Master Tough Terrain with Rice Tire’s UTV and ATV Tire Selection
Upgrade the performance of your all-terrain vehicle with new tread. When it’s time for replacement ATV tires, visit Rice Tire. We stock a wide selection of quad and side-by-side tires from leading brands for your sport ATV or utility ATV.
Learn How to Find the Best UTV or ATVs Tire for your Side-by-Side or Four Wheeler.
Whether it’s your first time shopping for UTV/ATV tires or you just need a refresher on how to find the best tire, we have you covered.
Here are a few pointers on where to start your UTV/ATV tire search:
Understand Ply Rating: The ply rating tells you the overall strength and longevity of the tire. The higher the ply rating, the tougher the tire. Expect to pay more for 6 or 7-ply rated tires vs 2 or 3-ply tires, but also expect less flats. Some manufacturers list the ply rating on the UTV/ATV tire sidewall.
The ply rating does not always correspond with the number of plies in the tire. In earlier times, this was true but modern technology has made it possible for UTV/ATV tires with 3 plies to match the strength of UTV/ATV tires with 6 plies.
Ply ratings are still useful in that they are relative to one-another within a brand. So a 6-ply UTV/ATV tire today might not have 6 plies but it’ll still be tougher than a 3-ply UTV/ATV tire.
Understanding Star Rating: Stars correspond with a UTV/ATV tire’s maximum operating pressure.
- 1 Star = 4 PSI
- 2 Stars = 5 PSI
- 3 Stars = 7 PSI
Finding the Right Tread: An all-terrain vehicle is designed to get you through tough terrain, so long as you have the right tires installed. Choose from standard A/T tires for general purpose riding, mud tires with a directional tread for pushing through mud, sand tires with paddles for dunes and beaches, or racing tires for high-speed trails.
Finding the right size tire for your side-by-side or four wheeler:
UTV/ATV tire size is displayed on the sidewall as height x width–wheel diameter. It’s recommended you stick with the stock size chosen by the manufacturer unless you’re looking for certain performance benefits and understand the pros and cons of changing size. Check your owner’s manual for more information.
Get Answers to your UTV Tire or ATV Tire Questions-
Whether riding your four wheeler with family and friends for fun, heading out to the hunting camp with your dog riding shotgun in your side-by-side, or all out quad-racing, the tire sales department at Rice Tire is ready to assist.
Many of our associates enjoy UTVs and ATVs as well so we can help you with tire size, the best UTV tire brands ATV tire brands to help you in the Virginia mud or Maryland beach sand or for pretty much any other areas where you’ll be riding.
Call your nearest Rice Tire location today, talk with a member of our team. We really are the “Experts in Tire Solutions” and you’ll get answers to all the questions you may have about UTV/ATV tires for your four wheeler or side-by-side. Who knows, maybe they’ll even tip you off to few hidden riding spots.
Why is Ply Rating Important for UTV and ATV Tires?
The ply rating tells you the overall strength and longevity of the tire. The higher the ply rating, the tougher the tire. Expect to pay more for 6 or 7-ply rated tires vs 2 or 3-ply tires, but also expect less flats. Some manufacturers list the ply rating on the UTV/ATV tire sidewall.
What air pressure should I run in my UTV or ATV Tires?
Look at the sidewalls of your UTV or ATV tires. Most state a maximum and minimum pressure. Most also have “Stars” that correspond with a UTV/ATV tire’s maximum operating pressure.
- 1 Star = 4 PSI
- 2 Stars = 5 PSI
- 3 Stars = 7 PSI
Which tread pattern should I run on my UTV?
It all depends on what type of vehicle you are riding or driving, where you drive it most, and how hard you drive it. An all-terrain vehicle is designed to get you through tough terrain, so long as you have the right tires installed. You can choose from standard A/T tires for general purpose family riding, mud tires with a directional tread for pushing through that Virginia mud, sand tires with paddles for the Maryland dunes and beaches, or racing tires for high-speed trails.
How do i know what size tire to get for my Four Wheeler or Side-By-Side?
Rice Tire always recommends installing the same size tire chosen by the manufacturer of your Four Wheeler or Side-By-Side. Of course, if you have made significant aftermarket upgrades to the chassis and suspension systems to compensate for the extra weight and rotational forces that larger tires and wheels can bring to bare on your vehicle then we have a wide selection to choose from. UTV/ATV tire sizes are displayed on the sidewall as height x width–wheel diameter. It’s recommended you stick with the stock size chosen by the manufacturer unless you’re looking for certain performance benefits and understand the pros and cons of changing size. Always consult owner’s manual for more information.
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We are in, or near your neighborhood making us your best local tire shop. Give us a call, we are happy to schedule an appointment to check your vehicle and get you safely back on the road as soon as possible.
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