| There are many common questions that ATV riders | | | | the time, then thetype of specialty tires that would |
| often ask. In this article we will discuss some | | | | be best for you would be sand tires. If you |
| solutions to common questions that ATV enthusiasts | | | | frequently ride your ATV in mud holes or bogs, then |
| have. One common question is "Why is my ATV | | | | tires with a mud tread design would be best for you. |
| pulling towards one particular direction when I ride?". | | | | If you race your ATV or ride a sport model, then |
| There are many explanations for this. | | | | Racing tires may be your thing. If your ATV riding is |
| Assuming that your ATV is in shape mechanically, the | | | | mostly on normaltrails with the occasional jog into |
| most common reason this happens is that your tires | | | | muddy or sandy terrain, then your best bet would be |
| do not have enough air pressure in them. ATV tires | | | | to get a pair of All terrain trail tires. |
| are very sensitive, so a tire missing a few pounds of | | | | Another common ATV related question is "How do I |
| pressure will set off the balance of the other tires, | | | | protect my ATV from rust?". The solution to this |
| making your ATV pull in an inappropriate direction. | | | | problem is prevention. When you ride your ATV |
| ATV tires are designed to run on very low pressure, | | | | off-road,it is impossible to avoid scratches, dings, and |
| so the slightest fluctuation in tire pressure can cause | | | | general wear to the paint on your ATV. To prevent |
| this problem. If you check your ATV's tire pressure | | | | your ATV frame, wheels, or other painted parts |
| and this is not the problem, then you may have bent | | | | from rusting, you should first and foremost keep it |
| or worn out your tie rod ends, shocks, a-arms, | | | | clean. In other words, clean it when yourdone riding |
| steering column, or ball joints. It isalso possible that all | | | | and keep the mud and grit from remaining on it for |
| you need to do is adjust your front end alignment. | | | | an extended period. Second, once your ATV is clean, |
| Another common ATV question is "What type of | | | | you can touch up any scratches or dings with touch |
| replacement tires should I buy?". There are many | | | | up paint. Lastly, a good aerosol lubricant can act as a |
| different designs for each type of ATV tire, but | | | | rust inhibitor and dispersewater from tight places. |
| most tires can be categorized as: Mud, Trail, Racing | | | | Spray the lubricant liberally on the frame, chain, and |
| and Sand. The type of ATV tires you need depends | | | | suspension components. Just make sure to avoid |
| on the terrain you travel on most with your ATV. | | | | getting any oil on your brake parts. |
| For instance, if you ride your ATV in sand dunes all | | | | |