Best 265/75R16 All Terrain Tyres In Australia - Top Picks

In the market for a new set of 265/75 R16 all terrain tyres and wondering which tyre is best? 265/75 R16 is the original size found in a number of popular vehicles in Australia such as the:

Holden Suburban (1997-2001)
Nissan Patrol Cab Chassis (1999-2016)

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)
Dunlop Grandtrek AT5	B	D	600	B	D
Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015	A	C	600	B	E
Cooper Discoverer A/T3	A	-	560	-	-
Falken Wildpeak A/T3W	A	-	660	-	-
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2	-	B	-	B	E
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus	A	D	640	B	D

The Competition

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

Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
Cooper Discoverer A/T3
Falken Wildpeak A/T3W
Dunlop Grandtrek AT5

265/75 R16 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 265/75R16)	Check Prices
Dunlop Grandtrek AT5 112/109S	$1,180	Go To Store
Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 114T	$952	Go To Store
Falken Wildpeak A/T3W 123/120S	$1,584	Go To Store
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 123/120R	$1,390	Go To Store
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus 123S	$1,528	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?
Grandtrek AT5	D	7.5 metre greater stopping distance when braking at 80km/h
Geolandar A/T G015	C	5 metre greater stopping distance when braking at 80km/h
Discoverer A/T3		No data available for this tyre
Wildpeak A/T3W		No data available for this tyre
All-Terrain T/A KO2	B	2.5 metre greater stopping distance when braking at 80km/h
Scorpion All Terrain Plus	D	7.5 metre greater stopping distance when braking at 80km/h

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 Scorpion All Terrain Plus tyre scored the lowest, with a grade of D.

You can also see these results in the chart below.

UTQG Data

	UTQG Rating (AA - C)
Grandtrek AT5	B
Geolandar A/T G015	A
Discoverer A/T3	A
Wildpeak A/T3W	A
All-Terrain T/A KO2
Scorpion All Terrain Plus	A

For the UTQG data, the Geolandar A/T G015, Discoverer A/T3, Wildpeak A/T3W, Scorpion All Terrain Plus tyres scored the highest with a grade of A, whereas the Grandtrek AT5 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?
Grandtrek AT5	B (72 dB)	2 times as noisy
Geolandar A/T G015	B (72 dB)	2 times as noisy
Discoverer A/T3		No data available for this tyre
Wildpeak A/T3W		No data available for this tyre
All-Terrain T/A KO2	B (74 dB)	2 times as noisy
Scorpion All Terrain Plus	B (72 dB)	2 times as noisy

In terms of noise, the Geolandar A/T G015 tyre scored the highest, with a grade of 71.5 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

Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015

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?
Grandtrek AT5	600	50% longer tread life
Geolandar A/T G015	600	50% longer tread life
Discoverer A/T3	560	40% longer tread life
Wildpeak A/T3W	660	65% longer tread life
All-Terrain T/A KO2		No data available for this tyre
Scorpion All Terrain Plus	640	60% 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 Discoverer A/T3 tyre scored the lowest, with a rating of 560.

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?
Grandtrek AT5	D	0.3L/100km extra fuel consumption. ~$70 extra per year
Geolandar A/T G015	E	0.4L/100km extra fuel consumption. ~$96 extra per year
Discoverer A/T3		No data available for this tyre
Wildpeak A/T3W		No data available for this tyre
All-Terrain T/A KO2	E	0.4L/100km extra fuel consumption. ~$96 extra per year
Scorpion All Terrain Plus	D	0.3L/100km extra fuel consumption. ~$67 extra per year

As you can see from the table above, the Scorpion All Terrain Plus tyre scored the highest, with a grade of D, whereas the Geolandar A/T G015, All-Terrain T/A KO2 tyres scored the lowest, with a grade of E.

You can also see these results in the chart below.

Winner

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus

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)
Grandtrek AT5	A
Geolandar A/T G015	B
Discoverer A/T3	B
Wildpeak A/T3W	B
All-Terrain T/A KO2
Scorpion All Terrain Plus	B

Winner

Dunlop Grandtrek AT5

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)
Grandtrek AT5	No warranty found
Geolandar A/T G015	2 years
Discoverer A/T3		80000 km
Wildpeak A/T3W	No warranty found
All-Terrain T/A KO2	6 years
Scorpion All Terrain Plus	1 years

Individual Tyre Info

Dunlop Grandtrek AT5

Here are the key stats for the Grandtrek AT5.

Key Info
Vehicle Suitability	Light Truck / SUV
Driving Style	On-/Off-Road All-Terrain
Season	All Season
Release Date	2019
Run Flat?	No
Review	Dunlop Grandtrek AT5 Review

The Grandtrek AT5 tyres were released on the market by Dunlop in 2019.

Their wet grip performance is not great, with an overall grade of D in testing done by the European Union.

Testing shows that they produce about 72.1 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 600 on the UTQG system, which means 50% longer tread life than 400 rated tyres (for example).

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

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

Winner For:

Temperature Resistance

Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015

Here are the key stats for the Geolandar A/T G015.

Key Info
Vehicle Suitability	Light Truck / SUV
Driving Style	On-/Off-Road All-Terrain
Season	All Season
Release Date	2016
Run Flat?	No
Review	Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 Review

The Geolandar A/T G015 tyres were released on the market by Yokohama in 2016.

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 71.5 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.

In terms treadwear, they received a rating of 600 on the UTQG system, which means 50% 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:

Noise, Traction

Cooper Discoverer A/T3

Here are the key stats for the Discoverer A/T3.

Key Info
Vehicle Suitability	Light Truck / SUV
Driving Style	On-/Off-Road All-Terrain
Season	All Season
Release Date	2011
Run Flat?	No

The Discoverer A/T3 tyres were released on the market by Cooper in 2011.

In terms treadwear, they received a rating of 560 on the UTQG system, which means 40% 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

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

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

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus

Here are the key stats for the Scorpion All Terrain Plus.

Key Info
Vehicle Suitability	Light Truck / SUV
Driving Style	On-/Off-Road All-Terrain
Season	All Season
Release Date	2017
Run Flat?	No
Review	Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus Review

The Scorpion All Terrain Plus tyres were released on the market by Pirelli in 2017.

Their wet grip performance is not great, with an overall grade of D in testing done by the European Union.

Testing shows that they produce about 72.2 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 640 on the UTQG system, which means 60% 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, Traction

Summary

When it comes to buying all terrain tires in the 265/75 R16 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 Geolandar A/T G015, Discoverer A/T3, Wildpeak A/T3W, Scorpion All Terrain Plus, All-Terrain T/A KO2.

For those who prefer a quiet tyre, take a look at the Geolandar A/T G015.

If fuel efficiency is important for you (who doesn't like saving money?), the Scorpion All Terrain Plus 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.

Falken Wildpeak AT3W
Hankook Dynapro AT2 RF11
Kumho Road Venture AT51
Goodyear Wrangler

Other Sizes

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