Top Takkie: 10 Best All Terrain Tyres of 2021

[@vlisie6156]

I like how you compare K02's to almost every tyre, but the BFG's you place at no 7 on the list. That tells me more than I need to know. Thank you Sir.

[@Africasideways]

Only a pleasure kind sir, the Ridge is a benchmark to work from.

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

Video starts at: 0:40 *10. General Tyre Grabber AT3 (starts at **0:58**)* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- _Thoughts:_ - Average sidewall strength, - good for mostly road driving and light or medium gravel driving, - well priced. *9. Toyo Open Country AT3 (starts at **2:07**)* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- _Thoughts:_ - Popular in the USA, - Rumors of being susceptible to sidewall failures, - good for show trucks with big rims, - good for 90% road driving and a little of off-roading on the weekend. *8. Yokahama (starts at **3:11**)* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- _Thoughts:_ - Good design improvements through the past 10 years, - good improvements in sidewall strength compared to older versions, - good for towing and light off-roading. *7. BF Goodrich KO2 (starts at **5:03**)* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- _Thoughts:_ - Very strong sidewall, - poor on-road handling and wet handling, - excellent for off-road. *6. Mickey Thompson Aegean 38 (starts at **7:00**)* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- _Thoughts:_ - Good alternative to the BF Goodrich KO2, - great off-road ability, - slightly better on-road compared to the BF Goodrich KO2, - not for the most serious off roading. *5. Goodyear Wrangler (starts at **8:27**)* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- _Thoughts:_ - Kevlar tread, - strong sidewalls, - Good in wet weather and off-road, - quiet on-road, - good balance between off-road and on-road ability. *4. Cooper Discoverer ATT (starts at **11:24**)* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- _Thoughts:_ - Good for SUV or small pickup truck, - good for off-roading - good cornering and on-road ability. *3. Falcon Wild Peak AT3 (starts at **12:46**)* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- _Thoughts:_ - Good longevity, - good sidewall strength, - good price. *2. Mickey Thompson ATZ (starts at **14:48**)* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- _Thoughts:_ - Good for mud and gravel, - good enough road handling, - popular in the USA. *1. Cooper AT3 XLT (starts at **16:16**)* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- _Thoughts:_ - The best balance between off-road and on-road ability (60% off-road and 40% on-road), - strong sidewall, - good on sand, expensive. *Special mentions (starts at **17:19**):* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Pirelli Scorpion All-Terrain Plus, - Nitto Ridge Grapplers. Video ends at 18:46.

[@Africasideways]

Comprehensive.

[@tonism7491]

Thank you so much

[@gregmeagher889]

Bong-hit Bob on A/T tires. Priceless!

[@Africasideways]

True

[@adrianpetruzziello3540]

great review! did you test or know about dunlop grandtrek at5? thanks

[@Africasideways]

Yes I have, great tyre.

[@adrianpetruzziello3540]

thanks @@Africasideways

[@barendwesselwessels1493]

Thanks for the great review im a big fan of the AT3 LT Coopers

[@Africasideways]

Pleasure, Glad you enjoyed it.

[@seanfenwick]

I just changed to Pirelli S-AT+ so far I’m very happy with the improved all terrain grip I have over the Gen grabber AT3

[@Africasideways]

Thanks for the feedback

[@chrissteffen6503]

What is your view of the DuraTrac?

[@Africasideways]

Solid tyre Chris, above average.

[@chrissteffen6503]

@@Africasideways Thank you

[@racerx3669]

in minnesota they are very popular for snow plowing

[@SKIKR]

Hi there, any opinion on the Dunlop grandtrek at3gm ? They are 3 ply.

[@Africasideways]

Yes, the m at the end means 3ply. Great if you plan on tackling rough roads.

[@sachinramjan4220]

Very informative.. Thanks. Can you review the BFG Trail Terrain?

[@Africasideways]

Thanks, good idea, but they look a bit naff.

[@superantew]

Thanks for the guide!

[@Africasideways]

Pleasure.

[@rynotruter5713]

If i drive very bad pothole roads daily, what tyres stand the best chance of surviving the hits? i would guess the strongest sidewall?? Any advice please, thanx!

[@Africasideways]

BFG KO2 or www.maxxis.co.za/en/razr-at-811

[@TacoTruck17]

New tire out, the Discovery Rugged Trek! Let us know what you think 🤔

[@Africasideways]

Cool, will look out for it.

[@TacoTruck17]

Made by Cooper

[@Vikingocazar]

Hey man!! How about a more current vid? Your reviews are the best!!

[@Africasideways]

Ja overdue a tyre update.

[@big5astra]

Nice review!!! Have you come across the Maxxis Razr AT811 ? They have 3 ply sidewalls and are supposedly fairly quiet and very good off-road...

[@Africasideways]

Not tried them in SA before, lekker looking tyre.

[@wayneluyt4089]

Where do you place the Hankook Dynapro LT. Im on my second set and found them awesome on and off road and they give me over 100 000km

[@Africasideways]

Good to hear, any punctures?

[@wayneluyt4089]

@@Africasideways One with my current set which has done about 50 000km. That was on a Northern Cape rd

[@Africasideways]

Sounds good then.

[@daandewaal4202]

Probably the best tyre ever

[@bobpfaff2258]

No Maxxis or Bridgestone Duelers.Maybe not available in SA but very popular in OZ.

[@Africasideways]

Maxxis are getting popular here, will make the 2022 list. Duelers are always in the mix, but have not had the strongest sidewalls traditionally.

[@Apbt-rv7zw]

Yeah well done! Just about to get the Falken Wildpeaks fitted to my Rangie Classic, cheers mate from Oz.

[@Africasideways]

Nice one, lemme know how you get on.

[@Icutmetal]

I think if Kevlar in a tire was all that much of an advantage, you’d see it across more manufacturers. Goodyear isn’t the only one, they’re just the only one that paid DuPont to license the Kevlar name.

[@Africasideways]

good ol dupont. I think the others would mention it, kevlar is a strong and marketable thing to have in tyres.

[@Icutmetal]

@@Africasideways Nokian is one, for sure. Aramid is Kevlar, without the name.

[@Africasideways]

Thanks for the info, not seen those in South Africa.

[@cmadk3423]

I nearly went with the wrangler but choose the dura trac because they have the snowflake symbol. I was very disappointed with the bfg ko2 in deep snow and yeah they weren't great on wet roads either

[@Africasideways]

Thanks for the experience, the dura trac has a great looking tread. Cheers.

[@tomsawyer4321]

I don’t like slagging off any brands but guys and girls please, please, please avoid Kumho AT51’s, I have them on my LC80 and twice I have had heart stopping moments in the rain. These tires are dangerous in the wet! Going to get either Goodyear or Falkens. Great vid cheers

[@Africasideways]

Thanks for the advice Tom, keep on rocking.

[@andrewsalomon4534]

Totally agree on the plus points for the Goodyear Wrangler Adventure ATs, also that they could look a bit more the business :-)

[@Africasideways]

Rhino 1!

[@berndschubert1426]

Thanks for your expertise. 2019 we had a trip in Western Africa with brandnew Falken Wildpeak AT on a Mistu Pajero/Montero. No problems, works well. In the moment we are going by Nokian Rotiiva AT. Kevlar on the sidewalls and on the tire tread with marks " 100 /80 / 60 per Cent." I like the Nokians becaus they have much grip offroad ( also mud ) and are quiet /silent on the german Autobahn. In my eyes a good compromise , we are going now with Toyota Land Cruiser J15 / Prado.

[@Africasideways]

Hi Bernd, thanks for the first hand experience, I've not heard of the Nokian in South Africa, the tread looks solid, and with kevlar sidewalls you can't go wrong. Are you going to go one size on the Prado? 265/70 R17....

[@racerx3669]

@@Africasidewaysnokian makes some of the best snow tires in the world.

[@zachdup]

How would your top 10 list change if price and availability would be apart of the "off-road criteria"? Reason asking the question, I have noticed a stock problem at the moment for the not so popular tires (Cooper and BF)

[@Africasideways]

Stock issues appear to be an issue throughout the automotive industry. Worth waiting a week or two to get the right tekkie.

[@w.bridges9118]

Great review regards to you from Australia 🇦🇺.

[@Africasideways]

Thanks Squeek, regards from the Republic.

[@reedcarpenter2994]

Would the cooper xlt be good on a Jeep Wrangler? I have a manual 2.5lt. I read somewhere they were designed for towing. Would they work as well off road?

[@Africasideways]

Great all-round tyre, thick sidewall, would work very well offroad.

[@reedcarpenter2994]

@@Africasideways would they work on a Wrangler better than the falken wildpeak ap3w? Thanks

[@Africasideways]

Yes, but nothing wrong with the wildpeaks.

[@anthonykinsella479]

Great tyre advice, thanks ✌️

[@Africasideways]

Only a pleasure.

[@fitzventure]

I have put the Toyo AT3's through hell. Sidewalls held up on some crazy rocks at 15psi. My rims where shredded but no problems with the sidewalls. They're not pavement pounders.

[@Africasideways]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@wiehannraith5428]

Hello how is this Terrafirma Rugged Terrain R/T tyre

[@Africasideways]

Not seen them before, they look the business and are imported by Cooper so should have some cred. Nice price.

[@wiehannraith5428]

I currently have the bf ko2 on my bakkie 50k on the clock only issue I have is the brakeing on wet roads especially when towing the boat. Would the rugged rt be good for the off and on road or would you say rather AT tyres.?

[@Africasideways]

Never used them so can't say, can't be worse than the bfg on tar.

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

Any of them v speed rating?not that I do such speeds but it is requirement to keep the car legal

[@Africasideways]

Hi, they all have speed rating, the more offroad bias the slower normally. I think the BFG is 160km/h, the Wranglers have a higher rating.

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

@@Africasideways 160 km/h isn’t V rating. You need 238.4 km/h for a V rated tire. The only V rated AT tyre i have found is the falken wildpeak but it is not approved for EU only US. So as far as I searched in Europe no V speed rate AT tyre. My hope is that the falken gets EU certification at some point soon.

[@Africasideways]

EU certification is such a ball ache.

[@willemnel6503]

Can you do a review on the gripmax tyre and the wideway all terrain?

[@Africasideways]

Good idea, I've never seen these brands before in SA.

[@nhlcfl7733]

Thanks for your known and subjective experience. Hello from Edmonton, Alberta (Canada). I appreciate your focus on sidewall strength. On gravel and mud roads or Rocky Mtn. Trails, all this matters. I’ve also heard great things about the KO2s and Discoverer AT3s. I’m personally debating between the Continental TerrainContact A/T, Firestone Destination XT or the milder AT2, and finally, the Nokian Rotiiva AT Plus. Tire Rack and Consumer Reports (USA) found it to come out at or near the top and above the AT3s. Not sure how their sidewall strength is based on your comment of another one of their tires. I’m finding very good things with the Destination AT2 and for more % of rugged off-roading, the XTs. Regarding Nokian’s …AT Plus, you may not have those available where you are, yet they do extremely well with winter tires and these AT tires like some winter tires have Aramid fibre material in sidewall which is apparently robust and advantageous. Maybe you have more to say about these as well or the Continentals mentioned. Again, enjoyed your review. Cheers 🇨🇦

[@Africasideways]

Thanks for the feedback dude, I would not look at Conties for off-roading, weak sidewalls. They are great highway tyres.. Coopers are the top of the class. Not seen the Nokian in South Africa. dick cepek and Micky Thomson are also great. Firestone is middle of the road. Must be some great offroading in Canada, might need a mud tyre for winter thou, depending on usage.

[@Ed-wy2di]

Hi. I noticed that you don't mention the Dunlop Grandtrek AT3G. This tyre has a 3ply side wall. Where can I get info on sidewall test?

[@Africasideways]

Dunlop are made in Zim Ed, nuff said. highway tyre. Google Weg magazine all terrain tyre test.

[@Ed-wy2di]

@@Africasideways it's not a highway tyre

[@Ed-wy2di]

@@Africasideways the fact that you think it is a highway tyre, seems that you might be misinformed.

[@Africasideways]

Compared to a proper AT it certainly is. Drove with them two weeks ago on a test car, not much side shoulder to speak of.

[@mikekay213]

The Dunlop are nowhere near tough but heavier than K02, not all 3ply sidewall are created equal.

[@ApexHerbivore]

Was hoping the Hankook ATs would have made the list. Their MT tyres are outstanding.

[@Africasideways]

This is the All terrain list.

[@ApexHerbivore]

@@Africasideways that's what I said. I was hoping their ATs were in the list, their MTs are so good you'd expect their ATs to also be good. Does that make sense?

[@Africasideways]

Nah, the ATs are more Highway tires, no confidence on proper offroad imo.

[@deanherde805]

I agree with you about the Hankook MT. I have toRT05 and they’re better than KO2 on road and off. And quieter.

[@kmotseki]

Awesome review. Always very informative. Been hearing about the Apollo Apterra AT2 a lately. Have you come across it? Your take it?

[@Africasideways]

Thanks, Not used them yet, sidewall strength is the first thing you look for...

[@ruansiebert]

Brilliant. thank you

[@Africasideways]

Glad you liked it, Ta.

[@johankriek1306]

The new Dunlop AT3G is also causing a stir on the SA market nowadays, especially on price.

[@Africasideways]

Not used them before, but the sidewalls are unlikely to be class leading. Buying on price is a dangerous game if you plan to use them for proper offroading.

[@johankriek1306]

@@Africasideways I also had good experience with the Maxxi's Bravo 980 AT's.

[@Africasideways]

Now that's a proper AT tyre :)

[@simontaylor8990]

watiching this before making a big investment :) !!!!

[@Africasideways]

....

[@FJaypewpew]

Here we go this is the opinion I’m looking for

[@Africasideways]

Cheers.

[@DaciaProject]

I want to switch from K02s to the Copper S/T Maxx.

[@Africasideways]

Paul loves the old STs.

[@DaciaProject]

@@Africasideways They don't sell the Falken AT3Ws here in Romania, so I want the S/T Maxx.

[@Africasideways]

Good idea.

[@DaciaProject]

@@Africasideways Did you buy a Prado 150?

[@Africasideways]

Nah, just a test car.

[@Vikingocazar]

Great video man! I was wondering if you have Toyo M-55’s in South Africa... I’ve never run them but lots of loggers around here swear by them. They are tough, tough, tough... not the best on road but badass in the bush... I’ve heard...

[@Africasideways]

Thanks for the feedback Dude, if the loggers like em, good sign. Don't see much Toyo over here. BFG, Goodyear and Cooper dominate.

[@Vikingocazar]

@@Africasideways well those are all good tire brands... I do love a good Toyo but clearly that’s a North American phenomena!!!

[@Africasideways]

Nice looking tyre if you are not going serious offroading.

[@vincentpoole7588]

AS. Good second rendition of rubbers ! Land Rover only aftermarket brand to look at is 'Dick Cepek Trail Country EXP' which is a 30/70 all-terrain pattern ? V.

[@Africasideways]

Nice looking tyres Vincent, not seen them before.

[@vincentpoole7588]

@@Africasideways AS. Performance is absolutely stunning for a new all-terrain ! I've fitted the original Fun Country FC2's and also last year the Extreme Country. It's made from the same supplier as M/T, except high tensile 2 ply sidewalls ? V.

[@Africasideways]

Sounds proper!

[@vincentpoole7588]

@@Africasideways A/S. Yah, stated it only suits Land Rover in the aftermarket ! Try to comprehend a notion that certain tyre brands suit specific makes of 4wd - i.e. BFG & Toyota, Yoko's and BMW's ? V.

[@Africasideways]

Ja, I wish the new pickups came with proper rubber out of the box. Dunlop and Conti can't hack it off the highways.

[@hermanjonkers4504]

Good Video

[@Africasideways]

Thanks Pete.

[@EWOverland]

Apreciate

[@Africasideways]

Thanks.

[@daandewaal4202]

You don't have any Hankook's on your list.

[@Africasideways]

Good middle of the road tyre imo.

[@daandewaal4202]

The Dynapro LT is hands down far superior to the BF K02

[@Africasideways]

On road for sure, offroad is likely another story.

[@toddlehman928]

Decent review but brother sometimes you get rambling, it was hard to watch to the end

[@Africasideways]

then don't watch when it gets hard, cover your eyes.

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

Todd Lehman, don't worry... I have your back. Video starts at: 0:40 *10. General Tyre Grabber AT3 (starts at **0:58**)* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- _Thoughts:_ - Average sidewall strength, - good for mostly road driving and light or medium gravel driving, - well priced. *9. Toyo Open Country AT3 (starts at **2:07**)* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- _Thoughts:_ - Popular in the USA, - Rumors of being susceptible to sidewall failures, - good for show trucks with big rims, - good for 90% road driving and a little of off-roading on the weekend. *8. Yokahama (starts at **3:11**)* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- _Thoughts:_ - Good design improvements through the past 10 years, - good improvements in sidewall strength compared to older versions, - good for towing and light off-roading. *7. BF Goodrich KO2 (starts at **5:03**)* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- _Thoughts:_ - Very strong sidewall, - poor on-road handling and wet handling, - excellent for off-road. *6. Mickey Thompson Aegean 38 (starts at **7:00**)* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- _Thoughts:_ - Good alternative to the BF Goodrich KO2, - great off-road ability, - slightly better on-road compared to the BF Goodrich KO2, - not for the most serious off roading. *5. Goodyear Wrangler (starts at **8:27**)* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- _Thoughts:_ - Kevlar tread, - strong sidewalls, - Good in wet weather and off-road, - quiet on-road, - good balance between off-road and on-road ability. *4. Cooper Discoverer ATT (starts at **11:24**)* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- _Thoughts:_ - Good for SUV or small pickup truck, - good for off-roading - good cornering and on-road ability. *3. Falcon Wild Peak AT3 (starts at **12:46**)* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- _Thoughts:_ - Good longevity, - good sidewall strength, - good price. *2. Mickey Thompson ATZ (starts at **14:48**)* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- _Thoughts:_ - Good for mud and gravel, - good enough road handling, - popular in the USA. *1. Cooper AT3 XLT (starts at **16:16**)* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- _Thoughts:_ - The best balance between off-road and on-road ability (60% off-road and 40% on-road), - strong sidewall, - good on sand, expensive. *Special mentions (starts at **17:19**):* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Pirelli Scorpion All-Terrain Plus, - Nitto Ridge Grapplers. Video ends at 18:46.

[@kyleweightman7019]

bf goodrich KO suck, not even close to best sidewall on market. terrible road manners. only passable off road, theyre nowhere near as good as people say, and yet they charge 40% more than cooper for the privilege! Cooper ST Maxx are best all terrain on the market, no contest. Goodyear Duratrac are good too

[@Africasideways]

Can't argue with the ST Maxx

[@solooverland3666]

I’ve had BFG KO2s on my 2018 4Runner for over 55,000 ENTIRELY trouble-free miles, and have another 5-10k left. I’ve off-roaded extensively in the US Rockies and the Southwest (Colorado, Utah/Moab, Arizona, Nevada, California). LOTS of abuse, inflation and deflation, etc... No complaints, more than decent on the highway! Not the best in snow/ice 🤷, but excellent otherwise

[@Icutmetal]

They haven’t made the KO’s for years…