by Anya Murphy

All-Terrain Tires: Tire Buyer’s Guide 2023

All-Terrain Rollers for Your Off-Road Rig

Welcome to part 2 of the 2023 Tire Buyer’s Guide, overlanders! Last time, we talked about mud-terrain rubber, but in this edition, we’re going to explore some of the best all-terrain tires on the market this year. We know how important choosing the right tires for your vehicle is. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the best and brightest all-terrain tires out there. Which will be the best fit for your rig?

AMP Terrain Attack A/T

Sidewall construction
2-Ply Polyester

Season
All-Season, Winter

Terrain
All-Terrain

Tread Depth
15/32

Diameters available
17, 18, 20 and 22 inches

URL: amp-tires.com

Notes
With an off-road attitude and smooth, on-road characteristics, the AMP Tires Terrain Attack A/T is the ultimate adventure tire. The performance tread design features a multi-block pattern that delivers stable control in a wide variety of environments and terrain via a large selection of sizing and a 40,000-mile warranty.

Atturo Tire Trail Blade ATS

Sidewall construction
2-Ply Polyester (on select sizes)

Season
All-Season

Terrain
All-Terrain

Tread Depth
13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Diameters Available
16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 24

URL: atturo.com

Notes
The Atturo Trail Blade ATS is the All Terrain offering in Atturo’s Trail Blade Sport series. The Trail Blade ATS offers striking good looks that gets the dirty work done! A stylishly aggressive tire that’s ready for all terrain action on and off the asphalt. Atturo Tire’s focused engineering provides great handling, exceptional highway speed stability, confidence inspiring wet traction from the wide tread channels and supported by a 50K Treadwear Warranty.

BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2

Sidewall construction
2-Ply Polyester

Season
All-Season

Terrain
All-Terrain

Tread depth
15/32

Diameters available
15, 16, 17, 18, 20, and 22 inches

URL: bfgoodrichtires.com

Notes
The All-Terrain T/A KO2 is a light truck tire developed to meet the needs of Jeep, pickup truck and sport utility vehicle drivers who want confidence and control, both on and off road. It was designed to deliver go-anywhere traction, along with outstanding durability, great wear and year-round traction, even in snow. The Tradesmen Support Program gives a discount to those working in skilled trades.

Bridgestone Dueller AT/2 REVO 3

Sidewall construction
2-Ply Polyester

Season
All-Season

Terrain
All-Terrain

Tread depth
12/32, 13/32, 14/32, 15/32, 16/32, 17/32

Diameters available
16, 17, 18 and 20 inches

URL: bridgestonetire.com

Notes
The Dueler A/T Revo 3 is Bridgestone’s on-/off-road, all-terrain tire developed for the drivers of pickup trucks, Jeeps, crossovers and SUVs who are looking for enhanced off-road traction when they need it—without sacrificing on-road comfort when they don’t. The Dueler A/T Revo 3 is designed to drive comfortably on the highway, provide sure-footed grip when the road ends and deliver confident performance in dry, wet and wintry conditions, including light snow.

Continental Tire Terrain Contact A/T

SIDEWALL CONSTRUCTION
2-Ply Polyester

SEASON
All-Season

TERRAIN
All-Terrain

TREAD DEPTH
10/32, 12/32, 16/32

DIAMETERS AVAILABLE
16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 22 inches

URL: continentaltire.com

NOTES
The Terrain Contact A/T is an ideal all-terrain tire for CUV, SUV and light trucks. It has durability to conquer dirt, gravel and grass while providing a quiet and comfortable ride on pavement. It’s the perfect balance between off-road traction and on-road manners. It has excellent wet braking, and the traction grooves act like teeth to help grip in snow, making the Terrain Contact A/T a great all-weather choice.

Cooper Tires Discoverer AT3 XLT

Sidewall Construction
2-Ply Polyester

Season
All-Season

Terrain
All-Terrain

Tread Depth
16/32, 16.5/32, 17/32, 18/32

Diameters Available
15, 16, 17, 18, 20

URL: coopertires.com

Notes
Discoverer AT3 XLT tires with Durable-Tread Technology haul heavy loads with less wear and are built to withstand the ongoing assault from dirt and gravel. They’re designed to prevent cutting and chipping on rocky and gravel terrain and offer extreme durability for hauling.

Falken Wildpeak A/T3W

Sidewall Construction
2-Ply Polyester

Season
All-Season, All-Weather Rugged Capability

Terrain
All-Terrain

Tread Depth
12/32, 13/32, 17/32, 18/32, 19/32

Diameters Available
15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22

URL: falkentire.com

Notes
The Wildpeak A/T3W is engineered for adventure—anytime and in any weather. It combines aggressive, off-road ability and rugged terrain driving without compromise on the pavement. An optimized tread design, combined with a silica tread compound, enables the A/T3W to excel in wear, winter and wet performance. Designed for severe snow conditions, full-depth sipes and grooves maintain consistent performance and appearance throughout the life of the tire.

Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail

Sidewall Construction
2-Ply Polyester

Season
All-Season, All-Weather Rugged Capability

Terrain
All-Terrain

Tread Depth
10/32, 11/32

Diameters Available
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

URL: falkentire.com

Notes
Designed specifically for CUVs and smaller SUVs, the Wildpeak A/T Trail delivers rugged, off-road capability without compromise on the open road. It strikes the perfect balance between aggressive, off-road traction and dependable, all-weather performance. Durable, two-ply polyester construction and rugged upper sidewall features protect this tire from off-road terrain, while an optimized tread design helps maintain the efficiency and versatility of a modern CUV. It features USTMA’s “Severe Snow” rating, as well.

Falken Wildpeak M/T

Sidewall Construction
3-Ply Polyester

Season
All-Season

Terrain
All-Terrain

Tread Depth
18/32, 19/32, 20/32, 21/32

Diameters Available
15, 16, 17, 18, 20

URL: falkentire.com

Notes
Trusted by the pros to take on the harshest conditions, the tough Wildpeak M/T is built to get you there and back, whether you’re on the pavement or in the mud, snow or rocks. The M/T features Falken’s proprietary three-ply DURASPEC Sidewall Technology, developed to sustain the most punishing off-road conditions. It features exceptional road manners—thanks to an optimized, variable, three-pitch tread pattern and precision manufacturing technology.

Falken Wildpeak R/T

Sidewall Construction
Duraspec 3-ply

Season
All-Season

Terrain
All-Terrain

Tread Depth
16/32, 18/32, 19/32 and 20/32

Diameters Available
16, 17,18, 20 and 22 inches

URL: falkentire.com

Notes
Developed for lifted trucks, SUVs, and high-powered diesel pickups, the Falken Wildpeak R/T sets a new standard for the rugged terrain tire category. It features the ultimate hybrid terrain tread pattern which provides the tenacious off-road traction of an M/T while retaining the tread life and stability expected from an A/T. Built to deliver an ideal combination of traction, durability, and longevity, the Wildpeak R/T is the tire for those who spend as much time on the road as they do on the rocks.

Fuel Off-Road Gripper A/T

Sidewall construction
2-Ply Polyester

Season
All-Season

Terrain
All-Terrain

Tread depth
13/32, 14.4/32, 16/32, 16.3/32, 17/32

Diameters available
17, 18, 20, 22 and 28 inches

URL: fueloffroad.com

Notes
The Fuel Off-Road Gripper A/T features all-terrain siping to keep you grounded in a variety of road conditions. Gripper A/T also integrated Fuel Off-Road’s classic “F” logo into the central tread pattern, which not only looks awesome, it also provides traction, both on and off road. These tires also feature two-ply sidewall construction and up to an “E” load rating on the 10-ply designs.

General Tire Grabber A/Tx

Sidewall construction
2-Ply Polyester

Season
All-Season

Terrain
All-Terrain

Tread depth
14/32, 15/32, 16/32, 17/32

Diameters available
15, 16, 17, 18 and 20 inches

URL: generaltire.com

Notes
The Grabber A/Tx is the next-generation, aggressive, all-terrain tire that provides exceptional off-road capability and durability, balanced with impressive on-road performance. Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake and traction notches deliver confident driving in all weather conditions.

Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac

Sidewall construction
2-Ply Polyester

Season
All-Season, Winter

Terrain
All-Terrain

Tread depth
12.6/32, 16/32, 18/32

Diameters available
15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 inches

URL: goodyear.com

Notes
The Duratrac is a workhorse tire designed for rugged, off-road terrain—including snow—that still offers a quieter ride on paved roads. The bold, aggressive tread design is great for work truck towing and hauling. Tractivegroove technology offers enhanced traction in deep mud and snow. Highly angled center tread blocks enhance traction and lateral stability while reducing road noise. Self-cleaning shoulder blocks clear the tread of debris for enhanced dirt, gravel and mud traction.

Hankook Dynapro AT-M

Sidewall construction
2-Ply Polyester

Season
All-Season

Terrain
All-Terrain

Tread depth
12/32, 13/32, 15/32, 16/32

Diameters available

15, 16, 17, 18, 20 and 22 inches

URL: hankooktire.com

Notes
The Dynapro AT-M is Hankook’s premium on- and off-road, all-terrain light truck tire developed for light trucks, vans and SUVs. Introduced as original equipment on 2015 model-year Ford F-150 pickups, Dynapro AT-M tires are now available in a range of sizes that offer Hankook’s best all-terrain grip and acceleration, both on and off road.

Landsail Stormblazer CLX20

Sidewall construction
3-ply Polyester

Season
All-Season

Terrain
All-terrain

Tread depth
12/32, 17/32, 18/32 and 19/32

Diameters available
15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, and 24 inches

URL: Landsailtires.com

Notes
The Stormblazer CLX20 is a hybrid tire specifically created for popular CUV/SUV vehicles. With over 70 sizes, it features a strong tread pattern and the option to choose the look you want with a dual sidewall design. It’s made from an LS Silica Compound to create a comfortable ride on the road. This Crossover tire is designed to give you reliability and durability wherever the adventure takes you. F-Rated and 12-Ply are both available in specific sizes. It comes with a 55,000-mileage warranty and road hazard coverage.

MAXXIS TIRES BRAVO AT-771

Sidewall construction
3-Ply Polyester

Season
All-Season

Terrain
All-Terrain

Tread depth
12/32, 13/32, 14/32, 15/32, 16/32

Diameters available
15, 16, 17, 18 and 20 inches

URL: maxxis.com

Notes
The Bravo series AT-771 was engineered to provide the confidence to tackle your favorite local trail or your everyday urban work route. Its unique tread pattern and sidewall lug design offer excellent all-terrain traction while reducing pattern noise via multi-pitch noise-reduction technology. The tire’s overall construction utilizes a stiff, but conformable, carcass with several key reinforcements to improve stability and handling to provide a refined ride on smoother surfaces.

Michelin XM+S 244

Sidewall construction
Radial

Season
M+S

Terrain
All-terrain

Tread depth

Diameters available
-16 inches

URL: cokertire.com

Notes
At the request of many owners of now-classic 4x4s, the iconic studdable Michelin XM+S 244 tire, is available to fit vintage Range Rover, Mercedes G-Class and Toyota Land Cruiser.

Milestar Patagonia X/T

Sidewall construction
3-ply Polyester

Season
All-Weather 3PMS Rated

Terrain
All-terrain

Tread depth
17/32-19/32

Diameters available
15, 16, 17, 18, 20, and 22 inches

URL: milestartires.com

Notes
Featuring 3PMS for severe snow-rated conditions, the Patagonia X/T is designed to tackle your next adventures. A cut-and-chip resistant compound with a rugged 3-ply sidewall is utilized for enhanced durability in rough conditions. Alternating open shoulders provide additional biting edges for superior traction on all terrains. Alternating step-down grooves integrated into the shoulder blocks provide tread rigidity for enhanced stability on and off the road, while the tread pattern optimizes the pitch sequence for a quieter ride.

Nexen Roadian ATX

Sidewall Construction

4-ply; 10-12-ply (Light Truck)

Season

All-weather, 3-peak mountain snowflake rated

Terrain
All-terrain

Tread Depth
16/32

Diameters Available
15, 16, 17,18, , 20 and 22 inches

URL: nexentireusa.com

Notes

The Roadian ATX features construction and material advancements that grip on wet or dry. The new tread technology provides a better grip as it wears. The sidewall lugs and deep grooves produce outstanding handling and control both on pavement and off-road. A great option for light trucks or SUVs who want on road performance and more traction on dirt. Nexen’s tire that shows their unwavering commitment to do it all, and do it well. Dry or wet, muddy and slippery, you can go where you want in confidence.

Nitto Nomad Grappler

Sidewall Construction
Dual sidewall designs

Season
All-weather, 3-peak mountain snowflake rated

Terrain
Crossover All-terrain

Tread Depth
12/32 and 13/32

Diameters Available
17,18, 20 inches

URL: nittotire.com

Notes
The Nomad GrapplerTM is a versatile crossover-terrain tire for CUV’s for those looking to get the most out of their vehicle to explore new destinations. Drawing from Nitto’s experience of proven Grappler light-truck tire’s off-road performance, the Nomad GrapplerTM is designed to expand your CUV’s and SUV’s performance capabilities to keep up with your active lifestyle.

Nitto Recon Grappler A/T

Sidewall Construction
3-Ply Polyester

Season
All-Season

Terrain
All-Terrain

Tread Depth
13/32, 15/32, 16/32

Diameters Available
16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 24

URL: nittotire.com

Notes
The Recon Grappler A/T infuses versatility and distinctive design into an all-terrain tire that stands out from the crowd. With its tall, prominent sidewall lugs and aggressive tread design providing capable off-road performance and a comfortable highway ride, the Recon Grappler is made to keep you out front.

Pro Comp A/T Sport

Sidewall Construction
3-Ply Polyester

Season
All-Season

Terrain
All-Terrain

Tread Depth
19/32, 20/32, 21/32

Diameters Available
17, 18, 20, 22

URL: procompusa.com

Notes
If you’re trying to navigate to that killer kayaking spot, seeking to make the first tracks on a fresh powder day, or you just need some time away from civilization, Pro Comp’s new A/T Sport is the tire to get you to your next adventure. Its unique, all-terrain rubber compound is a result of Pro Comp’s years of all-terrain tire experience and is specially formulated for the perfect balance of on- and off-road use.

Toyo Tires Open Country A/T III

Sidewall Construction
3-Ply Polyester

Season
All-Season

Terrain
Hybrid

Tread Depth
16/32, 18/32

Diameters Available
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22

URL: toyotires.com

Notes
The Open Country A/T III is an all-terrain tire that delivers gripping off-road traction with responsive and predictable on-road handling. With a strong focus on wet performance, durability and tread life, it also provides a quiet ride with exceptional stability. The Open Country A/T III is built to get there and get back home—regardless of terrain or weather.

Toyo Tires Open Country R/T Trail

Sidewall Construction
Dual sidewall designs

Season
All-Season

Terrain
All-Terrain

Tread Depth
13/5/32, 13.7/32, 16/7/32, 16/5/32, 16.8/32 and 16.9/32

Diameters Available
16, 17,18, 20, 22, and 24 inches

URL: www.toyotires.com

Notes
The Open Country R/T Trail is an on- and off road rugged terrain tire that delivers better off-road grip than a traditional all-terrain tire for when driving in sand, mud and deep snow. Available in 47 sizes for light-truck and SUV owners who want more off-road capability without the noise and harshness of a dedicated mud-terrain tire. The R/T Trail brings better tread design for optimized on- and off-road durability, traction, and stability providing better grip and performance in both wet and dry conditions.

Yokohama Geolander A/T G015

Sidewall construction
2-Ply or 3-Ply Polyester (depending on tire size)

Season
All-Season, Winter

Terrain
All-Terrain

Tread depth
11/32, 12/32, 13/32, 16/32, 17/32, 18/32

Diameters available
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22 inches

URL: yokohamatire.com

Notes
Go beyond where the road ends with the Geolander A/T G015. This A/T tire has been engineered to give you ultimate traction across many conditions, whether you’re rolling down the highway or leaving the paved road behind. Every size is qualified for “Severe Snow Service.” Edgtec grooves create more void to help expel dirt and mud.


Editor’s Note: A version of this article previously appeared in the March/April 2023 print issue of Tread Magazine.

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