Looking to enjoy the great on- and off-road performance from your SUV, light truck, or Jeep at a reasonable price? A great way to do so is to fit your vehicle with Dextero All Terrain DAT1 tires that also provide good traction on different terrain. You can expect its tread to display self-cleaning properties for off-road traction and high grip on wet or dry roads. The All Terrain DAT1 is made using a tough tread compound that provides enhanced cut/chip resistance and long tread life. To give you a fair idea of the different performance parameters of this tire, we have rated it as per our proprietary SimpleScore system. Read this Dextero All Terrain DAT1 review till the end to know more.
Features and Benefits
The main job of an all-terrain tire is to provide a perfect balance between off-road and on-road performance, and the features of the Dextero All Terrain DAT1 make it ‘dexterous’ enough for the same. An aggressive tread pattern not only allows it to gain good traction but also helps it look attractive. We found the following features and benefits during our Dextero All Terrain DAT1 tire review process:
- Great grip on soft terrain: Sidewall traction lugs enable your vehicle to grip on soft terrain.
- Combination of function and looks: An aggressive tread pattern generates good dry and wet traction while making the tire appear attractive. Based on the above, the All Terrain DAT1 receives an average traction score of 7.5.
- Self-cleaning tread for consistent grip: The self-cleaning tread gets rid of stones, mud, rocks, and water from the tire to provide consistent off-road traction.
- Quiet and comfortable ride: The five-pitch tread pattern decreases road noise and vibrations for a quiet and comfortable ride.
- Satisfactory off-and-on-road performance: The combination of high tread depth, an aggressive tread pattern, and a tough rubber compound ensures satisfactory off- and on-road performance, awarding the tire with an average handling score of 7.4.
- Protection against damage: The tough tread compound is endowed with cut-and-chip resistance properties to protect the tire against damage.
- Long-lasting tread: Expect the rubber compound and the tread depth to help this tire last long, leading to an average longevity score of 7.5.
Pros and Cons
Owned by Singaporean company Giti Tire, Dextero is a brand known for SUV, CUV, passenger car, and light truck tires. These tires are popular for their safety, comfort, and long tread life while providing good value for money. The Dextero All Terrain DAT 1 manages to earn an average SimpleScore of 7.4. Before buying them, here’s a brief look at their pros and cons:
PROS:
- Consistent wet and dry traction from the self-cleaning tread and aggressive tread pattern
- Good-looking tire that compliments the looks of the vehicle
- Quiet, comfortable ride provided by vibration-absorbing compound and variable pitch sequencing
- Useful for daily driving needs
- Good balance of off- and on-road traction
- Cut-and-chip resistance properties protect against tire damage
- Tough rubber compound is responsible for great traction and performance
CONS:
- There is no limited manufacturer tread life warranty offered
- May not inspire a lot of confidence on hard terrain
SimpleTire’s view on Dextero All Terrain DAT1 tires
Designed to provide confidence on- and off-the-road, the Dextero All Terrain DAT1 is a tire that ticks all the right boxes. It offers a combination of a great self-cleaning tread for off-road traction, a tough tread compound with enhanced cut/chip resistance, a five-pitch tread pattern for low road noise, and much more. The balance of performance at its price point results in a high Dextero All Terrain DAT1 rating. Most customers have found these tires to last for several years, often feeling surprised at how good they are.
Vehicles the Dextero All Terrain DAT1 is a good replacement tire for
All-terrain tires can be a noisy at times, but not the Dextero All Terrain DAT1. These tires manage to absorb several bumps and balance out easily. Given below are some vehicles on which the Dextero All Terrain DAT1 can be fitted as a replacement tire:
