The job of maintaining the tires on an ATV is not hard if done before every run. A good rule of thumb regarding ATV tires is "Treat them right and they will treat you right". ATV tires are unique because they are designed the deliver the best traction over all kinds of terrain.
The following, are some tips of getting the best wear out of your ATV tires.
ATV tires require a low air pressure. This is what makes them unique. Always maintain the exact air pressure that the manufacture requires. Check it every time you plan on doing a run on your ATV. Use a low pressures gauge or the dial up kind. Under inflated ATV tires, can lead to damage of the rim, and you don't want that, a little preventive maintenance can save you a lot of grief and money.
If you over inflate, this will lead to premature ATV tire wear. Even though it gives you more speed on the hard trails, it is more prone to puncture damage because the ATV tire can't deflect over sharp objects.
Riding on pavement is very hard on your ATV tires, not to mention unsafe, and illegal in most places. Pounding the pavement with your ATV tires wears out the corners of each tire tread, resulting in less traction on slick clay or soft terrain. If you must ride your ATV on a road, keep the speed down to reduce the friction and the heat building up on the tires. Don't spin the tires on gravel or slide through turns.
Remember the original tire that comes on your ATV is designed to deliver good traction and perform in a variety of conditions. Read about the different ATV tires that you can get. A lot depends on what terrain you ride on. If where you run your ATV varies, you may want to get the style of tire that is better suited for different terrain styles.
