All terrain tyres fitted at home or work

4×4 tyres have a more robust surface and carcass than conventional tyres. This means they’re much more effective at dealing with rougher tracks and harsh conditions. Similarly, all terrain tyres have a more widely spaced tread pattern and deeper tyre grooves to provide greater grip on slippery surfaces. This extra grip is especially important if you are towing a heavy trailer, such as a horsebox, where the vehicle needs more traction. Unlike conventional tyres, which clog and spin on boggy surfaces, all terrain tyres have larger tread blocks that gain better purchase.

Although most SUVs are used just as family cars and never venture off road, there are many owners who will use a tow bar to pull everything from caravans to boats. This usually means driving onto rough or slippery terrain. It is for these vehicles that manufacturers make all terrain tyres – balancing the different demands and loads put on them. Unlike summer or winter tyres, 4×4 tyres are 50% optimised for normal road surfaces and 50% for adverse terrains.

However, you don’t need to spend 50% of your time off the road to benefit from all terrain tyres. If, for instance, you’re thinking about driving your vehicle on muddy slopes or boggy fields even once a year, we recommend fitting all terrain tyres. In these circumstances, a conventional road tyre will immediately fill up its treads and offer little to no grip.