Mud-terrain tires

The trade-offs

• Strong traction and self-cleaning tread in mud and loose surfaces
• More road noise and usually faster wear than highway or all-terrain tires
• Wet pavement, ice and snow grip can be weaker than tires built for the road
• Often heavier, which can affect ride and fuel use

What to check before you choose

• How often you drive off-road compared with on pavement. Heavy highway use may suit all-terrain tires better.
• Tire size against your wheel width, suspension and body clearance
• Load range, particularly if you tow or carry weight
• Sidewall construction, which matters on rocky trails
• The date code on the tires, which shows how old they are

Comparing with all-terrain

If you want one tire for daily driving with occasional trails, read our all-terrain guide first. If most of your off-road driving is deep mud, a mud-terrain tire may be the better fit.