Maxxis RAZR AT tyres tested on a 50,000km trip through WA

There’s no doubt we four-wheel drivers want bang for buck when choosing parts for our rigs.

Tyres are definitely one of the most expensive modifications we can make, and as they are a disposable item we want them to last. On my jaunt into Western Australia last year, I chose the Maxxis RAZR AT after talking to several other off-roaders who had used them.

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While these days I try to stay out of gloopy mud, these aggressive all-terrain tyres certainly showed their worth in slippery off-road terrain. Maxxis says the AT tyres were developed through involvement in off-road racing. They feature a dual-cord casing and aggressive sidewall tread, and a new off-road compound. What does all this mean? In my experience the RAZR is one of the best tyres I have ever run.

I run 285/75R16 tyres on the Cruiser and in this size the Maxxis RAZR AT has an E load rating which comes with a 10-ply rating, making it super strong in the tread and more importantly the sidewall construction. Backed up with the 126/123R nominated speed and load rating, these tyres are super tough for our conditions.

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With such a heavily built tyre, I found I had to drop pressures down a bit more than other tyres I’ve tested to improve ride quality, and yet on the road they are relatively quiet and work well in both wet and dry conditions.

After an exhausting 50,000km in the west covering some of the hottest bitumen roads, conquering massive sand dunes, driving iconic tracks across remote parts of WA, exploring rough and unforgiving terrain, and everything else in-between, the ATs never once let me down. No Gibb River Road punctures, no Pilbara tyre staking, just nothing.

But quality comes at a price – I paid $365 each for these tyres a year ago, and prices will vary depending on location and size. But the Maxxis RAZR ATs were better than I expected, and looking at the wear so far I expect to get a long life out of them.

RRP: $365 each (285/75 R16 as tested)