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When to Consider All-Terrain Tires?
All-terrain tires are a great option when you want to do off-road without losing comfort on the pavement and don’t want to buy two separate sets of tires.
They’re best for drivers looking for flexibility offering greater off-roading ability than a standard all-season tire but less dexterity on mud or rough surfaces than mud-terrain tires.
All-terrain tires offer a tread design and rubber compound that combines many of the best attributes of touring and mud tires providing an excellent option for flexible driving in Southern California.
*Even though all-terrain models perform well on snow and ice, keep in mind their rubber construction isn’t well-suited for colder temperatures. When temperatures drop below 45 degrees F, the harder rubber compounds don't grip the pavement as effectively. In addition to weakened grip, the tire block designs are not best for handling snow and slush.
The Best All-Terrain Tires in the Market
As all-terrain tires have grown in popularity, so have the number of choices. Below are 10 of the most popular and top-rated all-terrain tires currently in the market.
All-Terrain Tire
Strengths
Weaknesses
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
BFGoodrich® All-Terrain T/A® KO2 Tires | Daniels Tire Service in Whittier, CA
Built with a tread compound and sidewall design to handle mud and boost durability around sharp edges like rocks
Handles wet and snowy road conditions
Less a mud-specific tire than a general off-roading option
Michelin LTX A/T 2
Michelin® LTX® A/T2 Tires | Daniels Tire Service in Whittier, CA
Premium Handling
Built to provide quality comfort and performance both on and off-road
Weak performance on rocks
Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015
Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 (P/E-metric) Tires | Daniels Tire Service in Whittier, CA
Considered one of the most comfortable street rides
Impressive in dry and wet conditions
Allows for good off-road adventures
Better performance in hardpacked conditions vs. deep mud/rocks
Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar
Goodyear Wrangler® All-Terrain Adventure With Kevlar® Tires | Daniels Tire Service in Whittier, CA
Ideal mix of highway comfort and off-road durability
Provides traction in all weather conditions
Falken WildPeak A/T3W
Falken WildPeak A/T3W Tires | Daniels Tire Service in Whittier, CA
Great option for colder climate
Offers increased stability on wet and snowy roads
Impressive performance on rough terrain
Generates some noise on pavement
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Pirelli Scorpion™ All Terrain Plus Tires | Daniels Tire Service in Whittier, CA
Best attribute is performance in wet conditions
Impressive handling on streets while maintaining ability to go off-road
More expensive option
Toyo Open Country A/T II
Toyo OPEN COUNTRY® A/T II Tires | Daniels Tire Service in Whittier, CA
Emphasis on durability and traction
Tread design extending around to sidewall
Stronger grip and performance in rough terrain
Tread pattern allows for quiet ride
Firestone Destination A/T
Firestone Destination A/T2 Tires | Daniels Tire Service in Whittier, CA
Combines durability of mud tires with on road comfort
Quality rubber compound
Tread design emphasizing grip in various conditions
Cooper Discoverer AT3 Tires
Cooper Discoverer® AT3 4S™ Tires | Daniels Tire Service in Whittier, CA
Smooth driving on dry and wet roads
Tread pattern and puncture resistance offering off-road adventure
Hankook Dynapro AT-M
Hankook Dynapro AT-M RF10 Tires | Daniels Tire Service in Whittier, CA
A good value choice
Impressive grip and traction on wet and snowy roads
Deep mud performance doesn’t match more expensive options
Know the lay of the land
We hope you’ve found this article useful in helping you better understand the unique benefits and features of all-terrain tires including the range of options available. Different drivers want different things in their driving experience, so if you’re looking for a versatile option that lets you drive around town but also take some off-road adventures without having to switch tires, all-terrain tires let you enjoy the best of both worlds.
Daniels Tire Service is family-owned and operated and one of the oldest tire retailers in California. If you are in the market for tires for your vehicle in the Bermuda Dunes area, then check out our large selection of highly competitive tires at danielstireservice.com
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