Best tyre content on the internet, I wouldn't care if the video was an hour long. A significant factor for me, which I glad you gave information for, was 'winter rated' or not. Your 'weighting' of the results is second to none, sub maximal handling on gravel being a perfect example. P.S. Would be interested to see Falken Wildpeak at3w.
Don't put a lot into the "winter" ratings. I've had tires that weren't rated as such which easily outperformed those which were. Additionally, that rating only tests straight-line performance, not turning or stopping.
@@tyrereviews If you guys could include the Nokian Outpost APT that would be excellent as well. I have the tires and LOVE them, but there are literally no professional reviews for them at the moment. I’ve tested them in every condition but snow/ice so far and they’ve been excellent, it would be great for a new coming tire to get some love!
@@tyrereviews That would be amazing! I feel like Nokian doesn’t really get much coverage with their tires, at least in the United States. I’ve been really impressed with mine so far and would love to see how they stack up!
I'd love to see A/Ts compared in snow vs A/W and Winter tires. I see so many 4x4 drivers buying A/Ts assuming they work well in the snow, and then get stuck.
Yes. There are differences. I had some BFG k02s and they were ok in snow. I found they didn't have enough siping so I added more sipes with a tool and it made a huge difference.... gripes awesome in snow now. Got 40000 miles and they are still good.
Top class work yet again. I think the mild A/T group is rather underappreciated in tire selection, because most don't spend the time off road to justify lower performance on road. Trading looks for safety isn't worth it.
I completely agree. I have had excellent luck with the Firestone Destination AT2s. Thier on road prefmance has been stellar, and I have also had them on backroads in a foot of snow with great results.
You guys put together a the best All Terrain Tire review available online. Would like to see the Falken wildpeak A/T and the Cooper Discover A/T added to the list. My current setup is the Pirelli Scorpion A/T on a 2500 sprinter loaded down to 7,500 lbs. I agree the tire is noisy and has decreased my fuel mileage. But other than that, they has performed exceptionally well. Never let me down off-road or in the snow and rain. Keep up the great reviews!
Would definitely love to see the same testing on more off road oriented all terrains as mentioned. Specifically the on road dry/wet and rolling resistance performance. Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT, Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac, Nitto Ridge Grappler, Falken Wildpeak AT3W, Yokohama Geolandar X-AT, BF Goodrich All Terrain KO2. That would be an awesome comparison! Keep up the good work. Love your videos.
Another test with more tyres would be great, the Falken Wildpeak, Radar Dimax and Hankook Dynapro are all EXTREMELY popular tyres here in New Zealand where I live. All terrains are very common as most of our roads are unpaved. The Falken wildpeak dominates all tests in the Australian market too, would love to see it.
@@tyrereviewsI was really hoping you would review the Falken wildpeak at3w because you definitely do the best comparison test and I would like to see how the stack up against these and others. I'm mostly concerned with road noise and comfort with them but you never know what other issues might pop up when you test them. I'm probably going to buy them tomorrow anyway because they seem like the best option and also have a cool aggressive look.
Thank you for separating the deep-water test from regular wet weather test. I have bad roads here where I live, and we got lots of heavy rain. I struggle with my large truck and hydroplaning. People often suggest I get tires with more sipping but they don't get that deep water evacuation has little to do with slits in the tire and everything to do with the width depth and quantity of groves and voids as well as shoulder channels.
It's the best tire comparison video I've seen. I've been looking at new tires, and this video was well, planned, thought out, and executed. Well done, thanks.
Bought Mickey Thompson Baja Boss All Terrain and couldn't be happier. Great in rain, excellent in snow, unbeatable in dirt and slop. Quiet and rumble free.
You are the only person who's video length doesn't matter to me, as usual lovely video and great testing. However would have been way more happier to see KO2s as a part of this test as well as in the more aggressive tyres too!
It would be nice to see the same test on the same tires when they are 50% worn out. New performance is clearly important, but in the real world these tires will spend half of their time between 25% and 75% worn out, and that performance is critical. great review.
Check iut the wear ratings of each tire as mandated. Get a higher than 500 for the longer wear. For example the Goodyear have a 60,000 mile warranty the UTQG (Uniform Tire Quality Grade) rating, which includes a treadwear rating of 640! Inly negative is that this is the most expensive tire at $330 each. Thanks Brandon! Hopefully incoming administration will unleash energy, rubber nuclear coal oil and gas to make American tires great and safe again after the nasty junk rubber scandals.
Fantastic video, as always. With a lot of the milder all terrain tyres are 3PMSF rated, that you'd have visited the winter test track. Winter performance is such a big factor for me in purchasing tyres especially mild all terrains.
I have no use for any of this information, yet I still found this to be super interesting and highly entertaining. Really love your content, so much attention to detail, great stuff
This was a great review. I’ve been pouring over data for days now about the Yokohama and Firestone and this made up my mind. I need off road but tow big loads in wet conditions and the Firestone seems to be the one. Thanks!
Those Yoko G015 are wonderful, I do a lot of towing with a Ssangyong Musso, and this tyre is very very safe especially in the wet, the G015 saved my bacon on more than one occasion. Pretty epic in winter conditions too!
Glad you're liking them, please get a review on the site sometime www.tire-reviews.com/submit.htm?match=Yokohama-Geolander-AT-G015---Tire-Reviews-and-Tests
This is the first time that I came across your channel and a owner of four different Toyota Land cruisers. I at 15 years old.. now 70.. back in the day I was chasing Toyota Land cruiser sponsored by Olympia Beer in the Baja 1000. Okay enough bragging your channel your review your testing is by far the best and I wish you the very best on your channel on TH-cam and hope you make loads of money. Also my favorite tire is made by Continental the grabber tire I have it FJ cruiser that has 60,000 mi on some general grabbers and of course they are a continental company. Continental's been around a long time On my Lexus 470 and 460 I'm running Yokohama's and I will be trying out some BF Goodrich. Thank you for a very intellectual and professional review.
Great video! I’d love to see how the Cooper AT3 XLT would do against the tires in this test. I’ve been very happy with the traction and noise of my set so far!
What if anything do you know about the comparisons to that particular tire? I'm about to put the coopers on my truck but was considering the Goodyear and Firestone that are on this video
Looking forward to the more aggressive ones to. Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT. Falken Wildpeak AT4W, Nokian Outpost nAT and the BFG KO3 There seems to be quite a few new offering in this category.
Outstanding video! I appreciate the time and effort to make it. I had the Continental Terrain Contact A/Ts on a 2016 Ram 1500 and they were excellent but they wore out prematurely. Because of that, Continental gave me $300 towards the purchase of another set so I bought the same tires except I went with the LT version which were slightly more $$. Huge difference in wear. They were exceptionally better compared the standard versions which were very good to begin with. If you get All Terrain tires, get the LT versions especially if you tow or carry heavy loads. I never knew the difference until I owned both.
Tires like the BFG Trail Terrain, the new Nitto Nomad Grappler and the Falken A/T Trail were introduced to give the CUV and light SUV weekend warriors more durable tires with a little more grip and durability than a purely highway oriented tire. While at the same time being lighter and more livable during the ninety percent of their lives spent on pavement than their more aggressive all terrain counterparts. Tires like the Toyo A/T III and others in the same vein like the KO2 or Falken Wildpeaks really only come into their own in more difficult terrain and light mud usage where their more open tread blocks and aggressive shoulder lugs plus more durable carcasses help heavier trucks or more adventurous souls get over rougher terrain.
Watched the video despite zero interest in these tires because the presentation and the analysis are so excellent. Learned a few things in the process. Thank you sir!
I have a RAM 2500 6.7 .. I tow all sort of things …. And are the best to me because doing the same work since 2017 going thru 4 different set of tires , Bridgestone , BF Goodrich , And the Joke Goodyears , so Far this PIRELLIS ARE THE BEST ! .. last longer feel better and better grip ,, I live in Connecticut USA , super hot summers and awful winters , ice snow everything …
This has sooooo been missing for people who actually use their 4wd vehicles off road and need tires that work well both on and off road! There would be so much to do here: not just more aggresive, off road oriented AT's (which would be great!!!), but also possibly a comparison of MT tires (in mud!) or a test showing how much worse MT's are on-road than AT's, or how MT's compare to AT's in varying off road conditions. There is very, very little available either online or analog that involves serious, standardized testing of tires meant for off-road use. Most comparisons available have a few journos driving with different tires in different conditions and providing their subjective views. Nothing like the sort of work you do here. Considering the size of the market (even wannabe off roadres fit aggressive tires - and then use them on-road)... Great work! Great channel!
Sometimes can you test branding family tires ? I would like a test of UHP Bridgestone vs Firestone vs Dayton vs Seiberling Michelin vs Kleber vs BF Goodrich vs Riken vs Tigar vs Kormoran Goodyear vs Dunlop vs Fulda vs Sava Continental vs Uniroyal vs Semperit vs GeneralTire vs Barum vs Gislaved vs Viking vs Matador vs Mabor vs Sportiva vs Motrio Pirelli vs Formula So we can get to guess and discover how inside the family is exchanging information and evolution inside the grand proprieties What you think ?
I would do it. But that sort of test to do properly would need support from the manufacturer. And at a guess I would say a lot of manufacturers wouldn't take the risk in case a cheaper model of tyre was very close or even beat the premium product!
Thank you for the time and effort put into this test. I have has Cooper ATTs (it was a close decision against the Yokohama GO15s) on my XC70 for a year and I am very happy with them. When it comes time to replace I will remember this test (and future ones) for guidance. 👍🏾
Ive put cooper discoverer at3 4s tires on my moms SUV over 1yr ago and they perform brilliantly both on road and in mud or heavy snow (considering all terrain tires capabilities).
Nitto!!! Yay! I’m disappointed in the results tbh but that has everything to do with the tires and not the tests. To have the direct comparison is great so thanks for that
I have Yokohama Geolandar AT G015s on my 2012 Toyota LandCruiser Prado. I personally love them, and they performs extremely well when doing off-road tracks and climbing up rocky tracks (pressures dropped). I understand you can’t test every style of off-roading on every type of track, but for those, like me, who enjoy driving where the track is mostly shale/rock and climbing up larger rocks, the G015’s are excellent. I’ve driven up tracks without a diff-lock with just a rear LSD with these tyres where other kitted-out vehicles needed diff-locks to climb the same tracks. These tyres GRIP. The sidewall grip is also extremely impressive too - however, Yokohama also offer these tyres in a more aggressive AT-X tread which again offers even more sidewall grip. I also find these tyres to be extremely comfortable for long road trips to the beach, and then perform great while on the beach too. However, I understand that testing tyres for off-road use is tricky and it would be impossible to test each tyre in every possible off-road scenario.
Good info, get a review on www.tire-reviews.com please :D As for rock and shale type testing, I'd love to do everything but repeatability, especially with shale where you're changing the surface every time you do a lap, is very tricky to be consistent and fair to every set of tires
My original plan was to get the Yokohama's when it came time to change as they were more aggressive than the OEM tires plus they had the snowflake. Events led me to get full winters before it was time to change. A good deal on General Grabber HTS60's was what I ended up with. A lot better than the OEM Kuhmo's in the wet.
I don't go off-roading, but I'm watching this video anyway. Not sure exactly why, I guess because I like your methodology. By the way, when should we be expecting a new all-season tyre test?
@@dimmacommunication It's ready to go, it's just too hot in the EU at the moment. Next week I'll give in and publish whatever the weather (unless the EU has another heat wave)
Hands down the best AT truck tire test on TH-cam. Great job! Im currently on my 5th set of Firestone Destination AT2 tires and am ready for a new set of tires before winter. While im impressed with all of your top 3 highly recommend picks, and had actually considered the TerrainContact AT before purchasing my current set, its going to be hard to get away from the Firestone Destination AT2s because they have preformed so well for me.
Excellent test and you have an underrated channel. Would have loved to seen the Cooper AT3, and also to see winter testing for these tires. I would also like to see one of the best tires from this test, tested with the more aggressive all terrains. We could see how much on road performance is lost and off road gained from different classes of tire.
Love the addition of the calculator to your website! Winter rated, made in Canada and great off-road/on-road features plus after sharing this video with my Cat, she agrees the Firestone AT2's lineup with our preferences. Excellent video once again and looking forward to your next two releases!
Hello, exactly the review I was looking for, great content! I also would have loved to see newer tyres in the review like the new Nokian Outpost AT for example. Since most of them are rated as snow tyres aswell, some sort of winter test would be interesting, but I can imagine that must be very hard to fit under one hat. Puncture test/side wall strength test would be interesting! Thanks for all the work, highly appreciate this review!!
Thank you. Hands down the best tire comparison video I have EVER watched. Only thing missing (for us in the snow belt) is the snow performance. Cheers!
I bought Yokohama geolandar over a year ago and I'm really pleased with it. I do like 85% on road. It's more quiet than my nexen winter tyres. I didn't take them off this winter and it was gripping really good. I didn't see the point of installing winters on Also I got really good price on them. Way cheaper than bf Goodrich
My father had Goodyear Wranglers on his 1997 GMC Sierra, they were decent for all-terrain and average pickup truck use. He did not use the truck for off-road adventures and rarely depended on those tires for working or handling payloads. However, the Wranglers were just fine for on-road and light duty trucking, such as hauling a bed full of mulch, or ripping tree stumps out of the ground and destroying the transmission in the process. The only thing they could not do just fine was grip when the truck had been in deep snow, they simply dug in and had enough.
Thank you for very well-provisioned and informative test! I have been very happy with the Firestone Destination LE2's on my 2WD Frontier, and I was looking for better gravel performance with the next set. I was stunned to hear you pronounce its AT cousin to be in the top group, above several more expensive and better-known tires. A simple choice for me...
Nice testing as always! Would have liked to see the Michelin latitude cross. And also would like to know how they perform in wintery conditions vs all seasons and winter tyres..
@@tyrereviews I'm absolutely keeping an eye out for winter testing. Lotta truck-dudes rock these all year long and I'm interested to see if they're decent or shite.
I would like to see the Falken Wildpeak AT3W in the winter testing vs the KO2 vs a real winter tire to see the difference since those 2, Falken Wildpeak AT3W and KO2 are 3PMSF rated 😀 your videos are way more informative than the others, keep doing them, big thumbs up!
I don't like trucks and I don't like "SUV"s either. So, why I am watching this? Well, a tire freak will always be a tire freak. Besides, these reviews are super informative. 😉😉
I've had the bf Goodrich trail terrains on my 2020 Ford f150 for the last year. Keep them filled at 37 psi cold and drive on pavement 80% of time and I love the tire so far. Live in michigan so have driven in wet and snowy conditions, and they have handled very well indeed.
I believe this test is based on USA products, The Grabber AT3 is an European All-Terrain Tire. The substitute for it in the USA would be the Grabber A/Tx.
I have had the Yoko's for several years and they are a solid tire especially sine they are available in smaller sizes that the other brands don't cover. Makes for a excellent tire on FWD sedans that will see enough snow that you need to spec for it but not enough (or if you lack the storage) to justify true winter tires.
Exactly, In need them for small 215/75/15 Suzuki Samurai wheels. No one has tires this size beside Chinese and the Defenders and few other better options
More aggressive rubber would be an amazing addition to an already great channel and video! Since Hybrid Tires (aka Rugged Terrain) are a growing sector of off-road tires, would be interesting to see aggressive AT vs RT vs polyvalent MTs (like Cooper STT Pro, etc), if possible! Thank you for the video, keep up the good work!!
I've spent the last few days looking at tire reviews, and yours are far and away the best. Thanks. Most of the rest, as I'm sure you know, consist of someone reading the maker's advertising, or poking the tread with a finger while imagining how well it might work. A few just say "Well, it worked fine for me." I'd like to see you test in 6 - 12 inches of new snow. I also think it would be useful to know the temperature when testing in snow and ice. I live in the Colorado mountains and drive a '97 4Runner. Mostly pavement, some dirt roads, very little off road unless you count my driveway. A bit rough, steep, and partly shaded from the sun. In winter It varies from highly polished ice to a foot or two of lovely powder. On top of the highly polished ice. No tyres are going up in deep snow but I'd like to be able to deal with a foot depth. Plus, of course, safe traction on dry and wet pavement. Based on my experience and (mostly) your tests, I'm about to go to town and buy a set of Goodyear AT Adventures. I'll let you know in the spring. Thank you again for your work. Lynwood Wilson
Glad to see you review all terrain. A bit disappointing to see you use a Raptor and not have the ko2, wildpeak, etc. Hoping to see more AT reviews as well as snow and ice in future reviews. I know those require the proper season and takes time.
Personally, I would have thrown in the GoodYear Wrangler Duratracs. I am a BFG guy. Sold Michelin, BFG, Uniroyal, Toyo, Yokohama, Pirelli, Nitto and a few others. I love the BFG line, however, I have had 2 sets of Wrangler Duratracs and LOVE THEM. Still prefer the BFG Mud Terrains for true off road capability, but for an Excellent All Round True All Season Tire, the Duratracs are very tough to beat and comes with a True Snow Rating.
The Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure came standard on my 2016 Tacoma TRD OR. It was a decent tire but when I replace it with the Michelin Defender LTX, I experienced a higher level of comfort, grip and MPGs. I even went mudding with the LTX and it delivered an awesome grip. Now I have BFG KO2s 🤣🤣🤣 I'm not even having fun anymore, can't get stuck. MPG went down a little though but not worse that the GY Wrangler. I really enjoy your videos! Thanks a lot!
I also run the defender - and I love it! Although I have been curious about the wrangler. Mostly because of the kevlar sidewall for protection on sharp rocks.
I've got the Goodyear All Terrain Adventures with Kevlar on my F-150 as well. The ride is awful and mileage is crap, not to mention even looking at the skinny pedal lights them up. The entire truck gets flighty over 65mph.
@@ajherman You are especially right about getting flighty part, the Taco didn't like 75mph or above either, the LTX and KO2 are much more stable at higher speeds even with the S rating for the KO2.
@@tyrereviews I didn’t notice that much difference at mid & higher speeds because the wind noise covers it up well but when the windows are open at low speed you can hear the cubes grabbing the pavement, which is kinda cool to hear. The comfort is as good as the LTX if not better but with a much firmer ride because it’s an LT tire and the load rating is 121 vs 112 for the other two I had. I go over a lot of rail road tracks and deteriorated roads on a daily basis and that is where I noticed the biggest difference, the KO2 absorbs that like a champ. They are definitely a premium tire, expensive but they deliver.
We have been running Hankook Dynapro ATs for 5 years and have just fitted our second set for a trip around Australia. They are mild ATs but with good specs. A quality tyre.
We have been using the Goodyears towing about 14k lbs regularly and they really shine. Thanks for the video, I think I will just get the new version of the Goodyears.
This is a great video! Thorough and detailed. Thank you for making it! I hope you make more like this. The aggressive A/T tire video would be welcomed.
Really enjoy your tire reviews. The nokian outpost at & apt have very few reviews. We could all learn alot about these tires if you could review them. Thanks for all you do.
Yes! I asked for this years ago and would love to see more aggressive tires such as the BFG KO2, and more importantly, include snow. I run KO2s because I need a car that can be good in the snow, but would love to see how the competition stacks up!
In the USA so many of the pickups are 3/4 ton and larger...most of these trucks run D and E load range tires. Would love to see how an all terrain in the heavier carcass works out, especially wet braking, hydroplaning, dry braking and on road handling....where most of us spend 99% of their time. I would suggest testing at least a 35" diameter tire since so many truck owners increase larger from the factory size.
Well that was a comprehensive test, jeez. Thanks for the info! I was on the Tavelstar train, being middle of the pack the whole way for about half price, until you got to road comfort. Now it's Yoko, Conti, or Firestone. I also appreciate US manufacture. The tire rabbit hole goes deep, and you can make yourself crazy trying to pick a tire, while trying to ignore the impractical voices in your head that keep saying "A big aggressive tire, would look awesome!" Lol. The one thing I didn't see is longevity, which would be difficult to test like this because understandably, you likely don't have the time to wear them all out. I know we have the treadwear numbers, but that won't tell us about puncture resistance, tire carcass bubbles, etc. I guess we're safe picking from a major brand though.
Well, I am on my 5th set of Firstone Destination AT2s. I can tell you that the longevity is good. I have kept them rotated regularly. I'm at 41,000 miles right now, and if I lived in a warmer climate, I wouldn't change them til 50,000. Unfortunately winter is around the corner, so I was here seeing if I should upgrade to something different. I was pleased to see the Firestone tires I have been running tested so well against such a large group.
I am on my second set of the 275/65 18 Continental A/Ts on my Tahoe (which now has 350,000 miles on it). They have been exceptional in the wet, Michigan winters, always go 65,000 miles, and I have them in mud over half way up the sidewall with no drama at all, just walks right out). Great tires. The problem is my other vehicle is a Explorer ST that came with 275/45 21 Pirelli Zero all-season tires and options are limited somewhat by the size. And, require something that will work with Michigan winters. Cheers
Years ago I bought a 2002 crv with some crappy tires I've never even heard of. Got some slightly oversized Yokohama geolanders on there, and wow! When I drove out of the discount tire parking lot, my jaw dropped. Literally felt like a whole different car. So much smoother and comfortable drive on roads. Probably gonna get some again for my new RDX soon
Informative and thorough test. I would have liked to have seen something on how well the wheels get traction on grassy/muddy surfaces, like camping fields.
Lover your testing. . With the A/T tires, I feel like ice and snow should also be a test. I'm not so worried about driving as fast as I can on dirt or wet roads, as I am concerned with the winter weather. I'm glad to see a lot of the tires getting the Three Peak rating. Anyhow keep up the great work.
Would love to see a comparison of some more aggressive all terrain tires as these ones are more road biased. Mickey Thompson Baja boss at, good year dura track, bfg ko2, general grabber at, maxxis razr at. Also would love to see how they compare in wet dirt and a bit of mud.
As a person who just left the Goodyear all terrain adventure line, what you say about the performance characteristics of the tire is 100% true for the 1st 20-30% of its tire life. I have had 4 sets on my Colorado(s), not one has made it to 45k miles in life (with 1 set not making it past 30) despite their 60k warranty. They seem to have very aggressive wear on the tread until about 6 32's is left. I put 20-25k miles on those last 2 32's before we hit the 4/32's wear bars indicating warranty replacement recommended. And those last 20-25k miles are awful on wet, off road, and hydroplaning resistance. Every time I'd hit a puddle I'd feel a loss of control. I just had the Yoko's installed and the #1 thing I like about them versus the Goodyear's is the tire tread features are full depth to the wear bars. This is in contrast to the Goodyear's where half the sips wear away 3 or 4/32's into your 11/32's depth tread.
@@tyrereviews it's been 4 years. Yes I drive too much. 500-600 miles a week, plus probably 2 or 3 cross country trips from ATL to Denver a year. Towing out cars and other move related items as my family slowly relocates out of the deep south.
@@tyrereviews I had an idea in the shower re: milage tests. What if instead of driving each tire to its warranty mark on mileage you instead had the tires shaved down to near replacement but not replacement levels? Something like 5 or 6 32's remaining tread. Then you could show off how some tire companies are worth the extra cost because of how they still perform even at the end of life compared to other brands that engineered their tires to be cheaper to manufacturer and still get great reviews since the vast majority of reviews are on brand new tires. I read somewhere that this trick in tire manufacturing is rampant with sipes and other difficult tread features. Going full depth requires more precise molds and more frequent mold replacement than shallower features. Plus the deeper tread features are harder to engineer as we both know tall blocks of rubber shift and move which doesn't always give the best driver feedback. Obviously it's not an easy suggestion, I'm basically asking for twice the time and labor cost per review video, but I would love to know how my 4 day old Yoko's will treat me in 50k miles (hopefully).
@@taboc741 we've tried that before and found when a tyre isn't used in the real world, you miss out on a lot of important aging factors such as heat cycles and uv exposure etc, so shaved tyres perform differently to real world worn tyres :(
Always followed your videos for my trackcar. But now I grew up and I recently bought an Amarok with RoadCruza RA1100 tyres on it. I don't know much about pick-up tyres yet and first I was wondering if those tyres were "cheap ?" Because I can feel the steering wheel shaking on the highway, they're pretty noisy and worst: they're very slippery in the rain (the back came around while doing 25km/h). Second question. I pretty much never go offroading. I just need the car to pull a trailer. Wouldn't it be better for me to fit premium allseason tyres like the Crossclimate 2 ? I've used that tyre on many cars and it's wonderful! But is it compatible with the Amarok ? Or are there some categories of tyres I can not pick ? Thanks 🤘
Best Tire tests ever! I frequently refer others to your tests. As for testing, more aggressive A/T tires, besides the must test BFG KO2, I'll mention some tires others already have, the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T, the Nokian Outpost A/T and two tires not mentioned, the MileStar Patagonia A/T Pro and the Hankook Dynapro A/T2 Extreme, though I suspect this last one might be a better fit in the mild A/T tire comparison. I can't quite figure out what might make for the best aggressive A/T tire testing but Mud, tread puncture resistance and sidewall durability are must test items. I'm very much looking forward to the aggressive A/T tire test results!
Good review and I have had 6 of the tires mentioned. I really like the continental but since I switched to an F250 and 37's I am limited to a true AT tire vs the Hybrids. The tire that checks all boxes in wet, off road, super quiet is the Falken. I never paid any attention to them until I read a bunch of reviews. I just installed them about 3ooo miles ago and I have never been impressed as I am with these tires. Checks all the boxes. Not as cool looking as the 2 Hybrids I had Nitto Ridge Grappler and Yoko X-AT but better than the tires you have listed. Subscribed.
Thanks for the info. 37" tires is still amusing to me, I'm about to put 32.5s on my Cayenne and still find them amusingly massive! If you get some time please put some of your wonderful experience on www.tire-reviews.com :)
I'd love to see an HT test I want something that handles great in the wet but also has an extremely low rolling resistance or the best MPG. Thanks for the effort you put in these videos.
Love the review. I've had the Firestones, ATs & AT2s. Both excellent in the rain, great in deep wet snow, quiet, and handle quite well for what they are. Sure, I'd like my tires to handle like a summer performance tire, but you're hard pressed to fine a tire that does it all equally as well. Seems the more I spend time studying reviews and stats, the more I keep coming back to the Destination AT2. Yes, they ride softer than some tires. And, yes, that does affect the on-road handling. But my new truck isn't an off-road vehicle, and I'd like it to ride decently, handle well, and more importantly perform strongly in the rain and snow -- something we're familiar with in western NY. I've gone through at least two feet of snow with them and wasn't disappointed. Standing water in the road, again, not disappointed one bit -- in fact, they are awesome! I'll likely end up with my third set. Again, I don't off-road. If I did, and they were available in my size, I'd opt for the Destination XT. I've also had Destination LEs on a Jeep Cherokee, and I wasn't disappointed one bit with those either. Excellent all around. Rain, snow -- drove on those in over two feet of snow, standing water; all no problems, and they even handle better.
When he said this video is too long yet there are videos over 6 hours long from other categories 😅 my man 20 mins is nothing. Keep the content rolling, we don’t mind
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I would like to see more aggressive A/T tires like the KO2/Duratrac etc. with a snow test if possible. Appreciate the content!
Working on it :)
@@tyrereviews Amazing! And compare on snow and ice to all the other types!
@@tyrereviews Great. Looking forward to it.
@@Eddie07S have you seen this in the mean time? th-cam.com/video/jQAV5dm8e0Q/w-d-xo.html
@@tyrereviews I was thinking of this video when that question got asked.
Best tyre content on the internet, I wouldn't care if the video was an hour long.
A significant factor for me, which I glad you gave information for, was 'winter rated' or not.
Your 'weighting' of the results is second to none, sub maximal handling on gravel being a perfect example.
P.S. Would be interested to see Falken Wildpeak at3w.
I really wanted to test the AT3, even if it is more aggressive than a lot of these. I'll do something in the future!
I use Pirelli in snowy winter and they are very good
Don't put a lot into the "winter" ratings. I've had tires that weren't rated as such which easily outperformed those which were. Additionally, that rating only tests straight-line performance, not turning or stopping.
We need more AT and MT tire reviews! Not only on high speed, but on slow technical, or muddy conditions too!
I just scouted moab with this idea in mind
I would have really liked to see the Falken Wildpeak A-T Trail Tire tested as well. Good video! cheers 👍
Me too! Couldn't get it in time sadly
@@tyrereviews If you guys could include the Nokian Outpost APT that would be excellent as well. I have the tires and LOVE them, but there are literally no professional reviews for them at the moment. I’ve tested them in every condition but snow/ice so far and they’ve been excellent, it would be great for a new coming tire to get some love!
@@jclouw321 APT not in this size sadly, I did speak to Nokian. I'm trying to organize something with APT and AT and snow :)
@@tyrereviews That would be amazing! I feel like Nokian doesn’t really get much coverage with their tires, at least in the United States. I’ve been really impressed with mine so far and would love to see how they stack up!
I have the A-T Trails on my Crosstrek and they are fantastic!
I'd love to see A/Ts compared in snow vs A/W and Winter tires.
I see so many 4x4 drivers buying A/Ts assuming they work well in the snow, and then get stuck.
Yes. There are differences. I had some BFG k02s and they were ok in snow. I found they didn't have enough siping so I added more sipes with a tool and it made a huge difference.... gripes awesome in snow now. Got 40000 miles and they are still good.
Top class work yet again. I think the mild A/T group is rather underappreciated in tire selection, because most don't spend the time off road to justify lower performance on road. Trading looks for safety isn't worth it.
thank you :)
I completely agree. I have had excellent luck with the Firestone Destination AT2s. Thier on road prefmance has been stellar, and I have also had them on backroads in a foot of snow with great results.
You guys put together a the best All Terrain Tire review available online. Would like to see the Falken wildpeak A/T and the Cooper Discover A/T added to the list. My current setup is the Pirelli Scorpion A/T on a 2500 sprinter loaded down to 7,500 lbs. I agree the tire is noisy and has decreased my fuel mileage. But other than that, they has performed exceptionally well. Never let me down off-road or in the snow and rain. Keep up the great reviews!
Would definitely love to see the same testing on more off road oriented all terrains as mentioned. Specifically the on road dry/wet and rolling resistance performance. Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT, Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac, Nitto Ridge Grappler, Falken Wildpeak AT3W, Yokohama Geolandar X-AT, BF Goodrich All Terrain KO2. That would be an awesome comparison! Keep up the good work. Love your videos.
Another test with more tyres would be great, the Falken Wildpeak, Radar Dimax and Hankook Dynapro are all EXTREMELY popular tyres here in New Zealand where I live. All terrains are very common as most of our roads are unpaved. The Falken wildpeak dominates all tests in the Australian market too, would love to see it.
I agree, I wanted all three, for various issues i couldn't get them, will be happy to do another test with htem!
@@tyrereviews Legend, as always, great video regardless, I assumed you would have included them if you could. I am hopeful for the future!
@@tyrereviewsI was really hoping you would review the Falken wildpeak at3w because you definitely do the best comparison test and I would like to see how the stack up against these and others. I'm mostly concerned with road noise and comfort with them but you never know what other issues might pop up when you test them. I'm probably going to buy them tomorrow anyway because they seem like the best option and also have a cool aggressive look.
Thank you for separating the deep-water test from regular wet weather test. I have bad roads here where I live, and we got lots of heavy rain. I struggle with my large truck and hydroplaning. People often suggest I get tires with more sipping but they don't get that deep water evacuation has little to do with slits in the tire and everything to do with the width depth and quantity of groves and voids as well as shoulder channels.
It's the best tire comparison video I've seen. I've been looking at new tires, and this video was well, planned, thought out, and executed. Well done, thanks.
Bought Mickey Thompson Baja Boss All Terrain and couldn't be happier. Great in rain, excellent in snow, unbeatable in dirt and slop. Quiet and rumble free.
You are the only person who's video length doesn't matter to me, as usual lovely video and great testing. However would have been way more happier to see KO2s as a part of this test as well as in the more aggressive tyres too!
It would be nice to see the same test on the same tires when they are 50% worn out. New performance is clearly important, but in the real world these tires will spend half of their time between 25% and 75% worn out, and that performance is critical. great review.
Check iut the wear ratings of each tire as mandated. Get a higher than 500 for the longer wear. For example the Goodyear have a 60,000 mile warranty
the UTQG (Uniform Tire Quality Grade) rating, which includes a treadwear rating of 640! Inly negative is that this is the most expensive tire at $330 each.
Thanks Brandon!
Hopefully incoming administration will unleash energy, rubber nuclear coal oil and gas to make American tires great and safe again after the nasty junk rubber scandals.
Fantastic video, as always. With a lot of the milder all terrain tyres are 3PMSF rated, that you'd have visited the winter test track. Winter performance is such a big factor for me in purchasing tyres especially mild all terrains.
Working on that :)
I'd love to see a test of the Falken Wildpeak A/T's.
Mainly to validate my purchase like everyone else
They seem to be very very well regarded so I wouldn't worry about your choice!
They will beat every tire he tested
@@ericadams920 You must have Wild Peaks?
Wildpeaks are fuel suckers
I have no use for any of this information, yet I still found this to be super interesting and highly entertaining.
Really love your content, so much attention to detail, great stuff
:D Thanks!
This was a great review. I’ve been pouring over data for days now about the Yokohama and Firestone and this made up my mind. I need off road but tow big loads in wet conditions and the Firestone seems to be the one. Thanks!
Those Yoko G015 are wonderful, I do a lot of towing with a Ssangyong Musso, and this tyre is very very safe especially in the wet, the G015 saved my bacon on more than one occasion. Pretty epic in winter conditions too!
Glad you're liking them, please get a review on the site sometime www.tire-reviews.com/submit.htm?match=Yokohama-Geolander-AT-G015---Tire-Reviews-and-Tests
This is the first time that I came across your channel and a owner of four different Toyota Land cruisers. I at 15 years old.. now 70.. back in the day I was chasing Toyota Land cruiser sponsored by Olympia Beer in the Baja 1000.
Okay enough bragging your channel your review your testing is by far the best and I wish you the very best on your channel on TH-cam and hope you make loads of money. Also my favorite tire is made by Continental the grabber tire I have it FJ cruiser that has 60,000 mi on some general grabbers and of course they are a continental company. Continental's been around a long time
On my Lexus 470 and 460 I'm running Yokohama's and I will be trying out some BF Goodrich. Thank you for a very intellectual and professional review.
Great video! I’d love to see how the Cooper AT3 XLT would do against the tires in this test. I’ve been very happy with the traction and noise of my set so far!
What if anything do you know about the comparisons to that particular tire? I'm about to put the coopers on my truck but was considering the Goodyear and Firestone that are on this video
Looking forward to the more aggressive ones to. Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT. Falken Wildpeak AT4W, Nokian Outpost nAT and the BFG KO3 There seems to be quite a few new offering in this category.
Most informative and comprehensive tire review I have ever seen. Great job. Thank you so much.!
Outstanding video! I appreciate the time and effort to make it. I had the Continental Terrain Contact A/Ts on a 2016 Ram 1500 and they were excellent but they wore out prematurely. Because of that, Continental gave me $300 towards the purchase of another set so I bought the same tires except I went with the LT version which were slightly more $$.
Huge difference in wear. They were exceptionally better compared the standard versions which were very good to begin with.
If you get All Terrain tires, get the LT versions especially if you tow or carry heavy loads. I never knew the difference until I owned both.
Tires like the BFG Trail Terrain, the new Nitto Nomad Grappler and the Falken A/T Trail were introduced to give the CUV and light SUV weekend warriors more durable tires with a little more grip and durability than a purely highway oriented tire. While at the same time being lighter and more livable during the ninety percent of their lives spent on pavement than their more aggressive all terrain counterparts. Tires like the Toyo A/T III and others in the same vein like the KO2 or Falken Wildpeaks really only come into their own in more difficult terrain and light mud usage where their more open tread blocks and aggressive shoulder lugs plus more durable carcasses help heavier trucks or more adventurous souls get over rougher terrain.
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Watched the video despite zero interest in these tires because the presentation and the analysis are so excellent. Learned a few things in the process. Thank you sir!
Very kind of you to say so!
I absolutely love my perellis reviewed here. Good to see they’re all around solid performers!
I have a RAM 2500 6.7 .. I tow all sort of things …. And are the best to me because doing the same work since 2017 going thru 4 different set of tires , Bridgestone , BF Goodrich , And the Joke Goodyears , so Far this PIRELLIS ARE THE BEST ! .. last longer feel better and better grip ,, I live in Connecticut USA , super hot summers and awful winters , ice snow everything …
This has sooooo been missing for people who actually use their 4wd vehicles off road and need tires that work well both on and off road!
There would be so much to do here: not just more aggresive, off road oriented AT's (which would be great!!!), but also possibly a comparison of MT tires (in mud!) or a test showing how much worse MT's are on-road than AT's, or how MT's compare to AT's in varying off road conditions.
There is very, very little available either online or analog that involves serious, standardized testing of tires meant for off-road use. Most comparisons available have a few journos driving with different tires in different conditions and providing their subjective views. Nothing like the sort of work you do here. Considering the size of the market (even wannabe off roadres fit aggressive tires - and then use them on-road)...
Great work! Great channel!
Sometimes can you test branding family tires ? I would like a test of UHP
Bridgestone vs Firestone vs Dayton vs Seiberling
Michelin vs Kleber vs BF Goodrich vs Riken vs Tigar vs Kormoran
Goodyear vs Dunlop vs Fulda vs Sava
Continental vs Uniroyal vs Semperit vs GeneralTire vs Barum vs Gislaved vs Viking vs Matador vs Mabor vs Sportiva vs Motrio
Pirelli vs Formula
So we can get to guess and discover how inside the family is exchanging information and evolution inside the grand proprieties
What you think ?
I would do it. But that sort of test to do properly would need support from the manufacturer. And at a guess I would say a lot of manufacturers wouldn't take the risk in case a cheaper model of tyre was very close or even beat the premium product!
Thank you for the time and effort put into this test. I have has Cooper ATTs (it was a close decision against the Yokohama GO15s) on my XC70 for a year and I am very happy with them. When it comes time to replace I will remember this test (and future ones) for guidance. 👍🏾
Glad you're liking the coopers, I hope to test them but couldn't get them in time
Ive put cooper discoverer at3 4s tires on my moms SUV over 1yr ago and they perform brilliantly both on road and in mud or heavy snow (considering all terrain tires capabilities).
Nitto!!! Yay! I’m disappointed in the results tbh but that has everything to do with the tires and not the tests. To have the direct comparison is great so thanks for that
I have Yokohama Geolandar AT G015s on my 2012 Toyota LandCruiser Prado. I personally love them, and they performs extremely well when doing off-road tracks and climbing up rocky tracks (pressures dropped).
I understand you can’t test every style of off-roading on every type of track, but for those, like me, who enjoy driving where the track is mostly shale/rock and climbing up larger rocks, the G015’s are excellent.
I’ve driven up tracks without a diff-lock with just a rear LSD with these tyres where other kitted-out vehicles needed diff-locks to climb the same tracks. These tyres GRIP. The sidewall grip is also extremely impressive too - however, Yokohama also offer these tyres in a more aggressive AT-X tread which again offers even more sidewall grip.
I also find these tyres to be extremely comfortable for long road trips to the beach, and then perform great while on the beach too.
However, I understand that testing tyres for off-road use is tricky and it would be impossible to test each tyre in every possible off-road scenario.
Good info, get a review on www.tire-reviews.com please :D As for rock and shale type testing, I'd love to do everything but repeatability, especially with shale where you're changing the surface every time you do a lap, is very tricky to be consistent and fair to every set of tires
@@tyrereviews I’ll be sure to write up a review on the website 👍
@@MitchDenham Thank you, appreciated :)
Wow so much good footage on this test, so satisfying to watch the truck gliding around the track ✨ Also- I like your use of the word wally
I just put Cooper Discoverer AT3 4s tires on my truck. So far so good. Will see soon how they do in the snow.
My original plan was to get the Yokohama's when it came time to change as they were more aggressive than the OEM tires plus they had the snowflake. Events led me to get full winters before it was time to change. A good deal on General Grabber HTS60's was what I ended up with. A lot better than the OEM Kuhmo's in the wet.
The HTS60s are fantastic in the snow for their segment too!
I would love to see how the top 5 tires compare in the snow.
I don't go off-roading, but I'm watching this video anyway. Not sure exactly why, I guess because I like your methodology. By the way, when should we be expecting a new all-season tyre test?
Same. I drive a RWD sports sedan but still enthusiastically watching this. Great testing and presentation
Thanks guys! I think it's worth it just for the raptor shots on gravel! All season test should be next week!
@@tyrereviews waiting for that test
@@dimmacommunication It's ready to go, it's just too hot in the EU at the moment. Next week I'll give in and publish whatever the weather (unless the EU has another heat wave)
Great review, well done. I'd like to see Dunlop Grandtrek AT5 review soon. Thanks.
would love to see a test of more offroad/All terrain(biger tires) in the snow
I'm trying to make it happen
Hands down the best AT truck tire test on TH-cam. Great job! Im currently on my 5th set of Firestone Destination AT2 tires and am ready for a new set of tires before winter. While im impressed with all of your top 3 highly recommend picks, and had actually considered the TerrainContact AT before purchasing my current set, its going to be hard to get away from the Firestone Destination AT2s because they have preformed so well for me.
Stick with what works. Different doesn’t mean better!
Definitely would like to see a similar test but with the big boy AT tires such as the KO2 and Grabber ATX, tires like that.
I wonder how quiet is in the highway
The best 19 minutes of my life! Best test this year
Excellent test and you have an underrated channel. Would have loved to seen the Cooper AT3, and also to see winter testing for these tires. I would also like to see one of the best tires from this test, tested with the more aggressive all terrains. We could see how much on road performance is lost and off road gained from different classes of tire.
Great suggestion! I'm' working on winter and if i do agressive AT I'll include eone of these
Love the addition of the calculator to your website! Winter rated, made in Canada and great off-road/on-road features plus after sharing this video with my Cat, she agrees the Firestone AT2's lineup with our preferences. Excellent video once again and looking forward to your next two releases!
Thanks, I'm glad you and your cat enjoyed it :)
Hello, exactly the review I was looking for, great content!
I also would have loved to see newer tyres in the review like the new Nokian Outpost AT for example.
Since most of them are rated as snow tyres aswell, some sort of winter test would be interesting, but I can imagine that must be very hard to fit under one hat.
Puncture test/side wall strength test would be interesting!
Thanks for all the work, highly appreciate this review!!
The Nokian would be the APT for this group, sadly not made in this size :(
Thank you. Hands down the best tire comparison video I have EVER watched. Only thing missing (for us in the snow belt) is the snow performance. Cheers!
I bought Yokohama geolandar over a year ago and I'm really pleased with it. I do like 85% on road. It's more quiet than my nexen winter tyres.
I didn't take them off this winter and it was gripping really good. I didn't see the point of installing winters on
Also I got really good price on them. Way cheaper than bf Goodrich
Glad you like them, please get a review up :) www.tire-reviews.com/submit.htm?match=Yokohama-Geolander-AT-G015---Tire-Reviews-and-Tests
In Ukraine Yoko at one time was the cheapest AT tire in some sizes. Before war, actually ((
My father had Goodyear Wranglers on his 1997 GMC Sierra, they were decent for all-terrain and average pickup truck use. He did not use the truck for off-road adventures and rarely depended on those tires for working or handling payloads. However, the Wranglers were just fine for on-road and light duty trucking, such as hauling a bed full of mulch, or ripping tree stumps out of the ground and destroying the transmission in the process. The only thing they could not do just fine was grip when the truck had been in deep snow, they simply dug in and had enough.
Thank you for very well-provisioned and informative test! I have been very happy with the Firestone Destination LE2's on my 2WD Frontier, and I was looking for better gravel performance with the next set. I was stunned to hear you pronounce its AT cousin to be in the top group, above several more expensive and better-known tires. A simple choice for me...
Just purchased the Destination AT2 for my GX 460 aka Prado. I am really enjoying them so far. Thanks for all that you do!
Nice testing as always! Would have liked to see the Michelin latitude cross. And also would like to know how they perform in wintery conditions vs all seasons and winter tyres..
I'd like to test these in the snow sometime too!
@@tyrereviews I'm absolutely keeping an eye out for winter testing. Lotta truck-dudes rock these all year long and I'm interested to see if they're decent or shite.
@@thegirthquake8574 If you've not seen this perhaps you'll find it interesting in the mean time - www.tire-reviews.com/Tire/Michelin/Alpin-6.htm
Firestone & Yokohama are my preferences. More than the very good performance in this tests, the are very relialble and long life endurers.
Love this... would love to also see a test done on the more aggressive AT's like the BFG KO2 etc.
Working on it
@@tyrereviews I know you work hard, not trying to press you too hard! Your the best tire guy on TH-cam.
I would like to see the Falken Wildpeak AT3W in the winter testing vs the KO2 vs a real winter tire to see the difference since those 2, Falken Wildpeak AT3W and KO2 are 3PMSF rated 😀 your videos are way more informative than the others, keep doing them, big thumbs up!
I don't like trucks and I don't like "SUV"s either. So, why I am watching this? Well, a tire freak will always be a tire freak. Besides, these reviews are super informative. 😉😉
The world needs more of you :)
I've had the bf Goodrich trail terrains on my 2020 Ford f150 for the last year. Keep them filled at 37 psi cold and drive on pavement 80% of time and I love the tire so far. Live in michigan so have driven in wet and snowy conditions, and they have handled very well indeed.
Would love to see the General Grabber At3
I believe this test is based on USA products, The Grabber AT3 is an European All-Terrain Tire. The substitute for it in the USA would be the Grabber A/Tx.
This should be the standard for all tire reviews, bravo!
Really would have liked to see the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T, but that’s also more aggressive than most of these. Hoping this does well enough!
I'll try and include it in a more aggressive test :)
I have had the Yoko's for several years and they are a solid tire especially sine they are available in smaller sizes that the other brands don't cover. Makes for a excellent tire on FWD sedans that will see enough snow that you need to spec for it but not enough (or if you lack the storage) to justify true winter tires.
Exactly, In need them for small 215/75/15 Suzuki Samurai wheels. No one has tires this size beside Chinese and the Defenders and few other better options
Would like to see you test some MT tires.
Me too :)
Fantastic work and review! I wonder how the falken wild peak a/t fairs into this mix?
I'll test it next year, but I'm sure well
More aggressive rubber would be an amazing addition to an already great channel and video! Since Hybrid Tires (aka Rugged Terrain) are a growing sector of off-road tires, would be interesting to see aggressive AT vs RT vs polyvalent MTs (like Cooper STT Pro, etc), if possible! Thank you for the video, keep up the good work!!
The RT sector and aggressive AT sector is a little confusing!
@@tyrereviews Likely because nobody is doing any serious work to sort things out (i.e. you guys 😛) and the marketing people are having a field day.
These are on road all terrain tires, not mudders
I've spent the last few days looking at tire reviews, and yours are far and away the best. Thanks. Most of the rest, as I'm sure you know, consist of someone reading the maker's advertising, or poking the tread with a finger while imagining how well it might work. A few just say "Well, it worked fine for me."
I'd like to see you test in 6 - 12 inches of new snow. I also think it would be useful to know the temperature when testing in snow and ice.
I live in the Colorado mountains and drive a '97 4Runner. Mostly pavement, some dirt roads, very little off road unless you count my driveway. A bit rough, steep, and partly shaded from the sun. In winter It varies from highly polished ice to a foot or two of lovely powder. On top of the highly polished ice. No tyres are going up in deep snow but I'd like to be able to deal with a foot depth. Plus, of course, safe traction on dry and wet pavement. Based on my experience and (mostly) your tests, I'm about to go to town and buy a set of Goodyear AT Adventures. I'll let you know in the spring.
Thank you again for your work.
Lynwood Wilson
Glad to see you review all terrain. A bit disappointing to see you use a Raptor and not have the ko2, wildpeak, etc. Hoping to see more AT reviews as well as snow and ice in future reviews. I know those require the proper season and takes time.
This is without a doubt the best tire review. Period.
Thanks
where are the Michelin latitude cross??
From what I can find online it's not available in this size. The Michelin LTX A/T 2 would be a more suitable tire to this test
Personally, I would have thrown in the GoodYear Wrangler Duratracs.
I am a BFG guy. Sold Michelin, BFG, Uniroyal, Toyo, Yokohama, Pirelli, Nitto and a few others.
I love the BFG line, however, I have had 2 sets of Wrangler Duratracs and LOVE THEM. Still prefer the BFG Mud Terrains for true off road capability, but for an Excellent All Round True All Season Tire, the Duratracs are very tough to beat and comes with a True Snow Rating.
The Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure came standard on my 2016 Tacoma TRD OR. It was a decent tire but when I replace it with the Michelin Defender LTX, I experienced a higher level of comfort, grip and MPGs. I even went mudding with the LTX and it delivered an awesome grip. Now I have BFG KO2s 🤣🤣🤣 I'm not even having fun anymore, can't get stuck. MPG went down a little though but not worse that the GY Wrangler. I really enjoy your videos! Thanks a lot!
How you finding the noise and comfort of the KO2s?
I also run the defender - and I love it! Although I have been curious about the wrangler. Mostly because of the kevlar sidewall for protection on sharp rocks.
I've got the Goodyear All Terrain Adventures with Kevlar on my F-150 as well. The ride is awful and mileage is crap, not to mention even looking at the skinny pedal lights them up. The entire truck gets flighty over 65mph.
@@ajherman You are especially right about getting flighty part, the Taco didn't like 75mph or above either, the LTX and KO2 are much more stable at higher speeds even with the S rating for the KO2.
@@tyrereviews I didn’t notice that much difference at mid & higher speeds because the wind noise covers it up well but when the windows are open at low speed you can hear the cubes grabbing the pavement, which is kinda cool to hear. The comfort is as good as the LTX if not better but with a much firmer ride because it’s an LT tire and the load rating is 121 vs 112 for the other two I had. I go over a lot of rail road tracks and deteriorated roads on a daily basis and that is where I noticed the biggest difference, the KO2 absorbs that like a champ. They are definitely a premium tire, expensive but they deliver.
This is the best AT tyre review I have seen in quite a while.
:D thank you!
Cooper AT3 (4S / LT(X)) !!
We have been running Hankook Dynapro ATs for 5 years and have just fitted our second set for a trip around Australia.
They are mild ATs but with good specs. A quality tyre.
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For UK audiences you have to cover Wet Grass in this type of tyre test. This is the most frequently needed ability for the Farmer and Horsey set.
I did in this test :D It's surprisingly hard www.tyrereviews.com/Article/2021-Tyre-Reviews-SUV-Tyre-Test.htm
We have been using the Goodyears towing about 14k lbs regularly and they really shine. Thanks for the video, I think I will just get the new version of the Goodyears.
Glad you're liking them :)
This is a great video! Thorough and detailed. Thank you for making it! I hope you make more like this. The aggressive A/T tire video would be welcomed.
Fingers crossed!
Really enjoy your tire reviews. The nokian outpost at & apt have very few reviews. We could all learn alot about these tires if you could review them. Thanks for all you do.
Next month will have something on nAT :)
Very thorough and impressive overvoew here! Thsnk you for pulling this together.
Thanks for watching
Ok, I gotta comment. Your link to weigh the test results how you want is brilliant! Never seen that before and really helps me. Thank you!
Thanls dude, appreciated!
Yes! I asked for this years ago and would love to see more aggressive tires such as the BFG KO2, and more importantly, include snow. I run KO2s because I need a car that can be good in the snow, but would love to see how the competition stacks up!
I have the Yokohama Geolandar tyre on my Shogun and they have been fantastic, done tens of thousands of miles on them and they grip like anything
In the USA so many of the pickups are 3/4 ton and larger...most of these trucks run D and E load range tires. Would love to see how an all terrain in the heavier carcass works out, especially wet braking, hydroplaning, dry braking and on road handling....where most of us spend 99% of their time. I would suggest testing at least a 35" diameter tire since so many truck owners increase larger from the factory size.
It's on the list :)
glad that you take in consideration also this slightly left aside segment
Thank you!
Well that was a comprehensive test, jeez. Thanks for the info! I was on the Tavelstar train, being middle of the pack the whole way for about half price, until you got to road comfort. Now it's Yoko, Conti, or Firestone. I also appreciate US manufacture. The tire rabbit hole goes deep, and you can make yourself crazy trying to pick a tire, while trying to ignore the impractical voices in your head that keep saying "A big aggressive tire, would look awesome!" Lol. The one thing I didn't see is longevity, which would be difficult to test like this because understandably, you likely don't have the time to wear them all out. I know we have the treadwear numbers, but that won't tell us about puncture resistance, tire carcass bubbles, etc. I guess we're safe picking from a major brand though.
Wear is very difficult, consumer reports does a good job testing.
Well, I am on my 5th set of Firstone Destination AT2s. I can tell you that the longevity is good. I have kept them rotated regularly. I'm at 41,000 miles right now, and if I lived in a warmer climate, I wouldn't change them til 50,000. Unfortunately winter is around the corner, so I was here seeing if I should upgrade to something different. I was pleased to see the Firestone tires I have been running tested so well against such a large group.
Thanks for the review! Please take the next step to the more aggressive A/T tires like the BFG KO2 and Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac.
Working on it :) I just need this video to be watched!
I am on my second set of the 275/65 18 Continental A/Ts on my Tahoe (which now has 350,000 miles on it). They have been exceptional in the wet, Michigan winters, always go 65,000 miles, and I have them in mud over half way up the sidewall with no drama at all, just walks right out). Great tires.
The problem is my other vehicle is a Explorer ST that came with 275/45 21 Pirelli Zero all-season tires and options are limited somewhat by the size. And, require something that will work with Michigan winters.
Cheers
Years ago I bought a 2002 crv with some crappy tires I've never even heard of. Got some slightly oversized Yokohama geolanders on there, and wow! When I drove out of the discount tire parking lot, my jaw dropped. Literally felt like a whole different car. So much smoother and comfortable drive on roads. Probably gonna get some again for my new RDX soon
Informative and thorough test. I would have liked to have seen something on how well the wheels get traction on grassy/muddy surfaces, like camping fields.
Lover your testing. . With the A/T tires, I feel like ice and snow should also be a test. I'm not so worried about driving as fast as I can on dirt or wet roads, as I am concerned with the winter weather. I'm glad to see a lot of the tires getting the Three Peak rating. Anyhow keep up the great work.
Working on that :)
Would love to see a comparison of some more aggressive all terrain tires as these ones are more road biased. Mickey Thompson Baja boss at, good year dura track, bfg ko2, general grabber at, maxxis razr at. Also would love to see how they compare in wet dirt and a bit of mud.
As a person who just left the Goodyear all terrain adventure line, what you say about the performance characteristics of the tire is 100% true for the 1st 20-30% of its tire life. I have had 4 sets on my Colorado(s), not one has made it to 45k miles in life (with 1 set not making it past 30) despite their 60k warranty. They seem to have very aggressive wear on the tread until about 6 32's is left. I put 20-25k miles on those last 2 32's before we hit the 4/32's wear bars indicating warranty replacement recommended. And those last 20-25k miles are awful on wet, off road, and hydroplaning resistance. Every time I'd hit a puddle I'd feel a loss of control. I just had the Yoko's installed and the #1 thing I like about them versus the Goodyear's is the tire tread features are full depth to the wear bars. This is in contrast to the Goodyear's where half the sips wear away 3 or 4/32's into your 11/32's depth tread.
Good information, thanks for sharing. How many years does it take you to do this mileage?
@@tyrereviews it's been 4 years. Yes I drive too much.
500-600 miles a week, plus probably 2 or 3 cross country trips from ATL to Denver a year. Towing out cars and other move related items as my family slowly relocates out of the deep south.
@@taboc741 so they tires never got that old! And wow that's a lot of miles in 4 years! Impressive
@@tyrereviews I had an idea in the shower re: milage tests. What if instead of driving each tire to its warranty mark on mileage you instead had the tires shaved down to near replacement but not replacement levels? Something like 5 or 6 32's remaining tread. Then you could show off how some tire companies are worth the extra cost because of how they still perform even at the end of life compared to other brands that engineered their tires to be cheaper to manufacturer and still get great reviews since the vast majority of reviews are on brand new tires.
I read somewhere that this trick in tire manufacturing is rampant with sipes and other difficult tread features. Going full depth requires more precise molds and more frequent mold replacement than shallower features. Plus the deeper tread features are harder to engineer as we both know tall blocks of rubber shift and move which doesn't always give the best driver feedback. Obviously it's not an easy suggestion, I'm basically asking for twice the time and labor cost per review video, but I would love to know how my 4 day old Yoko's will treat me in 50k miles (hopefully).
@@taboc741 we've tried that before and found when a tyre isn't used in the real world, you miss out on a lot of important aging factors such as heat cycles and uv exposure etc, so shaved tyres perform differently to real world worn tyres :(
Always followed your videos for my trackcar. But now I grew up and I recently bought an Amarok with RoadCruza RA1100 tyres on it. I don't know much about pick-up tyres yet and first I was wondering if those tyres were "cheap ?" Because I can feel the steering wheel shaking on the highway, they're pretty noisy and worst: they're very slippery in the rain (the back came around while doing 25km/h).
Second question. I pretty much never go offroading. I just need the car to pull a trailer. Wouldn't it be better for me to fit premium allseason tyres like the Crossclimate 2 ? I've used that tyre on many cars and it's wonderful! But is it compatible with the Amarok ? Or are there some categories of tyres I can not pick ? Thanks 🤘
Best Tire tests ever! I frequently refer others to your tests. As for testing, more aggressive A/T tires, besides the must test BFG KO2, I'll mention some tires others already have, the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T, the Nokian Outpost A/T and two tires not mentioned, the MileStar Patagonia A/T Pro and the Hankook Dynapro A/T2 Extreme, though I suspect this last one might be a better fit in the mild A/T tire comparison. I can't quite figure out what might make for the best aggressive A/T tire testing but Mud, tread puncture resistance and sidewall durability are must test items. I'm very much looking forward to the aggressive A/T tire test results!
Good review and I have had 6 of the tires mentioned. I really like the continental but since I switched to an F250 and 37's I am limited to a true AT tire vs the Hybrids. The tire that checks all boxes in wet, off road, super quiet is the Falken. I never paid any attention to them until I read a bunch of reviews. I just installed them about 3ooo miles ago and I have never been impressed as I am with these tires. Checks all the boxes. Not as cool looking as the 2 Hybrids I had Nitto Ridge Grappler and Yoko X-AT but better than the tires you have listed. Subscribed.
Thanks for the info. 37" tires is still amusing to me, I'm about to put 32.5s on my Cayenne and still find them amusingly massive! If you get some time please put some of your wonderful experience on www.tire-reviews.com :)
I'd love to see an HT test I want something that handles great in the wet but also has an extremely low rolling resistance or the best MPG. Thanks for the effort you put in these videos.
Thanks, working on a HT test :)
Love the review. I've had the Firestones, ATs & AT2s. Both excellent in the rain, great in deep wet snow, quiet, and handle quite well for what they are. Sure, I'd like my tires to handle like a summer performance tire, but you're hard pressed to fine a tire that does it all equally as well.
Seems the more I spend time studying reviews and stats, the more I keep coming back to the Destination AT2. Yes, they ride softer than some tires. And, yes, that does affect the on-road handling. But my new truck isn't an off-road vehicle, and I'd like it to ride decently, handle well, and more importantly perform strongly in the rain and snow -- something we're familiar with in western NY. I've gone through at least two feet of snow with them and wasn't disappointed. Standing water in the road, again, not disappointed one bit -- in fact, they are awesome!
I'll likely end up with my third set. Again, I don't off-road. If I did, and they were available in my size, I'd opt for the Destination XT. I've also had Destination LEs on a Jeep Cherokee, and I wasn't disappointed one bit with those either. Excellent all around. Rain, snow -- drove on those in over two feet of snow, standing water; all no problems, and they even handle better.
I’m pleasantly surprised at finding this channel. Best tire review channel I’ve found. Very nice work in putting these reviews together 👍
Thanks ❤️
Love the info. Sportier options leaning towards a road biased tire like the Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail would be interesting to compare.
When he said this video is too long yet there are videos over 6 hours long from other categories 😅 my man 20 mins is nothing. Keep the content rolling, we don’t mind
Can you try the Maxxis AT 711 and AT 811 next comparo? They have received good reports here in Oz.
I'll try and check them out