Off Road Tires

Several people start shopping for off road tires early if they have noticed signs of aging on their tires.  However, many people do not know the signs for have a bad tire.  Obviously, flat tires mean that a repair or replacement is necessary.  A flat tire is caused by the tube inside being punctured, a leaky air valve, or someone meddling with the pressure of your tires. Thread bare tires will need to be replaced. Keep an eye on the tread of your tires by making sure it is as deep as George Washington's head is on a quarter that you can run along between the tread blocks.  Watching your gas mileage may mean that your tires need to be replaced if there are no other obvious reasons.  Allow and auto service technician to look at  your off road tires first before making the decision.Lastly, extra noise coming from the tires may require a change.

So just like your choice in bicycles you choose the best tire that will get you where you want to be.  With off road tires that can be the top of a mountain or through a muddy trail.  This can be in any type of weather so pay attention to what options your tire has to it.  The following are a few good options for you to consider before buying truck or SUVs because there are several factors that can influence off road tires selection according to tire manufacturers:

• Size
• Loads carried
• Haul road surface, profile, and condition
• Tire behavior in traction
• Work Shift length
• Type and Condition of loading / dumping area
• Maximum cycles per work shift
• Tire wear and replacement reasons
   

The top two companies for off road tires are BFGoodrich, SuperSwamper Tires, and Mickey Thompson Tires. 

BFGoodrich

With BFGoodrich there are three top choices the All-Terrain, Mud Terrain, and the Krawler. Each come in various sizes, so if you like it they can be yours.  Be prepared to spend between $123.99 - $651.99, for your All-Terrain that are made for both on-road and off-road travel.  The Mud Terrain sell for $150.99 - $784.99 and these are extra tough tires for the experienced off-roader.  Krawler off road tires are one step above these and run $375.99 - $478.99.  This is for the extreme need for traction with extremely strong sidewalls and deep tread.

SuperSwamper TSL

There are basically two types of these tires; TSL Radial and TSL Bias.  The TSL Radial off road tires offer a smooth ride on the road in addition to off road capability.  These are versatile tires for all-terrain.  They run for $125.99 - $462.99.  TSL Bias are purchased for $113.99 - $537.99 and are the tried and true ones that made SuperSwamper a top name.  These have been tested in all environments for nearly forty years.