Atlas Tires is a part of the UniRoyal (United States Rubber Company) and is amongst the most experienced tire manufacturers in the USA. The brand offers competitive prices for its extensive range of tire lines for passenger vehicles, light trucks, and commercial vehicles.

The Atlas AW09 is a commercial tire designed for all wheel positions on trucks in local or regional applications. The tire delivers versatile traction along with year-round performance and long tread wear. Today, we will look at some of the features and benefits of the tire, its pros and cons, and SimpleTire’s views on the tire in this Atlas AW09 tire review.

Features and Benefits

Commercial tires as the name suggests are designed for use on commercial vehicles and need to be durable and offer longer tread life. To deliver such performance, these tires feature robust construction and simultaneously deliver consistent traction on paved roads in dry, wet, and light winter conditions.

The Atlas AW09 is a commercial tire that can be used in all positions of a truck to deliver consistent traction, responsive handling, and enhanced durability. Let’s take a look at some of the features and benefits of the Atlas AW09 that enable it to deliver such performance.

• Versatile performance: All-position commercial tire that can be used on trucks in local or regional services
• Improved wet traction: The wide circumferential grooves of the tire help evacuate water from the tire’s contact patch to reduce the risk of hydroplaning
• Enhanced longevity: Tire’s rubber compound is engineered for long treadwear by reducing uneven tread wear. Additionally, the tire can be retreaded for even longer tread life

The Atlas AW09 is a versatile tire that is available in tire sizes ranging from 19.5 inches to 22.5 inches and is also suitable for larger motorhomes.

Pros and Cons

Now that we know more about the features and benefits of the Atlas AW09, let’s also discuss a few of its pros and cons.

PROS:

• A versatile commercial tire that can be used in all positions
• Offers enhanced grip on wet and dry roads with reduced risk of hydroplaning
• It offers longer tread life and the tread can be retreaded
• Can be used for larger motorhomes
• While these pros look good on paper, also look at these cons before making a decision.

CONS:

• Not suitable for use in moderate to extreme winter weather conditions
• Not suitable for use on unpaved roads
• Does not come with any limited manufacturer tread life warranty

SimpleTire’s view on Atlas AW09 tires

If you are looking for a set of commercial tires that can be used in all positions and is designed to be durable, then take a look at the Atlas AW09. The AW09 performs well on wet and dry roads and offers drivers a longer tread life. Additionally, as the tire can be retreaded, it further adds value for money for an economically friendly tire. Thanks to these features, the Atlas AW09 received an average SimpleScore of 7.8 out of 10. The tire excels in durability with a score of 8.2 followed by 8 in traction and longevity.

You can also take a look at the Samson Radial Truck GL283A if you want slightly better durability (8.3 v 8.2) and traction (8.1 v 8). However, the AW09 offers better longevity (8 v 7.8) and can be retreaded.

Vehicles the Atlas AW09 is a good replacement tire for

The Atlas AW09 is designed for use in all positions of commercial trucks in local and regional applications and can also be used for larger motorhomes.