What To Look For When Purchasing An ATV Tire
by: Mike Barus
If you are in the market for purchasing tires for your all terrain vehicle (ATV), there are several factors for consideration.
There are a great variety of tires on the market and it is quite easy to become overwhelmed at the sheer number of choices available from different brands.
In order to find the best tires for your specific ATV that meets your needs, consider these three points:
1.) Tread:
When it comes to tires, the most important attribute is the tread.
Different tires have different types of tread that make the ATV appropriate for navigating different types of terrain.
If using the improper tires, accidents are more prone to occur, so ensure you seriously contemplate the uses of your ATV in order to find the appropriate tire tread.
For individuals planning on spending time in the mud, it is strongly recommended that you purchase mud tires.
These tires have a unique tread that is angled from the inside to the outside.
The tread itself is quite large, usually measuring about one inch high, and allows the ATV to better grip muddy ground, so the vehicle is less likely to become stuck.
Mud tires also work well on different types of terrain, but the tread is more prone to become worn quicker if driven on hard surfaces, including concrete, asphalt, or hard packed dirt.
Furthermore, due to the tire tread, the ride is not nearly as smooth as with other tires.
Generally speaking, most ATV owners choose trail or all terrain tires.
These tires are most likely to handle all types of terrain while allowing the rider a stable and smooth ride.
However, these tires are not designed for one specific type of terrain and are not used for muddy environments due to their tread.
However, these tires offer the most stability, so they are the safest and should be chosen if the ATV rider will mainly stay on hard trails.
If you plan to spend exorbitant amounts of time in the sand, choose a sand tread for your ATV tire.
These tires have a unique tread that uses a scoop to funnel the sand beneath the tires so that the ATV does not become stuck.
Keep in mind that sand tires cannot be used for any other purpose except sand, as they have minimal stability on other terrains and will rapidly wear on hard surfaces.
The final option for tire tread is the knobby racing tires designed to take high speeds on flat, hard surfaces.
These tires should only be used for racing, as they are inappropriate for any other type of riding due to their lack of stability and flat top tread.
2.) Size
Tire size is measured three ways:
width, height, and height of the sidewall.
All of these sizes should be taken into account depending on your wants for a ride.
Tires with too small or too great a diameter should be avoided, as the ATV is under the most pressure, so there is a greater potential for damaging the vehicle.
Furthermore, narrow tires tend to sink in mud, but may provide you more stability on hard packed ground.
Finally, the height of the sidewall should depend on the type of terrain over which you plan to ride, as short sidewall tires have a greater ground clearance, but are less flexible.
3.) Shape
It may seem strange to look at the shape of the tire, but there are two options:
round or flat.
Generally, sport ATVs come with flat tires, while utility ATVs come with round tires.
The difference is the stability and the speed.
Usually, ATV owners choose round tires, since the ride tends to be softer and the shape tends to perform better in muddy terrain.
About The Author
Mike Barus specializes in ATV's http://www.atv-tires-i.com.
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