Mud Terrain tyres, as the name suggests, are more suited for 4x4 owners who use their vehicle primarily for off road usage. They are usually 80% off road to 20% road biased.

To tackle the challenges of off road driving, a mud terrain tyre features tread patterns which have large gaps between its tread blocks - these provide maximum grip and traction off the road. Due to their focus on off road driving, the road performance of a mud terrain tyre does suffer. This is particularly true when it comes to wet breaking distances. This type of tyre is not recommended for the 4x4 owner who covers significant mileage on the road.