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2 Basic Questions to Ask When Shopping for Off-Road Tires
Posted by GuestPoster in Automotive
There are two basic questions that need to be asked when shopping for off-road tires. The first one relates to the budget, and the second one is your intention and motivation. Asking these two questions first will result to a better experience in the market when shopping for off-road tires.
So how much are you willing to set aside for the tires? Do remember that these specific kinds of tires are more expensive than your average city-driving cars. Some stores can market these tires as low as $80 or these can run as high as $500 each and these are yet installed in your service vehicle.
If you are driving a 4×4, this means that your service ride can accommodate one size or two larger tires without the need for modifications. This will also not affect the handling of the vehicle. But if your plan is to go more steps higher in terms of size, then new wheels are required, a lift job and other modifications, which means thousands more padded to your budget for tires.
Another question that should be asked is this – what is really your intention with your 4×4 or any off-road service vehicle? To be more specific you have to determine first your typical routes, whether it’s on off road, over mud, rocks, sand, or even snow and ice.
It is also important to note the most serious troubles that can be met on the road. With so many factors to be considered just under this second question, shopping for off-road tires can be considered as one grueling process.
To make shopping easier, here is a quick run-down of some of the more popular categories of tires designed for off road, as categorized on the kind of roles that they play on different surfaces. The most common are called the all-purpose tires, and these tires are often seen on the newly designed and marketed pick-ups and SUVs that can also be used for the off roads. These tires will often carry the M+S designation.
There are also the all-terrain tires, designed and constructed to be up for all terrains. These tires do come with aggressive open thread design for better traction on rocks and sand. These are tougher and built for off-road abuse.
Mud-terrain tires can be considered too, and these are known for their extra tough construction. These tires are also known for all around traction, and better puncture resistance. The last type is the specialty and the off-road racing tire. Choose this if the intention is to go for the toughest, and the one that can provide better traction no matter what the road conditions may be.
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