Abstract: A vehicle ballast system for providing added weight over the wheels of a vehicle for increased traction and to also serve as a storage container. The system also acts as a storage or utility container when the internal bladder is removed. The vehicle ballast system includes a base container, a liner removably positioned within the base container and a bladder unit removably positioned within the liner. The bladder unit includes a nozzle and is able to retain a volume of a liquid substance. The vehicle ballast system also includes a cover that is removably attached to an upper end of the base container.