Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Which ATV Tire Brand is the Best?

First of all, we have to establish what is the right ATV tire. There are specific ATV tires for various purposes. For utility wheels, for example, you will need tires like that of the golf cars with special elements added to achieve superior performing. These ATV tires are specially treated for uniform and for higher durability.

And tire have to be used with a proper wheel. For ultimate ATV use, ultimate ATV wheels are available and are the lightest way to reinforce the vulnerable bead area. These wheels basically feature spun aluminum with billet and integral bead locks that provide maximum strength with minimum weight.

So let's say that we're testing our tires on equal terrains and with the same set of wheels. Which brand would be the best?

As the gossip goes, the popular choice for those interested in riding their ATV in muddy environments, is the Tracker Mud Runner. Since the Polaris Sportsman 700 Twin was named 2005 ATV of the Year, Goodyear has become even more popular with ATV owners, since their Rawhide Grip tires are a feature of the 700 Twin.

Runners-up include:

1. M962 Rear Mud Bug Tire
This tire has extra deep lugs that will provide you with the ultimate traction in the mud and the 26" or 27" will give you lots of ground clearance.

2. GBC Mud Buster Tire
The aggressive chevron traction with the self cleaning tread will have you flying through the mud no matter how deep.

3. Maxxis Mud Bug Tire
Rugged, reinforced, overlapping lug design which keeps the mud away from the tire, combined with traction lugs and you've got a ride that won't stop.

4. Bridgestone ATV Mud Hook Tire
The knobby tubeless construction is a great choice for not only the mud but for almost any terrain.

5. Bridgestone Mud Hook Xxtreme Tire
This tire has a very deep and recessed lug that gives you the ultimate in traction.

6. Trail Crawl Soft Terrain
This heavy 4 ply nylon tire has deep large lugs that will give the ultimate traction in the mud or soft terrain.

For those in love with racing their ATV, Maxxis brand of tires is one of the best options. Their popular model, the Maxxis iRazr is a great model for anyone wanting a top performance ATV tire. Also by Maxxis is the Razr, Razr 2, and Razr MX. Also for racing are tires produced by Carlisle, especially the Carlisle S-Trac Radial and the Badlands models. These models are perfect for individuals who want control without compromising their top speeds.

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