ATV Tires—A Symbol of Perfection!
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.
ATV tires should provide a high class performance both on road as well as off road. The tires should be able to withstand all sorts of off road conditions along with providing a suitable performance on the road. The difference in the terrain use of the tire leads to different tread pattern designs. The aggressive mud tires, for example, have a less tight tread than the All Terrains. This causes them to have a quieter street ride as compared to the boisterous mud tires.
The following things need to be kept in mind regarding ATV tires. The ply rating of your ATV tire is essentially determined by the conditions in which you are taking your vehicle. Therefore, while riding through rocky terrain it would be advisable to use tires with higher ply ratings as this would substantially lessen the chance of puncture. The ply rating can be determined by checking the number of stars imprinted on the sidewall of your ATV tire. Each star refers to 2-ply. So, three stars imprinted on the sidewalls of the tire mean that the tire has a rating of 6-ply.
It is not necessary that you use the maximum air pressure that is listed on the sidewall of the tire. Rather, it is advisable that you run the air pressure that is recommended by your tire manufacturer. Optimal air pressure is essential for good mileage. If you are experiencing air loss in your ATV tire(s), you should check for punctures, impact damage on the tread part of the tire and cracks. Also, valve stem and core should be checked for leakage. This is because an old or damaged valve stem and a loose valve core can be the cause of air loss in your tire.
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 ATV tires to give a high class performance while letting them last longer.
