Your rims must be skinnier that your tires or they won't mount and seal around the bead properly. This has nothing to do with the width of the rim other than you know your rims are more narrow than 10 inches. In our example above the tire says 32x10-16 on the sidewall so you immediately know that the width of this tire is 10 inches. Aftermarket tires that we sell also run a little short on average but it's usually only a 1/2 inch or so.

We hear reports from customers that say their tires say 26 on the sidewall but they only measure 24.5 inches tall. OEM tires that come on your machine from the factory are notorious for being much shorter than they are advertised. Your air pressure, age of tire, ply rating, tread wear, weight of vehicle, width of rim and brand of tire are all factors that come into play in the overall height of your tires. There are so many variables that can affect your tire height so don't be surprised if they don't measure 100% accurate but they should be within reason, give or take about 3/4 inch either way. Just because this tire says 32 on itdoesn't mean it will measure exatly 32 inches tall. Keep in mind these numbers are fairly vague. In the picture example above we have a UTV tire that says 32x10-16 soyou immediately know this tire is 32 inches tall. The 1st number is the overall height of the tire after it has been mounted and inflated. So what do these numbers mean? Since this is a guide about ATV tires we won't get into the metric measurements found on automotive tires, we're just going to cover the ATV sizes measured in inches. If you aren't sure what radial or bias ply means scroll down farther in this article where we cover that topic. If you don't see an R listed in the size of the tire the tire is likely a bias ply tire instead of a radial. First off, let's address the R that you frequently see in a tire size. A common ATV tire size would read something like this: 25x8.00-12 whereas an automotive tire would read something like this: 205/75r15. Automotive tires are usually measured using the metric system. Most (but not all) tires you see on ATV's and UTV's are measured in inches. Or use our tire sizing guide to figure it out. Look at your current tire sizes on your machine and see what you are currently running (make sure you check both front and rear as they are not usually the same). The very first step is to ask yourself the following questions so you can narrow down your search and find specifically what will fit your machine and what characteristics to look for in the tires to meet your needs. Browse through this article and we're sure you'll have a much better idea of what to look for as you shop for tires on our website. We take phone calls daily from customers that are overwhelmed while shopping because there are so many options, sizes, styles and brands to choose from. It's not as simple as one might think to pick out a new set of rubbers for an ATV or UTV. No but seriously, this article titled 'ATV Tires 101' is basically a purchasing guide for tires on our website. Last but not least, if you don't like skid marks you should avoid them both. You ask to borrow some from your buddy and he'll look at you really weird then tell you no. They look really good when they are new but before long they get dirty.

They come in all types, designs and there are many brands to choose from.

When you find some you like you don't want to take them off. Some perform really well in one condition but poor in another, some perform decent in all conditions. Some are too small, some are too big and some are more comfortable than others. If you don't use them it's tough to move forward or backward without causing damage to your undercarriage. You must have them and over time they wear out. Tires on an ATV or Side by Side are like underwear on a human.

32 gorilla silverback tires