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Best all-terrain tyres for the 2015–2025 Toyota HiLux N80 in Australia

Five all-terrain tyre choices for the standard N80 Toyota HiLux, with factory-size context, test evidence and Australian fitment checks.

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Red Toyota HiLux N80 touring build fitted with large all-terrain tyres on 17-inch bronze wheels in stormy mountain country
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For a standard Toyota HiLux N80 that still covers plenty of bitumen, the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 is our best-balanced starting point from the current Nordak catalogue. It has current Australian HiLux fitment evidence in a common 17-inch size and performed strongly across dirt, wet-road and comfort testing in a recent independent comparison.

That does not make it the automatic answer for every HiLux. The Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693 makes more sense for some road-heavy owners, while Falken, Toyo and Maxxis each suit a different construction, load or touring priority.

Choose the exact tyre, not the badge on its sidewall. Size, construction, load index, speed rating, approved wheel width and the HiLux tyre placard all matter.

What this guide covers

This guide covers Australian-market eighth-generation HiLux models sold from 2015 until the replacement model arrived in December 2025. The generation is commonly called N80 or AN120/AN130.

It focuses on standard-track Hi-Rider and 4x4 WorkMate, SR, SR5 and Rugged X applications. It does not cover low-rider 4x2 WorkMate, wide-track Rogue, wide-track GR Sport or the replacement HiLux launched in December 2025.

Toyota changed the factory tyre package by body, grade, wheel option and model year. Its 2020 specifications include 225/70R17C, 265/65R17 and 265/60R18 across different Hi-Rider and 4x4 variants. Use the placard on your exact vehicle as the starting point.

The short answer

These are the five all-terrain tyres we would shortlist from the current Nordak catalogue:

  • BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 for the best-balanced mixed-use choice. It has an exact HiLux selector result in LT265/65R17 and the strongest recent independent evidence of this group.
  • Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693 for a factory-style road and dirt setup. Bridgestone identifies its 265/65R17 112S tyre as original equipment on the 2015 HiLux.
  • Falken Wildpeak AT4W for buyers comparing XL and LT construction. Falken publishes both versions in 265/65R17, with strong dry braking and noise results in the cited test but weaker wet results than the KO3.
  • Toyo Open Country A/T III for an LT workhorse. Toyo publishes an LT265/65R17 120S option and an older independent test found a plush ride and alert steering, with room for better wet grip.
  • Maxxis RAZR AT811 for clear passenger and LT specifications. Maxxis publishes both constructions in 265/65R17 with useful diameter, load and rim-width data. We did not find a directly comparable current independent test.

This is an editorial shortlist, not a universal ranking. A lightly loaded daily driver and a touring HiLux with a canopy, drawers and towing load should not default to the same tyre.

The five tyres we would shortlist

1. BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3: best-balanced starting point

The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 is our first tyre to investigate for a HiLux that mixes commuting, touring and regular dirt-road travel.

BFGoodrich's Australian selector lists an LT265/65R17 116/113S KO3 for one selected 2020 HiLux 4x4 Rugged configuration. That is useful exact-vehicle evidence, but it applies only to the configuration selected on the manufacturer site. It is not permission to fit the same tyre to every N80.

In Tyre Reviews' 2026 all-terrain test, the KO3 finished near the front on dirt, recorded the best subjective comfort score and outperformed the Falken AT4W in the wet tests. The test used 265/70R17 tyres, primarily on a Ranger Raptor, across Europe and the United States. It describes comparative trade-offs, not guaranteed behaviour on an Australian HiLux.

Best for: a mixed-use HiLux where balanced current test evidence matters.

Watch for: LT construction can add weight and change ride and pressure requirements. Confirm that the exact SKU suits the vehicle's real load and placard.

2. Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693: best factory-style choice

The Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693 has the clearest HiLux-specific history in this shortlist. Bridgestone publishes it in 265/65R17 112S and identifies that tyre as original equipment on the 2015 Toyota HiLux.

That makes it a credible starting point for an owner who wants a straightforward road and unsealed-road replacement in a factory-style specification. It does not prove compatibility across every N80 grade or make the Bridgestone the strongest off-road performer.

Bridgestone describes the tyre as comfortable, quiet and suitable for unsealed surfaces. Those are manufacturer claims rather than results from a current comparison against the other tyres here, so we would not use them to claim a performance win.

Best for: road-heavy owners who value an exact size with documented HiLux original-equipment history.

Watch for: its 112S specification is different from the higher-rated LT options elsewhere in this guide. Choose construction and rating around the job, not familiarity alone.

3. Falken Wildpeak AT4W: best construction choice

The Falken Wildpeak AT4W gives HiLux owners a useful choice in a common dimension. Falken publishes both a 265/65R17 116T XL tyre and an LT265/65R17 120/117S tyre in Australia.

Those are not interchangeable labels. Construction, load rating, diameter and likely road feel differ. The XL version may suit a road-focused HiLux that meets its required ratings, while the LT version may suit a heavier touring build. The placard, axle loads and advice for the exact SKU should decide.

In the 2026 Tyre Reviews test, the AT4W stopped sooner than the KO3 in dry braking and generated less measured cabin noise. The KO3 led it in the wet tests and subjective comfort. As with the KO3, those results came from 265/70R17 tyres on a different vehicle outside Australia.

Best for: an owner who wants to compare road-focused XL and load-oriented LT construction within the same tyre family.

Watch for: weaker wet performance than the KO3 in the cited test, plus meaningful differences between the two 265/65R17 SKUs.

4. Toyo Open Country A/T III: best LT workhorse

The Toyo Open Country A/T III is available in Australia as an LT265/65R17 120S. That makes it a clear candidate for a HiLux carrying permanent touring or work equipment, provided the tyre suits the vehicle's placard, wheel and actual loads.

Tire Rack tested the Open Country A/T III in 265/60R18 on a Ford Explorer ST in 2022. Its testers liked the plush ride and alert steering but wanted more wet grip. That was a different vehicle, size and market, so use the result as a question to explore with a supplier rather than a HiLux verdict.

Best for: a load-conscious build that needs a published LT option in a common N80 size.

Watch for: LT construction is not automatically better for an unladen daily driver. Wet-road priorities deserve a direct discussion with the supplier.

5. Maxxis RAZR AT811: best for transparent specifications

The Maxxis RAZR AT811 earns its place through specification clarity. Maxxis publishes both a P265/65R17 112T and an LT265/65R17 120/117S, together with their overall diameters, approved rim-width ranges and load data.

That gives an experienced fitter useful information for comparing a road-oriented passenger construction with an LT touring option. It still does not prove clearance, legality or suitability on your exact HiLux.

We did not find a current independent test that compared the AT811 directly with the other tyres here in a matching HiLux-relevant size. Calling it the best performer would go beyond the available evidence.

Best for: buyers who want clear Australian passenger and LT data before choosing a construction.

Watch for: the lack of directly comparable current performance evidence in this review. Ask the supplier why the proposed SKU suits your load and use.

Do you actually need LT tyres?

An LT tyre can make sense on a HiLux carrying a canopy, tools, drawers, long-range fuel, towing load or remote-touring equipment. Stronger construction can be valuable when the vehicle is heavily loaded and spends time on rough surfaces.

It can also add unsprung weight and change ride, steering and the pressures needed for the same load. A lightly equipped HiLux that spends most of its time on bitumen may be better served by a suitable passenger or extra-load tyre that meets every placard requirement.

Do not choose LT because it sounds tougher. Give the fitter the vehicle's normal load, towing use and road-to-dirt split, then ask for the right construction and loaded pressure for that exact tyre.

Should you keep the factory size?

For most owners, staying with the placarded size is the cleanest starting point. It reduces the number of variables around clearance, gearing, braking, speedometer accuracy, spare-wheel practicality and legal approval.

A modest diameter increase can create more sidewall and ground clearance, but it needs to work with the wheel, suspension, body and registration rules as one system. This guide is deliberately focused on factory-size and near-factory choices.

If you have not settled on a wheel diameter, start with our N80 HiLux wheel guide. The wheel width and diameter need to be chosen with the tyre rather than as a separate styling decision.

If you are considering 33-inch tyres, treat that as a separate build decision rather than assuming that 'they fit a HiLux'. Body style, offset, suspension, alignment, guard clearance and state approval can all change the answer. We will cover that combination in a dedicated N80 33-inch tyre guide.

Fitment and legal checks before buying

The Australian Government's VSB 14 Section LS states that, for applicable four-wheel-drive goods vehicles and equivalent two-wheel-drive models, tyre diameter must be no more than 50 mm larger or 26 mm smaller than a manufacturer-designated tyre.

That is not blanket approval for a particular larger tyre. Clearance, speedometer accuracy, load and speed ratings, tyre coverage and every other technical requirement still apply. VSB 14 also does not replace the administrative and approval rules in the state or territory where the HiLux is registered.

Before ordering, ask the supplier to confirm:

  1. The exact tyre size suits the HiLux build date, grade, body, drivetrain and tyre placard.
  2. Load index and speed rating meet the vehicle requirements.
  3. Passenger, extra-load or LT construction suits the vehicle's real load and use.
  4. The wheel width sits inside the tyre manufacturer's approved range.
  5. The tyre clears the body, suspension and brakes at full steering lock and through suspension travel.
  6. Overall diameter, tyre coverage and speedometer accuracy comply with the applicable rules.
  7. The spare matches the rolling diameter and can be carried and used safely.
  8. Pressures, alignment and rotation have been set for the exact tyre and loaded vehicle.

Our verdict

Start with the KO3 for the strongest balanced case across mixed road and dirt use. Choose the Dueler A/T 693 when a factory-style 265/65R17 tyre with documented HiLux history fits the brief. Cross-shop the AT4W when construction choice, dry-road behaviour and measured noise matter, the Toyo for a clear LT workhorse and the Maxxis when transparent specifications help you make the decision.

Then compare exact SKUs. The right all-terrain tyre should match the HiLux placard, wheel, load, terrain and legal environment as one complete setup.

You can compare the visual effect in the Nordak Studio, then take the exact tyre and wheel specification to a qualified supplier for fitment approval.

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