Welcome to the most comprehensive tire comparison and review resource on the web. As a tire engineer with couple of years of hands-on experience testing tires across every terrain and weather condition imaginable. And so I've built this archive to help you make informed decisions. Whether you're navigating rocky trails in your lifted truck, or in a grounded sports car doing lap times at the track, you'll find detailed, real-world testing data right here.
Every review on this site is based on very deep research and actual performance testing. I evaluate tires across dry grip, wet traction, snow performance, off-road capability,comfort, noise... basically all the needed things.
Now on this specific page, you'll find all kinds of tire reviews plus comparisons. And they are all organized by tire category. And with each cateogry, Besides sharing tiresm I've also given some nice pointers to remember.
All-terrain tires bridge the gap between highway comfort and off-road capability.
This category includes on-road oriented AT tires that prioritize quiet, comfortable driving with light off-road ability, as well as more aggressive off-road AT tires like the Falken Wildpeak AT4W and General Grabber ATX for serious trail use.
For those wanting maximum off-road traction without going full mud-terrain, RT (rugged terrain) tires such as the Toyo RT Trail and Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT offer an excellent middle ground with enhanced durability and grip.
Actudally Mickey is one of the best.Its snow performance is superb. And for on road A/T tires, I would recommend the Cooper Discoverer Road+Trail A/T
Just like A/T, All-season tires are also designed to perform well across a wide range of conditions, and with so many option and sizes, as well as sub categories, they are the most popular.
So in All-Season group, the very first category that comes to mind are the standard touring tires. Their nice tread depth and symmetrical design provide nice comfort and superb longevity. Best example here would be of Michelin Defender 2.
Now the Grand Touring tires on the other hand, also proide ride quality but with better and balanced performance. And in this category, really, you'd see a wide range of sizes, speed/load ratings, and all kinds of designs. You'd see all-weather tires, which are still grand touring but with 3 peak mountain snow flake rating. They come in directional design mostly, yes we're all thinking of CrossClimate 2. Check it out below.
Then there are some sportier versions right at the edge, coming with asymmetrical structure. And those oritented for longevity come in symmetrical designs.
After that comes HP and UHPAS tires. Those HP, or high-performance all-season tires offer enhanced handling, while ultra-high-performance variants deliver maximum grip and responsiveness for performance sedans and sports cars.
So as you can imagine, each subcategory serves different driving needs and vehicle types.
And lastly after we see SUV Touring, we also get to have Highway All Season tires. Now a nice fact, they are the only tires in A/S category which come with LT rating. And so looking at these tires, one can understand that they are at the last step before all terrain category starts.
Mud-terrain tires are built for serious off-road enthusiasts who need maximum traction in loose dirt, mud, sand, and rocky terrain.
These tires feature aggressive tread patterns with large voids and reinforced sidewalls to withstand harsh conditions.
While they excel off-road, modern MT tires have improved on-road manners compared to older designs.
Popular options include the BF Goodrich KM3, Toyo Open Country MT, and Hankook Dynapro MT2, each offering different balances of off-road capability and daily drivability.
Summer tires are optimized for warm weather performance, offering superior dry and wet grip compared to all-season alternatives.
They feature specialized rubber compounds that stay soft in hot temperatures and tread patterns designed for maximum contact with the road.
From grand-touring options like the Continental PremiumContact 7 to ultra-high-performance tires like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, summer tires deliver relatively much better handling, braking, and cornering capabilities for performance-oriented drivers in warmer climates.
Though it depends on your needs, I think overall for someone who need to go on multiple types of trails, all-terrain tires are really worth it. They are either not too aggressive like rugged or mud terrain tries, nor they are weaker…
When it comes to all-terrain tires, air pressure plays a crucial role in ensuring safety and performance on different types of terrain such as rocks, mud, sand, gravel, and paved roads. And according to my experience, on rocky terrains, consider keeping air…
The whole point on sand is to keep tires floating as much as possible, and to do that, tires should be lighter, capable of running lowered air pressure, have softer tread composition and provide thick enough sidewall lugs. And considering all these…
When it comes to al-terrain tires, you can expect some limited comfort overall, as their more number of plies internally causes an overall stiffness, resulting in less absorption of vibrations in the tread. Moreover, with bigger grooves, especially on aggressive A/T tires,…
All-terrain tires are not so bad when it comes to overall winter performance, and that's the reason why they get to have 3 peak mountain snowflake ratings in almost all of them. Though they can never be better compared to dedicated winter…
Overall all-terrain tires can do pretty bad when it comes to mud. But still there are some tires that aren't too off. These tires offers wide enough tread voids and good tread depth, along with staggered shoulders and sidewall lugs. And they…
It has always been a long lived war between on-road comfort and off-road capability. Improve one and the other goes down. That's why as the off-road tires get to become more and more aggressive, they start losing their on-road abilities. Though you…
So basically Light Truck (LT) tires are made for carrying higher load and handle rougher terrains compared to P metric sizes. That's why these tires are ideal for heavy-duty vehicles such as SUVs, vans, and pickups. Their reinforced sidewalls can handle additional…
Compared to all-terrain, all season tires aren't able to provide good enough traction on mud, sand, rocks, or even gravel, that's because they don't have the needed durability, nor their tread pattern has biters on them. Whereas A/T tires give you powerful…
265/70R17 is the most common all terrain tire size. Though keep in mind that there are a lot of factors contributing to that. And in order to explain them all, I've talked about section width, aspect ratios, and rim sizes and how…
All-terrain tires are better suited for driving on paved roads and in all-season conditions, with superior performance on wet and snowy roads, as they offer closed up rib placements and shoulder lugs that provide more stable lateral/directional traction and steering response. Mud-terrain…
When it comes to all-terrain tires, although you do have to compromise a little in the fuel efficiency department, compared to on-road tires, you can reduce the gap by choosing more on-road oriented design. Some all-terrain tires are just more streamlined towards…
So basically all-terrain tires can be really great when it comes to daily driving. As these give you with all season traction having 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake ratings, and they also don't disappoint on roads with their good enough comfort, traction and…
All-terrain tires comes in a lot of shapes and features, and there are some which are definitely worth when it comes to rocks no doubt. So these tires are really good for this type of terrains. Though compared to more aggressive tires…
So basically there are 2 different types of tires P metric and LT. With P metric tires, you get a less stronger inner construction, so these tires aren't able to pick up as much weight, though they get to offer superior fuel…
It does not matter whether it's the Lincoln's head or George's. These test only give you a rough idea in determining tire tread depth. Though if you must, just know that if you insert both of these coins down and their heads…
You can not get a lot of on-performance out of all-terrain tires, as they are not built for that. But still, there are some really unique all-terrain tires, that allow you to go on minor off-road terrains, whilst keeping on-road stability, grip…
So in order to improve your fuel economy, make sure you have the right kind of tire size first of all. And if you do, make sure you get your tires aligned every 6 months, rotated every 5k miles, and properly balanced…
When the Nitto Recon Grappler first came in, I though it was a hybrid, and it looks like though it's made out of Toyo RT and Nitto Ridge (both are part of a same organization). But this tire is an all-terrain, though…
The UTQG tells you a lot about the tire's traction abilities on wet, and is a way of telling what type of tread it is. Though since the rating is very vague, there's not much you can get out of them, and…
while tires that have the 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) rating symbol may provide better traction in snowy conditions than tires that have only the Mud and Snow (M+S) rating symbol, they are not as capable as true winter tires in all…
The Wrangler MTR provides good enough grip without compromising on its rolling resistance, so it gets to provide better fuel economy and mileage. Moreover its biters are very efficient in snow and wet roads (comparatively). The Nitto Trail Grappler on the other…
Out of both tires, the BF Goodrich provides better wet and snow traction, whereas the Nitto Trail is good enough on dry. And although both tires aren't going to impress in the comfort and other on-road departments, you still get a somewhat…
Compared to all-season, all-terrain tires give out a huge difference in durability, as you can not take a passenger tire on sharp rocky terrains. But even these tires are not completely puncture proof, no tire is, though they get as durable as…
Out of both tires, the Cooper Discoverer STT Pro is taking the lead on rocky terrains as its elongated lugs provide the needed lateral traction, and its countless stone ejectors there keep its tread clear. The Toyo M/T on the other side…
Out of both the Nitto Trail Grappler supplies superior dry grip, whereas the Cooper STT Pro is better with wet and snow traction. And besides, that you can't really tell which tire is better as it gets complicated with other performance sections.
Both mud terrain tires offer premium options for your heavy duty trucks, though still out of them, there are a few areas, where we saw one tire performing better than the other. The BF Goodrich KM3 provides one of the best traction…
Out of both tires, the Nitto Trail Grappler takes the lead when it comes to dry handling and rocky terrain traction, and on other off-road areas, its almost on par with its competitor. The Pro Comp M/T2 on the other side, is…
On Cooper STT Pro, you are going to see better rocky and sandy terrain traction off-road, and on pavements, a better grip, but only on dry. The Yokohama M/T on the other hand, provides better all season traction, so it's not only…
Out of both tires, the Cooper Discoverer STT Pro simply shines on rocks, that's why I rated this tire for it in my list of top mud tires. Moreover, the tire is also great with muddy terrains, and on smooth roads, its…
The General Grabber X3 being a heavier and stiffer although lacks slightly in overall steering response, it still offers better tread life, fuel economy, durability, and wet traction. On the other side, the BFG KM3 provides you with superior wet and snow…
Out of both tires, the Cooper Discoverer STT Pro provides superior traction on rocks, and better mud and sand performance as well. Whereas the Wrangler M/TR is better off for dry and wet roads, and it's compound is a better seasonal tire…
Out of both tires, the Pro Comp Xtreme MT2 takes the lead in traction on wet roads with its' flexible tread, which also gets to provide ample snow traction. Moreover, the tire also does great when it comes to fuel efficiency and…
Maxxis Razr M/T being a heavier and stiffer tire lacks in overall steering response, fuel economy, and wet traction. Though it's better when it comes to rocky terrains, deals better with noise, and gives you a longer tread life. On the other…
Both tires are very different. We have a more aggressive tire at one hand, the Wrangler Duratrac, which is more capable of doing off-road crawling with it's thicker shoulders and prominent tread voids which chew on all kinds of surfaces. And on…
Yokohama Geolandar X-A/T G016 being a rugged terrain tire is a more aggressive option, so its not surprising why it performs better on mud, gravel, rocks, almost all of the tougher terrains. Though you can say, Geolandar A/T is pretty good in…
