Review: Dakar MT III – Mark Ma Signature Series Tyres
A Year of Real-World Use on the Woody Outdoors Jeep
After a full year running the Dakar MT III Mark Ma Signature Series tyres on my Jeep, I’m finally ready to give them a proper, long-term review. These tyres — supplied by Black Bear Tyres Australia — have seen everything my outdoor lifestyle can throw at them: hunting trips deep into rough bush country, multi-day camping missions, long exploration runs through mountains and state forests, and plenty of serious off-road 4WDing.
And after 12 months of abuse, I can confidently say: they’ve impressed me at every turn.
Off-Road Performance: Built for Real Adventure
The Dakar MT III is a true mud-terrain tyre, and its off-road pedigree shows as soon as the tracks get rough. The aggressive tread blocks, wide open grooves, and self-cleaning design work together to deliver the traction you need when conditions get unpredictable.
Across a year of use, they’ve handled:
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Deep mud on hunting tracks
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Wet clay ruts after storms
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Loose rock climbs and shale
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Sandy riverbeds
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Tight forest trails with sharp debris
The self-cleaning tread pattern is one of the standout features — it constantly ejects mud, stones, and debris, meaning you keep traction instead of spinning or bogging. When I’m miles from anywhere, that reliability counts.
Durability & Strength: Confidence in Remote Country
One of the biggest reasons I chose these tyres was for their reinforced carcass and sidewall strength. Hunting and exploring often takes me into harsh, rocky terrain where sharp edges can end a trip fast. Over the past year, I’ve had:
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Zero punctures
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No sidewall damage
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No delamination or structural issues
Even with the Jeep fully loaded for camping or hauling extra gear, the Dakar MT III has held up exceptionally well. They're clearly engineered for punishment.
On-Road Manners: Better Than Expected
Mud-terrain tyres aren’t known for silky highway behaviour, but the Dakar MT III strikes a surprisingly good balance. I’ve put plenty of highway kilometres on them between trips, and they’ve remained stable, predictable, and comfortable for a tyre in this class.
Road noise is present — as expected — but not excessive. Wear after one year is very respectable, especially considering the off-road work they’ve done. Regular rotations have kept the tread even and extend their life nicely.
Versatility for Hunting, Camping, Exploring & Touring
This is where the Dakar MT III really shines for the way I use my Jeep. They’re not just off-road tyres — they’re outdoors lifestyle tyres, perfect for:
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Driving into remote hunting areas
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Accessing off-grid camping spots
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Exploring forest trails and fire roads
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Touring through mixed terrain on long adventures
Whether I’m pushing through ruts, navigating rocky hill climbs, or cruising gravel roads, they give me the confidence to go further and stay out longer.
Final Verdict: A Dependable, Hard-Use Tyre for Serious Outdoors People
After a full year of real-world use, the Dakar MT III Mark Ma Signature Series has proven itself to be a rugged, reliable, and high-performing tyre for anyone who spends serious time off the beaten track.
If your life involves hunting, camping, exploring or dedicated off-roading, and you want a tyre that won’t let you down when the terrain turns nasty, this one deserves a spot on your list.
A year later, I’m still running them — and still recommending them.