No single tyre is perfect everywhere off-road. Sand, mud and rock each ask different things of your tyres, so the best choice comes down to where you spend most of your time.
Sand
On sand, flotation is king. A wider tyre run at low pressure spreads the load and stops you sinking. Aggressive mud tread is not needed and can actually dig you in. A good all-terrain, aired down, works well.
Mud
Mud needs a chunky, open tread that bites and then clears itself as the wheel turns. A dedicated mud-terrain tyre shines here, though it is noisier and wears faster on the highway.
Rock
Rocky tracks reward a tough tyre with strong sidewalls that resist cuts and punctures. Lowering pressure helps the tyre wrap around rocks for grip, and a higher load rating adds durability.
The all-rounder
For most touring that mixes bitumen with tracks, a quality all-terrain is the sensible compromise. If you favour one extreme terrain, lean your choice that way.
We fit the right rubber for how you travel. Talk tyres and 4WD with us at our Stepney workshop, close to Kent Town, or book a time.