Off-road tires: ranking of 2020
SUVs require special tires, the choice of which determines the comfort of driving, cross-country ability and safety on the road.
It includes the most durable, maneuverable and stable models for summer and all-season use, which have successfully passed the test when driving on rocky, wet and muddy terrain outside of highways.
Best Mud Tires for SUVs of 2020
8. Nokian Tires Rockproof
One of the best rubbers of the Finnish manufacturer, which focused on the requirements for complex ground coatings, mainly rocky. To meet these demands, the developers have applied innovative technological solutions.
The tread pattern contains many individual elements of complex shape with numerous edges. Special lugs at their base help keep the machine upright when driving on uneven surfaces.
Efficiency on wet surfaces is ensured by an open design and special micro-pumps that act as drainage systems. Designed for the summer season.
Yuri, 50 years old. I put it on the UAZ. Rows well on ordinary mud. The most important thing is that the stones do not linger like they did on my old rubber. The rugged, rocky site is marvelous. The price for this quality is acceptable.
7. Interco Bogger
Extreme tubeless tires from the renowned manufacturer interco, designed for use in the summer season exclusively on off-road vehicles. They have a profile width of 315 mm, a height of 60, a diameter of 16.
The protectors have a modern design with no spikes. Possesses excellent self-cleaning ability. The quality of adhesion to the ground, according to the owners, is significantly superior to other types of rubber. Due to the fact that the product does not hold side slopes well and is poorly controlled at speed, it is strongly discouraged to drive on public highways on such tires.
Mikhail, 39 years old. Finnish tires withstand low temperatures with dignity, despite the fact that they are positioned as summer ones. They behave first-class in extreme conditions, for racing on absolute off-road it is difficult to come up with something better. Of course, you cannot use them on the track.
6. Maxtrek MUD TRAC
The summer tire model has improved grip characteristics and increased traction when operating on any road. Belongs to the category of universal, suitable for road use on areas without road surfaces.
It has a clear deep tread equipped with durable lugs. The asymmetrical directional pattern, combined with a high-strength rubber compound, significantly reduces wear on the product when driving on asphalt. Sophisticated drainage system promotes fast self-cleaning.
Nikolay, 34 years old. It looks very solid and is also well made. The tread has a good depth, it feels like a medium-hard rubber, and it's not heavy in weight for this class. I took it to the Niva, tested it many times. It walks well through the mud, fulfills its task.
5. Yokohama Geolandar M / T G001
One of the most successful off-road tire models developed by a renowned Japanese company. Designed for off-road vehicles. Has a V-shaped symmetrical tread pattern, in the design of which there are mainly massive and deep quadrangular modules. A sufficiently wide distance between them provides good self-cleaning ability from dirt.
According to drivers, the tires have excellent cross-country ability on sandy soil. Massive shoulder lugs help you navigate the toughest off-road areas with confidence.
4. BFGoodrich Mud Terrain T / A KM2
All-season mud tires are designed for tough off-road terrain. The improved rubber compound makes the tire more resistant to cuts and punctures.
The special tread pattern provides excellent grip on rocky and sandy terrain, as well as on impassable mud. This is facilitated by solid lugs.
3. NORTEC MT 540
Inexpensive rubber, thanks to a well-thought-out design of a rigid frame, withstands increased loads when driving on rough terrain, and successfully resists punctures. They have a directional mud-type protector.
The highly elastic rubber compound with an increased silica content retains its performance characteristics over a wide temperature range. Therefore, this model can be used as an all-season model in mild European winters. Special additives help maintain rigidity at elevated ambient temperatures. Due to the large gaps between the tread elements, stones do not get stuck and the tires retain good traction characteristics.
Andrey, 37 years old. I often have to drive on the sand, the tires row well. On the softened black soil, I got out of the rut many times, saved the side protector. I think that will be enough for a couple of seasons for sure, they will take the same again.
2. Cordiant Off Road
The tires of the domestic manufacturer are designed for SUV, pickup and SUV class vehicles. The projectors are designed and rubber compound designed to withstand heavy off-road conditions. The rubber exhibits incredible flotation in difficult driving situations and exhibits excellent acoustic comfort.
This model features enhanced puncture resistance. The flared grooves in the tread pattern are designed to make the tires self-cleaning easily.
Vladimir, 41 years old. I took it for trips to farm fields and fishing. The tires do their job perfectly. Equally confident in sand, mud and snow. I am satisfied with the purchase.
1. Hankook Tire Dynapro MT RT03
Topping the top of the best mud tires is an interesting model from Korean manufacturers with a well-balanced set of performance characteristics. Such rubber provides the driver with increased driving comfort in adverse road conditions.
The product belongs to the "Mud Terrain" class, and first of all, it is produced for off-road driving. The tire is based on a nylon reinforced frame, which gives not only strength to the tire, but also the required degree of rigidity for the stability of the car. The tread with rigid blocks has an aggressive pattern and powerful lugs in the shoulder area. The tires offer flawless traction on gravel, sand, mud and dirt roads.
The manufacturer paid attention to the tire's handling on the track. Rubber provides reliable grip when driving on uneven roads.
Yaroslav, 29 years old. In my opinion, the best rubber in its segment. Off-road passes perfectly, on the clay taxis "with a bang." I was surprised that there is no noise on the asphalt. Well, plus to all the advantages - a spectacular appearance.
