Wheels and Squeals – From Dirt Trails to Dairy Queen

Looking for the best wheel for both your off-roading adventures and the long-awaited family vacation? It’s a tough combination. If you live in a well-travelled metropolitan area you’re not a slacker when it comes to dodging potholes on the interstate. And if you’re an outdoor family vacation team, you may have plowed through a creek or two on the back trails of the camp sites.

Looking for the ‘one wheel’ that will do it all, durability off-road and comfort, and why not throw in fuel efficiency on pavement. Keep reading and we’ll point out some top brands, and tire types.

Mickey Thompson Baja ATZP3:

A bestseller and they offer a wide variety of size and vehicle coverage. The Baja ATZP3, fits everything from compact jeeps to full-size pickups.

Lunatic Lock LT Off-Road Tire

Their deep tread grooves are shaped with ejector ridges that actively force pebbles and debris out of the crevices; reduces the risk of a puncture. Their dual compound sidewalls with a high silica compound keeps the tire pliable in cold weather, and variable block patterns that help reduce the road noise.

Kenda Klever R/T

In addition to their long treadwear warranty (50,000 miles – selected sizes), the tire has a three-ply polyester body under the treads that helps with balancing large loads, and provides a bit more stability.