All-Terrain Tyres

All-terrain tyres suit utes and 4x4s that split their time between bitumen and dirt. We list 929 from $144, mostly in 16, 17, 18 and 20-inch sizes.

What you gain and what you give up

• Gain: more grip on gravel, sand and light mud, plus tougher sidewalls that resist stone and stick damage.
• Give up: a little more road noise, slightly higher fuel use and, on many models, faster wear on bitumen.
• Alternatives: a highway tyre if you rarely leave the tar, or a mud-terrain for deep mud and rock.
• Best for: utes and wagons that spend a few weekends a month on gravel or sand.

All-terrains to shortlist

• Yokohama Geolandar A/T4 G018 has the most sizes in this range and suits daily-driven utes.
• Yokohama Geolandar X-AT G016 leans further towards off-road use.
• Kumho Road Venture AT52 and Maxxis RAZR AT811 keep costs down for ute owners.
• Falken Wildpeak AT4W and Bridgestone Dueler AT002 are solid touring choices.
• BFGoodrich KO3 carries the snowflake symbol in many sizes, useful for alpine trips.

Before you buy

• LT or passenger construction. LT tyres have stronger plies for canopies, campers and heavy touring loads.
• Load index. Check it against your placard, especially if you tow.
• Bigger sizes. Going taller affects speedometer accuracy and clearance, so confirm the size is approved.
• Tyre pressure. If you air down for sand, drive slowly and reinflate before you get back on the bitumen.
• Matching set. Fit all four, so the vehicle behaves the same on loose surfaces.

Fitting, balancing, new valves, disposal of your old tyres and GST are all in the advertised price. Bring your trip plans to a Bob Jane T-Marts store and we can match a tread to them.

Caring for all-terrains

• Rotate at every service so the tread blocks wear evenly.
• Check for chips and cuts after a rough trip.
• Carry a matching full-size spare on remote trips.
• Keep pressures at the road figure for daily driving.

Common questions

Will all-terrains wear faster than highway tyres?

On many models, yes, when driven mostly on bitumen. Rotating every service evens out the wear.

Where do I start for my ute?

Use the Toyota HiLux or Ford Ranger vehicle page, or search by rego.

Are all-terrains noisy?

Some hum more than highway tyres, especially as they wear. Newer designs are quieter, so compare noise ratings on the product page.

Do all-terrains carry the snowflake symbol?

Some sizes do, including many BFGoodrich KO3 sizes. Check the product details for your size if you head to the snow.