracking. The mix of elasticity and rigidity keeps pressure on the tire while the board conforms to whatever is under it.

TRED-LINK Nesting
HD boards nest entry ramp to shovel end with other TRED GT and HD boards, so a set of four becomes one continuous recovery surface with no joiners to lose.

SIPE-LOCK Grip Profile
The patented grip profile is engineered to engage the water evacuation channels on the outer edge of a tire, the sipes, rather than just pressing knobs into rubber. ARB developed the pattern from 3D scans of the most popular tire brands.

Progressive Variable Tooth Design
Tooth distribution and shape come from ARB's research across hundreds of tire manufacturers' tread patterns, so traction builds progressively instead of the board either skating or grabbing and stalling.

Rated For -15°C (5°F) Through 70°C (158°F)
ARB rates the TRED HD formulation for ambient temperatures from -15°C (5°F) to 70°C (158°F). That is the published operating window, and it is the reason the board stays usable in snow recoveries as well as sand.

Shovel, Handles And Contour Ramp
The shovel end clears debris ahead of the tire, the handles carry a wet, sandy board without fighting you, and the contour ramp gives the board a controlled lead-in instead of a step.

Sold As A Pair
This part number is a pair of TRED HD boards in Red. A pair recovers two wheels; buyers running a four wheel drive in deep sand often keep two pairs.

Fitment & Compatibility

Use case	Fit
Any four wheel drive, truck, SUV, van or ATV bogged in sand, mud or snow	✓ Fits, universal
Roof rack or bed rack mounting	● Needs TRED mounting pins and baseplate, sold separately
Stacking with other TRED boards for a longer surface	● TRED-LINK nests with other TRED GT and HD boards
Use as a bridging ramp between two fixed points	✗ Not what ARB designed these for

Fit guidance: Recovery boards are universal. There is no vehicle application to check and nothing bolts to the truck. The only thing to plan is where the pair rides when it is not in use, because a wet sandy board does not belong loose in the cabin.

Specifications

Model: ARB TRED HD Recovery Boards, pair
Part Number: TREDHDR
Color: Red
Material: Custom blend engineered nylon
Board Dimensions, Single Board: 42.91"L x 12.36"W x 2.44"H
Stacked Height, One Pair: 3.31"
Product Weight, Pair: 15.21 lb
Shipping Weight: 16 lb
Operating Temperature Range: -15°C (5°F) to 70°C (158°F)
Vehicle Weight Rating: Not published by ARB for this model
Quantity: 1 pair (2 boards)
Warranty: Lifetime
UPC: 9359667000221

Installation

Type: No installation. Deployment tool used at the point of recovery · Time: Under a minute to deploy once you have cleared in front of the tire · Tools: None required. The shovel end of the board is the digging tool · Difficulty: Easy

Clear sand or mud from in front of the drive wheels with the shovel end, wedge the ramp end firmly under the tire, and drive on with gentle steady throttle. Wheelspin is what destroys recovery boards. Nobody should stand behind or in front of the vehicle during the attempt, and boards should be leashed if you want to find them afterwards.

Warranty, Shipping & Returns

Warranty. ARB publishes a lifetime warranty on the TRED HD. Warranty is administered in North America by ARB North America (Air Locker Inc., Auburn, WA) and honored through authorized US dealers like us. We describe ARB's warranty exactly as ARB publishes it and do not extend or restate its terms.

Free shipping. This item ships free to the lower 48 states and typically arrives in 3 to 7 business days.

Inspect on delivery. Please inspect your order on arrival. If anything is damaged or missing, contact us right away and we will make it right.

About ARB

ARB started in 1975 in a Melbourne garage, when Tony Brown began building bull bars for the four wheel drives crossing Australia's outback, and it has grown into the largest 4x4 accessories maker in the southern hemisphere. TRED joined that range as ARB's recovery board line, and it is the part of the catalogue where a single component decides whether a day ends at camp or on the end of a strap.

In North America ARB operates from Auburn, Washington as Air Locker Inc., backing every product with a US warranty program. Prestige Truck is an authorized ARB dealer. Every board and mount we ship is a genuine US-market TRED product covered by the warranty term ARB publishes for it.

The ARB Story

How a Melbourne garage operation building bull bars for outback tourers in 1975 became the southern hemisphere's biggest 4x4 accessories maker. Seven minutes on the company behind this product, filmed by ARB itself across its Australian factories and proving grounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers on specs, fit and support

Will the TRED HD fit my truck?

Recovery boards are not a fitted part. There is no vehicle application to match: they go under a tire, not on the vehicle. The only fitment question is storage, and mounting to a roof rack or bed rack needs the TRED mounting pins and baseplate, which are separate part numbers.

What is the difference between TRED Pro, HD and GT?

Pro is the top of the range: EXOTRED dual composite construction, directional entry and exit ends, and a 9,900 lb rating. HD is engineered nylon, slightly smaller and lighter, and nests with GT boards. GT is automotive grade polypropylene, the lightest and most affordable, rated to 8,800 lb, with a narrower published temperature window. All three share the SIPE-LOCK grip profile.

How many do I need?

This part number is one pair, which recovers the two wheels you put them under. That is enough for most bogged situations because you only need to get moving. People who spend real time in soft sand or deep snow commonly carry two pairs so all four wheels can be supported.

What is the vehicle weight rating?

ARB does not publish a vehicle weight rating for the TRED HD, so we do not print one. If a specific weight limit is the deciding factor for you, the TRED Pro is rated to 9,900 lb and the TRED GT to 8,800 lb, both published by ARB. We would rather send you to a rated model than invent a number for this one.

Will they survive wheelspin?

Every recovery board is damaged by sustained wheelspin, this one included. The TRED HD body is built to flex and resist wear rather than shatter, but the correct technique is gentle throttle until the tire climbs on. If you routinely spin tires during recoveries, the TRED Pro with its EXOTRED dual composite construction is built for exactly that abuse.

What is the warranty?

ARB publishes a lifetime warranty on TRED recovery boards. Note that the TRED mounting accessories, pins, baseplates and leashes are a separate 1 year term, so do not assume the board warranty covers the hardware.