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ATV Accessories Guide
By Alexander Sutton
When you first beginning heavy ATV riding and serious outdoors treks, you may feel like you need to buy every accessory in the store. You want it all because it looks so nice and you feel it will make you look more important or more of a professional. For your information’s, beginners only need the basic ATV accessories and this article will explain what is necessary for the beginner.
There are many items and related products that you can buy, but the following list is only describes the basics and the importance of each. Especially if you are a young rider, these items are a necessity. If you are on a budget, then you need to be more concerned with the accessories that will keep you safe and not what will make you cool. If you buy the really important things listed below, you will be ready to hit the trails with safety as your number one thought.
The first ATV accessories you should buy is a helmet. No one should ever be an ATV without a helmet. There have been too many accidents where people were serious injured that could have been prevented if they had been wearing a helmet. And the choices for a stylish or cool looking helmet are huge, There is never an excuse for not putting you helmet on and wearing it even on a quick or short ride. Why take a chance?
The next ATV accessories that are god to own are gloves. Gloves will protect your hands from scrapes and scratches from tree limbs and bushes. They will give you a better grip in the handles and make holding on tightly more comfortable. They will cushion your fingers against scrapes on the ground in the event that you wreck. The gloves will actually take the beating for you. They will not protect against crushing if the wreck is severe, but they will keep minor scrapes at bay. Read the rest of this entry »
Select The Right ATV Tires
By Will Treps
ATV tires are among the most important parts of your ATV. ATV tires come in different kinds and each kind usually specializes in one type of terrain. When buying new ones, you need to know first which ones suit your needs best. ATVs naturally tend to gear towards extreme terrain conditions since they are generally designed for off-road use. It is only proper to choose those that will withstand the abuse you are going to put your ATVs through.
General Tires
General ATV wheels, also known as all terrain wheels, are made to perform well on all kinds of terrains. Most ATVs are factory installed with these type of wheels. They can be used both on and off road and can provide good traction on pavements, rocky terrains, snow, sand, and mud. But if you are going to ride your ATV on one type of terrain only, it is best to choose tires that specialize in that specific terrain.
Paddle Wheels
Paddle tires, also known as sand wheels, are the ones that should be use in sandy areas. The tread design features paddles that are spread out on the tread. These tires look like huge balls with old riverboats paddles attached to them. These paddles provide better traction by grabbing the loose sand while the ATV is traveling. Although they perform well in the sand, they should not be used on other types of terrains.
Mud Wheels
Mud tires, as the name says, are tires used in muddy terrains. They are light in weight which allows high-tech suspension to maintain its maximum efficiency. As for the tread pattern, the lugs are spaced out irregularly to provide maximum traction and to push the mud away from the tires. The excellent traction prevents the ATV from getting stuck in the mud.
Snow Tires
Snow tires are perfect for winter use. They perform better than any other tires on very slippery areas such as ice and snow. For the tread design, the tread blocks are horizontally wrapped around the tires which make the tires look like a snow chain. This design allows the ATV to have a better grip on slippery conditions.
Trail Tires
Trail tires are visually similar to those used for muddy terrain. However, they are heavier and less aggressive than those used for muddy surface. The tread pattern of trail tires also features lugs that are a little shorter and closer together. Trail tires are more expensive than their counterparts because they are made of a tougher and more durable material. Read the rest of this entry »