4WDs are becoming more and more popular with each passing day as the segment is now one of the fastest growing in Australia. They come in different sizes and with a range of uses, from a normal everyday commute to some serious off-road ventures.
With such varied uses, it is important to choose the right type of tyres for your 4WD, to ensure best performance and safety. One question you need to answer before you can select the right tyres is, how you intend to use your 4WD or how often do you think you will take it off-road?
Once you have that figured out, have a look at the 3 types of 4WD tyres (Highway Terrain, All Terrain, Mud Terrain) you can choose from, and their respective uses.
Very similar to the typical passenger tyres, HT tyres are primarily built for sealed roads and give you a comfortable, quiet and smooth ride. Compared to All Terrain (AT) and Mud Terrain (MT) tyres, HT has better handling on wet bitumen and is much quieter on sealed roads.
Although these tyres will limit the off-road abilities of your 4WD as they don’t handle mud and sand as efficiently as AT or MT, they can still be used for off-road drives to some extent. The Winrun Maxclaw H/T2 is a great example of a good HT tyre. You can find many such options at Tempe Tyres.
AT tyres are a more popular choice among 4WD car owners as they provide the driver with a more balanced and all-round performance in terms of on-road as well as off-road driving. They are typically designed for on-road use with some level of off-roading suitability.
Although AT tyres are noisier as compared to HT tyres, they create considerably less noise on bitumen roads.They also have deeper tread patterns and thicker and stronger sidewalls, that provide better grip and performance in off-road conditions than HT tyres.Another reason that makes AT tyres a popular choice for 4WD owners is that there are different types of AT tyres available. These range from tyres designed for more everyday on-road use to those that are specifically designed for a better off-road experience.
At Tempe Tyres, you can find a wide range of All Terrain tyres from some of the top brands. An example of a great AT Tyre is the BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO2.
MT tyres typically have rough, self-cleaning tread patterns. This aggressive tread pattern and sturdy structure help against punctures, impact damage and staking, and thus makes MT tyres the ideal choice for 4WD owners who want to venture out on heavy off-roading journeys.
As MT tyres are designed primarily for off-road use, they are not advisable to be used on sealed roads very often as they are noisier, consume a lot of fuel and provide low traction on blacktops. MT tyres generally tend to have uneven wear for which a regular tyre rotation is recommended. BF Goodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM3 is one of the top MT tyres available out there.
For more expert advice and assistance with buying the perfect tyres for your 4WDs, call us at (02)85778577, or drop in at a Tempe Tyres store nearest to you.
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