Wrangler
Who Makes It: Goodyear
Features: SilentArmor Technology is the big deal with this tire, meant to keep it functional off-pavement but quiet on the street. There's also Durawall rubber compound to reinforce the sidewalls (borrowed from the Wrangler MT/R), and Rim Guard to protect the wheels.
Sizes: Includes 31 to 33 inches.
Designed for: It's got the MT/R's bulletproof sidewalls, but it's on everything.
For more info: www.goodyeartires.com
Road Venture MT
Who Makes It: Kumho
Features: Side claws, mass quantities of pitches for more biting edges per revolution, nylon sidewall reinforcement, and dues paid in CORR racing.
Size: Includes 31 to 35 inches.
Designed for: Its deep tread feels comfortable in anything from mud to ruts.
For more info: www.kumhotireusa.com
Destination A/T
Who Makes It: Firestone
Features: Polyester body cord for a smooth ride, plus a special design method for a tread pattern that can handle wet and dry roads.
Sizes: Includes 31 to 33 inches.
Designed for: Rocks, sand, and mud.
For more info: www.firestonetire.com
Super Swamper IROK
Who Makes It: Interco
Features: Directional tread, scooped lugs, blade and molded siping, and compounds that ward off punctures.
Sizes: 33 to 49 inches.
Designed for: Mud, snow, and rock.
For more info: www.intercotire.com
Terra Grappler All Terrain
Who Makes It: Nitto
Features: Staggered shoulder lugs, two full-width steel belts, two spiral-wound nylon cap plies for high-speed stability, and coupling joints between tread blocks to reduce excessive flex.
Sizes: 29 to 37 inches.
Designed for: Sand, gravel, mud-it doesn't care.
For more info: www.nittotire.com
Trepador
Who Makes It: Maxxis International
Features: Radial with a multistage, staggered shoulder pattern, nylon belt reinforcement to avoid punctures, and directional tread.
Size: 35x12.50R15, with more sizes coming soon
Designed for: Bring on the rugged and rocky.
For more info: www.maxxis.com