Dunlop 285/65 R17 Grandtrek AT22 2025

About Dunlop Grandtrek AT22 285/65 R17 116H

The Grandtrek AT22 is designed around a balanced on-road and off-road role rather than being a specialist mud tyre. Dunlop positions the AT22 for luxury SUVs and 4WD vehicles, with a design intended to provide highway performance together with limited off-road capability. The 2025 specification is listed with Japan as the country of origin.

Steering Response and SUV Stability

The 285 mm tread width gives the Grandtrek AT22 a substantial contact area, helping a large SUV feel planted during acceleration, lane changes and highway cornering. Its relatively tall sidewall also gives the tyre useful compliance over uneven surfaces while maintaining the structural support expected from a 116 load index. The 116 rating corresponds to a maximum load capacity of 1,250 kg per tyre when operated at the specified inflation pressure.

Tread Pattern and All-Terrain Behaviour

The AT22 uses an all-terrain tread design intended to maintain usable traction across both paved and moderately uneven surfaces. Its tread blocks provide more open working edges than a conventional highway SUV tyre, allowing the tyre to maintain grip when the surface becomes loose or uneven. The design remains sufficiently road-oriented for regular highway use rather than being focused exclusively on mud or deep off-road terrain.

Dry Grip, Wet Roads and Braking

On dry pavement, the Grandtrek AT22 is designed to provide controlled steering, precise cornering and predictable braking for large SUVs. The tread and compound are also intended to maintain usable traction when conditions change from dry asphalt to wet or lightly loose surfaces. Drivers should expect a different steering feel from a purely road-focused touring tyre, as the all-terrain construction prioritizes versatility rather than maximum road sharpness.

Comfort, Noise and Long-Distance Driving

The 65-series profile provides a generous sidewall that can absorb a useful amount of road shock, particularly on rough pavement and broken surfaces. The AT22 is therefore well suited to SUVs that regularly combine city driving with highway trips and occasional unpaved roads. Its all-terrain tread can produce more audible road noise than a dedicated highway tyre, especially as the tread wears, but the overall design remains suitable for everyday SUV use.

Fuel Efficiency and Everyday Ownership

The Grandtrek AT22 has been developed with low rolling resistance as one of its characteristics, helping balance the additional demands of an all-terrain tread with everyday road efficiency. It is a practical choice for drivers who want one tyre for normal commuting, highway travel, family use and occasional off-road excursions rather than maintaining separate road and off-road tyre sets.

Who Should Choose This Tyre

Dunlop Grandtrek AT22 285/65 R17 116H is best suited to large SUVs and 4WD vehicles whose owners spend most of their time on paved roads but still need dependable performance on gravel, tracks and other moderately rough surfaces. It is not the ideal choice for drivers seeking the quietest possible highway tyre or maximum mud-terrain performance. Before purchasing through Dwbtyres, confirm that 285/65 R17 116H is an approved size and rating for your vehicle.

For customers looking to buy car tyres in UAE, this 2025 Japan-origin specification offers a useful combination of SUV load capacity, highway stability and limited off-road versatility.

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