The kind of AT tyre you choose for your 4WD can impact how well it performs both on and off-road.
With this in mind, did you know that the strength, quality and tread pattern design of an AT tyre can significantly vary from one tyre manufacturer to another? It’s important that you find the right AT tyre for your 4WD to ensure it can meet the challenges of your next adventure.
How do you Find the Right AT Tyres?
As is the case with any tyre purchase, when looking to buy AT tyres you need to give careful consideration as to the type of driving you do, or intend to do. If your 4WD predominantly spends its time travelling down the highway, and through suburban streets then your requirements will differ from those of someone who likes a frequent escape into rocky terrain.
The bottom line is that, in general, AT tyres are considered to be versatile and reliable, performing well across a variety of terrain. This is why you will often hear people refer to AT tyres as a “good all rounder”.
It is important to be aware however, that between tyre manufacturers, the strength, quality and tread pattern design can vary quite a lot. Typically, an AT tyre has a moderate speed symbol and load index. If you are looking for an AT tyre that is better suited to heavier-duty, off-roading conditions then you may want to consider an AT tyre that is marked as a light truck tyre.
Whatever your needs, the knowledgeable staff at Marks & Wallings are here to assist to ensure you find an AT tyre to meet your driving needs. Here are just some of the AT tyres that we supply and fit in our store, located at 940-946 Victoria Rd, West Ryde.
Falken Wildpeak AT3W
Falken’s Wildpeak AT tyre is engineered for adventure! It combines aggressive off-road ability and rugged terrain driving without compromise on the pavement. With an optimised tread design, combined with a silica tread compound, the Wildpeak AT3 excels in tyre wear, winter and wet weather performance.
It is packed with technology, including Falken’s patented 3D Canyon Sipes and an all-new proprietary lower sidewall. Full-depth sipes and grooves allow the tyre to maintain consistent performance and appearance throughout the life of the tyre.
Key Features:
- Heat Diffuser Technology - In the lower sidewall dissipates heat to protect the internal tyre components. Keeping this critical area of the tyre cool ensures vehicle stability even when towing or carrying heavy loads.
- 3D Canyon Sipe Technology - Interlocks the shoulders to resist wear from high torque as well as providing additional handling stability.
- Rugged and Rigid Tread Blocks - Feature support ramps and stepdown features that provide tread pattern rigidity in the contact patch, enhancing vehicle stability and handling while also preventing stones from becoming trapped in the grooves.
- Aggressive Upper Sidewall - Along with offset shoulder blocks, the sidewall assists to protect the tyre from sharp rocks and provide additional off-road traction at low tyre pressures or in off-camber situations.
Pirelli Scorpion AT Plus
Pirelli’s all-new Scorpion AT Plus is a tyre designed to deliver high off-road performance on the toughest of surfaces, including rocks, snow, mud and sand. It’s aggressive tread pattern design offers a robust carcass that makes it the ideal choice for long-distance driving without compromising on safety or comfort.
The specifically designed tread pattern of the Scorpion AT Plus can effectively disperse water, dig mud and eject stones under the footprint. The sipes inserted inside the tread blocks deliver high level grip, even on slippery surfaces.
The Scorpion AT Plus is equipped with the three peaks mountain snowflake and the M+S marking, which make it both an All-Terrain and All-Weather tyre suitable for tough off-road conditions.
Key Features
- New aggressive block tread pattern - High performance, traction and grip on all off road surfaces.
- Optimised contact pressure distribution - Regular wear profile and better traction and braking resulting in improved mileage and safety.
- Longitudinal grooves - Water & mud expulsion high control in wet and muddy conditions.
- Optimised tread block pitch sequence design - Reduced noise generation and comfortable driving experience.
- Wider sidewall layout - More robust against sidewall damage, higher safety and performance in off-road conditions.
Michelin LTX Force
The Michelin LTX Force is the ideal 4WD tyre for those needing a quality tyre that is suited to the city commute and the occasional light off-road journey. The LTX Force offers driver and passenger comfort, a quiet ride, greater traction, and enhanced robustness.
Key Features
- CushionGuard - A layer of special filtering rubber minimises vibrations/shocks from the road.
- BevelTread - A rounded sloping edge cuts the peaks of noise power at the frequency which is sensitive to human ears to provide a peaceful ride.
- RallyForce - The rubber compound is derived from WRC competition tyres that provide more wear resistance in off-road use.
- Shoulder traction design - Deep and open shoulder design providing large biting surfaces, giving more traction and cut-chip resistance in off-road use.
- Extended sidewall biting edge - An extra 1.5mm of rubber thickness provides additional bite forces and cut-chip resistance in off-road use.
If you’re on the market for AT tyres, contact us. Located in West Ryde, consider us your go-to destination for quality tyres in Ryde, Eastwood, Gladesville, Epping and Ermington. With trusted brands such as Falken, Pirelli and Michelin, we are sure to have an AT tyre that meets your driving needs and budget.