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.
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus is well all rounder all terrain tire, which provides a good balanced traction on and off road. On roads the tire is one of the best ones in terms of handling, where its also going to impress…
Well when it comes to Firestone Destination AT2, the tire provides a very decent on road performance. But then again they are very less aggressive, especially, on the shoulders and sidewalls. And yes, there are not too protected too, so you are…
The Nitto Ridge is going to perform much better off road than on highways. But the tire is still good enough for roads. There are not too loud, provide satisfactory ride quality, all is good except their wet handling. It's a little…
The Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT is although an aggressive variant compared to it's other members, the 4S and the LT, it's still better suited for highways compared to off road. But still the added sidewall lugs on the tire provides additional support…
Both tires are 3PMSF and M+S rated, so like seen above, they are both great on snow. On highways, the Toyo Open Country AT3 is superior on dry roads as it's tread provides greater stability values. Whereas the Cooper AT3 XLT is…
Well, I'd say in between. Nitto Recon Grappler is a confusing tire on wet, and it does not provide enough lateral stability there, and I am not talking about just roads, wet rocks, or gravel, on any wet patch, the tire would…
So to sum up, the Hankook Dynapro AT2 is an excellent all-rounder, earning it a place on our list of top all-terrain tires, but only when it comes to dry traction, noise and handling capabilities. And yes winter traction too (it comes…
The Kenda Klever R/T comes right in the middle of All Terrain and Mud Terrain tires, so the tire is also called a hybrid besides Rugged Terrain. Other popular tires in the RT category include Duratrac, Nitto Ridge Grappler and Toyo RT,…
Let's start with KO2, this tire is one of the toughest you can get (staying in A/T tires) so with that combined with it's powerful biting lugs, the tire provides tremendous off road traction. On the other side, the Cooper AT3 has…
Overall, I am pretty impressed with what Cooper STT pro can do, especially on rocks, where it impresses you the most. The high durability of the tire is also very confidence inspiring, where you take these tires anywhere carefree. On mud these…
Both rugged terrain tires are pretty good overall, but the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T is taking things to the next level as it's on road performance is simply great. And here the most important thing to consider is it's wet traction.…
Toyo Open Country AT3 is an all terrain tire, upgraded from the Toyo AT2, and now has 3pmsfr and improved traction on dry roads. And although the tire's performance on wet asphalts is better compared to Duratrac, it's still not good enough.…
Both tires here are although marketed as all terrain, they are both hybrid (rugged terrain tires), so they come right in the middle of AT and MT. Out of these two, the Goodyear Duratrac offers better performance of dry and wet roads,…
Out of both tires, its pretty obvious why Continental TerrainContact, being one of the least aggressive tire, does a better job on highways, in both wet and dry conditions. Though it's winter traction could have made it a better all-season tire, though…
The Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus is a good tire but only if you stay on highways more. The tire's light weight provide amazing fuel efficiency, and tread life, and overall, it's quite effective on both on and off road traction. But…
The Falken Wildpeak AT3w focuses on wet, winter and wear (the 3 w in it's name), and out of these, I have to say it's great in all of them, well except for wear in general. On the other hand, the Goodyear…
Pirelli WeatherActive Goodyear WeatherReady. Bridgestone WeatherPeak. Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus. Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack BF Goodrich Advantage Control. Continental PureContact LS. Continental TrueContact Tour Nokian WRG4 Hankook Kinergy 4s2 Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
Both tires are mild all-terrain tires, and out of them, the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain performs better on dry roads, in terms of traction, noise, fuel economy and wear. In comparison, on Pirelli Scorpion AT+, you get to have superior off road…
Overall it's pretty evident now, that the Cooper Discoverer AT3 is better suited when it comes to highway stability, and although its grip is on par with Wildpeak in wet, it provides better dry traction along with fuel consumption and overall comfort.…
Lastly to wrap it all up, there is only one case in which replacing run flat tires with normal ones ensures safety and that is when all four tires are being swapped with the same type of tire. If they are being…
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is a great all season tire which is capable of handling dry and wet roads in both summers and winters. The tire gives you a great dynamic response and communicates with the steering really well. The most…
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 is a pretty decent pick, where the tire is jack of all trades, but master of none. It checks all boxes related to traction. On dry roads, its thermal adaptive polymer is very resistant and does not lose…
So out of both tires here, the Toyo AT3 is better on roads, as it provides better traction, on both wet and dry, though it's wet performance can still be improved. The tire also has 3pmsf rating unlike the Nitto Ridge, and…
Michelin Defender LTX MS is a overall good pick for all season tire. But keep in mind that the tire is more inclined to performing better on wet roads than on dry. The dry grip of the tire is not as impressive,…
So, a speed rating is not just about speeds but it tells you about how fast you can take your tire up to. With higher speed rating, the the tire gets better grip so overall handling performance is improved. But with more…
So overall BFG Trail Terrain is a nice on road oriented all terrain option. On roads and pavements, the tire gives you decent ride quality with its smoother and quieter ride. And traction wise, things are also okay on dry, but still…
The Maxxis Razr AT811 is going to perform much better off road than on highways. But the tire is still good enough for roads. There are not too loud, provide satisfactory ride quality, all is good except their wet handling. It's a…
The BF Goodrich KO2 still stands one of the toughest tires out there. With a close difference, for your info, the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT comes in 2nd. But with spirally wound nylon coverings the KO2 offers more protection to sidewalls,…
Although the BF Goodrich KO2 is one of the toughest AT tire out there, it's still not able to out perform Nitto Ridge Grappler on rocky and muddy terrains. But the tire is an all rounder,meaning it does not compromise too much…
Toyo Open Country provides overall better stability on dry roads, and on wet it provides ample hydroplaning resistance. Off road, the tire lacks in durability and aggressiveness but still provide a satisfactory performance. The Falken Wildpeak is almost on par in terms…
Well when it comes to Yokohama Geolandar G015, the tire provides a very decent on road performance. But then again they are very less aggressive, especially, on the shoulders and sidewalls. And yes, there are not too protected too, so you are…
The Falken Wildpeak AT3w is simply awesome. And I don't usually use that word. This tire actually is pretty awesome as it deals with all types of terrains and at the same time, does not disappoint off-road. Plus it has impressive on…
The Falken Wildpeak AT3w focuses on wet, wear and winter performance, (hence it's name 3w), but the tire is only better in the wet, but it's very significant. The wear award goes to Grabber, which also performed better on snow slightly, although…
The Grabber ATX is better of a performer on dry roads, but lacks slightly in lateral traction, this is felt more off road (particularly on rocks). But other than that provides pretty decent traction values on all sorts of terrains, including snow,…
The General Grabber A/TX is overall a decent investment of a tire. It provides you with good dry traction, I'm gonna say okay wet traction, nice hydroplaning resistance and is the best when it comes to wear, so it's going to last…
The Toyo Open Country AT3 is simply a great overall all rounder tire. It comes on my list of best all terrain tires. You can find that article from the search bar. These tires are going to impress on dry roads. They…
