You know how much I love being off-road. My wife certainly does, and she’s reminded me many times.
Mickey Thompson tyres, named after the legendary American racing driver of the same name (Michael Lee “Mickey” Thompson), are considered one of the best brands of 4WD tyres worldwide.
That’s why you see them on a lot of Aussie trucks and utes.
But what is the right Mickey Thompson tyre for your 4WD?
Well, that depends on your style of driving. If you use your 4WD mostly on-road, with the occasionally jaunt on sand or mud, then an all-terrain ATZ is what you’ll want.
However, if you’re a more serious off-roader, or happy to take the hit on noise levels on-road, then a more meaty mud-terrain MTZ is what you want.
Below we’ll take a look at a range of Mickey Thompson 4WD tyres, but make sure you take a look at Tyroola who will hook you up with the best prices.
Mickey Thompson All Terrain Tyres
Mickey Thompson ATZ 5 Rib
80% Road & Sand , 20% Dirt & Mud
The Mickey Thompson ATZ 5 Rib is an excellent all terrain tyre which performs equally well off and on the road.
The tread lugs give this tyre great wet weather handling and they feature reinforced side walls to reduce damage when venturing off-road.
They include a solid centre rib which reduces noise and increases straight line stability. Overall, this is a great choice for all terrain drivers and look great on any rig.
Recommended for the weekend off roader.
Mickey Thompson STZ
80% Road & Sand , 20% Dirt & Mud
The Mickey Thompson STZ represents the latest technology in all-terrain tyres.
These tyres feature ‘Z’ shaped which offer increased traction over wet and greasy roads. The tread pattern provides excellent stearing response, superior grip, and more traction making them perfect for on and off-road use.
They include textured shoulder lugs for added traction off-road and have an extra nylon belt laid between the tread and the steel belts giving them improved strength and stability.
Recommended for the weekend off roader.
Mickey Thompson ATZ 4 Rib
60% Road & Sand , 40% Dirt & Mud
The Mickey Thompson ATZ 4 Rib is an awesome heavy all terrain tyre which performs equally well off and on the road.
The 4 rib design provides excellent off road traction on a wide variety of terrains. It incorporates large tread lugs which offer excellent handling in wet and greasy conditions.
These tyres also include sidebiters which are specially designed to help climb out of ruts and bog holes.
Recommended for the serious off roader.
Mickey Thompson Mud Terrain Tyres
Mickey ThompsonĀ MTZ
40% Road & Sand , 60% Dirt & Mud
The Mickey Thompson MTZ is the king of the mud pit!
These fantastic mud tyres are designed for, and deliver maximum traction in off road and on the black top. They include huge stepped sidebiters which are designed for climbing out of ruts and offer excellent protection from damage.
The new tread pattern on these tyres delivers the performance you need with surprisingly little noise. They’re one of the quietest heavy traction tyres on the market.
Recommended for the serious off roader.
Mickey ThompsonĀ Baja CLAW
20% Road & Sand , 80% Dirt & Mud
TheĀ Mickey ThompsonĀ Baja CLAWĀ is the ultimate mud tyre for the off road fanatic. Definitely not for school or Coles runs (or are they?).
These directional tyres feature huge 23 degree angled treads which operate in a similar fashion to tractor tyres. They’re self cleaning and provide amazing traction without generating too much road noise.
They include reinforced side walls just below the tread and have scolloped alternate shoulder tread blocks which provide excellent off-road bite and provide superior traction in the most boggy conditions.
Definitely recommended for the off road fanatic!
Mickey Thompson Dirt Road Touring Tyres
Mickey Thompson F-CĀ II
60% Road & Sand , 40% Dirt & Mud
The Mickey Thompson F-C II is the perfect dirt road touring tyre.
It includes a full depth tread pattern for maximum grip and huge shoulder lugs and stepped shoulders to offer maximum off-road traction.
The sharp shoulders of these tyres bite through the top layers of dirt offering excellent high speed dirt road stability and performance.
Recommended for theĀ outback tourer.
Which Mickey Thompson 4WD tyres do you run on your wagon?
Let us know in the comments, and make sure you mention any pros or cons you can think of.
