Your ATV Tire Choices

There are lots and lots of choices out there when itlead to faster tire wear and an increased chance that
comes to your ATV tires. Your choice will depend onthe tires will rupture.
how you plan to use your ATV. Whether you plan onYou can purchase ATV tires at a local dealer or on
taking your ATV in the mud, taking on some trails, orthe Internet. If you are new to ATVs your best bet
cruising around a field, there is a tire for you.is to let a local dealer change the tires for you. When
We are all after a good deal, and while deals can bechoosing new tires there are some things you should
found on ATV tires, you will want to avoid buyingconsider. Know what tire was made for your ATV.
used tires if you can. Used tires should not be usedThe tire that the manufacturer chose was chosen
for everyday use, because once the tread is wornfor a reason. That is the tire that is probably going to
down or the rubber starts to wear down the tiresgive you the best performance. However, if you
are no longer safe. It is hard to find good qualitytypically use your ATV in extreme conditions like
used tires, although if you do find some, it wouldntmud, then mudding tires may serve you better. You
hurt to have them around for emergencies.can also choose different tire sizes, treads, and
How do you know when it is time to replace yourshapes. ATV tires come in round or flat. Your choice
ATV tires? How often you need to replace your tireswill depend on whether you use your ATV for sport
will depend on how often you use your ATV and(flat tires) or utility (round tires).
how well you care for your tires. In general, you willAfter you have your new tires, you need to dispose
need to replace the tires when you can no longerof your ATVs old tires responsibly. They should not
see the pattern on the tires, in other words, thebe thrown out. The tires have to be recycled or
tread is gone. You will want to replace the tires alsodisposed of properly. You can find a local recycling
if you can see the rubber on the tires starting tocompany to dispose of them for you, or you can let
wear from age.the ATV dealer handle the disposal of the old tires
Proper care of your ATV tires can increase theirfor you.
useable life. Make sure that the tires are inflatedNow that you have a basic idea of how to choose
properly according to the manufacturers standards. Ifand care for your tires you are one step closer to
the tires are under-inflated, the ATVs turns will beenjoying your ATV. With a lot of care and routine
sluggish. Some adventurers will over-inflate their tiresmaintenance, your ATV tires will serve you well!
to try and get better performance on trails. This can