#Opinion

For quite some time, tangible guidebooks have been essential – occasionally life-saving – tools for riding, be it on a dual-sport, ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle), and in a UTV (utility terrain vehicle). They provide valuable information to properly plan an enjoyable, yet safe, experience on the trail, typically including comprehensive maps which are crucial for navigating unfamiliar areas. Importantly, these books often highlight the details of specific ATV trails: difficulty ratings, terrain variations, and points of interest.

It is the 1980s and your parents have the Honda ATC90’s (ATC stood for All Terrain Cycle) all loaded up in the bed of Dad’s three-quarter ton pickup, towing the 23-foot travel trailer for another great weekend in the desert or sand dunes. You spend the weekend adjusting the air pressure on the ATVs balloon tires, finding that sweet spot allowing you some feeling of suspension travel. Every corner was a near disaster, every landing over a jump was nearly tragic, but you survived it all. And you will do it again in a few weeks. 

When choosing the right tire for your ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle), several crucial factors need to be considered to ensure optimal performance, safety, and durability. Just like when buying tires for your hauler or a daily driver, different tires work better in distinct circumstances, and picking the right one for a particular application can make a huge impact on how the vehicle performs. Let’s explore what to pay attention to when looking for tires for your quad (or three-wheeler if you’re old-school).

Imagine you’re deep in the woods or amid a sea of dunes, somewhere too far from civilization to still have cell service. When you’re riding such remote places,staying connected with your buddies while on the trail is crucial for the overall safety of the group. While many still turn to walkie-talkies or CB radios, the general interest and consensus for what works best has shifted to General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS), a type of radio service which offers better clarity, longer range, and generally less frustration than the aforementioned, making it (arguably) the best option to take and off-road in general.