The Americus Rugged MT tires generally receive positive reviews for their performance, appearance, and value.
The Americus Rugged MT tires offer a good balance of off-road performance and on-road comfort for their price point. They excel in muddy and snowy conditions, making them suitable for off-road enthusiasts and those living in areas with challenging terrain. While some users experienced issues with balancing and wear, the majority of reviews are positive, praising the tires' traction, appearance, and value. These tires are best suited for those prioritizing off-road capability and willing to accept some compromises in on-road performance.
Positive highlights
Excellent traction in mud, snow, and off-road conditions. Aggressive tread design with good self-cleaning properties. Surprisingly quiet for mud terrain tires. Smooth ride quality on paved roads. Attractive appearance. Great value for the price. Good handling in wet conditions. Durable with good tread life for most users.
Negative highlights
Some users experienced balancing issues and vibrations. A few reports of premature wear or cupping. Slightly reduced handling in corners due to aggressive tread. Limited winter performance on smooth surfaces compared to dedicated snow tires.
Scorecard
Dry
4.6
Wet
4.2
Winter
3.8
Comfort
4.3
Noise
3.9
Treadwear
4
67 SimpleTire reviews
Brett
5
Nissan Pathfinder 2007 SE Off-Road
Verified Customer
Jun 23, 2022
Awesome tires! No vibrations. Quiet. Balanced better than BFG KO2's. Aggressive look. Great traction offroad. Highly recommend. And the price point is unbeatable
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Winter
5
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Treadwear
5
Jed Austin
2.5
Dodge Ram 1500 ST 2006 4x4 Quad Cab
Verified Customer
Nov 26, 2021
So these tires are absolutely the worst tires I've even seen so far as out of roundness. They where absolutely terrible to balance. And ride like absolutely garbage. But they do look good. They do well off-road as well. Great off-road tire. Absolutely terrible if your going to drive them on payment everyday. Do yourself a favor and by a name brand. Simple customer service did a fantastic job working with me to get a replacement set. Which between the two sets made an OKish set.
Would you buy again?No
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
4
Wet
4
Comfort
1
Noise
1
Aaron_rager69@aol.com
4
Jeep Wrangler 2006 X
Verified Customer
Oct 20, 2021
I've put 20k on them. They really have good warn choppy too bad . Maybe 2/32 difference in treads of each one. Bought all 5 for a decent price, definitely recommended
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires30k+
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Winter
5
Comfort
4
Noise
3
Treadwear
4
SMILEE
4
Ford Freestyle 2006 SE
Verified Customer
Oct 18, 2021
This is my favorite store to grab some great deals to keep my car and truck rolling in style. I got a Mud tire next to a snow tire on my front wheel drive. Fast delivery even though it had to come from Cali.
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires15k - 19k
Scorecard
Dry
4
Wet
3
Winter
4
Comfort
5
Noise
4
Treadwear
4
Paul
5
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014 LT (18 Inch Option)
Verified Customer
Oct 16, 2021
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Winter
5
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Treadwear
5
Landen Butler
5
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014 LTZ
Verified Customer
Oct 16, 2021
Couldn't ask for a better experience. They shipped to the dealership, love my tires, and no issues at all. I've referred my friends to Simple Tire and they are having great experiences too.
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Treadwear
5
C.
2.5
Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 2010 4x4
Verified Customer
Oct 14, 2021
Would you buy again?No
Miles driven on tires10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
3
Wet
2
Comfort
3
Noise
3
Treadwear
2
Paul
4.5
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 2006 LT Crew Cab
Verified Customer
Aug 27, 2021
I've had my tires for almost 4 years on my Duramax with 45,000 on them and would have gotten more out of them if I would have rotated them like I should
The Rugged M/T from Americus is a mud terrain tire that's built for use on light trucks and SUVs. The Rugged M/T offers drivers deep traction and crisp handling on- and off-road thanks to its large shoulder blocks.
Features & Benefits
Tread is designed for use in mud and other off-road terrains such as dirt, sand, and rocks
Self-cleaning tread design has "thunder-bolt" stone ejectors that protect the casing from damage
Joint-less spiral nylon over-wraps enhance toughness to protect against sidewall impacts
Americus Rugged M/T tires are made by American Omni Trading Company. Founded in 1990, American Omni Trading Company also makes Thunderer, Vercelli, Venezia, Deestone, and Crop Max branded tires.
No, Americus Rugged M/T tires do not have a mileage warranty. The Rugged M/T is backed by Americus' No Questions Asked, 25/365 Free Replacement Limited Protection policy and a 60 month Workmanship and Materials policy.
No, the Americus Rugged M/T does not have a dual sidewall design. The Rugged M/T does features an aggressive sidewall design that's ideal for light trucks and SUVs that drive off road.
Yes, the Americus Rugged M/T is good for off road driving, including driving on mud, dirt, sand, and gravel thanks to large shoulder blocks and a self cleaning tread pattern.
Yes, the Americus Rugged M/T is durable, thanks to joint-less spiral nylon over-wraps and a tough rubber compound that protect the tire from damage.
Yes, the Americus Rugged M/T can be used for highway driving. While the tire is primarily meant for off road used, the Rugged M/T's shoulder blocks improve handling on road while an optimized design slightly reduces road noises to boost ride comfort.
Rugged MT ∙ 30 sizes available
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