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When you think of SUV, big tyres, sprawling wheel arches and black cladding across the latter half of the vehicle come to your mind, right? And not to mention the upright stance and a rear-mounted spare wheel, which are traits of a typical SUV. Most SUV enthusiasts go for a bigger set of wheels to enhance their road presence alongside increasing their SUV’s ground clearance. That was about the aesthetics but what about the performance of such tyres.
Whether you consider taking your Sports Utility Vehicle on a countryside tour occasionally or use it for daily city commuting, the tyres from these tyre makers tend to outperform their competitors. Composed of unique tread compounds and patterns, they provide a strong grip and reassure braking while on the road. Let’s delve into more details on these most sought after tyres for mid-range level SUVs.
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Goodyear Wrangler
A favourite among SUV enthusiasts is the Goodyear Wrangler. An all-terrain tyre, it gets Silent Armor technology which allows you to confidently navigate not only on smooth roads but on rough roads too. Offering impressive handling, the Wrangler gets two high tensile steel belts for adding more strength to the tyre.
It gets a uniquely designed tread pattern which lends immense grip even on wet surfaces. It is highly rated on durability quotient. For the perfect off-road grip, the Wrangler gets open intermediate tread groove with multiple block edges and deep shoulder notches.
Goodyear Wrangler Rim Sizes
The Wrangler series gets rim sizes ranging from 15 to 17 inches. Here is a list of the rim sizes and its compatibility with the SUVs.
| Sizes | Make & Model |
| 215/75 R 15 100S | Mahindra Bolero, Mahindra Scorpio, Mahindra TUV300, Mahindra Xylo, Tata Sumo |
| 235/75 R 15 105S | Mahindra Camper, Mahindra Scorpio |
| 235/70 R 16 106T | Force One, Land Rover Range Rover, Mahindra Scorpio, Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton, Mahindra Thar |
| 235/65 R 17 104H | Mahindra XUV500, Mahindra Scorpio, Mercedes Benz M-Class, Tata Aria, Audi Q5, Chevrolet Captiva, Volvo XC 90, Land Rover Freelander 2, Volvo XC60, Volkswagen Touareg |
| 245/70 R 16 111T | Force One, Ford Endeavour, Isuzu D-Max, Isuzu MU7 |
| 265/65 R 17 112S | Mitsubishi Montero, Mitsubishi Pajero, Toyota Fortuner, Toyota Innova Fortuner |
Bridgestone Dueler D684
For the new breed of softroaders, the Bridgestone Dueler D684 is a sturdy tyre that lends a comfortable riding experience with low noise levels. The unique tread patterns offer soothing highway ride and feel sedan-like. With respect to traction, non-directional tread pattern offers a high-level of dry and wet braking experience. The Bridgestone gets body plies for enhanced durability and lateral grooves for superior wet-surface performance. To ensure the ride quality is noise-free, it gets jointless cap ply and the three central ribs with adequate grooves lend superior traction to the rubber. The aggressive tread pattern looks contemporary, and thus, enhances the visual appeal of the vehicle.
The Dueler D684 is ideal for the extensive highway drives along with daily city commutes. The tyremaker boasts of ‘sedan-like’ comfort and the tyre, indeed, delivers it. Moreover, the low noise trait of the Bridgestone Dueler D684 makes cruising at high speeds a pleasant affair.
Bridgestone Dueler D684 Rim Sizes
Bridgestone Dueler D684 is offered in a variety of rim sizes including 16, 17 and 18 inches. Here is a list of various rim sizes and their corresponding compatible SUVs.
| Rim Sizes | Make & Model |
| 215/65 R 16 96T | Audi Q3, Mahindra NuvoSport, Nissan Terrano, Nissan X-Trail, Renault Duster |
| 235/65 R 17 104H | Audi Q5, Chevrolet Captiva, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Freelander 2, Mahindra Scorpio |
| 265/60 R 18 110T | Chevrolet Trailblazer, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado |
| 265/60 R 18 110H | Chevrolet Trailblazer, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado |
Michelin Primacy SUV
Designed specifically for SUVs, the Michelin Primacy SUV tyre offers supple ride quality and enhances safety thanks to its state-of-the-art braking technology. The tyre embraces unique Flexmax 2.0 compound along with StabiliGrip tread sipe design which ensures it offers excellent grip in wet and dry conditions. Coupled with an optimised tread pattern, the Flexmax 2.0 rubber compound, in particular, increases the tyre grip on wet roads and is said to have 6 percent better-holding capacity compared to its previous version. The overall braking distance on dry surfaces too is largely reduced by up to 3.8 meters against its nearest competitor.
For absorbing road undulations, the Michelin Primacy SUV tyre comes with CushionGuard and EvenPeak technologies which offer smooth ride experience. The best part about Michelin is its extensive warranty of 6 years.
Michelin Primacy SUV Rim Sizes
Michelin Primacy SUV is offered in 16, 17 and 18 inches rim sizes. Below is the list of SUVs which are compatible with the Primacy SUV tyres.
| Rim Sizes | Make & Model |
| 215/65 R 16 102H | Audi Q3, Mahindra NuvoSport, Nissan Terrano, Nissan X-Trail, Renault Duster |
| 235/65 R 17 108V | Audi Q5, Chevrolet Captiva, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Freelander 2, Mahindra Scorpio, Mahindra XUV500, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Tata Aria, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC90 |
| 225/65 R 17 102H | Honda CR-V, Maruti Grand Vitara |
| 265/60 R 18 110H | Chevrolet Trailblazer, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado |
| 235/60 R 17 102V | Chevrolet Captiva |
| 285/60 R 18 116V | Toyota Land Cruiser |
Hankook DynaPro AT-M (RF10)
For those who have balanced off-road as well as on-road drives every month. The Hankook DynaPro is gaining immense popularity among UV aficionados owing to its tough pattern design and unique block structure which helps it overcome any road condition. Moreover, its smart design of wraparound tread not only presents a rugged look to the tyre but also protects it against bruises, cuts and impact breaks. The Hankook DynaPro series lends flawless traction in any road condition be it snowy or muddy. Interestingly, the tread design is practical and inspired by a tiger’s teeth to create an aggressive and purposeful block design.
As far as rigidity and longevity is concerned, it gets reinforced under-tread gauge, thick sidewall rubber gauge, jointless bead wire and reinforced carcass. Reinforced under-tread gauge and thick sidewall rubber gauge assist in preventing and minimising internal damage to the tyre from any impacts during off-road tours. While the reinforced carcass improves hill-climbing ability and overall manoeuvrability on both on and off the roads, the jointless bead wire ensures beads are intact on off-road even during low air pressure situations.
Hankook DynaPro AT-M (RF10) Rim Sizes
The DynaPro series is available in rim sizes from 15 to 17 inches. Have a look at the rim sizes and their corresponding compatible SUVs.
| Rim Sizes | Make & Model |
| 215/75 R 15 100S | Mahindra Bolero, Mahindra Scorpio, Mahindra TUV300, Mahindra Xylo, Tata Sumo |
| 235/75 R 15 109T | Mahindra Camper, Mahindra Scorpio |
| 235/60 R 16 100T | Maruti Suzuki Vitara, Renault Duster |
| 235/70 R 16 107T | Force One, Land Rover Range Rover, Mahindra Scorpio, Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton, Mahindra Thar, Tata Aria, Tata New Safari, Tata Hexa, Tata Safari Storme, Tata Sumo Grande, Tata Xenon XT |
| 265/65 R 17 112T | Mitsubishi Montero, Mitsubishi Pajero, Toyota Fortuner, Toyota Innova Fortuner |
MRF Wanderer A/T All Terrain
If you are looking for a cost-effective yet capable SUV tyre you can consider MRF Wanderer. A hot favourite among SUV enthusiasts, the Wanderer has a proven track record and can be seen fitted on popular SUVs in India. For enhanced performance, it gets multi-layered reinforced steel belt packed with N-66 cap ply. The computer-generated tread-block sequence appears striking and coupled with cut-resistant tread compounds in its structure profile, the Wanderer guarantees superior high performance in off-road conditions and on rough roads. Aesthetics of the tyre are further enhanced by the bold sidewall graphics which makes your SUV look distinct from a distance. For improving the driving experience, a multi-layer hi-modulus carcass and sidewall are offered in the MRF Wanderer.
The wide grooves of the Wanderer offer impeccable grip in wet conditions on the road and inspire confidence in the driver.
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MRF Wanderer Rim Sizes
The MRF Wanderer is offered in four trims – A/T All Terrain, Sport, S/L and Street – and various rim sizes. Below is the table displaying rim sizes and the compatible SUVs for them.
| Rim Sizes | Make & Model |
| ALL-TERRAIN (A/T) | |
| 215/75 R 15 | Mahindra Bolero, Tata Sumo Gold, Mahindra Scorpio M2Di, Mahindra Xylo, Mahindra TUV300 |
| 255/65 R 16 | Mahindra Scorpio CRDe, Tata Safari Storme, Tata Safari Dicor, Tata Sumo Grande |
| 235/70 R 16 | Mahindra Scorpio CRDe, Tata Safari Storme, Tata Safari Dicor, Tata Sumo Grande, Tata Hexa |
| 265/70 R 16 | Ford Endeavour, Mahindra Thar |
| 235/65 R 17 | Mahindra New Scorpio, Mahindra XUV500, Mahindra TUV 300, Tata Aria, Tata Harrier, Tata Hexa |
| 265/65 R 17 | Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Montero, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Ford Endeavour |
| 265/60 R 18 | Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Montero, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Ford Endeavour |
| SPORT | |
| 205/60 R 16 | Ford EcoSport (Titanium) / Maruti Suzuki S-Cross, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza VDI |
| 215/65 R 16 | Renault Duster, Nissan Terrano, Audi Q3, Nissan X-Trail, Mahindra Marrazo, Nissan Kicks, Renault Captur |
| 235/75 R 16 | Mahindra Rexton, (Option for) Mahindra Scorpio & Tata Safari |
| 225/65 R 17 | Honda CR-V |
| S/L | |
| 235/65 R 17 | Mahindra Scorpio (new), Mahindra XUV 500, Mahindra TUV 300, Tata Aria, Tata Harrier, Tata Hexa |
| 235/55 R 19 | Tata Hexa |
| STREET | |
| 215/60 R 16 | Maruti S-Cross New, Maruti Vitara Brezza ZDI/ZDI+, Tata Nexon (XZ+), Hyundai Venue (SX/SX-O) |
| 205/65 R 16 | Hyundai Creta, Mahindra XUV300, KIA Seltos (HTE/HTK/HTK+) |
| 215/65 R 16 | Jeep Compass Sport, Nissan Terrano, Nissan Kicks, Renault Captur, Renault Duster |
| 215/55 R 17 | Mahindra XUV300 |
| 215/60 R 17 | Hyundai Creta (SX+/SX-O), Nissan Kicks, Renault Captur (RXT/Platine Edition), MG Hector, KIA Seltos (HTX/HTX+/GTK/GTX/GTX+) |
These were the five most sought after SUV tyres which can get the job done of regular city commutes as well as occasional off-road trips. Apart from these, there are many other capable SUV tyres such as Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015, Continental Conti Cross Contact AT, Pirelli Scorpion ATR, Michelin LTX Force and more. Go for any of the above-mentioned tyres and you won’t regret your decision.
