Off-road tire guide
What is a mud tire, and how do mud tires work?
Mud tires, also called mud-terrain tires, are off-road tires built for loose, soft and rough ground. The knobby tread gets the credit, but the design goes deeper.
Aggressive tread pattern
Large, deep tread blocks claw into soft ground and create biting edges where less focused tires lose grip. Designs differ by maker, but an aggressive pattern is the common feature.
Stone and mud ejectors
Mud tires often include ejectors in the tread gaps that push out mud and stones before they pack in. Other designs use wide gaps between blocks so debris can fall out. Street-oriented truck tires on gravel or trails can pack up with rocks, which is what these features avoid.
Sidewall lugs
Some mud tires carry tread blocks up the sidewall for extra grip on the sides when crawling over uneven ground.
Cut, chip and puncture resistance
The tread compound is engineered for toughness, to resist cuts and chips from rocks and other off-road hazards.
Strong construction
Many mud tires use extra plies in the sidewall for added puncture protection. A strong sidewall also lets off-road drivers lower tire pressure for traction where it helps. Follow the tire maker's guidance on pressure, and return to the correct pressure for road driving.
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