The Essential Guide to the Best 4x4 Tyres

4x4 tyres span highway terrain, all-terrain, rugged terrain, and mud — plus commercial light-truck carcasses for heavy trays. Match the tyre to the worst surface you drive regularly, not the best.

Daily driver wagons

AT tyres with mild noise are the sweet spot for gravel roads and wet highways.

Tow rigs

Prioritise load index, pressure management, and heat resistance on long climbs.

Weekend warriors

MT or aggressive RT patterns if mud and rocks are common — accept road noise.