Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Town Fair Tire: Best Selling All-Terrain Tires

Regardless of why you may consider outfitting your truck, SUV, or even your Jeep with all-terrain tires, one look at their deep, aggressive tread pattern tells you what they're all about. As someone with a background dealing with both large and small fleets - I have come to find that half of all people choose an all-terrain tire for its rugged looks, enhancing the swagger of their off-road vehicles - While the other half actually care about performance. 

For most drivers already using all-terrain tires, a good majority of their miles are spent on paved roads. To that point, I routinely get a common question from vehicle owners considering the switch from highway all-season tires to more aggressive all-terrain tires: "What are the differences with on-road driving behavior?" The answer to that is simply a matter of preference. The advantages with off-road competence and durability changes when driving on paved roads. This can be in the form of more tread noise, a little less responsive handling, and a reduction in wet traction. 

Most SUV and pickup truck owners, especially in New England, want the best of both worlds. Nice styling and mileage for their daily commute - But enough traction and strength for the trip off the pavement, in and out of muddy job sites or even gravel roads when camping. The key is to find the tire with the right balance of performance and stability that fits your lifestyle.  
Here are the best selling all-terrain tires on townfairtire.com. They're all equipped with rugged strength, all-terrain traction, and an economical tread design that offers great value for the money. 


5). General Grabber AT2


General's on/off road all terrain tire is designed for SUVs, light trucks, and pickup trucks like the Chevy Silverado and Ford F-150. With the reliability of year round performance both on and off the road, the General Grabber AT2 is the perfect tire for getting you out of a tight spot. Long and even tire wear helps to ensure that your Grabber AT2 tires will continue to roll, even when you're driving in and over mud, rocks, snow, and ice.


4). Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar 

The Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar is Goodyear's premium On/Off-Road All-Terrain tire developed for light truck drivers looking to combine on-road competence with off-road versatility. A multi-purpose, dependable tire that is the first all-terrain tire built with the brute strength of next-generation Kevlar. Next-Generation Kevlar and exclusive Durawall Technology help the tire to avoid cuts and punctures, while traction ridges and open shoulder blocks help to clear the mud and snow away from the tire. The elements are no match for this all-terrain Goodyear tire. 


3). Falken Wild Peak A/T3W


The WILDPEAK A/T3W is engineered for adventure, any time and in any weather. The A/T3W combines aggressive off-road ability and rugged terrain driving without compromise on the pavement. This tire delivers long wear and also features the deepest tread in the all-terrain category, plus it’s built with technology that prevents against damage from heat build-up. The sidewall and tread blocks protect against sharp rocks, debris, and other off-road hazards. So for a tire that you can count on anywhere, the Falken Wildpak A/T3W all-terrain tire is the perfect choice. 

2). Mastercraft Courser AXT 


Mastercraft has been a trusted name in the tire industry for over a century. As a subsidiary of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, Mastercraft has always provided top-of-the-line, dependable tires to customers at an affordable price. The Mastercraft Courser AXT is my personal favorite. This tire is a true all-terrain tire that delivers a modern 5-rib tread design, aggressive off-road capabilities, confident highway control and wear, and balanced all-season performance. With 12% more lateral grooves, the tread pattern of the Courser AXT was designed to tackle tough off-road terrains while providing superior on-road performance and handling. This tire is an excellent all-season performer and as an added bonus - is also equipped with a 50,000 Mile Treadwear Protection Limited Warranty.


1). Toyo Open Country A/T II


This versatile all-terrain tire offers excellent traction and tread life along with a blatantly aggressive tread design and quiet ride. Open Country A/T II tires have a tread design that provides more treadlife than its competitors, according to the manufacturer Toyo Tires, and delivers tough looks and even tougher performance in dirt, mud, or snow. For all-terrain conditions, this tire has wide open tread grooves and a strong casing for extra protection, which makes it a popular choice for commercial use requiring extra flat resistance and traction.