🚙 THE 4 TYPES: HT vs AT vs RT vs MT
Each type is engineered for different conditions. Choose based on your actual driving — not the adventure you imagine.
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From Coromandel mud to Central Otago gravel — choosing between all-terrain (AT), mud-terrain (MT), rugged-terrain (RT), and highway-terrain (HT) comes down to how you actually use your 4WD. Don't buy tyres for the 10% — buy for your daily driving.
Each type is engineered for different conditions. Choose based on your actual driving — not the adventure you imagine.
| Factor | HT | AT | RT | MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highway comfort | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Off-road traction | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Gravel roads | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Wet tarmac grip | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Road noise | Quiet | Moderate | Noticeable | Loud |
| Fuel efficiency | Best | Good | Moderate | Worst |
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From USA-engineered premium to Yokohama-tech budget — we've tested dozens of brands. These four consistently deliver.
4WD tyres need different pressures for different conditions. Running wrong pressure is the #1 cause of premature failure.
| Condition | PSI Range | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Highway | 32-38 PSI | Optimal wear, handling, fuel economy |
| Gravel roads | 28-32 PSI | Better stone ejection, smoother ride |
| Soft sand | 16-20 PSI | Wider footprint, floats on surface |
| Mud | 18-25 PSI | Tyre conforms to terrain |
| Heavy load/towing | +3-5 PSI | Supports extra weight |
All-Terrain (AT) tyres are 70% road, 30% off-road — great for mixed use with reasonable highway comfort and noise. Mud-Terrain (MT) tyres are 30% road, 70% off-road — aggressive tread for serious mud and rocks, but louder and faster-wearing on tarmac. Most NZ drivers do better with AT unless they're regularly in deep mud.
Yes, but with trade-offs. Mud-terrain tyres are legal on highways but are louder (8-12dB more than AT), have longer braking distances on wet tarmac, and wear 20-40% faster on sealed roads. If you're 80%+ on sealed roads, all-terrain is the smarter choice.
Highway-terrain: 60,000-80,000 km. All-terrain: 50,000-70,000 km. Rugged-terrain: 40,000-60,000 km. Mud-terrain: 30,000-50,000 km. The Predator RT Trail offers a 55,000-mile (88,000 km) warranty — one of the best in the rugged-terrain category.
On sealed roads, follow your door placard (typically 32-38 PSI for 4WDs). Off-road, air down to 18-25 PSI for better traction. Always re-inflate before returning to highway speeds. Use our Tyre Pressure Calculator for guidance.
Yes — Predator is USA-engineered (Transamerica Tire Co., Memphis, TN) with proper R&D and quality control. The mileage warranties tell the story: you don't offer a 55,000-mile warranty on a tyre that won't last. We've had excellent feedback since bringing them in as exclusive NZ distributor.
Base your choice on actual driving: 90%+ sealed = Highway-Terrain. 70-90% sealed = All-Terrain. 50-70% sealed = Rugged-Terrain. Less than 50% sealed = Mud-Terrain. Most Kiwi drivers overestimate off-road use — AT is usually the best compromise.
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