In comparison to a highway tire, an all-terrain tire will have a tougher bead (a rope-like ring that wraps around the inside of the tire and secures it to the wheel rim), tougher plies (the steel or fabric mesh panels that are tucked underneath the rubber to add strength and puncture resistance), and a thicker rubber tread that is made to better withstand the cutting, tearing, and deformation caused by off-road surfaces. Additionally, that tread will be made with a pattern that will effectively remove water, dirt, tiny pebbles, and snow while clinging to slick surfaces. The tire options provided by automakers are often influenced by customers who purchase tough SUVs or trucks in the hopes that they would drive like luxury or sports cars. If you purchased an SUV or a pickup truck with the intention of using it off-road and throughout the winter, you will need to replace those tires. Off-road, greater obstacles may be more readily rolled over by larger tires. They seem cool as well. Regrettably, bigger tires will also result in a decrease in a vehicle's effective gear ratio. That may completely damage a vehicle's fuel efficiency, performance, and off-road capability, as I discussed in-depth in an article about individuals wrecking their Tacomas. Are you interested in the height that a higher tire will add? The computation is thankfully much simpler. You may calculate the additional height that replacing the tires alone will provide by dividing the difference in tire sizes in half. This may be crucial in figuring out if your vehicle will fit in your garage. Looking for the right tires for the best prices? Scroll down to our list of Top 5 best all terrain tires!