FUEL GRIPPER TIRES | TIRE BUYING GUIDE
Fuel Off-Road is a US-based company from Rancho Dominguez, California. It was established in 2009 by MHT Luxury Alloys, which is based in Pompano Beach, Florida, according to Dun & Bradstreet. MHT Luxury Alloys makes wheels and tires, specializing in muscle cars and off-roaders. Although a company that was founded over a decade ago is mature in most settings, in the tire industry, it’s a tire brand in its infancy. That said, Fuel Off-Road tires have earned a reputation for being a high quality, rugged brand of off-road, mud-terrain and all-terrain tire.
Fuel Offroad fans love their Grippers. Not only do they perform well on road and off, but they look cool. The Gripper A/T is the most “drivable” tire of the collection, meaning it is designed to go on- and off-roading comfortably and quietly. Gripper M/T or mud tire, is designed with deep grooves to eject debris when you’re off the pavement. Gripper XT is Fuel’s most aggressive tire, meaning it is a mud tire with big tread blocks and wide grooves. As you move up from AT to MT to XT, you sacrifice road noise and comfort for grip and durability. It’s a tradeoff you’ll get from any brand of mud tire or extreme mud tire.
Fuel Tire Categories
Tire Agent carries the Gripper brand of tire from Fuel Off-Road, in the AT (all terrain), MT (mud terrain) and XT, which is a hybrid all-terrain/mud-terrain tire.
UTQG ratings include a numerical rating called treadwear, which is how the manufacturer’s tire tests stack up against a government standard test tire in the same category. The US Department of Transportation established the guidelines for rating tires, but tire makers self-test and self-report. Compare Fuel’s all-terrain Gripper A/T tire against other all-terrain tires in the same category. Its average treadwear of 600 means their A/T tires are expected to be more durable than others in the same category, which average 506 (on a scale of zero to 1,000). That said, treadwear depends on your aggressive vs non-aggressive driving style, terrain, your vehicle, and how well you take care of your tires through proper inflation, rotation and balancing.
Known For
- Durability and advanced sipes offer great traction in slushy and muddy surfaces
- Circumferential grooves evacuate water, mud, and slush for better handling and performance
- Rugged and a very good-looking tire
Not Known For
- Low road noise and comfort (typical in their class)
- Brand recognition (it's a lesser known and newer brand)
- Some buyers complain of handling on wet pavement
TREADWEAR
Tread Type | Fuel Average Treadwear | Category Average Treadwear |
All Terrain | 600 | 506 |
*Not all tires are UTQG rated. Learn more about UTQG ratings.
Fuel Tires: Frequently Asked Questions
Are Fuel tires any good?
Fuel Off-Road tires are decent all-terrain, mud terrain and off-roading tire for the price, especially if appearances matter to you. If you are an off-roading enthusiast — and we are talking weekends, vacations, and road trips off the grid — then Fuel’s small catalog of off-road tires is well worth your consideration.
Who makes Fuel tires?
MHT Luxury Alloy is the parent company of Fuel Offroad tires. MHT designs and manufactures off road tires and rims.
Where are Fuel tires made?
Offroaders did a little digging and found that Fuel Grippers are made in Hong Kong in Tri-Ace Tire Company’s manufacturing facilities.
Who sells Fuel tires? Where can I buy Fuel Grippers online?
Tire Agent is an authorized dealer of Fuel Off-Road Gripper tires. Buy your tires online from Tire Agent, and we ship to almost any address in the United States. We will ship to your home or tire installer (your name will be on the delivery invoice), and if you need help finding someone to install your Fuels, we got you covered. Enter your ZIP code in the checkout process, and we will recommend a Fuel tire installer near you.
Does the price include installation of Fuel tires?
No, the price you see in all of our Tire Agent products is for the items themselves. Shipping is included. You can install your own tires (be sure to check to see if self-installation voids any warranties), or have your tire professional do it for you for a small fee per tire.
How does the Fuel Off-Road tire warranty work?
Find Fuel Gripper tires warranty information on their website. Some models are warrantied for structural defects, but not for treadwear. Make sure you understand how tire warranties work, as some manufacturers limit warranties. For example, Fuel Grippers’ warranties don’t transfer to secondary owners.
Known For
- Durability and advanced sipes offer great traction in slushy and muddy surfaces
- Circumferential grooves evacuate water, mud, and slush for better handling and performance
- Rugged and a very good-looking tire
Not Known For
- Low road noise and comfort (typical in their class)
- Brand recognition (it's a lesser known and newer brand)
- Some buyers complain of handling on wet pavement
Fuel Tires: Frequently Asked Questions
Are Fuel tires any good?
Fuel Off-Road tires are decent all-terrain, mud terrain and off-roading tire for the price, especially if appearances matter to you. If you are an off-roading enthusiast — and we are talking weekends, vacations, and road trips off the grid — then Fuel’s small catalog of off-road tires is well worth your consideration.
Who makes Fuel tires?
MHT Luxury Alloy is the parent company of Fuel Offroad tires. MHT designs and manufactures off road tires and rims.
Where are Fuel tires made?
Offroaders did a little digging and found that Fuel Grippers are made in Hong Kong in Tri-Ace Tire Company’s manufacturing facilities.
Who sells Fuel tires? Where can I buy Fuel Grippers online?
Tire Agent is an authorized dealer of Fuel Off-Road Gripper tires. Buy your tires online from Tire Agent, and we ship to almost any address in the United States. We will ship to your home or tire installer (your name will be on the delivery invoice), and if you need help finding someone to install your Fuels, we got you covered. Enter your ZIP code in the checkout process, and we will recommend a Fuel tire installer near you.
Does the price include installation of Fuel tires?
No, the price you see in all of our Tire Agent products is for the items themselves. Shipping is included. You can install your own tires (be sure to check to see if self-installation voids any warranties), or have your tire professional do it for you for a small fee per tire.
How does the Fuel Off-Road tire warranty work?
Find Fuel Gripper tires warranty information on their website. Some models are warrantied for structural defects, but not for treadwear. Make sure you understand how tire warranties work, as some manufacturers limit warranties. For example, Fuel Grippers’ warranties don’t transfer to secondary owners.
