Goodyear Wrangler Territory ATS Review — Balanced All-Terrain for NZ Lifestyle 4x4s
Overall Rating: 8.9 / 10
Category: All-Terrain
Price in NZ: From $418 per tyre
Best for: Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Outlander — lifestyle NZ mixed road use
Quick Verdict
The Goodyear Wrangler Territory ATS sits between the highway-focused Wrangler HT and the rugged DuraTrac RT — delivering all-terrain capability with better tarmac manners than aggressive AT alternatives. It is the right Wrangler for NZ lifestyle 4×4 owners who regularly use their vehicle for both urban commuting and weekend farm or backcountry access. The ATS’s silica compound delivers competitive wet traction on tarmac while maintaining genuine off-road capability on gravel, mud, and light rock.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | All-Terrain |
| Speed Ratings | S (180), T (190), H (210 km/h) |
| Available Rim Sizes | 15″, 16″, 17″, 18″, 20″ |
| NZ Price Range | $418 – $640 (varies by size) |
| Key Technology | Silica compound, self-cleaning tread, reinforced sidewall |
Performance Profile
On-road: Better highway manners than the DuraTrac RT — the ATS’s variable pitch tread reduces the road drone that aggressive AT tyres produce. Suitable for Auckland-to-Waikato motorway runs without the fatigue that comes from noisy aggressive tyres.
Off-road: Solid all-terrain performance — handles NZ gravel roads, farm tracks, and moderate off-road terrain confidently. Not as capable as the DuraTrac RT in mud and rock but more versatile for mixed use.
Wet tarmac: Silica compound provides competitive wet grip for an AT tyre — better than typical budget AT alternatives in rain.
NZ Road Conditions Assessment
Rural NZ: Excellent — the ATS’s balance of on-road refinement and off-road capability is precisely what NZ’s rural lifestyle market needs. For Hilux and Ranger owners who split their time between city and farm, this balance is more practical than the DuraTrac RT’s off-road focus.
South Island: Good — the ATS handles South Island mixed conditions. For serious alpine off-roading, the DuraTrac RT (3PMSF certified) is the stronger choice.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Better on-road refinement than DuraTrac RT — lower noise on highway
- Solid all-terrain capability for mixed NZ use
- Silica compound for improved wet tarmac grip
- Reinforced sidewall for NZ’s rocky backcountry
Cons
- Less off-road capable than DuraTrac RT
- No 3PMSF snow certification
- Higher price ($418) than some AT competitors with similar performance
Sources
- Goodyear Wrangler Territory ATS — goodyear.com — accessed 2026-06-01
- Tyroola NZ pricing — tyroola.co.nz/tyre/goodyear/ — accessed 2026-06-01
Related Pages
- Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac RT — more off-road capable
- Bridgestone Dueler AT 002 — key competitor
- Goodyear Tyres NZ — brand overview