Types of Offroad Car Tires and Recommended Brands
Knowing the types of off-road tires is necessary. Especially if you are looking for tires for your off-road vehicle. Understanding these types of tires can help you better understand which type of tire is suitable for your off-road vehicle.
In this article, we will provide information about the various types of off-road tires. Not only that, but we will also recommend brands for each type of off-road tire. All this information can be found as follows!
Mud Terrain (MT)
The first type of tire is Mud Terrain. This tire, known as MT tires, has a rough tread pattern. This is what allows this tire to navigate difficult off-road terrain.
This tire is commonly used for various types of SUVs or jeeps. There are several well-known brands of this type of off-road tire. GT Radial Savero Komodo M/T Plus and Forceum MT-08+ are two of them.
GT Radial Savero Komodo M/T Plus
This tire from PT Gajah Tunggal Tbk is an upgrade from the Savero M/T tire. The hallmark of this brand is its excellent traction and relatively stable cornering strength. This tire is very suitable for use on extremely heavy off-road terrain.
Forceum MT-08+
This one has a relatively modern design for MT tires. The hallmark of this tire is its large knobby blocks and open tread with shoulder groove traction. These characteristics make this tire stable and efficient when traversing off-road terrain.
All Terrain (AT)
This tire is not only suitable for off-road vehicles. But also for urban vehicles that commonly traverse asphalt roads. This type of tire is suitable for light off-road conditions. One recommended AT brand is Bridgestone Dueler AT 697 235.
Bridgestone Dueler AT 697 235
This tire brand from Bridgestone is suitable for gravelly and muddy off-road conditions. This tire can also be used on asphalt roads. However, this tire will produce a somewhat loud tread noise when used on asphalt roads.
Extreme
The last type of off-road tire is extreme. This type of tire is suitable for off-road conditions with sticky mud or extreme large rock terrains.
This tire is also suitable for use on asphalt roads. However, you must use it at low speeds to prevent rapid wear. Two brands closely associated with this type of tire are Accelera Badak X-Treme and Delium Xtreme Xpedition.
Accelera Badak X-Treme
This tire from PT EP Tyre is suitable for 15 and 16-inch rims. This tire is very suitable for traversing extreme rocky terrains and muddy roads. This tire can be obtained for around Rp 1.8 million to Rp 2.4 million.
Delium Xtrem Xpedition
This tire has a distinctive feature from the channel design in the center of the tread. Such a design allows the tire to expel mud smoothly. This tire also has a strong grip on off-road terrain and features a zigzag tread pattern that makes it easy to navigate sloped surfaces.
Thus are the types of off-road tires along with brand recommendations. Hopefully, this can serve as a reference for all of you. Especially for those who are new to or looking to buy off-road tires.
Author: Anggie Warsito
