Dunlop 265/60 R18 Grandtrek AT20 2025

About Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 265/60 R18 110H

The AT20 is best understood as a road-oriented all-terrain SUV tyre rather than a deep off-road design. Dunlop describes it as an OE-developed tyre for SUVs, combining on-road comfort with versatility beyond paved roads. The 265/60 R18 version is available as a standard-load 110H specification rather than an XL or run-flat configuration. Dunlop Tyres buyers should therefore focus on the vehicle's original tyre specification, especially when replacing factory-fitted equipment. 1

A balanced 60-series SUV profile

The 60-series sidewall gives this 18-inch configuration a useful amount of compliance over broken asphalt, speed bumps and rough access roads. It does not have the immediate steering response of a low-profile performance tyre, but that is not the AT20's purpose. The 265 mm footprint gives a large SUV a planted feel during normal highway driving, while the taller sidewall helps soften impacts that would feel harsher through a shorter-profile tyre.

Five-rib tread built for mixed road use

The Grandtrek AT20 uses a two-in-one tread design with five main ribs. Four circumferential grooves provide defined channels for moving water away from the contact patch, while the tread blocks and shoulder areas provide additional edges when the surface changes to gravel or compacted dirt. Dunlop's pattern design is deliberately less aggressive than a mud-terrain tread, which helps maintain a more controlled road character. The central rib structure also contributes to stability on asphalt. 2

Highway comfort is a major part of the design

This is where the AT20 differs from more aggressive all-terrain tyres. Dunlop describes the model as engineered for confident on-road comfort, and the tread layout is designed to reduce the amount of repetitive pattern noise reaching the cabin. Independent product data for the 265/60 R18 110H specification lists 73 dB external rolling noise, while the EU label information varies slightly by database presentation, with C rolling resistance and D or E wet-grip classifications reported. The exact label attached to the supplied tyre should therefore be treated as the final reference. 3

Wet roads and everyday weather

The four circumferential grooves are one of the important practical features of this tyre because they give rainwater a clear path away from the contact area. Dunlop specifically highlights rapid water evacuation and aquaplaning resistance for the AT20. At the same time, the available EU data places its wet-grip performance below the highest classifications, so it should not be selected purely for maximum wet braking. It is a summer SUV tyre and does not carry the 3PMSF severe-snow symbol in the documented specification. 4

Where the AT20 makes sense

The Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 265/60 R18 110H is particularly suitable for SUV drivers who spend most of their time on paved roads but occasionally travel over gravel, dirt, beach access roads or other moderately rough surfaces. Dunlop lists the AT20 for SUV applications including models such as the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, RAV4, Fortuner and Mitsubishi Pajero, while Dunlop's Taiwan OE catalogue specifically associates this size with the Mitsubishi Pajero. Exact compatibility still depends on model year and vehicle specification. 5

What it gives up compared with a specialist tyre

Compared with a highway-only SUV tyre, the AT20 offers more useful versatility when the road surface becomes loose or uneven. Compared with a genuinely aggressive all-terrain or mud-terrain tyre, however, its road-focused tread is less suited to deep mud, demanding rock sections and severe off-road conditions. Its 265/60 R18 construction is better matched to drivers who want one tyre for daily road use with occasional exploration rather than a tyre chosen primarily for technical off-road work. For customers planning to buy car tyres in UAE, that balance can make sense for mixed highway, urban and light desert-road driving.

Comparison and ownership considerations

The documented 265/60 R18 version carries a 300 B A UTQG marking in available tyre databases, meaning a 300 treadwear grade, B traction grade and A temperature grade. This is not a guaranteed mileage figure, and real tread life depends on alignment, inflation, vehicle weight, driving style and road surface. A separate product listing for the 2025 265/60 R18 110H specification identifies Thailand as the country of origin, while another UAE listing identifies Japan, demonstrating why the production marking on the actual tyre should be used when country of origin matters. For Dwbtyres customers, the 2025 production year and exact 110H specification should therefore be checked against the tyre sidewall before installation. 6