Best 265/70R17 All Terrain Tyres In Australia [+ Prices]

In the market for a new set of 265/70 R17 all terrain tyres and wondering which tyre is best? 265/70 R17 is the original size found in a number of popular vehicles in Australia such as the:

Ford F-150 (2021-2023)
Ineos Grenadier (2022-2024)
Ram 1500 Classic (2019-2023)

And many more. In this guide, we'll take a look at a range of different all terrain options to help you choose the right set of rubber for your vehicle and driving style. Sound good?

Quick Summary

Don't have time to read the whole article? We've summarised everything into the table below for you.

Tyre	Traction (AA - C)	Wet Grip (A - E)	Treadwear	Noise (A - C)	Fuel Efficiency (A - E)
Kumho Road Venture AT51	A	-	540	-	-
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2	-	B	-	B	E
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S	A	C	620	B	D
Falken Wildpeak A/T3W	A	-	660	-	-
Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac	B	-	500	-	-
Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 3	A	-	540	-	-

The Competition

Here are the tyres we'll be comparing. They're some of the most popular all terrain options in Australia.

Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S
Kumho Road Venture AT51
Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac
Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 3
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
Falken Wildpeak A/T3W

265/70 R17 All Terrain Tyre Prices

Before we take a look at how each of these tyres stacks up against each other in terms of performance, let's take a look at how much they cost.

Enter tyre quantity below and see table for the best available price in Australia for each of the products. Tyres not shown in the table below are not in stock in major tyre outlets.

Tyre Quantity

Tyre	Best Price (4 x 265/70R17)	Check Prices
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 121S	$1,646	Go To Store
Falken Wildpeak A/T3W 121/118S	$1,380	Go To Store

Tyre Comparison

Let's take a look at what to consider when choosing car tyres, as well as how a number of popular all terrain options stack up against each other!

Traction

As you might have guessed, the primary role of tyres is to give your vehicle traction on the road.

Traction to grip the road and accelerate quickly, but also traction to allow you to brake and come to a stop quickly in wet and dry conditions.

Tyres with excellent traction performance have shorter stopping distances, which can mean the difference between a near miss and a collision while out on the road.

Excellent traction also means better contact and grip on a variety of terrain, and less likelihood of getting bogged. This is especially important for all terrain tyres, which are likely to see reasonable off-road action.

How We Measure This

To compare traction performance between tyres, we use both the standardised test data carried out by the European Union, plus the Uniform Tyre Quality Grading (UTQG) system data out of the USA.

EU Data

	EU Grade (A - E)	Compared to an A grade tyre?
Road Venture AT51		No data available for this tyre
All-Terrain T/A KO2	B	2.5 metre greater stopping distance when braking at 80km/h
Discoverer AT3 4S	C	5 metre greater stopping distance when braking at 80km/h
Wildpeak A/T3W		No data available for this tyre
Wrangler DuraTrac		No data available for this tyre
Dueler A/T Revo 3		No data available for this tyre

As you can see from the table above, the All-Terrain T/A KO2 tyre scored the highest, with a grade of B, whereas the Discoverer AT3 4S tyre scored the lowest, with a grade of C.

You can also see these results in the chart below.

UTQG Data

	UTQG Rating (AA - C)
Road Venture AT51	A
All-Terrain T/A KO2
Discoverer AT3 4S	A
Wildpeak A/T3W	A
Wrangler DuraTrac	B
Dueler A/T Revo 3	A

For the UTQG data, the Road Venture AT51, Discoverer AT3 4S, Wildpeak A/T3W, Dueler A/T Revo 3 tyres scored the highest with a grade of A, whereas the Wrangler DuraTrac tyre scored the lowest, with a grade of B.

Winner

BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2

Noise

The dominant source of noise from your vehicle while driving on the highway is your tyres. A typical tyre produces over 70 decibels of noise, with some tyre products being considerably noisier.

Excessive noise makes for an unpleasant journey, so it's worth looking for tyres that are less noisy.

All terrain and mud tyres tend to be noisier than standard road tyres, as the large tread blocks mean more friction on the road and therefore, more noise.

How We Measure This

The European Union collects comprehensive data on the noise produced by all tyres sold in the Europe. Where available, we use this data to compare Australian tyres.

	EU Grade (A - C)	Compared to an A grade tyre?
Road Venture AT51		No data available for this tyre
All-Terrain T/A KO2	B (74 dB)	2 times as noisy
Discoverer AT3 4S	B (73 dB)	2 times as noisy
Wildpeak A/T3W		No data available for this tyre
Wrangler DuraTrac		No data available for this tyre
Dueler A/T Revo 3		No data available for this tyre

In terms of noise, the Discoverer AT3 4S tyre scored the highest, with a grade of 72.8 dB, whereas the All-Terrain T/A KO2 tyre scored the lowest, with a grade of 74.3 dB.

These values might seem quite similar, but remember that the decibel scale is logarithmic, so small changes can have a big effect.

Winner

Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S

Treadwear

Some tyres wear out much faster than others. While you might get 60,000 km of life from one set of tyres, you might only get 40,000 km with another set.

Again, while upfront cost is a critical factor, if you choose a cheaper set that wear out faster, you'll be replacing them sooner, which could mean greater cost overall.

Tyres with greater traction performance tend to have lower tread life, as the increased friction means that the tread wears away faster.

How We Measure This

The UTQG system in the USA collects treadwear data on all tyres sold in the US. They assign a 'treadwear rating' to each tyre, which is expressed as a number. The larger the number, the longer the tread life.

	UTQG Rating	Compared to a 400 rated tyre?
Road Venture AT51	540	35% longer tread life
All-Terrain T/A KO2		No data available for this tyre
Discoverer AT3 4S	620	55% longer tread life
Wildpeak A/T3W	660	65% longer tread life
Wrangler DuraTrac	500	25% longer tread life
Dueler A/T Revo 3	540	35% longer tread life

As you can see from the table above, the Wildpeak A/T3W tyre scored the highest, with a rating of 660, whereas the Wrangler DuraTrac tyre scored the lowest, with a rating of 500.

You can also see these results in the chart below.

Winner

Falken Wildpeak A/T3W

Fuel Efficiency

The US Department of Energy estimates that around 25% of the fuel consumption of a vehicle is attributable to the tyres.

This is more than you might think, and it means that tyres with poor fuel efficiency could be adding hundreds of dollars to your yearly fuel bill.

While the upfront cost of a new set of tyres is important, it's also worth considering how much extra you will pay over the life of your tyres.

How We Measure This

The European Union collects excellent fuel efficiency data (they call this rolling resistance) on all tyres sold in the Europe. Where available, we use this data to compare Australian tyres.

	EU Grade (A - E)	Compared to an A grade tyre?
Road Venture AT51		No data available for this tyre
All-Terrain T/A KO2	E	0.4L/100km extra fuel consumption. ~$96 extra per year
Discoverer AT3 4S	D	0.3L/100km extra fuel consumption. ~$72 extra per year
Wildpeak A/T3W		No data available for this tyre
Wrangler DuraTrac		No data available for this tyre
Dueler A/T Revo 3		No data available for this tyre

As you can see from the table above, the Discoverer AT3 4S tyre scored the highest, with a grade of D, whereas the All-Terrain T/A KO2 tyre scored the lowest, with a grade of E.

You can also see these results in the chart below.

Winner

Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S

Temperature Resistance

Temperature resistance refers to the ability of tyres to dissipate heat.

Friction between the tyre and road generates heat, and if the tyre can't get rid of this heat fast enough, it will heat up further and further, which could impact its performance in other areas, like traction.

How We Measure This

The UTQG data out of the USA includes temperature resistance data, which we use (where available) when comparing Australian tyres.

	UTQG Rating (A - C)
Road Venture AT51	A
All-Terrain T/A KO2
Discoverer AT3 4S	B
Wildpeak A/T3W	B
Wrangler DuraTrac	B
Dueler A/T Revo 3	B

Winner

Kumho Road Venture AT51

Price

I'm sure I don't need to tell you how much of a factor price plays when choosing a new set of tyres. Bear in mind that while price is very important, it isn't the be all and end all. Fuel efficiency and treadwear will affect how much you'll pay over the life of your tyres, so consider these factors, too.

How We Measure This

We check the prices at all major tyre outlets in Australia, to help you find the best deals.

Warranty

Many tyre manufacturers and suppliers in Australia now offer a warranty when you purchase a set of their tyres. This warranty is usually in the form of a wear life guarantee.

Typically, they either offer a time-based guarantee (eg. 6 years) or a distance based guarantee (eg. 60,000 km).

The warranty gives you peace of mind that your tyres will last either a certain amount of time or distance, otherwise you will be entitled to some compensation (usually pro-rated).

	Warranty (Time)	Warranty (Distance)
Road Venture AT51	No warranty found
All-Terrain T/A KO2	6 years
Discoverer AT3 4S		80000 km
Wildpeak A/T3W	No warranty found
Wrangler DuraTrac	4 years
Dueler A/T Revo 3		50000 km

Individual Tyre Info

Kumho Road Venture AT51

Here are the key stats for the Road Venture AT51.

Key Info
Vehicle Suitability	Light Truck / SUV
Driving Style	On-/Off-Road All-Terrain
Season	All Season
Release Date	2015
Run Flat?	No
Review	Kumho Road Venture AT51 Review

The Road Venture AT51 tyres were released on the market by Kumho in 2015.

In terms treadwear, they received a rating of 540 on the UTQG system, which means 35% longer tread life than 400 rated tyres (for example).

Their UTQG traction grade is A, which is decent.

Their temperature resistance is good, which you can see from their corresponding UTQG grading of A for this category.

Winner For:

Traction, Temperature Resistance

BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2

Here are the key stats for the All-Terrain T/A KO2.

Key Info
Vehicle Suitability	Light Truck / SUV
Driving Style	On-/Off-Road All-Terrain
Season	All Season
Release Date	2013
Run Flat?	No
Review	BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A KO2 Review

The All-Terrain T/A KO2 tyres were released on the market by BFGoodrich in 2013.

Their wet grip performance is good, with an overall grade of B in testing done by the European Union.

Testing shows that they produce about 74.3 dB at typical driving speeds, which is about average.

Fuel efficiency testing suggests poor performance, with a grade of E awarded by the European Commission.

Winner For:

Wet Grip

Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S

Here are the key stats for the Discoverer AT3 4S.

Key Info
Vehicle Suitability	Light Truck / SUV
Driving Style	On-/Off-Road All-Terrain
Season	All Season
Release Date	2018
Run Flat?	No
Review	Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S Review

The Discoverer AT3 4S tyres were released on the market by Cooper in 2018.

Their wet grip performance is average, with an overall grade of C in testing done by the European Union.

Testing shows that they produce about 72.8 dB at typical driving speeds, which is about average.

Fuel efficiency testing suggests not great performance, with a grade of D awarded by the European Commission.

In terms treadwear, they received a rating of 620 on the UTQG system, which means 55% longer tread life than 400 rated tyres (for example).

Their UTQG traction grade is A, which is decent.

Their temperature resistance is average, which you can see from their corresponding UTQG grading of B for this category.

Winner For:

Fuel Efficiency, Noise, Traction

Falken Wildpeak A/T3W

Here are the key stats for the Wildpeak A/T3W.

Key Info
Vehicle Suitability	Light Truck / SUV
Driving Style	On-/Off-Road All-Terrain
Season	All Season
Release Date	2016
Run Flat?	No
Review	Falken Wildpeak A/T3W Review

The Wildpeak A/T3W tyres were released on the market by Falken in 2016.

In terms treadwear, they received a rating of 660 on the UTQG system, which means 65% longer tread life than 400 rated tyres (for example).

Their UTQG traction grade is A, which is decent.

Their temperature resistance is average, which you can see from their corresponding UTQG grading of B for this category.

Winner For:

Treadwear, Traction

Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac

Here are the key stats for the Wrangler DuraTrac.

Key Info
Vehicle Suitability	Light Truck / SUV
Driving Style	On-/Off-Road All-Terrain
Season	All Season
Release Date	2009
Run Flat?	No
Review	Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac Review

The Wrangler DuraTrac tyres were released on the market by Goodyear in 2009.

In terms treadwear, they received a rating of 500 on the UTQG system, which means 25% longer tread life than 400 rated tyres (for example).

Their UTQG traction grade is B, which is not bad.

Their temperature resistance is average, which you can see from their corresponding UTQG grading of B for this category.

Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 3

Here are the key stats for the Dueler A/T Revo 3.

Key Info
Vehicle Suitability	Light Truck / SUV
Driving Style	On-/Off-Road All-Terrain
Season	All Season
Release Date	2018
Run Flat?	No

The Dueler A/T Revo 3 tyres were released on the market by Bridgestone in 2018.

In terms treadwear, they received a rating of 540 on the UTQG system, which means 35% longer tread life than 400 rated tyres (for example).

Their UTQG traction grade is A, which is decent.

Their temperature resistance is average, which you can see from their corresponding UTQG grading of B for this category.

Winner For:

Traction

Summary

When it comes to buying all terrain tires in the 265/70 R17 size in Australia, we really are spoiled for choice.

If traction and wet grip are most important to you, our analysis suggests that you should take a look at the Road Venture AT51, Discoverer AT3 4S, Wildpeak A/T3W, Dueler A/T Revo 3, All-Terrain T/A KO2.

For those who prefer a quiet tyre, take a look at the Discoverer AT3 4S.

If fuel efficiency is important for you (who doesn't like saving money?), the Discoverer AT3 4S are worth investigating.

If you'd like your all terrain tyres to last you many years to come, then we recommend a tyre with a high treadwear rating, like the Wildpeak A/T3W.

Runner Up Tyres

If none of the tyres we've reviewed in this article suit your needs, feel free to check out these other options that didn't quite make the cut for our list. They are from some of the most reputable tyre brands in Australia.

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Dunlop Grandtrek AT5
Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure With Kevlar
Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015

Other Sizes

Wondering which all terrain tyres are best for other popular sizes? Check out the list below: