Highway terrain tyres
Buy highway terrain tyres online for quiet, confident driving on sealed roads, with options for highway terrain 4x4 tyres and passenger vehicles. Tyroola Tyres lists 1,338 highway terrain tyres from 73 brands, priced from $43 to $1,034 per tyre, including GST. Compare budget, mid-range and premium options by size, brand, tread pattern, speed rating, tread type and stock. Tyres can be delivered Australia-wide or sent to a nationwide Tyroola fitting partner for fitting and balancing.
What are highway terrain tyres used for?
Highway terrain tyres, also called H/T tyres, are designed mainly for sealed roads. They suit cars, SUVs, 4WDs and utes used for commuting, touring and long-distance driving, with a focus on road comfort, steering response and lower noise.
They can handle occasional gravel roads and well-maintained unsealed tracks, but they are not a substitute for all-terrain or mud-terrain tyres. Frequent corrugations, sharp rocks, deep mud or sand call for a tread and construction designed for more demanding off-road work.
Choose the correct size and ratings
Start with the tyre size printed on your current tyre sidewall, such as 215/65R16. Check it against the vehicle's tyre placard, usually found on the driver's door frame, fuel flap, glovebox or under the bonnet. Tyroola lets you search by width, profile and rim size, not by size or tyre placard number.
Match or exceed the placard's required load rating and speed rating. The load index shows how much weight each tyre can carry at the correct pressure. The speed symbol shows the maximum speed for the tyre under specified conditions. For towing, touring with luggage or carrying heavy tools, confirm that the tyre capacity suits the vehicle, axle and trailer loads.
Consider Australian driving conditions
Australian heat, long distances and heavy loads place extra demands on tyres. Check pressures when the tyres are cold and use the placard recommendations for normal and loaded driving. Inspect tread, sidewalls and valves before long trips, and reduce speed if conditions, load or tyre damage require it.
For occasional gravel, look for a highway tread with sturdy construction and a suitable load rating. For regular gravel, corrugations or remote travel, compare whether an all-terrain pattern would better suit your use. Highway terrain tyres generally provide a quieter sealed-road drive, while more aggressive patterns can trade some noise and road comfort for rough-surface capability.
Compare tread patterns, brands and prices
Tread design affects noise, wet-road behaviour, steering feel and gravel suitability. The most listed patterns on this page include FH888, Passion P9S, Rxquest SU01, SU 318, Dynapro HP2 RA33 and Grabber HT6. Treat these listings as a starting point, then confirm the size, ratings and construction before buying.
Tyroola compares brands side by side, from budget to premium. A budget tyre may suit a lower annual kilometre total and routine sealed-road use. A premium option may offer different construction, compound or tread features, but the right choice still depends on your size, load, speed, roads and budget.
Buy and arrange fitting
Filter the range by brand, speed rating, tread type and stock, or search by size, brand or tread pattern. Prices are shown in AUD and include GST. Before ordering, compare the complete sidewall specification, including size, load index, speed symbol and any construction marking such as LT where applicable.
Choose Australia-wide delivery or send the tyres to a Tyroola fitting partner near you. Fitting partners operate nationwide and can fit and balance the tyres. After fitting, check the pressures and ask the fitter to confirm the direction and rotation requirements of the tread.
Popular sizes
215/65R16 (34), 205/70R15 (33), 235/65R16 (31), 215/60R17 (27), 195/70R15 (25), 215/70R16 (25), 205/65R16 (23), 215/70R15 (23), 225/65R16 (23), 195/75R16 (21), 215/75R16 (21), 225/70R15 (21).
Popular brands
Roadx (72), Kustone (71), Opals (65), Grenlander (64), Goodride (59), Hankook (56), Kenda (53), Austone (51), Yokohama (45), Nankang (44), Winrun (43), Atlas (39).
Frequently asked questions
Are highway terrain tyres suitable for 4WDs and utes?
Yes. Highway terrain tyres suit 4WDs and utes that spend most of their time on sealed roads, including commuting, touring and towing. Check the tyre placard for the approved size, minimum load rating and speed rating. If you regularly drive on corrugations, rocks, mud or sand, compare all-terrain options instead.
Are highway terrain tyres good for gravel roads?
They can handle occasional, well-maintained gravel roads when correctly inflated and driven at an appropriate speed. They are not intended for constant rough-road use. If gravel, corrugations or sharp rocks are a regular part of your driving, consider a tougher all-terrain construction and check that its ratings still meet the vehicle's placard.
What load rating do I need for towing?
Use the load rating listed on the vehicle's tyre placard as the minimum reference, then confirm that the combined tyre capacity suits the loaded vehicle, axle limits and trailer loads. Do not fit a tyre with a lower load rating. Maintain the recommended cold pressures and follow the vehicle and trailer maker's loading guidance.
How do I choose highway terrain tyres in Australia?
Check the size on the tyre sidewall and vehicle tyre placard first. Then compare load and speed ratings, tread pattern, construction, brand and price. Consider heat, long distances, towing, luggage and gravel use. Tyroola allows comparisons by size, brand and tread pattern, with filters for speed rating, tread type and stock.
How much do highway terrain tyres cost?
On this page, prices range from $43 to $1,034 per tyre in AUD, including GST. The final price depends on size, brand, construction and tread pattern. Tyroola lists 1,338 products from 73 brands, so compare tyres with the correct size and ratings rather than choosing on price alone.