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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Deshawn Agtarap | Posted under   Automotive


ATV Street Tires - Know Your Options



ATV's are a versatile all terrain vehicle that can be used off road and on road. Off road needs the right type of tire such as mud or sand. And on road needs ATV street tires and you need to know your options.

There are huge discounts available on name brand street tires which include Avon, Cheng Shin, Dunlop, Bridgestone, IRC, Kenda, Michelin, and Maxxis to name just a few.

If your ATV spends most of it's time on paved surfaces or hard surfaces then you'll want a hard surface tire that will last longer. A 4 ply all season radial will have less roll, give you better fuel economy, and a smoother ride. You'll also get a tire that will last longer than a knobby style tire.

Street tires are usually about 25" tall and are generally mounted on a 14" rim, although sometimes it might be a 12" rim. They are the perfect choice if you spend most of your time on hard surfaces or pavement. ATV's are used for a variety of situations and if you are not using yours off road then there is no need to be paying the higher prices on off road tires that will burn up too fast on hard surfaces.

There are many different web sites that offer discounted street tires. You can choose from anyone of these sites. It certainly pays to shop around and find out where you can get the best prices!

If you race your ATV don't make the mistake that so many do thinking that street tires are for pansies. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Of course the type of tires you will need depends a great deal on the type of ATV racing you are doing. Of course all terrain or sand dunes are going to require appropriate tires.

But for many types of racing street tires are more than adequate and because they are so much more affordable you can even take it up a notch. And you'll be pleasantly surprised at the high performance street tires you can choose from.

Street tires can provide you with superior stability and wet weather performance. Street tires will give you constant performance heat after heat and they are an option for any ATV on road racer.

When choosing street tires one of the most important things you can keep in mind that you pay for what you get. If the price sounds too good to be true it probably is. If the tires are half the price of everyone else's tires then perhaps you need to question why.

It's also important to consider purchasing a brand name such as Michelin, Dunlop, Whitney, or Ridgegear to name a few. These tires have a reputation in the industry and they've got great warranty so by putting your money in a name you can trust you are certain to be happy with the quality of the tire and the tires performance.

There is a huge selection of ATV street tires available to choose from. Pick the tire that will meet your performance expectations. It's a great investment!



About The Author:
Deshawn has been a salesperson for automotive industry for more than 10 years and enjoys helping customers select the right atv according to their preferences. Come to http://www.atv-now.com to get free advice on different types of atv.


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