Mud terrain (MT) tyres are the most aggressive off-road tyres available, featuring large, widely-spaced tread blocks with 40-50% void ratio. They're designed for deep mud, rock crawling, sand, and extreme terrain. Common sizes include 33x12.5R15, 35x12.5R20, 285/70R17, and 265/75R16.

MT tyres typically last 32,000-64,000km. With proper rotation every 5,000-8,000km (including the spare), premium brands can reach 80,000+km. Counter-intuitively, road driving wears MT tyres faster than off-road use due to heat buildup and tread block flex on hard surfaces.

Directional (like Comforser CF3000): V-shaped pattern excels at mud evacuation but can only rotate front-to-back on same side. More aggressive off-road but noisier on roads. Symmetrical (like Predator X-MT, Joyroad MT200): Can rotate to any position for more even wear. Generally quieter with better wet grip on sealed roads.

Yes — MT tyres average 74dB compared to 71dB for all-terrain tyres. While 3dB seems small, human hearing perceives this as roughly 40% louder. Modern designs like the Predator X-MT use variable pitch patterns to reduce harmonic noise while maintaining off-road capability.

MTs are recommended only if you spend 50%+ of driving time off-road in challenging conditions, regularly encounter deep mud or rock crawling, and can accept shorter tyre life and increased noise. If you go off-road occasionally (<20%), all-terrain or rugged-terrain tyres offer better balance.

Mileage warranties are rare for mud terrain tyres because wear depends heavily on use. BFGoodrich KM3, Cooper STT Pro, Toyo MT, and Nitto Mud Grappler also offer zero mileage warranty. What Predator does offer is 4-year manufacturer warranty plus road hazard coverage included — most competitors charge extra for road hazard.