Types of Off-Road Tires

All off-road-vehicle adventures you plan will vary based on the reliability and suitability of your tires. If you have never picked out off-road or all-terrain tires for your 4 x 4 vehicle, you may need the help of a professional to choose the best type and correct size of tires. The tire professionals know the best choice for your vehicle and for the types of ground you wish to drive into.

Tires come in different varieties of off-road and all-terrain options to choose from. Some of the tires available include mixed-use tires, mud tires, and sand tires.

Mud Tires

These tires are intended for bogs and muddy areas that have wide tread lines with ample spacing between the tread blocks. They are designed to grab surfaces while slinging mud free of the tires. If you try mud tires on normal roads, they are loud and bumpy. The aggressive tread can wear down in just a short time.

Mixed-Use Tires

These tires are also called all-terrain tires. Tire professionals recommended ordering mixed-used tires if you intend to use your 4 x 4 for everyday driving as well. They have a terrain-grabbing tread and generous grooves that are designed to shed mud and water. Moreover, they have highway patterning to lessen the tire noise and give a smoother ride.

Sand Tires

Sand tires come in a variety of tread designs. Some versions available include paddle tires, featuring straight or angled shelves across the tire tread surface. Others have paddles combined with other tread and displacement features to help you rip through dunes and soft surfaces with ease.

This kind of tire should never be used as everyday tires. If you hit them on hard surfaces they will degrade easily. They do not have the stopping or turning capacities of street tires.