Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S All-Terrain Tire
All-terrain (A/T)All-weather3PMSF winter-rated111T
7.3CCT score
Fits 15-inch, 16-inch, 17-inch, 18-inch, 20-inch, 22-inch wheels
View on AmazonAll-terrain & off-road tires
All-terrain and off-road tires trade some on-road quiet for tougher sidewalls and an open tread that bites into dirt, gravel, and mud. The family runs from balanced all-terrain (A/T) tires that still behave on the highway, through rugged-terrain hybrids, up to mud-terrain (M/T) tires built for serious trails. We score each on tread quality, ingredient health, and environmental footprint and rank by that score, so you can weigh real off-road capability against everyday manners.
This list pools the off-road families: all-terrain (A/T), rugged-terrain hybrids (R/T), and mud-terrain (M/T).
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Toyo Tires Open Country A/T III
All-terrain (A/T)All-weather3PMSF winter-rated
7.2CCT score
Fits 15-inch, 16-inch, 17-inch, 18-inch, 19-inch, 20-inch, 22-inch wheels
View on AmazonYokohama Geolandar A/T G015 All-Terrain Tire
All-terrain (A/T)3PMSF winter-rated96H
7.1CCT score
Fits 15-inch, 16-inch, 17-inch, 18-inch, 19-inch, 20-inch, 22-inch wheels
View on AmazonBFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 Radial Tire
All-terrain (A/T)3PMSF winter-ratedLoad range E
7.0CCT score
Fits 15-inch, 16-inch, 17-inch, 18-inch, 20-inch, 22-inch wheels
View on AmazonMickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T All-Terrain Tire
All-terrain (A/T)3PMSF winter-rated
6.5CCT score
Fits 15-inch, 16-inch, 17-inch, 18-inch, 20-inch, 22-inch wheels
View on AmazonFalken Wildpeak MT01 Mud Terrain Tire
Mud-terrain (M/T)All-seasonLoad range E
6.5CCT score
Fits 17-inch wheels
View on AmazonNitto Ridge Grappler Rugged-Terrain Tire
Rugged-terrain (R/T)All-season115T
6.4CCT score
Fits 16-inch, 17-inch, 18-inch, 20-inch, 22-inch, 24-inch wheels
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The right type still has to come in your size. Pick your year, make, and model to confirm your factory (OE) tire size, then match it to a tire above.
Find tires for your carAll-terrain & off-road tires questions
- What is the difference between all-terrain and mud-terrain tires?
- All-terrain (A/T) tires balance light off-road grip with quiet, predictable on-road behavior, so they suit a daily-driven truck that sees occasional trails. Mud-terrain (M/T) tires use a much more open, blocky tread that clears mud and rock but is louder and wears faster on pavement. Rugged-terrain tires sit between the two.
- Will all-terrain tires hurt my fuel economy?
- Usually a little. The heavier construction and more aggressive tread add rolling resistance compared with a highway tire, so expect a small drop in miles per gallon. The trade is more grip off the pavement and a tougher sidewall that resists trail damage.
- Do off-road tires fit my exact truck?
- Many fit common truck and SUV sizes, but not every size is made in every tread. Pick your vehicle in the tire picker to confirm your factory size first, then match it here. Going to a larger or wider size than stock can affect speedometer accuracy and clearance, so confirm against your door-jamb sticker.
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