ATV Tire
It must be common knowledge among all the ATV enthusiasts that to achieve the best performance from your vehicle, getting the right tire is a must.
In the market, various types of ATV tires are available. They may be the gigantic mud tires, the high-grip race tires, the O.E type tires or the trail tires. Brands famous for producing the ATV tires are Goodyear, Maxxis, Gator and ITP.
The main purpose of the specifically designed ATV tires is to provide good functioning both on the road and off it. They should be so manufactured that they are able to cope with all the roughness of the uneven terrain and along with that provide a smooth drive on the road. The different tread patterns on the tires are so designed to fulfill the requirements as per specific terrains. The tread patterns on the mud tires are a little distant as compared to those on the All Terrains. This allows the All Terrains to give a smoother ride on the road.
The following things must be regarded when it comes to ATV tires. The ply rating of your tire is an important consideration as different ply ratings are suited to different terrains. Thus, if the vehicle is to be driven through rocky terrain, tires with higher ply ratings should be preferred. This decreases the chances of a puncture. The stars that are imprinted on the side wall of the tire give the ply rating for the tire. As each star represents a rating of 2 ply thence, a tire with three stars would be having a rating of 6 ply and would make a good choice for heavy use.
Taking in account the air pressure inside the tires is necessary if you want a smooth drive. Go for the pressure value as stated by your manufacturer rather than running the maximum air pressure which is given on the sidewall of the tire. To attain good mileage, optimal air pressure is important. Check for punctures or cracks or impact damage if you are experiencing air loss in your tires. An old valve stem or an unfastened valve core can also be the causes of air loss in your tires. Therefore, valve stem and valve core should be checked for leakage.
AT25 x 10-12 is the sizing format for the ATV tires. The alphabet “R” may be used instead of the dash to show the radial construction. The numbers represent the sizing parameters where the first number gives the overall diameter, the second gives the section width and the thirds represents the wheel diameter. All measurements are done in inches. However, these numbers vary in individual tires as the calculated figures are mere approximations.
To save the tires from premature wear and tear and sidewall cracking, the air pressure must be kept within optimal limits. Visual inspections must be carried out regularly to remove any foreign body from the tire tread. The appropriate measures would allow your tires to give a high class performance while letting them last longer.