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HOME  Motorcycle Articles Used ATV Tires Are A Bargain But Choose Wisely
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Written by RobertoQGephelez
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Monday, 04 May 2009 |
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Few people give much thought to the type of tires that come with their ATV. Older ATV's that have been used for a while are more than likely going to need some new rubber in the near future.
by RobertoQGephelez
I bet your ATV tires were the last thing you thought about when you bought your four wheeler. Older ATV's that have been used for a while are more than likely going to need some new rubber in the near future.
Once you find yourself needing new tires, you'll have to ask yourself what kind of ATV tires do you need. Not all ATV tires are created equal. Picking the wrong type of tires for the type of off-roading you do can leave you with less than ideal performance. Follow the advice below to be sure of getting the best possible tire for your ATV.
Choosing cheap ATV tires just because you don't want to spend the money on a good brand can come back to bite you. There's nothing wrong with saving a few bucks on ATV tires, so long as the quality is the same between the brands you're considering. Buying a set of ATV tires just because they're the cheapest can have negative consequences on your level of off road enjoyment. When buying used ATV tires it become more important to know what you're looking at before laying out your money.
For many ATV owners, the set of tires that came with their ATV will perform well. It's the hardcore off road rider that will see the most performance with high quality ATV rubber. Picking a cheap general purpose tire for your high speed desert riding will yield poor results as the tires fight to gain traction in loose sand. This is why it's important to choose the right tire for your riding condition. Someone who goes off roading in Colorado mountains will have different needs than someone who spends their weekends in the Mojave desert!
ATV sand tires are tires with paddles on them. They excel in loose sand because the paddles get traction by grabbing a large amount of sand as the wheel and tire turn. These types of tires excel in all types of sandy terrain, but don't think you can use them anywhere because you can't. If you have a 2 wheel drive ATV, you should buy smooth front tires for sand riding.
If you're just a casual rider that doesn't take your four wheeler to extremes, then a general purpose type of tire may be all that you need. These tires perform well under a variety of conditions. Just don't expect them to handle deep much or deep and loose sand well. For your average ATV owner, they are more than enough for average conditions.
For those of you who don't consider it a fun ride if you don't come back covered with mud, the aggressive tread Mud ATV tire is right down your alley. These tires have aggressive treads designed to get a bite in deep mud. The treads are made in a way that it is easy for the tire to clean itself by slinging the mud out of the low spots in the tire so it can get a better bite on its way around.
High performance ATV tires are meant to be ridden on hard packed surfaces. You can tell these tires apart from other types because they generally have a lower profile and a smaller tread. The tread is generally small knobs in an X pattern.
Knowing where you'll be using your ATV is the most critical step in picking the right tire. Choose wisely and your ATV will give you years of enjoyable riding with just the right amount of performance and value.
About the Author:
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