| The tires of the ATV are among the most | | | | tires are made of textile cords, like nylon and |
| important parts. Basically, all-terrain tires are made | | | | sometimes Kevlar. Radial tires are made of |
| for proper performance for both on- and off-road | | | | rubber-coated reinforced-steel cable belts.Each |
| purposes. This is accomplished by using a tread | | | | type of tire construction has its own unique set |
| pattern design where the lugs are tighter together | | | | of characteristics, which play a part in its |
| than a mud tire's tread. They perform well on a | | | | performance.Sipes are the slots cut into the |
| variety of terrains, like rocks, sand and mud, while | | | | surface of the tire tread. The number of sipes |
| still offering decent traction on a paved | | | | and the way they are set in the tires is an |
| road.Depending on the tires, one can use the ATV | | | | important factor in the traction the tires get on |
| for various purposes. Since the ATV is designed | | | | muddy, snowy, wet or icy surfaces.It is very |
| for off-road use, such as on sand, gravel, mud or | | | | important to be able to read the specs of a tire |
| snow, much depends on the type of tires one | | | | before buying it. The basic factors important while |
| uses in an ATV.When first launched in 1981, the | | | | buying tires are tire type, tire width and aspect |
| ATVs had balloon tires. Today, a general ATV tire | | | | ratio of the height to the weight to the tire. Also, |
| is heavy, with deep treads and a low pressure | | | | one should find out about the construction, wheel |
| (less than 10 pounds per square inch [PSI]). This | | | | diameter, load index and speed rating of the |
| helps the tires get a better grip on the road, and | | | | tire.The tires of an ATV are also the main culprit |
| therefore helps in navigating terrain like forests | | | | for the various criticisms against ATVs today. |
| and wetlands.A tire is made out of belts, a | | | | Along with taking a good grip on the path, the |
| carcass and the inner lining. The belts are a series | | | | ATVs also dig channels that drain out boggy |
| of rubber-coated layers of steel, polyester, nylon | | | | areas of water in forests, tear out fragile plants |
| or Kevlar. The carcass is the main body of the | | | | that are vital for the integrity of the sand dunes |
| tire, which is made out of wire beads and body | | | | in deserts and beaches, and also destroy |
| plies. The inner liner is a special layer of | | | | well-maintained snow trails in snow.ATV provides |
| compounded rubber, forming the inside of a | | | | detailed information on ATV Accessories, ATV |
| tubeless tire.There are two basic types of tire | | | | For Sale, ATV Parts, ATV Tires and more. ATV |
| construction: bias-ply and radial designs. Bias-ply | | | | is affiliated with Antique Automobiles. |