If your 4×4 spends its week on tar and its weekends on gravel, mud or sand, you already know road tires are not enough and full mud tires are too much. That gap is exactly where all-terrain tires sit. This guide covers everything we tell buyers looking at all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale: sizes, load ratings, tread, how long they last, and what to check before you pay.
We are NJ Global Auto Parts. Most people know us for replacement engines, and we do ship a lot of those. We also sell all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale in the common pickup and SUV sizes, from a single spare to full container loads for dealers, and we ship worldwide. Plenty of our engine buyers add a set of all-terrain tires to the same shipment and save on freight.
Know your size already? Go to our 4×4 tires product page and ask for a price.
All-Terrain 4×4 Tires for Sale: Who Are They For?
All-terrain tires, often written A/T or AT, are built to do two jobs at once. They need to be quiet and safe enough for daily highway use, and tough enough for dirt roads, rocks, light mud and sand. They give up a little road comfort and a little off road grip to be good at both.
The people who buy all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale from us are mostly:
- Pickup owners who drive to work in the week and go off road at weekends
- Farmers, builders and mining contractors on gravel and dirt roads every day
- Overland travellers who need one tire that does everything
- Fleet and NGO vehicles working on rough rural roads
- Tire dealers stocking the sizes their customers ask for
If you drive almost only on tar, a highway terrain tire will be quieter and last longer. If you live in deep mud, a mud terrain tire grips better. For everyone in between, all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale are usually the right call.
All-Terrain vs Highway vs Mud Terrain
| Feature | Highway Terrain (H/T) | All-Terrain (A/T) | Mud Terrain (M/T) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road noise | Lowest | Moderate | Highest |
| Wet road grip | Best | Good | Fair |
| Gravel and dirt | Fair | Very good | Very good |
| Mud | Poor | Fair to good | Best |
| Sand | Fair | Good | Good |
| Rock and cuts | Poor | Good | Very good |
| Tread life | Longest | Long | Shorter |
| Fuel use | Lowest | Slightly higher | Highest |
That balance is why all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale are the most requested off road tires we handle.
How to Read Your Tire Size
Before you look at any all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale, get your size right. It is on the sidewall of your current tires and on the sticker inside the driver’s door. You will see one of two formats.
Metric: LT265/70R17 121/118S
| LT | Light truck construction. P or no letter means passenger construction |
| 265 | Width in millimetres |
| 70 | Sidewall height as a percentage of the width |
| R17 | Radial, for a 17 inch rim |
| 121/118 | Load index for single and dual fitment |
| S | Speed rating |
Flotation: 33×12.50R15 LT
This one means 33 inches tall, 12.5 inches wide, for a 15 inch rim. You see it a lot on older Land Cruisers, Patrols and lifted pickups.
For a full breakdown of every marking, the tire code page is useful. The main rule: width, profile and rim size must suit your vehicle, and load index and speed rating must be at least what the maker asks for.
Popular Sizes of All-Terrain 4×4 Tires for Sale
These are the sizes we are asked for most. Fitment depends on your exact model, year and any lift or wheel change, so always confirm.
| Size | Rim | Approx. Overall Diameter | Common Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 265/65R17 | 17″ | about 31 in | Hilux, Fortuner, Prado, Pajero, Triton |
| 265/70R17 | 17″ | about 31.6 in | Tacoma, 4Runner, Ranger, F-150, Navara |
| 285/75R16 | 16″ | about 32.8 in | Land Cruiser 70/80/100, Patrol |
| 265/75R16 | 16″ | about 31.6 in | Land Cruiser, Hilux, Patrol, older pickups |
| 245/75R16 | 16″ | about 30.5 in | Hilux, D-Max, BT-50, Navara |
| 275/70R18 | 18″ | about 33.2 in | Land Cruiser 200, Tundra, RAM, Silverado |
| 265/60R18 | 18″ | about 30.5 in | Prado 150, Hilux, Fortuner, Pajero Sport |
| 31×10.50R15 | 15″ | 31 in | Older Hilux, Land Cruiser, Jeep |
| 33×12.50R15 | 15″ | 33 in | Lifted pickups and SUVs |
We stock and source all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale in many more sizes than this, including 20 inch fitments for newer trucks. Ask if yours is not listed.
Load Range and Ply: Do Not Skip This
This is where a lot of buyers go wrong. Light truck tires come in load ranges, shown by a letter on the sidewall:
| Load Range | Ply Rating | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| SL / P-metric | 4 | SUVs, light use |
| C | 6 | Light pickups, moderate loads |
| D | 8 | Loaded pickups, touring with gear |
| E | 10 | Heavy loads, towing, work trucks |
Higher load range means a stronger casing that resists punctures and sidewall cuts, and carries more weight at higher pressure. The trade off is a firmer ride. For a loaded work ute or a touring rig, load range D or E all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale are usually the right choice. For a lighter SUV that mostly carries people, C or SL is often enough.
Never fit a tire with a lower load index than the vehicle plate asks for.
Tread Depth and Tread Design
New all-terrain tires usually start somewhere around 12 to 15/32 of an inch of tread, which is roughly 9.5 to 12 mm. That is deeper than a normal car tire, and it is part of why they last a long time.
Things to look for in the tread on any all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale:
- Interlocking tread blocks for stability on the road
- Open shoulder blocks to clear mud and grip on the sides of ruts
- Stone ejectors between blocks so rocks do not drill into the casing
- Siping, the small cuts in the blocks, for wet road and light snow grip
- Sidewall lugs for extra bite when aired down and protection against cuts
- Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) marking if you drive in snow
Many modern all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale carry the 3PMSF symbol, which means they passed a snow traction test. They are still not a full winter tire. If you face real winter, see our winter tires for sale guide.
Brands and Patterns We Can Supply
Stock changes all the time, so we do not promise a brand before we check. These are the all-terrain patterns buyers ask for most, and we can usually source them, new or used, in the popular sizes:
- BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 and KO3
- Toyo Open Country A/T III
- Falken Wildpeak A/T3W and A/T4W
- Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015
- General Grabber ATX
- Cooper Discoverer AT3 range
- Bridgestone Dueler A/T and Goodyear Wrangler all-terrain lines
- Budget and mid range brands for price sensitive markets and fleets
Premium names cost more, but they usually last longer and resist cuts better. Budget all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale make sense for fleets that replace tires often, or for vehicles that rarely leave good gravel roads. Tell us your budget and use, and we will suggest a few options in your size.
Choosing All-Terrain Tires for Your Climate
We ship worldwide, so we see buyers in very different conditions. The same size can need a different tire depending on where you live.
Hot, Dry and Desert Areas
Heat and sand are hard on rubber. Look for a strong casing, a compound that handles heat, and a tread that floats well when aired down. Keep pressures right, because underinflation plus heat is the fastest way to destroy a tire. Many of the all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale we send to hot regions are load range D or E for this reason.
Tropical and High Rainfall Areas
Wet clay and red mud fill tread fast. Choose a pattern with open shoulders and good self cleaning, and lots of siping for wet tar. A road leaning all-terrain can feel lost in deep clay, so pick a slightly more aggressive one if your roads get muddy every rainy season.
Mountain and Rocky Areas
Sharp rock cuts sidewalls. A three ply sidewall, sidewall lugs and a higher load range help a lot. Stone ejectors are worth having on gravel switchbacks.
Cold Areas With Some Snow
Pick an all-terrain with the 3PMSF symbol. If winters are long and icy, run a dedicated winter set for those months and keep your all-terrain 4×4 tires for the rest of the year.
New or Used All-Terrain 4×4 Tires for Sale?
Both have their place. New tires give you full tread, a fresh date code and the maker’s warranty. Used tires cost far less and, picked well, still have plenty of life.
Used all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale are worth it when:
- Tread is still deep, ideally more than half of new
- The date code is recent
- There are no plugs or patches near the shoulder and no sidewall cuts
- You can get four that match
New is the better buy when you travel long distances, carry heavy loads, or work far from help. We tell you the measured tread and date on every used tire before you pay, so you can compare properly.
All-Terrain 4×4 Tires for Sale: 7 Proven Checks Before You Buy
1. Match the Size to Your Vehicle and Wheels
Check the door sticker and your rim width before you look at any all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale. A tire that is too wide for the rim, or too big for the wheel arches, causes rubbing and poor handling. If you are going up a size, check clearance at full lock and full suspension compression.
2. Pick the Right Load Range
Think about the weight you really carry, then pick all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale rated above it. Roof tent, drawers, water, fuel and passengers add up quickly.
3. Check the Date Code
Every tire has a DOT date code, four digits for week and year. 2525 means week 25 of 2025. Rubber ages even in storage. We do not ship old stock as new, and we tell you the date code on all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale before you pay.
4. Buy a Full Set if You Can
On a 4×4 with a centre diff or a part time transfer case, mixed tire sizes or very different wear front to rear can strain the drivetrain. Four matching tires, plus a matching spare, is best.
5. Think About Where You Really Drive
If 90 percent is highway, pick an all-terrain that leans road friendly. If it is mostly gravel and rock, go for a tougher casing and more aggressive shoulders.
6. Ask About Used vs New
We sell new and good used all-terrain tires. Used can be great value if tread and date are right. Read our used car tires for sale guide for what to look for.
7. Get Freight Quoted With Your Order
Tires are bulky, so shipping is a big part of the landed price. Sea freight in sets or bulk is far cheaper per tire. If you are also buying an engine, ship them together.
Tire Pressure On and Off Road
Getting pressure right makes a huge difference to how long the all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale you buy from anyone will last and how well they work.
- On the road: use the pressure on the door placard, or the tire maker’s chart for LT tires at your load. Too low and the sidewalls overheat. Too high and the centre wears fast.
- Gravel: many drivers drop a little pressure for comfort and fewer punctures from sharp stones.
- Sand: airing down a lot gives a longer footprint so the tire floats.
- Rock: moderate airing down lets the tire wrap around rocks instead of bouncing off.
Always air back up before driving at speed on tar. Carry a gauge and a compressor. For general tire safety basics, the NHTSA tire safety page is a good reference.
Fitting, Balancing and Rotation
Even the best all-terrain tires feel bad if they are fitted badly. When your new set arrives:
- Fit them on clean rims with new valve stems
- Balance every tire. Big, heavy all-terrain tires often need more weight, and some shops use beads or road force balancing
- Check wheel alignment after fitting, especially if you changed size
- Set pressures for your real load
- Re-torque wheel nuts after the first 100 km
- Rotate every 8,000 to 10,000 km, including the spare if it matches
Rotation is the single easiest way to get more life from all-terrain 4×4 tires. Front tires on a 4×4 wear the shoulders faster from steering, and rotating spreads that wear out evenly.
Watch for uneven wear as you go. Cupping or patchy wear often points to worn shocks. Wear on one edge points to alignment. Centre wear means too much pressure, and both edges means too little. Fixing those early saves the tires and makes the vehicle safer.
How Long Do All-Terrain Tires Last?
A good set of all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale can last a long distance, often well beyond a normal car tire, but it depends heavily on how you use it. Things that shorten life:
- Wrong pressure, especially running too low on the highway
- No rotation. Rotate every 8,000 to 10,000 km
- Bad wheel alignment or worn suspension parts
- Heavy loads above the tire’s rating
- Lots of rocky tracks and sharp gravel
- Hard braking and fast cornering
Do the basics and the all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale you buy today will repay you for years.
Do Bigger Tires Affect My Engine and Gearbox?
Yes. People shopping for all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale ask this a lot, and we talk about it often, because we sell both tires and engines. Fitting bigger all-terrain tires changes your effective gearing. The engine works harder to turn a taller tire, especially uphill or towing. You might notice:
- Slower acceleration and more downshifts
- Higher fuel use
- Higher automatic transmission temperatures
- A speedometer that reads low
On a healthy engine, one size up is rarely a problem. On a tired engine, big tires and heavy loads can finish it off. If your 4×4 is already down on power, it may be time to look at a replacement. We supply engines that power most of the trucks these tires go on, like the Toyota 1GR-FE, 1KD-FTV, 1VD-FTV, 2GD-FTV, Nissan YD25, TD42 and Isuzu 4JK1.
If heat is an issue on an automatic, our guide to the Toyota A750F transmission for sale covers what to watch for, and we sell those gearboxes too.
Buying All-Terrain 4×4 Tires for Sale in Bulk
Dealers, fleet buyers and workshops often order all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale by the container. We can help with:
- Mixed sizes in one container to match your local demand
- Mixed new and used stock for different price levels
- Combining tires with engines, transmissions and other parts
- Packing lists showing size, brand, load range and date codes
- Shipping to your port or door
Tell us your market and what sells, and we will suggest a load plan. Our truck tires and new tires can go in the same shipment, and you can see more on the truck tires for sale guide.
Common Mistakes When Buying 4×4 Tires
- Choosing on looks alone. Many people pick all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale by photo. An aggressive tread looks great but can be loud and wear fast on the highway.
- Ignoring load range. A soft passenger tire on a loaded ute is asking for sidewall damage.
- Going too big. Rubbing, broken CV joints and a struggling engine follow.
- Mixing tires. Different brands or tread depths on one axle make handling unpredictable.
- Buying old stock. A cheap tire made many years ago may already be hardening.
- Forgetting the spare. A spare that does not match is a problem on a long trip.
How We Check and Ship Tires
Every set of all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale we send goes through a few simple checks:
- Size, load index and speed rating confirmed against your order
- Date codes recorded and sent to you
- Used tires measured for tread and checked for repairs, bulges and sidewall damage
- Tires packed and labelled by set
- Tracking sent once shipped
See our shipping policy, billing terms and refund and returns policy for the details.
What to Send Us for a Fast Tire Quote
The quicker we get the details, the quicker you get a price. When you message us, include:
- Full tire size from the sidewall, for example LT265/70R17 or 33×12.50R15
- Load range or load index you need
- How many tires, and whether you want a matching spare
- New, used, or a price for both
- Preferred brand if you have one, or your budget if you do not
- Vehicle make, model and year
- Delivery country and whether you want port or door delivery
- Anything else you want in the same shipment, like an engine or gearbox
A photo of your current tire sidewall also helps. It shows us the size, load rating and date at a glance, and saves a lot of back and forth messages.
Why Buy From NJ Global Auto Parts
- Tires and engines from one supplier. Combine your order and save on freight.
- Honest specs. Size, load range, date code and tread, written down.
- Sets, spares and bulk. One tire or a full container.
- Worldwide shipping by sea and air.
- Real advice. We tell you if a size or tire is wrong for your vehicle.
Browse our tires and wheels range, our used engines, or the full shop.
All-Terrain 4×4 Tires for Sale: FAQ
Are all-terrain tires good on the highway?
Yes. The all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale we supply are made for daily road use. Modern A/T tires ride and grip well on tar, with only a little more noise than a highway tire.
Can I use all-terrain tires in snow?
Light snow, yes, especially if they have the 3PMSF symbol. For ice and heavy snow, use proper winter tires.
Can I put all-terrain tires on an SUV, not just a pickup?
Yes, as long as the size and load index suit the vehicle.
Do you sell single all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale?
Yes, but we recommend sets on 4x4s. If you need one, tell us the tread on your other tires.
Do you ship worldwide?
Yes, by sea and air, to most countries.
Can I order tires with an engine?
Yes. Many customers do, to save on shipping.
Order All-Terrain 4×4 Tires for Sale Today
Good all-terrain 4×4 tires for sale should come with the right size, the right load range, a fresh date code and a seller who answers straight. That is how we work.
Send your tire size, how many you need, how you use the vehicle and your delivery country through our contact page. You can also read more about us or find more guides on our blog.