The Three Tires You Need To Know For ATV Riding
Being the monster machines that they are, ATVs can dominate a wide variety of terrain, from sloshy mud to coarse gravel. To get a better and safer performance from your quad, you should get tires designed for that specific terrain.
At Motonation of Bolivar, we like to help our clients use their machines properly so they can get the best performance and keep them functioning well. Read on to learn more about which tire type will suit your four-wheeler the best. If you have any questions or if you want to see some ATVs for sale, come on down to our dealership in Bolivar, Tennessee. We’re proud to serve the good people of Jackson and Humboldt.
All Terrain
The most basic, general type of tires for ATVs are the all-terrain models. The term “all-terrain” is a catch-all term that is used for tires that aren’t built to perform better at one terrain at the expense of another. They are in contrast to the other, more specialized types of quad tires. These types of tires will be designed to give you superior traction in muddy terrain while they’ll also help you dominate rocky, winding roads. These are usually the standard tires on ATVs since they can handle a range of terrain that includes soft ground, hard turf and everything in between. Every ATV owner usually has one set of all-terrain tires.
Sand Tires
Sand tires are also known as paddle tires, not because you can sail with them, but because of the distinct paddle-type ridges on the tread. They’re built to give your quad the best possible traction when you’re riding on sand. Loose sand moves a lot under the weight of an ATV, so these tires are designed to give the vehicle traction by pushing the sand backwards. The movement style is similar to how a steamboat moves on the water. The ridges on these tires don’t hold up on other kinds of terrain that are harder than sand, so if you use them on hard turf, you’ll end up damaging them.
Mud Tires
As the name implies, these tires were designed to let you splash around in muddy and watery terrain without getting stuck. They give your ATV the best possible traction on this type of terrain due to the oversized knobs that let them grab large swaths of land deeply when you hit the throttle. Muddy terrain has less uniform texture than sandy ground, so mud tires have a great advantage when you’re moving over ground that’s very soft or relatively firm. Because of this advantage, you can also use these tires in snowy or slushy conditions. Their well-defined lugs provide solid and even weight distribution, so your ATV can stay steady and upright instead of slipping around. Just don’t use these tires on very hard terrain as they can get damaged like the sand ones.
Bonus!
If none of these options work for you, don’t fret! These are just some of the more commonly used tires for ATVs, but they’re not the only options you have. There are tires built to handle nearly every kind of terrain you’ll ever face. There are specialized ones built mainly to let your ATV zip over snow-laden ground. If you like to use your four-wheeler for serious racing, there are tires that will help your quad stay ahead. Talk to our expert staff about what you want to do with your quad, and they’ll help you get the right tires for the job.
Getting the right tires means you’ll be optimizing your quad for the right terrain. More importantly, it’ll make your ride (and your ATV) safer. If you need any help finding the right tires or getting the right four wheeler, head to Motonation of Bolivar. If you’re looking for ATVs for sale near Bolivar, Jackson and Humboldt, Tennessee, call or come over today!
