Triton tradie ute build: Hankook Dynapro AT2 tyres

When building the ultimate tradie ute, we thought long and hard about what we needed from a tyre.

It would have to perform well on the road but also be able to survive and perform when driving on rough, muddy and challenging worksites, including having to manoeuvre over building materials on the ground, and provide traction when dealing with off-road type access onto building sites and work areas… which after rain can become a mudfest.

With these driving conditions in mind, we carefully examined the features of the Hankook Dynapro AT2 to see if it would be suited to the task at hand.

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The Dynapro AT2 has what Hankook calls “biting block edges”, which are essentially sharp edges on the tread blocks designed to aid traction in slippery conditions. These work in conjunction with “locking shoulder lugs” positioned on the tyre’s shoulder and rolling over onto the sidewalls to provide additional off-road traction.

Despite these off-road features, the Dynapro AT2 has been designed with on-road comfort in mind

Despite these off-road features, the Dynapro AT2 has been designed with on-road comfort in mind, and features various noise minimisation features; the staged block edges are aimed at creating a sound barrier that reduces road noise, while tie bars stabilise the tread blocks to further minimise noise and optimise movement for a more comfortable ride. Finally, an “aero shoulder design” passes through the shoulder blocks to again keep noise levels in check.

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Hankook says the Dynapro AT2’s durable compound uses cutting-edge fillers and flexible rubber materials to maximise tread life, while low-hysteresis carbon black minimises rolling resistance to aid fuel economy and maximise tyre life.

So what does all this mean for tradies looking for a long-lasting, quiet and comfortable tyre?

The Hankook Dynapro AT2s should not only provide decent off-road traction, but also good on-road performance, minimal road noise and great longevity, making them well suited to work utes and drivers looking for equally impressive on- and off-road capabilities.

After sampling these Hankooks on wet roads recently, I can also vouch for their solid performance in slippery on-road conditions.