I have not used the mud lites but have used both goodyear mudrunners and gbc gators.Both work well as all terrain tires and do very well in the mud.The goodyears are pricy but the gators are very reasonable.Mudbugs are almost identical to the gators but are slightly lighter and a little pricier.Gators have actually become the most popular tire where I live.I have a set on my rubicon and they work well in snow and steer quite well too.Reguardless of which tread pattern you choose I would go with six ply tires as they are much more durable and puncture resistant.