Hankook Dynapro AT2 RF11 Review — Best-Value All-Terrain in New Zealand

Overall Rating: 9.1 / 10

Category: All-Terrain

Price in NZ: From $417 per tyre

Best for: Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton — best value AT in NZ

Available sizes: 15″ – 20″ rims

Quick Verdict

The Hankook Dynapro AT2 RF11 consistently appears at the top of New Zealand-specific all-terrain tyre recommendations, and for good reason: it delivers performance that matches Bridgestone’s Dueler AT 002 and Toyo’s Open Country AT II at a price that is competitive with or below both. For Kiwi ute and 4×4 owners who want genuine all-terrain capability without paying European premium prices, the Dynapro AT2 RF11 is the most compelling value proposition in the NZ market.

Key Specifications

Technology Breakdown

Stone Ejector Ribs:

Raised ridges sit in the base of the main tread grooves. As the tyre rotates, stones and gravel that would otherwise become lodged in the grooves are physically ejected by these ribs. On NZ’s chipseal roads and metal roads, this protection is critical — stones embedded in tyre grooves accelerate wear and can damage the tyre carcass over time.

Silica-Compound Shoulder Blocks:

The outer shoulder blocks of the Dynapro AT2 use a silica-enhanced compound that improves wet traction when these blocks engage with wet tarmac. In standard AT tyres, the shoulder blocks often sacrifice wet grip for off-road aggression. The RF11’s silica shoulders maintain wet grip without compromising the open block design needed for off-road bite.

Reinforced Sidewall:

Multi-ply sidewall construction resists punctures and cuts from rocks. The extra ply adds weight but provides meaningful protection on the sharp volcanic and schist rock common on NZ backcountry roads.

Performance Data

Off-Road Performance

• Gravel: Class-leading grip on the fine-chip metal roads that dominate NZ rural areas
• Mud: Self-cleaning tread keeps grooves clear in moderate mud — better than most AT tyres
• Rock: Reinforced sidewalls handle rocky tracks without requiring a rugged-terrain tyre
• Sand: Adequate on beach and dune environments — not a purpose-built sand tyre

On-Road Performance

• Road noise: Moderate — competitive with Bridgestone Dueler AT 002; better than aggressive AT tyres
• Wet tarmac: Above-average for AT category — silica shoulder compound contributes
• Fuel economy: Expected AT penalty versus HT tyres — approximately 5-8% more fuel consumption
• Tread wear: Good — Hankook’s Korean manufacturing delivers consistent wear patterns

Load Ratings

The Dynapro AT2 RF11 is available in E-range (10-ply equivalent) for heavily loaded Hilux and Ranger applications — covering vehicles that regularly carry full payloads or tow heavy trailers.

NZ Road Conditions Assessment

Rural North Island and South Island

Verdict: Outstanding

The combination of stone ejector ribs and silica shoulder compound makes the Dynapro AT2 particularly well-suited to NZ’s chipseal road environment. Stone ejection prevents the accelerated tread wear that plagues AT tyres without this feature on NZ roads. For farm use, lifestyle property access, and rural professional driving — the Dynapro AT2 is the best-value AT tyre in NZ.

Urban NZ

Verdict: Good

For Hilux and Ranger owners who also use their vehicle in urban areas, the AT2 performs adequately. Road noise is moderate rather than intrusive at city speeds. Wet grip in urban conditions is better than most AT tyres thanks to the silica shoulder compound.

South Island Alpine

Verdict: Good — light snow conditions

The Dynapro AT2 has no formal 3PMSF snow rating, but its open tread design and stiff shoulder blocks provide better snow traction than a typical highway terrain tyre. For Queenstown and alpine Canterbury Hilux owners, the AT2 handles light snow on the main access roads — but for regular snow exposure, a 3PMSF-certified tyre like the Goodyear DuraTrac RT is more appropriate.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Best-value all-terrain in NZ for mixed on/off-road use
• Stone ejector ribs — specific protection for NZ chipseal road surfaces
• Silica shoulder compound — better wet tarmac grip than typical AT tyres
• Available up to E-range for maximum payload capacity
• Wide size range covering common Hilux, Ranger, Triton, Navara fitments
• Competitive pricing ($417) versus Bridgestone ($408) and Toyo ($440+) equivalents

Cons

• No 3PMSF snow certification — less effective in serious snow vs DuraTrac RT
• Moderate road noise on highways — acceptable but noticeable
• Off-road capability peaks at moderate terrain — not a replacement for rugged terrain tyres

Dynapro AT2 RF11 vs Key NZ Competitors

Sources

1. Hankook Dynapro AT2 RF11 — hankooktire.com — accessed 2026-06-01
2. Tyroola NZ pricing — tyroola.co.nz/tyre/hankook/ — accessed 2026-06-01
3. All-terrain tyre comparison NZ — accessed 2026-06-01

Related Pages

• Hankook Tyres NZ — full brand overview
• Best All-Terrain Tyres NZ — full AT comparison
• Bridgestone Dueler AT 002 — key competitor