Best Mudding Tires - Our Picks

Your route is picked. Your differential(s) is locked and your departure angle is solid. Just don’t forget about your tires when it comes to mudding!

Whether you’re participating in a mud racing event sponsored by the National Mud Racing Organization (NMRO) or you’re a weekend warrior who likes going mud bogging with your friends, you need to make sure your tires are up for the task.

Lots of tires can handle rough off-road conditions but when it comes to slinging mud, you can’t settle for any old tire. Don’t toe the line between mud bogging and getting bogged down. Consider our picks of the best mudding tires first.

(Find out: what is the difference between an all-terrain and a mud terrain tire?)

CHOOSING THE BEST MUD TIRES

It’s pretty challenging to find the right tire for your off-road needs thanks to the huge number of mud tires available.

Short of outfitting your 4x4 with actual tractor tires (which some mudders do), we’ve compiled a list of the best mud tire options available. These are a surefire way to give yourself the traction you need to master the muck.

Why have we picked these particular tires? They offer aggressive, high-void tread patterns needed to churn through the slop, whether it be slick, clay-like mud or watery brown ponds.

As always, remember that the tire you choose may depend on the type of vehicle you drive. Our list includes a wide range of options to fit pickups, 4x4s and SUVs. Before you buy, make sure the tires you select are the right fit for your ride.

(If you’re looking for a tire that isn’t totally mud-oriented, check out a few of our top all-terrain choices.)

Do you have an ATV/UTV and want to find the best ATV tires for mudding? What about sand? Check out our ATV sand tires blog to learn more!

TOP MUDDING TIRE PICK: MICKEY THOMPSON BAJA BOSS M/T

Want extreme? Then you want the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss M/T!

Like its name suggests, this tire is the boss of the off-road realm. It features an updated PowerPly XD construction with a massive increase in denier cord for some serious puncture resistance. Roll over anything without worrying about flats!

Other good features to keep in mind include:

• High-void tread pattern with massive tread blocks to surmount any challenge

• Mud-cleaning tread uses mud scoops and angled shoulder scallops double as propulsion elements

• Stone ejector ribs and silica-reinforced tread compound with four-pitch Sidebiter shoulder lugs ramp up the traction

• A pleasing, well-mannered ride on pavement thanks to an asymmetrical tread pattern

Quiet, with unrelenting traction in the worst off-road elements and a bad-to-the-bone tread pattern? You may just stop looking for your next set of mud terrain tires now!

BEST SELLING MUDDING TIRE: BFGOODRICH MUD TERRAIN T/A KM3

It wouldn’t be a list of mudding tires (or any off-road tire, for that matter) if it didn’t include the BFGoodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM3. If you’re looking for tires specifically for mudding, then you probably already know of the legendary BFG KM3.

The latest in BFG’s long line of great max traction tires, the KM3 takes the podium-winning KM2 and turns it up to 11.

It features:

• High-void knobby tread pattern with rugged shoulders offer extreme grip for deep mud

• Krawl-Tek Compound grips slick surfaces and clay-like mud

• CoreGuard sidewall (27% tougher than previous iterations) for puncture resistance

Built with a high-void knobby tread pattern and rugged shoulder features, the KM3 deals out serious punishment for digging into and out of the deepest mud holes. The BFG KM3 also features a Krawl-Tek Compound, which grips on slick surfaces and clay-like mud.

You can count on the KM3 to roll right over obstacles without leaving you stranded. It doesn’t matter where your road leads, these tires have the grit to take you there (and back).

BEST LOOKING MUDDING TIRE: NITTO TRAIL GRAPPLER M/T

When you’re ramping up to go mudding, you need to be confident that you’re ready for it. Call the Nitto Trail Grappler M/T your confidence booster, because it ensures your off-road rig is ready for any mud hole you come across.

Long beloved for its tough appearance and rugged off-road performance in mud and other difficult driving surfaces, the Trail Grappler is a beast among beasts!

It features:

• Aggressive, self-clearing tread design engineered for forward traction through difficult terrain

• 3-ply sidewall with high-turn up construction for durability and tear/puncture resistance

• Computer optimized tread pattern for a surprisingly quiet and comfortable on-road drive

• Dual sidewall designs feature either traditional lettering with aggressive shoulder lugs or V-shaped lugs

The Nitto Trail Grappler M/T delivers a unique look with can’t and won’t quit traction.

CUSTOMER FAVORITE MUDDING TIRE: COOPER DISCOVERER STT PRO

Known for pushing the boundaries of tire performance on and off the pavement, Cooper didn’t pull any punches with this mud tire design. Consider the Cooper Discoverer STT Pro, their magnum opus for serious mudding adventures.

Usually when something is called a “game changer,” we know it’s an exaggeration. But when we say that the STT Pro mud tire with Cooper’s Armor-Tek3 technology is game-changing, it’s the truth.

Other features you should pay attention to include:

• 3-ply tire with perpendicular plies (two one direction, third in another) for a tough sidewall

• Mud release dimples, alternating shoulder scallops and large sidewall lugs for plowing through difficult terrain and forward traction

• 2-3 center block tread area for responsive on-road handling

If your goal is to test the limits of your off-road rig while still having the traction to keep your 4x4 moving through the mud, then these tires are a great starting point.

Looking for a set of great truck wheels to mount your mudding tires? A tire and wheel package improves capability and makes a serious personal statement!

Ready to roll?

Since most mud terrain (and all-terrain tires) don’t typically include their own mileage warranty, we highly recommend adding our Certificates, our tire protection guarantee, to your order to help protect against a bad day! Remember: if we can’t safely repair your tire, we’ll replace it for free!

And if you’re still a little unsure what’s the right choice for you, no sweat. Just give us a call or drop by and we’ll get you (and your truck) taken care of! Buy and book online to save time!

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