Off
Road Tires and Wheels.
Upgrading or just purchasing new off road tires and rims can be a one of the hardest choices when compared to any other type of accessories.
Before committing it really pays to do your homework, best thing to do is follow the seven questions below. This will help you narrow down what’s needed/wanted, from there research tire reviews on the brands in question.
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Before choosing a tire, ask yourself the following seven questions:
#1 Which type of off road tires: Light Truck tires, All terrain tires or Mud terrain tires?
That depends on what terrain will be driven on most, Sand tracks/beach, clay/mud, rocks or forest tracks.
(see links below for more detail on each type of tire)
#2 How often will they be used as off road tires?
Every weekend, twice a month or just a few times every 3-6 months.
#3 Two sets of tires?
Maybe have two sets of wheels and tires, one set for daily driving and another set for off road driving , if funds and storage allow.
#4 Which brand of off road tires?
This is a tough question as there are so many brands, but this can be narrowed down by sizes available as not all brands make all sizes.
#5 How
big a wheel tire combo do I need and how big can fit on my 4wd?
Some vehicles are fitted from the factory floor with bigger size wheel/tire combo than others,
some can fit larger sizes than others and some can fit but need modifications
done in order to fit.
In some situations a vehicle may need to be regeared in
order to retain stock rpm, otherwise the 4x4 will lack power and wear the
clutch. (See differential for more details)
#6
How much rubber vs rim size/ratio?
This is the size of the tire vs. the rim size. For instance take a 15 inch rim
with a 32 inch tire compare that to an 18 inch rim with a 32 inch tire.
The 15 inch rim will have more rubber and will be able to bag out more than the thinner/shallower tire on the larger rim.
This will allow more traction when off roading, also helping the tires deform around logs and rocks preventing punctures.
#7 Which type of rim?
Steel or Alloy (see links below for more detail on Steel vs Alloy rims)
Jeep Rubber.
Rotating Off Road Tires:
I would recommend everyone to change all 5 (or 6) tires when upgrading/buying a new set.
It's written in most vehicle factory manuals that for every 10,000km the tires should be rotated (I personally do it every 5,000kms as I regularly take them off for cleaning).
It's very hard to keep a good wheel alignment when off roading as the tires, suspension and wheels get a good workout hitting pot holes, rocks, washouts, ruts and other obstacles.
Uneven wheel alignment can lead to premature tire wear.
Rotating tires at shorter intervals than 10,000km will increase the life of the tires, as even with a bad wheel alignment one tire won't get bad wear for short period of time.
When using the 5th (and 6th) spare tire there will be almost a gain of 5,000 extra kms of usage from the entire set of wheels giving one tire a rest for 5,000 km each time. Not using the spare is really a waste of money.
Also make sure the spare tire is the same size as the rest, putting a different size tire on the vehicle can cause diff windup/binding resulting in costly repairs. See this link for more detail on winding/binding the drive train.
The following links are detailed information about different types of road tires, off road tires, off road wheels/rims & Tyre Monitors:
Highway and sand.
The Jack of all terrains, Highway and Off Road.
Mud, dirt, rocks and rugged terrains.
Steel vs. Alloy.
Tyre PSI.
How to deflate your tires.
Website visitors reviews and comments on tires and wheels.
Nitto Trail Grappler tyre review On and Off-road
Tyre Monitors or PSI Monitors:
These types of systems are essential for 4 wheel drives. A tyre pressure monitor will keep the driver up to date on any changes in tyre pressures while driving.
No need to worry about slow leaks whilst driving long distances on the highway, it is surprisingly easy to get dirt trapped between the bead and the tyre when off roading, if any dirt enters/gets stuck it will cause a slow leak. Underinflated tires will get damaged at highway speeds.
When 4 wheel driving (depending on what terrain the vehicle is driven on) different PSI's will apply. Knowing that all 4 off road tires are within the same pressure is important, if struggling on the sand or any other type of terrain the current PSI will be displayed and a decision on lowering the pressure or not will be easier to make, also keeping tabs on what PSI the 4wd handles best at.
Systems can monitor the 4wd and the trailer/caravan at the same time if that is required, even spare wheels can be fitted so there are no hassles when changing tires on the track or even just regular rotations.
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Hankook DynaPro MT 
Hankook DynaPro MT
I got these put on after the cheap noisy tyres already fitted wore out.
I got 256/70R16s. On a 2009 RC Colorado. I've done 60,000km …
Federal Couragia MT
I have a stock 2007 fortuner rims 16" wrapped with Federal Couragia MT 265/75/R16.
It's good both on and off road. I've never been stuck in Mud, Sand …
General Grabber AT2
Looked at all tyres brands for performance v price one just kept coming up trumps.
Wet grip/dry grip superb and I drive it hard, used in mud and gravel …
Kuhmo KL71
315/75/16 on dynamic steelies.
Done about 35k on them and they're stuffed.
Can't rotate them as they're directional.
Good in mud, ok in sand, …
BFG Km2
Rating out of 10: 9
Brand: BF Goodrich Mud Terrain Km2
Type: Mud terrain
Tyre/Tire Size: 285/70/R17 (33)
Fitted on: 2012 Nissan Patrol factory alloys. …
Nitto trail grappler
Rating out of 10: 10
Brand: Nitto
Type: M/T
Tyre/Tire Size: 285/70R17
Fitted on: kmc rockstar rims, 150 prado
Kilometers/miles done: just under …
Maxxis 751
Was using Simex Centipede MT in 31/10.5/15 sounded like a truck, vague handling, handled everything.
Went back to a 235/75/15 Maxxis 751. Handle a lot …
Mickey Thompson MTZ
Brand: Mickey Thompson MTZ 33"x12.5"x15"
Fitted to Dick Cepek DC-2 rims on a 1997 Jeep Wrangler (TJ)
This is my second set of MTZs and am very …
Kuhmo Road Venture Mud Terrain KL71
I run a 265/70R17 in.
Love those tyres. They are awesome in the mud, self clean, well low road noise for a muddie and still great on wet roads.
Maxxis Bravo AT
Have had a set of these Maxxis Bravo AT tyres on all 3 4x4s I have owned and could not be more pleased! Have performed well in sand and red dirt/mud …
BF Goodrich Mud Terrain KM2
Rating out of 10: 9/10
Brand: BFGoodrich
Type: Mud Terrain KM2
Tyre/Tire Size: 285/75/R16 or 33'inch
Fitted on: 2006 Hilux SR5
Kilometers/miles …
BFG All Terrain K02 
They come stock on my truck, and I have been very impressed with them up to this point.
On road, they are quiet, only lacking in skid rating (0.69g). …
Goodyear wrangler MTR Not rated yet
I have these on my defender 90 and my Dmax Ute. I get around 100,000 km out of them. I tried AT for one change and went back to the MTs. They are gold …
Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 3 Not rated yet
Towards the end of last winter here in Colorado I was in a deceive battle between this and the Firestone Destination XT.
The thing that finished it …
Windforce Catchfors M/T Not rated yet
I run 285/75R16 on my 98 series cruiser. I just got my second set and I got about 50,000kms from them (mostly road/gravel use).
Better getting these …
good year wranglar allterrains (kevlar sidewalles) Not rated yet
Ón mud, being all terrains, you can't expect much there racing slicks, even not on mud but wet sand and even wet grass they are horrible.
On the road …
BF Goodrich Mud Terrain KM3 Not rated yet
Rating out of 10: 8 Brand: BF Goodrich KM3 Type: Mud Terrain Tyre/Tire Size: 33” Fitted on: Toyota LandCruiser HZJ79 Kilometers/miles done: 20,000 Pros: …
Falken Wildpeak AT3W Not rated yet
I live in Northwest America, and I love these tires. These tires are winter rated, meaning they are very good when conditions get snowy. They are also …
Falken wildpeak ATS Not rated yet
I'm running the falken wildpeak ATS and I'm sorry to say Ronny I disagree with your statement on ATS being crap in mud.
My wildpeak ATS are amazing …
Royal black MT Not rated yet
I bought these from tires for more in Perth. Under 2k for rims and 6 tires fitted at my location in Perth.
After over 20,000kms(with more road than …
Tokyo m55 lt Not rated yet
Had these on my Prado 120.
Loud! But an awesome strong Tyre with good endurance.
They did 60,000kms with me and were great on all surfaces.
Plenty …
Yokohama Geolander AT Not rated yet
I am running 245/70/16 Yokohama Geolander AT's on my Discovery D2a on the stock alloys and so far have done 50,000K's on them and expect to get another …
Goodyear MTR KEVLAR Not rated yet
Rating out of 10: 9
Brand: Goodyear
Type: MT
Tyre/Tire Size: 285 75 16
Fitted on: NISSAN PATROL
Kilometers/miles done: 17,000
Pros: great in mud/sand/rock …
BFG KM2 Not rated yet
Avg tyre, ok grip on mud... dangerous on wet bitumen. Premature failure that were replaced under warranty. Won't use again.
Rating out of 10: 3
Brand: …
BFG KO2's A/T's best tires I've ever owned! Not rated yet
Been running these tires forever. Have the originals still on my 91' Isuzu Trooper, and run the latest version on my VW Touareg and they have never left …
Federal Couragia MT Not rated yet
Excellent offroad. More aggressive than most other brands (ie BFG Cooper).
I have found they perform better but if you don't rotate them they don't …
Summit Trail Climbers Not rated yet
Rating out of 10: 7
Brand: Summit Trail Climber
Type:All Terrain
Tyre/Tire Size:265/75/R16
Fitted on:2010 D22 Navara
Kilometers/miles done: 15,000kms …
Kelly TSR Not rated yet
The Kelly TSR is a fantastic tyre! I would recommend to all.
They are a hybrid tyre so they perform like a muddy but seems to drive like an all terrain, …
BF Goodrich KO A/Ts Not rated yet
I have about 20,000 miles on these tires (in 245/75R15) on a dodge ram 2500 van.
I've driven all over the western USA with them and covered literally …
Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac 265x75x16 Not rated yet
This is a great tyre it's more 70 x 30 off road but still very good on road. I've had mine on for around 30,000 kms.
They have been in the Vic high …
BF Goodrich All Terrain Ko2 Not rated yet
Excellent Tyre, used them a many times in DEEEEEEP snow and they worked extremely well, hardly noticed the difference between road and snow ( they are …
BFGoodrich All Terrain KO2 Not rated yet
265/75R16
These tires performed surprisingly well in snow on streets and in rain.
Off-Road: I took my stock Xterra to a local off-road park that …
Maxxis Bravo AT980 Not rated yet
running 32x11.5R15 maxxis at980 on my holden jackaroo I have found them amazing over my previous tyres BFG Atko tyres so much more grip in the wet !!! …
BFG A/T KO2 33X12.5X17 Not rated yet
Only have 4k miles on these, but they perform awesomely. I have had them in the sands out near Wickenburg/Morristown here in Arizona, and on the trails …
Kumho Road Venture AT51 235/65/17 Not rated yet
I bought these tires to go on my Toyota SUV. I live on a gravel road that often gets wet and muddy so I wanted a mud terrain but I couldn't find any in …
Mickey Thompson TTC Baja Claw Radial Not rated yet
I am running a set of Radial TTC Claws in a 35x12.5" I am now on my second set.
These tyres clean extremely well due to there directional pattern giving …
General Grabber AT2 265 70/18 Not rated yet
Just purchased 4 of these tires Mar 2016, for my Titan Truck.
Only have driven 25 miles in town and can feel the difference in comfort and stability …
Cooper Discoverer AT3 ("LT" version) Not rated yet
Rating out of 10: 8.5 Brand: Cooper Type: Discoverer AT3 Tyre/Tire Size: 265/75 R16 Fitted on: 06' Nissan Xterra "Offroad" Kilometers/miles done: Aprox. …
245/75r16. E. Cooper discover at3 Not rated yet
Don't hear any road noise. I use them for hauling on my 3/4 ton.
Had 2 ton in back of truck and tires don't show any sqaut.
Mud under sod and …
Achilles Desert Hawk X-MT Not rated yet
Rating: 8/10
Brand: Achilles Desert Hawk
Type: Extreme Mud Terrain
Tyre/Tyre Size: 265/75/R15
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Hilux Dual Cab
Solid tyre, hooks …
mickey thompson baja claw Not rated yet
Have been running a set of 35-13.5/15 claws on a 76 chevy blazer (fullsize suv in the states) off road only since they were first made available in the …
BFGoodrich All Terrain Not rated yet
I traded my factory tires that came with my 79 Dualcab within weeks of owning it for Bfg AT's 285x75x16. my reason was for a planed trip from Bunbury WA …
Maxxis Bighorn 762 Not rated yet
Im running 32x11.5r15 Maxxis Bighorns on my 2000 hilux dual cab.
In my opinion..... Great value for money. They have worn well so far, currently done …
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R Kevlar Not rated yet
Rating out of 10: 7
Brand: Goodyear
Type: Wrangler MT/R Kevlar
Tyre/Tire Size: 265/75/16
Fitted on: 80 Series Landcruiser
Kilometers/miles …
Mickey Thompson Baja Radial ATZ 4-Rib Not rated yet
Rating out of 10: 8
Brand: Mickey Thompson ATZ 4-Rib
Type: All Terrain
Tyre/Tire Size: 32"
Fitted on: Holden Rodeo 2007 RA7
Kilometers/miles …
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