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ARB TRED Pro Black/Black Recovery Boards (Pair) vs TRED GT Recovery Boards (Pair)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. ARB TRED Pro Black/Black Recovery Boards (Pair) is cheaper at $359.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec ARB TRED Pro Black/Black Recovery Boards (Pair) TRED GT Recovery Boards (Pair)
US price $359.95
BrandARBTRED
Released
Load capacity (lb) 9900 8800
Material (nylon / tpo) Nylon-blend, patented EXOTRED dual-composite construction Custom nylon blend / automotive-grade polypropylene composite
Length (in) 45.67 42.72
Width (in) 12.99 12.28
Thickness (in) 2.56 2.44
Weight (lb, per pair unless noted) 18.08 12.13
Tread / nub design Patented SIPE-LOCK grip profile with Progressive Variable Tooth Design engineered to match tire sipes; dedicated entry/exit points and contoured ramp shape Progressive variable tooth profile with patented Sipe-Lock grip technology engineered to engage tire water-evacuation channels; dedicated entry/exit points, TRED-Link nesting capability
Temperature resistance -15C to 70C (5F to 158F) ambient 0C to 55C (32F to 131F) ambient
Mounting pin compatibility Not specified by ARB; sold without a dedicated roof-rack mounting kit Mounting plates sold separately (per customer feedback on the product page); no pin spec published
Sold as pair pair

Sources — ARB TRED Pro Black/Black Recovery Boards (Pair): store.arbusa.com (verified 2026-08-09). TRED GT Recovery Boards (Pair): tredoutdoors.com (verified 2026-08-09).

What's the difference between the ARB TRED Pro Black/Black Recovery Boards (Pair) and TRED GT Recovery Boards (Pair)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (9 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Load capacity (lb): ARB TRED Pro Black/Black Recovery Boards (Pair) 9900 vs TRED GT Recovery Boards (Pair) 8800
  • Material (nylon / tpo): ARB TRED Pro Black/Black Recovery Boards (Pair) Nylon-blend, patented EXOTRED dual-composite construction vs TRED GT Recovery Boards (Pair) Custom nylon blend / automotive-grade polypropylene composite
  • Length (in): ARB TRED Pro Black/Black Recovery Boards (Pair) 45.67 vs TRED GT Recovery Boards (Pair) 42.72
  • Width (in): ARB TRED Pro Black/Black Recovery Boards (Pair) 12.99 vs TRED GT Recovery Boards (Pair) 12.28
  • Thickness (in): ARB TRED Pro Black/Black Recovery Boards (Pair) 2.56 vs TRED GT Recovery Boards (Pair) 2.44
  • Weight (lb, per pair unless noted): ARB TRED Pro Black/Black Recovery Boards (Pair) 18.08 vs TRED GT Recovery Boards (Pair) 12.13
  • Tread / nub design: ARB TRED Pro Black/Black Recovery Boards (Pair) Patented SIPE-LOCK grip profile with Progressive Variable Tooth Design engineered to match tire sipes; dedicated entry/exit points and contoured ramp shape vs TRED GT Recovery Boards (Pair) Progressive variable tooth profile with patented Sipe-Lock grip technology engineered to engage tire water-evacuation channels; dedicated entry/exit points, TRED-Link nesting capability
  • Temperature resistance: ARB TRED Pro Black/Black Recovery Boards (Pair) -15C to 70C (5F to 158F) ambient vs TRED GT Recovery Boards (Pair) 0C to 55C (32F to 131F) ambient
  • Mounting pin compatibility: ARB TRED Pro Black/Black Recovery Boards (Pair) Not specified by ARB; sold without a dedicated roof-rack mounting kit vs TRED GT Recovery Boards (Pair) Mounting plates sold separately (per customer feedback on the product page); no pin spec published

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