Having the best tires is crucial for your car’s performance, whether you’re on the last lap at Spa-Francorchamps or trying to make it home in the snow. Tires are especially critical for off-roading, where vehicles tackle a wide variety of terrains and weather conditions. Extreme off-roaders opt for big, chunky maximum-traction tires. These tires look great and can deliver results on the trail. But since they’re not designed for on-road use, they can be all you hear on the ride home.
What most occasionally off-roading truck and SUV owners are looking for are the best all-terrain tires. AT tires are the stock tires found on most off-road trucks and SUVs, which can handle almost all of the rough stuff on Saturdays yet still work well during the weekday work commute.
Products in the Guide
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Best Overall All-Terrain Tire: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
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Best Budget All-Terrain Tire: General Grabber A/TX
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Best All-Terrain Tire for Durability: Toyo Open Country A/T III
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Best All-Terrain Tire for Snow: Falken WildPeak A/T3W
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Best All-Terrain Tire for Crossovers: Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015
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Best All-Terrain Tire for Gravel: Nokian Outpost AT All Terrain Tire
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Best All-Terrain Tire with Kevlar: Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar
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Best All-Terrain Tire for Wet Weather: Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S
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Best Upgrade All-Terrain Tire: Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
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Best Low Profile All-Terrain Tire: Michelin LTX A/T 2
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All-Terrain Tires: What to Look for
Size: First of all, make sure you order the correct size tire for your vehicle and rims (Note: not all tires will be available in all sizes). The correct tire size can be found on the tire itself. It should also be listed on a sticker inside the driver’s side door.
Snow Performance: All-terrain tires can be used in the snow. They do not need to be swapped for winter tires. But they aren’t as good for the wet stuff as specially-designed winter snow tires. Look for tires with the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol (3PMSF), which are rated for performance in severe snowy conditions.
Durability: All-terrain tires should last for around 40,000 miles, which is more than MT tires. But they are softer and less durable than standard road tires, which can last for around 60,000 or longer. You also want tires with robust sidewalls to avoid punctures.