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Tyres For Mazda BT50

Best Tyres For Mazda BT50 - Highway, Mud & All Terrain

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Supported Mazda BT-50 Generations
  • Mazda BT-50 III (TF) (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
  • Mazda BT-50 II (UR) Facelift (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
  • Mazda BT-50 II (UR) (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
  • Mazda BT-50 II (UP) (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
  • Mazda BT-50 I (J97M) (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
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Example Recommendation For 2019 Mazda BT-50 2.2TD

Based on your selection of the 2019 Mazda BT-50 2.2TD with a tyre size of 215/70 R16, we recommend the following tyres:

  • Yokohama Geolandar M/T G003
  • Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 001
  • Hankook Dynapro AT2 RF11

Quick Summary

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

TyreTraction
(AA - C)
Wet Grip
(A - E)
TreadwearNoise
(A - C)
Fuel Efficiency
(A - E)
Best Price
(Set of 4)
Yokohama Geolandar M/T G003-----
Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 001-----
Hankook Dynapro AT2 RF11AD660BD

If traction and wet grip are most important to you, our analysis suggests that you should take a look at the Dynapro AT2 RF11.

For those who prefer a quiet tyre, take a look at the Dynapro AT2 RF11.

If fuel efficiency is important for you (who doesn't like saving money?), the Dynapro AT2 RF11 are worth investigating.

If you'd like your tyres to last you many years to come, then we recommend a tyre with a high treadwear rating, like the Dynapro AT2 RF11.

2019 Mazda BT-50 2.2TD 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.

TyreBest Price
(4 x 215/70R16)
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Yokohama Geolandar M/T G003
100/97Q
$1,432
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Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 001
100H
$910
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Hankook Dynapro AT2 RF11
100T
$916
Go To Store

2019 Mazda BT-50 2.2TD Tyre Comparison

Let's take a look at what to consider when choosing car tyres, as well as how our recommended tyres above stack up against each other!

Traction

As you might have guessed, the primary role of tyres is to give your Mazda BT-50 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 SUV tyres, which are more likely to see 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?
Geolandar M/T G003No data available for this tyre
Ecopia H/L 001No data available for this tyre
Dynapro AT2 RF11D7.5 metre greater stopping distance when braking at 80km/h

As you can see from the table above, the Dynapro AT2 RF11 tyre scored the highest, with a grade of D, whereas the Dynapro AT2 RF11 tyre scored the lowest, with a grade of D.

You can also see these results in the chart below.

Winner

Hankook Dynapro AT2 RF11

Noise

The dominant source of noise from your Mazda BT-50 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?
Geolandar M/T G003No data available for this tyre
Ecopia H/L 001No data available for this tyre
Dynapro AT2 RF11B (73 dB)2 times as noisy

In terms of noise, the Dynapro AT2 RF11 tyre scored the highest, with a grade of 72.8 dB, whereas the Dynapro AT2 RF11 tyre scored the lowest, with a grade of 72.8 dB.

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

Winner

Hankook Dynapro AT2 RF11

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 fitted to your Mazda BT-50 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?
Geolandar M/T G003No data available for this tyre
Ecopia H/L 001No data available for this tyre
Dynapro AT2 RF11D0.3L/100km extra fuel consumption. ~$70 extra per year

As you can see from the table above, the Dynapro AT2 RF11 tyre scored the highest, with a grade of D, whereas the Dynapro AT2 RF11 tyre scored the lowest, with a grade of D.

You can also see these results in the chart below.

Winner

Hankook Dynapro AT2 RF11

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)
Geolandar M/T G0032 years
Ecopia H/L 00150000 km
Dynapro AT2 RF115 years

Individual Tyre Info

Yokohama Geolandar M/T G003

Yokohama Geolandar M/T G003
Key Info
Vehicle SuitabilityLight Truck / SUV
Driving StyleOff-Road Max Traction
SeasonAll Season
Release Date2017
Run Flat?No
ReviewYokohama Geolandar M/T G003 Review

The Geolandar M/T G003 tyres were released on the market by Yokohama in 2017.

Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 001

Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 001
Key Info
Vehicle SuitabilityLight Truck / SUV
Driving StyleHighway All-Season
SeasonAll Season
Release Date2019
Run Flat?No
ReviewBridgestone Ecopia H/L 001 Review

The Ecopia H/L 001 tyres were released on the market by Bridgestone in 2019.

Hankook Dynapro AT2 RF11

Hankook Dynapro AT2 RF11
Key Info
Vehicle SuitabilityLight Truck / SUV
Driving StyleOn-/Off-Road All-Terrain
SeasonAll Season
Release Date2019
Run Flat?No
ReviewHankook Dynapro AT2 RF11 Review

The Dynapro AT2 RF11 tyres were released on the market by Hankook 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 72.8 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 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.

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