ATV Wheels and Tires
The tires that come on your ATV from the factory are designed to give you a cushy, comfortable ride with decent traction in a wide variety of conditions. They are not specialized mud and snow tires. You can buy aftermarket tires that are specifically made for the mud and snow in the same size of your factory tires or you can go to a larger size.
One of the best all-around ATV tires, good for mud, snow, rocks and speed is the ITP589 Holeshot Tire. It is also one of the most copied tires on the market and is used in circuit racing. If you are looking for an ATV Mud Tire, the newest, most aggressive mud tire on the market is the Gorilla Silverback. It has a 2 inch tread depth, is a 6-ply tire and is a self-cleaning, mud slinging machine.
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ATV tires that run on low pressure are designed to deliver traction over most types of terrain. These specialized ATV tires usually run 4 to 6 pounds of air pressure and most give a little rougher ride than the original tires.
It is important to always maintain the correct tire pressure as specified in your ATV's owner manual or on the aftermarket tire. If your ATV starts to pull to one side you should check the air pressure of both front tires. One tire having lower air pressure than the other can cause this to happen. You should check your tire pressure once a month by using a low pressure tire gauge that reads 1 to 10 pounds per square inch (psi).
If your ATV handles like a tank in turns it may be that your tires are under-inflated. Under inflated tires can also get pinched by the rim when you hit a hard object. This can also cause you to bend your rims.
There are some riders who will over-inflate their ATV tires in able to gain more speed on hard trails. Over-inflating your tires will reduce rolling resistance but it will also cause the tire to ride on the middle of the tread. This will cause the tire to wear out faster in the tread's center area. Driving with over inflated ATV tires can also cause you to lose traction and they can puncture easier because the tire is not soft enough to give when going over sharp objects.
Riding on pavement is unsafe, illegal in most states and will wear your ATV tires out really quick. If you do not have another route to get you from point A to point B, try riding on the shoulder instead of the pavement. It is also important to keep your speed down and to not spin the tires on the pavement.
ATV tires are designed to withstand a lot of abuse. With a little care you will get peak performance from your ATV plus the added bonus of longer tire life.
