Venom Power Tyre Testing
Swampthing Mud Terrain (MT) and Terra Hunter All Terrain (XT) Tyre Testing
We don’t just sell tyres - we test them, push them, abuse them and find their limits long before a customer ever installs a set on their rig. If a tyre can’t survive our style of driving, the tracks we use, or the conditions we face here in New Zealand, it won’t make it into our lineup.
So when the latest Venom Power MT and XT tyres landed in our workshop, we knew exactly what to do: take them straight to the bush, the mud, and the worst the New Zealands testing grounds could throw at them.
The results:
Venom Power didn’t just perform — they dominated.
First Impressions: Aggressive Design with Purpose
Venom Power tyres don’t pretend to be something they’re not. One look at the tread pattern and you understand the intention:
Traction, bite and self-cleaning performance.
The lugs are deep and well-spaced, the sidewall aggression is real, and the tyre feels solid - no flimsy rubber, no shortcuts.
But great design means nothing until the rubber hits the dirt.
On the Track:
Mud, Ruts, Clay and Climb Tests
We ran the tyres through our standard Bad Offroad test tracks:
Mud Test
Deep clay ruts and slick mud pits - the kind that expose weak tyres instantly.
- The Venom MTs cut through without hesitation.
- Where other tyres spin, the Venoms bite.
- Where others clog, the self-cleaning tread throws mud instantly.
Climb Test
Loose rock and dug-out climbs are usually where cheaper tyres struggle.
- The Venom R/T surprised us! even under throttle, they held their line with controlled grip and minimal slip.
Sidewall Strength
We side loaded the tyres on off-camber tracks and tight manoeuvres.
- They flexed exactly as they should - strong, confidence building, with no signs of stress.
- Not once did we worry about puncturing or rolling a bead.
Road Manners
Off road ability is pointless if the road drive is miserable.
- Venom Power tyres actually run quieter than expected for this level of aggression.
- Steering feel is stable and braking is predictable,
- We found you can use them for your daily commute without regret.
Tyre Reliability:
Built for NZ Conditions
New Zealand terrain is unforgiving - from mud to snow, soggy clay to sharp volcanic rock, loose stoney riverbeds and sandy beaches.
Venom Power tyres feel like they were designed with this country in mind.
- This is the very reason Bad Offroad partnered with Venom Power to distribute point the mud, road and all terrain tyres.
Value for Money:
Serious Performance Without the Prestige Price
Here’s the kicker:
- You’re getting premium performance without paying the premium price tag.
- Premium product at a price that beats most major brands in the same category.
Final Verdict:
Venom Power Has Earned Its Place
After putting the Swampthing and Terrahunter tyres through everything we could throw at them, the conclusion is simple:
Venom Power Mud and All Terrain tyres perform far better than their price point suggests and they’re absolutely worthy of the Built And Driven stamp of approval.
If you want:
- Strong off-road capability and traction
- Robust side wall protection for confidence in tough NZ terrain
- A tyre that works hard, self cleans and looks mean
- Competitive pricing - without blowing the budget
