Explore All-Terrain Tires

All-Terrain tires are basically more aggressive than all season tires, but less aggressive compared to mud-terrain tires.

They feature prominent shoulder blocks and sidewall lugs, enhancing off-road handling and grip. They are also more durable, often having greater number of plies (internally).

And with their larger tread voids, they’re able to effectively expel out dirt, mud, and water. However, larger grooves mean less rubber-to-road contact, which reduces dry grip. Therefore, all-terrain tires have to find a balance here.

Moreover, many of these tires are also rated for severe snow conditions, and those with the 3-peak mountain snowflake ratings, offer slightly more stable winter traction.

For highway use, these tires are equipped with full-depth sipes, some featuring an interlocking design, enhancing wet traction. And their rubber composition is also balanced. Meaning they aren’t too hard or soft.

A softer compound prevents stiffing in winter, and enhances comfort, by soaking up road irregularities. However, overly soft compound is susceptible to faster wear. Hence, all-terrain tires incorporate polymers that maintain softness and elasticity, making them resistant to chips and cuts for travel on gravel and stones.

So you see, with so many factors to consider, choosing the right all-terrain tire can be overwhelming. Well, not for long.

Check my list of best all-terrain tires.

Following are all the all-terrain tires I’ve reviewed so far.

Falken Wildpeak AT3W

The Falken Wildpeak AT3w is a tire that truly delivers an optimal balance for diverse terrains. Its standout feature is its versatility, providing excellent performance both on highways and rugged terrains with minimal compromise. This tire not only offers a 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake rating but also has the deepest tread in its category.

Read full review of Falken Wildpeak AT3w here:
https://tiredriver.com/falken-wildpeak-at3w-review/

Falken Wildpeak AT4W

So the Wildpeak AT4w is the successor of AT3w. And its basically now more durable in comparison. With this tire Falken’s main focus was off-road performance and tread longevity, while keeping performance good in other areas. But the thing is, its hard to balance things out. I mean with a durable stiffer construction, the Wildpeak AT4w does not offer the same level of wet traction (in particular) like it used to. Though its okay in other areas.

Read full review of Falken Wildpeak AT3w here:
https://tiredriver.com/falken-wildpeak-at4w-review/

BF Goodrich KO2

The BF Goodrich KO2 is of course a very famous all terrain tire. It’s very tough with 3 ply sidewalls, and provides a very capable traction off-road. Plus this 3 peak rated tire is also superb in winter conditions. Though its wet traction could use some help.

Read full review of BF Goodrich KO2 here:
https://tiredriver.com/bf-goodrich-ko2-review/

BF Goodrich KO3

So the BFG KO3 comes with some note-worthy advancements that helps it in wet conditions (KO2’s weakest point). Plus it’s evolved design also offers relatively better dry and winter grip and improved flexibility. Plus the tire is also relatively lighter despite having 3 ply construction.

Read full review of BF Goodrich KO3 here:
https://tiredriver.com/bf-goodrich-ko3-all-terrain-t-a-review/

Goodyear DuraTrac

Almost a decade old now, the Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac was the first ever tire to come up with a hybrid design. It’s aggressive tread voids allow it to have amazing mud traction capabilities in particular.

Read full review of Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac:
https://tiredriver.com/goodyear-wrangler-duratrac-review/

Goodyear DuraTrac RT

So the older DuraTrac is now updated by its successor DuraTrac RT. And this newer tire now brings improved sidewalls and relatively more biting design. So it offers relatively better off-road performance now. And it also delivers a relatively better snow performance as well. Though its missing those studable lugs, but yes, it’s 3 peak mountain snowflake rated.

Read full review of Goodyear DuraTrac RT:
https://tiredriver.com/new-goodyear-duratrac-rt-review/

General Grabber A/TX

The General Grabber A/TX is a very nice A/T option. And it shines in two key areas. Winter performance and Tread life. In fact, its the best when it comes to squeezing out miles without compromising on performance.

Read full review of General Grabber A/TX:
https://tiredriver.com/general-grabber-atx-review/

Toyo Open Country AT3

The Toyo Open Country AT3 is a very nice all-rounder, providing nice dry performance, fuel economy, tread life and winter performance. Actually the tire is pretty much great in all key performance areas. Well, all except for wet performance where it lacks the most with longer wet stopping distances and much longer lap times compared to other on-road oriented all terrain tires.

Read full review of Toyo Open Country AT3:
https://tiredriver.com/toyo-open-country-at3-review/

Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT

Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT is a very noteworthy rugged all-terrain tire. It provides the best snow performance in it’s category. And it’s hybrid design along with 3 ply internal construction deliver epic off-road traction.

Read full review of Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT here:
https://tiredriver.com/mickey-thompson-baja-boss-at-review/

Yokohama Geolandar AT G015

When it comes to all terrain tires, the focus is off road, sure, but they try to make these as comfortable as possible off road, and that’s where the Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 comes in, as the tire is the most comfortable tire that you can find out there.

Read full review of Yokohama Geolandar G015 here:
https://tiredriver.com/yokohama-geolandar-g015-review/

BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A

Trail Terrain T/A is another all-terrain tire addition from BF Goodrich, where the main focus is improving on-road comfort and traction. The tire does a great job in fuel efficiency, tread wear and winter performance, though it needs some wet traction overall.

Read full review of BF Goodrich Trail Terrain here:
https://tiredriver.com/bf-goodrich-trail-terrain-review/

Continental TerrainContact A/T

Continental TerrainContact A/T is a very on-road oriented tire, offering the top performing dry and wet grip on highways. Out of all tires I reviewed, this one is the quietest. In fact, its noise comfort is actually just like on-road tires.

Read full review of Continental TerrainContact A/T here:
https://tiredriver.com/continental-terraincontact-at-review/

Firestone Destination X/T

The Firestone Destination X/T provides well-rounded traction both on and off-road, where it really impresses you with its grip on winter and dry surfaces. It’s lightweight design offers pretty quick dynamic response and it’s full depth sipes offer great snow traction.

Read full review of Firestone Destination X/T here:
https://tiredriver.com/firestone-destination-xt-review/

Firestone Destination AT2

AT tires are infamous for lacking behind in the fuel consumption department, but that’s not the case with the Firestone Destination AT2, as the tire is the most fuel efficient that you can find staying in the all terrain tires category.

Read full review of Firestone Destination AT2 here:
https://tiredriver.com/firestone-destination-at2-review/

Kumho Road Venture AT52

Replacing AT51, the Road Venture AT52 provides some decent mixture of on and off-road performance.

Check this tire out here:
https://tiredriver.com/kumho-road-venture-at52-review/

Nitto Terra Grappler G2

Nitto Terra Grappler is now updated, that’s why it has a “G2” in it’s name now. The updated tire now features dual sidewall design, variable pitch technology and 3 peak mountain snowflake rating for winter traction. It’ the least aggressive off all, in the Grappler family.

Read full review of Nitto Terra Grappler G2:
https://tiredriver.com/nitto-terra-grappler-g2-all-terrain-review/

Nitto Recon Grappler

Nitto Recon Grappler is an all terrain tires, which comes in between the Terra and Ridge Grappler. It’s the first tire to come up with 3PMSF ratings. Apart form lacking in the wet on-roads, the tire pretty much checks all boxes.

Read full review of Nitto Recon Grappler:
https://tiredriver.com/nitto-recon-grappler-review/

Nitto Ridge Grappler

My go to tire for rocks is Nitto Ridge Grappler. This tire gives me no trouble and has never let me down.

Read full review of Nitto Ridge Grappler:
https://tiredriver.com/nitto-ridge-grappler-review/

Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT

The Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT is the most aggressive variant of the Discoverer family where the other two are 4S and LT. I have compared this variant here as it’s a better suited all terrain tire, and the only variant with powerful sidewall lugs, that you can not miss.

Read full review of Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT here:
https://tiredriver.com/cooper-discoverer-at3-review/

Pirelli Scorpion All-Terrain Plus

Pirelli Scorpion All-Terrain Plus provides with a combo of fuel economy and dry handling. The tire’s steering response is very sporty and never lets you down. It comes with 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake rating.

Read full review of Pirelli Scorpion All-Terrain Plus here:
https://tiredriver.com/pirelli-scorpion-all-terrain-plus-review/

Sumitomo Encounter A/T

The Sumitomo Encounter AT, is a Japanese tire which basically excels on wet roads, (an area where many A/T tires lag, I must add). Though its dry traction is also notable. And yes, same goes for snowy terrain performance as well, as the tire’s all season compound earns with 3 peak mountain snowflake rating. However, its off-road performance could use a little boost.

Read full review of Sumitomo Encounter AT here:
https://tiredriver.com/sumitomo-encounter-at-all-terrain-review/

Kenda Klever AT2

Kenda Klever AT2 is a very nice budget pick. It’s one of the latest addition to all terrain tires, and it’s performance always impresses me given it’s price tag. The tire is 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake rated and is very capable on and off road, except for muddy terrains.

Read full review of Kenda Klever AT2 here:
https://tiredriver.com/kenda-klever-at2-review/

Goodyear Wrangler AT/S

The Wrangler ATS proves its capabilities, particularly on dry roads, being an on-road oriented A/T tire that is. It gives you above average grip, fuel efficiency, tread longevity and overall comfort. Though it could really benefit from an upgraded wet and winter performance (its not 3 peak rated).

Read full review of Goodyear Wrangler AT/S here:
https://tiredriver.com/goodyear-wrangler-at-s-review/

Michelin LTX A/T2

The LTX A/T2 is the only all terrain tire by Michelin. And it offers excellent dry traction, with directional grip being its standout feature. The tire also performs well in comfort and tread life, though it falls short in wet traction and fuel efficiency, and a few areas of off-road performance.

Read full review of Michelin LTX A/T2 here:
https://tiredriver.com/michelin-ltx-at2-review/

Hankook Dynapro AT2

The Dynapro AT2 excels with robust dry grip, agile steering response, superb noise cancellation, and long (enough) tread life. And this tire doesn’t disappoint off-road either, handling pretty tough terrains with ease, though it could really use some sidewalls.

Read full review of Hankook Dynapro AT2 here:
https://tiredriver.com/hankook-dynapro-at2-rf11-review/