The Best Truck Tires for On- and Off-Road (Review) in 2023 | Autance

With the name Michelin, you know you are getting a high-quality tire to keep you on the road longer. The Michelin Defender LTX All-Season tire is durable and designed with enhanced performance and traction control for your truck. Whether you need to take the highway to pick up groceries or track through mud and dirt to get to your campsite, these tires can handle it all— the one exception being heavy, wet snow.

Their M/S rating means they are quite sturdy and rugged; they are capable of handling off-road terrain, highways, and backroads equally well. They offer a quick and short stopping distance on wet surfaces and work even more efficiently on dry roads. Plus, their directional tread pattern allows them to wear down evenly, and Michelin’s Evertread technology keeps them functional for longer. However, they tend to run stiff, which can make the ride a bit uncomfortable. These tires don’t give you that spring or bounce effect when you roll over bumps.

If you are in need of a great all-weather tire, the Goodyear Wrangler Radial Tire is a sure bet. It features an aggressive tread pattern design that is capable of handling a wide variety of conditions. However, the tread can also decrease your comfort; these tires make the ride a little rough. Even so, they perform well on wet, dry, or iced-over surfaces and have a strong grip to keep the truck in line.

While it may say Wrangler on the rubber, don’t be fooled into thinking it’s only designed for Jeeps. They are versatile and can be placed on trucks and SUVs as well. Even though their price is low, they aren’t cheap or flimsy. They are capable of withstanding road damage like more robust tires. These tires are beefy and look great, but might not last as long as other tires; they may start showing signs of wear and damage at around 30,000 miles or so.

Think of this tire as the older, more mature, and wiser sibling to the Goodyear Wrangler Radial Tire. It’s beefier, more robust, and features a stunningly thick tread pattern. The ride these tires provide is comfortable and smooth, and they work great on any surface. They may resist a bit during acceleration, but that may be due to the thick tread design that allows for a better grip.

With their self-cleaning shoulder blocks, these tires sling away the dirt, gravel, mud, and debris that may stick to the rubber. That makes it easier and more convenient for you to clean them with a hose and soap. They are also equipped with high-angle center tread blocks for improved traction. This reduces road noise, but not by all that much; you may still be able to hear a bit from the tires.

If you need a great versatile tire and price is not an issue for you, then consider the Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure. It can handle concrete and highways as well as tackle wet and muddy roads or trails. It features an open tread pattern that helps the tire both on and off the road. The tread also allows increased grip, especially in snowy or rainy conditions.

One of the most beneficial features of the Adventure is its twin high-tensile belts reinforced by a layer of tough kevlar. The Kevlar material is designed to both strengthen the tire and provide a more comfortable ride. The multi-faceted symmetric tread design is long-lasting and built to look rugged. Keep in mind that these tires are not compatible with all trucks or styles. You should do your research before purchasing them to make sure they are compatible with your truck.

While it didn’t make our premium selection, the Dynapro HT RH12 is Hankook’s premium brand of all-season truck tire. With their combined long treadwear, comfortable ride, and enhanced traction control, these tires are highly praised for their ability to function on wet and dry surfaces. Although they don’t feature a powerful or aggressive-looking tread, they function quite well.

Perhaps the most crucial feature of these tires is their symmetric tread design. The pattern wears evenly, provides little to no noise in the cabin, and handles effectively on both wet roads and dry concrete. They feature a stiff center rib for enhanced steering and an improved response time in slick conditions. However, this may make the ride a bit more uncomfortable and stiff as well.

For a more aggressive and robust Hankook tire, consider the Dynapro ATM RF10 All-Terrain tires. These feature a molded and specially engineered independent block and symmetric tread design. Combine that with the enlarged footprint of the tire and you get enhanced grip and boosted acceleration off the line. However, the sidewalls may end up wearing down well before the actual tread.

The tread comes in a wraparound design, which gives the tires a more rugged and chiseled look. It also gives the truck more traction on muddy and snowy terrain and helps protect the sidewall and rubber against cuts, abrasions, and bruises. They don’t, however, handle well in deep wet snow. They include stone ejectors that toss away rocks, pebbles, and dirt so that the rubber doesn’t get punctured. On top of all of that, the tire features two high-strength internal steel belts reinforced with a nylon cap ply for improved strength.

BFGoodrich is another tire company that understands how to make a high-quality tire for any situation. Its Terrain T/A K02 model certainly looks tough enough to handle anything you throw at it—and, in this case, it lives up to its appearance. It has both a sleek and aggressive design to it, so it looks great on any truck. The high-void all-terrain tread pattern is developed with interlocking tread blocks, improved siping, and multiple self-cleaning features to keep dirt and mud off the rubber. However, you may not want to use them on extremely slick surfaces when they wear down. As they get older, they can weaken and their overall traction on wet surfaces becomes poor.

One of the best features of these tires is their upper shoulder protective armor that guards the sidewall from punctures. Each tire also includes twin steel belts, each reinforced with spirally-wrapped nylon and a 3-ply polyester cord sidewall for additional strength and durability. You will end up paying a lot for a set of four tires, but not as much as you’d pay for a set of our premium choice.

We can’t leave out the truck drivers who spend the majority of their time off the road. For those who wander the path less traveled, these Milestar Patagonia M/T Mud-Terrain Radial Tires are ideal. They feature a meaty high-void tread pattern that is scientifically engineered to bite into the ground for improved traction. Due to their size, however, you may need to rebalance them more frequently.

One huge benefit of the thick tread is its self-cleaning capabilities. Mud, dirt, and caked-on soil don’t stand a chance against these tires. They are capable of flinging off debris so you don’t spend hours cleaning and detailing every inch of the rubber. However, they don’t handle thick snow all that well. Each tire is developed with a dense 3-ply sidewall for extra protection.