Radar Renegade R/T+ tyres: Off-road performance without compromise

Choosing a set of tyres for a 4WD is always a balancing act. 

Go for a full-on mud-terrain and your bitumen drive becomes noisy and harsh. Stick with an all-terrain and the compromise means you might get caught out on rocky tracks. The Renegade R/T+ sits in between, offering a rugged-terrain option that works off-road without making your daily drive unbearable.

Rugged-terrain (R/T) tyres are rising in popularity in Australia, as most 4WD enthusiasts spend plenty of time on both highways and tracks. They combine the deep bite of mud-terrain tyres with the quieter, more comfortable ride of all-terrain tyres. 

The tread of the Renegade R/T+ is a hybrid design with deep blocks and wide shoulder lugs that deliver grip on dirt, mud, rocks and even light snow. Dual sidewall styling lets drivers choose between a skull-and-piston motif or dagger-shaped lugs, adding a bit of personality while providing strength and integrity to the tyre itself. 

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“The Radar Renegades have been an unreal tyre in comparison to some of the previous big name brands I’ve used both on- and off-road,” said Radar user, Mavrick Chesney. “They have very minimal wear after 15,000km and are very quiet on the road. They also have great strength on low psi, climbing over sharp rocks with ease. The dual sidewall seems to give a tonne of strength and integrity to the tyres themselves.”

Off-road, the Renegade R/T+ handles debris well thanks to stone ejectors, and reinforced three-ply sidewalls improve puncture resistance – useful on rocky or scrubby tracks, like those found in the north of Queensland.

“We did 10,000km alone on our Cape York trip. Everything possible was thrown at these tyres and they didn’t miss a beat,” said another Radar user, Jayde Dudley.

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On-road, the variable pitch tread pattern helps reduce noise, and siped blocks improve wet-weather grip. Some sizes even carry a snow rating, handy for colder regions.

Of course, no tyre is perfect. Highway speeds still bring some hum, deep sticky mud can challenge it, and it’s not a replacement for specialist winter tyres. But for most Aussie conditions – dirt tracks, gravel roads, muddy creek crossings, and occasional snow – the tyre is versatile and reliable.

Compared to other rugged- and mud-terrain tyres, Radar Tyres says its Renegade R/T+ sits in a practical sweet spot. Radar says the tyre is quieter and more comfortable than the Maxxis MT-754 Buckshot Mudder, more affordable than the Toyo Open Country R/T, and simpler than the Nitto Ridge Grappler.

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The combination of dual sidewall designs, hybrid tread layout, and solid construction makes the Renegade R/T+ practical for everyday Aussie 4WD use. While it doesn’t come with an integrated beadlock, it pairs well with aftermarket options like Dirty Life’s Dual-Tek wheels, allowing lower pressures off-road without losing street legality.

If you’re after a tyre that can handle bush tracks, mud, gravel, and occasional snow while still being usable on the highway, the Renegade R/T+ is worth considering.

Who should consider R/T tyres?

Drivers who split their time between highways and off-road tracks and want a tyre that performs well in both environments.

Benefits of hybrid tyre design

Provides strong off-road grip while maintaining a quieter, more comfortable on-road ride.

Key features of R/T tyres

Hybrid tread layout, dual sidewall options, reinforced sidewalls, stone ejectors, and wet-weather grip.