Dick Cepek Mud Country

*Est. $210

Good overall off-road reviews
Tough sidewalls

No treadwear warranty
Noisy and rough on-road
Mixed reviews on rocks and in mud
Expensive

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Our Analysis

February 2009. The Dick Cepek Mud Country is one of the most expensive mud tires recommended by reviewers. Critics say its tough sidewalls can scrape through rough rocks without getting punctured, and it handles less roughly on pavement than an extreme mud tire such as the Interco Super Swamper Bigger LTB (*est. $480). The Mud Country gets mixed reviews for its performance in mud; some testers say it gets good traction and cleans its own treads well, while others say the treads gum up because they are too closely spaced. As for traction on rocks, some reviews say it's the best, while others say this tire doesn't stick well. We found more consistent reviews for the Firestone Destination M/T (*est. $130), which critics say looks and acts tough at a much lower price.

Off-road enthusiast websites are the place to find reviews for this specialty tire. However, each comes to a slightly different conclusion: Petersen's 4 Wheel & Off Road magazine finds the Dick Cepek Mud Country dependable, but not exceptional, on off-road surfaces. JP Magazine says the Mud Country is the best you can buy for dirt and rocks, while a hobbyist at the Herd Of Turtles Four Wheel Drive Society finds it best in mud. Owner reviews at Offroaders.com describe the Mud Country's long-term performance.

Our Sources

1. Petersen's 4 Wheel & Off Road

The Dick Cepek Mud Country "won't let you down, but doesn't go out of its way to help" on mud and all but the most extreme rocks, conclude testers Rick Péwé and Fred Williams at Petersen's 4 Wheel & Off Road. However, both reviewers say this tire handles great on the highway, for a mud tire.

Review: Dick Cepek Mud Country Tire Test, Rick Péwé, Fred Williams

2. JP Magazine Details/Subscribe

"If dry terrain is your game, these are the tires you should be running," reviewer Christian Hazel concludes at JP, a magazine for Jeep enthusiasts. Hazel tests the Dick Cepek Mud Country on- and off-road, on two different vehicles, in sand, mud, dirt and rocks.

Review: Dick Cepek Tires -- The New Knobby in Town, Christian Hazel

3. Herd Of Turtles Four Wheel Drive Society

British Columbia's Herd of Turtles Four Wheel Drive Society admits its name is comical, but member Wes Rempel writes a serious review, testing the Dick Cepek Mud Country on pavement, mud and rocks. He finds it flings mud out of the treads efficiently, but it doesn't stick to rocks as well as he expected. On pavement, he says the experience reflects the typical trade-offs expected of mud tires.

Review: Dick Cepek Mud Country Tire Review, Wes Rempel, April 30, 2007

4. Offroaders.com

The Dick Cepek Mud Country is the favorite mud tire among owners who post reviews at Offroaders.com, earning an average rating of 9.5 (out of 10) from 25 owners. Several owners say this tire never gets stuck and drives fine on-road. Some owners say it reduces their gas mileage, and some say it's not long wearing.

Review: Dick Cepek Mud Country Tire, Contributors to Offroaders.com