All-Terrain Tires
Built for pavement and dirt roads alike
Not 3PMSF winter-rated
Are All-Terrain Tires the Right Fit for You?
At Terron Tire in Aurora, ON, drivers looking at all-terrain tires almost always ask the same thing: will they ruin the ride once I'm back on the highway, if most of my driving is still pavement? It's a fair question — a true all-terrain tire is louder and a little less precise on the highway than a standard tire, though rarely as much as drivers expect. Here's how much on-road comfort you're actually trading for off-road grip, and whether that tradeoff makes sense for how you drive around York Region.
Riding & Handling
The tradeoff for all-terrain capability is on-road refinement — the aggressive, blocky tread pattern that grips gravel and mud also tends to run louder on the highway and can feel slightly less precise in tight cornering than a highway-terrain tire. Reinforced sidewalls add real durability against curbs and debris, at the cost of a marginally firmer ride.
Best Weather Conditions
All-terrain tires are designed for a mix of paved roads, gravel, dirt, and light off-road use. They handle wet and dry pavement reasonably well, but without a three-peak mountain snowflake rating, they should not be relied on as a substitute for winter or all-weather tires in snow and ice.
Other Tire Types
Not quite the right match? Compare handling and weather rating across the rest of what we carry.
Not sure which tire is right for you?
Tell us about your vehicle and how you drive — our Aurora team will help you pick the right type before you buy.