Why Is It Important To Have A Good Set Of Tires On Your Vehicle

[Jimmyb]

If you are driving off-road going on another adventure, you may have lots of things on your mind. Apart from things like where you are going, what is the best route to take there, fully stocked gas tank and supplies for the trip, it is very easy for things that should be checked to slip your mind. Simple things that could have been avoided could lead to problems later. And it's one thing having an issue in a big city where help is usually not far away. Off-road, there are rarely people around to assist you and the conditions could be treacherous. Leading you to wish you had checked into things a little closer before setting off. While most people concern themselves with the engine or making sure all the lights are working, they often overlook one crucial, vital feature that can make your trip go a whole lot smoother and safer. A feature that probably isn't given the consideration or respect by people they deserve, the tires! So let's take a look at why having a good set is important.

What kind of terrain do you want to drive on?

There's no point in setting off on a trip with the wrong set of wheels on. The main choices for off-roaders are All-Terrain tires, Mud Terrain tires, Snow tires, and Rock tires. Each of these tires is particularly suited to a specific kind of drive so you will need to judge which one is best used appropriately to where you are going. This could be critical to both your safety and the outcome of the vehicle! Off-road tires are more durable than their counterpart highway tires and also deliver some serious traction once the streets are left behind and the real fun starts. They are designed to be more rigid to achieve the best performance in any ground type.

Driving can be affected

Having the wrong set of tires or even an old set of tires can affect your driving. You can help to balance tire wear by moving your tires around on your vehicle. This is known as a tire rotation. It spreads tire wear among all four tires evenly, thus extending thread life and giving the user a bit more reassurance that no problem area needs immediate attention. to include your spare tire in this is a good idea, as then all tires should be relatively equal. This could be important in 4x4s, as the smallest difference could affect the vehicle drive train. Most Jeeps are 4x4, so if you would like to rotate your tires here is the best-recommended way to do it. Both tires on the rear axle should move forward straight to be placed on the front axle. Your spare tire moves to the rear axle positioned on the right side. The front axle right tire is then placed on the left side of the rear axle. The front left tire then takes its place as the spare tire.

Having the right size tire

People are always debating the right size tire for the right vehicle, wide or narrow. The difference is wide tires have a short but wide patch and narrow tires have a long and thin patch. What might look the part, and make your Jeep look super cool, maybe a complete nightmare once you get off-road? Your choice of a tire can affect handling and performance. Wider tires are known to consume more fuel as they cause more friction. Narrow tires are seen to be generally better for off-road, with the handling seemed to be smoother at the expense of comfort.

Accessories to have in case of problems

No matter how well laid your plan is, or how much thought went into your preparation, there is always the possibility of a mishap still occurring. In this case, it's best to be well equipped to deal with the problem. A full tire repair kit is a must-have, as is a spare tire, preferably fully checked beforehand. For solving more extreme cases of your tires getting firmly stuck look no further than Australian company Maxtrax. Invented in 2001, it has been touted as one of the best Australian inventions of all time and has helped rescue many vehicles in dire situations. While it is seen to be expensive, it is very easy to use. Lightweight and portable, it is a recovery and extraction gadget if your vehicle gets bogged down.