ATV Tires

ATV is an acronym that stands for All Terrain Vehicle and it basically means to indicate a vehicle suited to handle any type of terrain from paved to muddy to snow to gravel and everything in between.  ATV tires of course are tires best suited to fit those types of vehicles.  The primary difference between regular tires and ATV tires is that their grip structure is designed to grab the road under a more diverse set of circumstances – mud, snow etc.

The tire industry has recognized for a long time the need to meet various conditions throughout the world and as a result has created a variety of tire specifications to meet those needs.  Within the ATV tire world there are more specific tires for snow, mud, loose gravel and even some tires designed especially narrow mountain loose gravel roads.  These tires allow various agencies to navigate vehicles in rescue and maintenance attempts without the extra worry of road conditions.  You can usually spot the difference in the tread and size dimensions of the tire.  Mud tires for example, have wider treads which allow for the displacement of more liquid which in turn allows the tire to actually touch the firm ground.

Other ATV tires are designed specifically for dunes, these tires almost look like balloons with pedals attached to them.  This design is optimal because sand is so loose that it needs to be grabbed onto in large chunks like paddling though water.  Naturally you cannot use these types of tires on anything but sand as any surface other than sand will destroy the tread.

In the winter time most people switch to snow tires, or at least people who live in climates with snow.  Snow tires have a wide and deep tread so they can compact the loose snow or dig through it to hit the pavement.  I live in the Rocky Mountains and it is vital to have snow tires here.  Most people believe you need to have four wheel drive to get around in the snow; this is simply not true.  With a good set of snow tires you can get around just fine in either front or rear wheel drive cars.

When it comes to finding tires for sale you are best suited to look for a national chain or at least a chain that has multiple locations in the areas your frequently travel.  This is because most tires come with certain amounts of warranty and free rotations.