Delivery Across Alberta

Both types of tires being discussed in this article can be considered great Alberta tires, in terms of the different terrains that are all over the province. These tire types are especially popular for pick-up trucks.

All Terrain Tires

All Terrain tires are tires with great road handling. They are optimal for driving in snow and gravel, as well as driving on sandy surfaces and paved roads.

Some of the advantages of all terrain tires are that they are generally priced lower than mud terrain, are quieter on the paved road, and have a longer tread life. In addition, they do not have to be rotated as often as the mud terrain tires.

Mud Terrain Tires

Mud terrain tires are softer with tread patterns that are chunky and deeper tread depth than all terrain tires. The tread blocks are more spaced out, this makes them better for spreading out the mud that gets in between the tires. These tires are optimal for driving in mud and on rocky surfaces. One thing to keep in mind is that a mud terrain tire typically weighs more than an all terrain, this will put more stress on your suspension. The mud terrain tires should be rotated more often (about every 8 000km).

The advantages of having mud terrain tires include, having a thicker sidewall for better protection against punctures, better teeth to grab onto rocks, and a softer rubber compound (the life of the tire is usually reduced due to the tire being softer). The softer rubber is ideal for muddy and rocky areas as the slits and sipes open up wider, which allows the tire to grip onto more of the surface on rough terrains.