ATV, UTV and lawn tires use small wheels and very low pressures, so the bead must be seated carefully and the size must be read off the sidewall exactly. Call El Paso Tire Shop in El Paso, TX with the tire size and the machine to confirm what can be fitted.
A small tire does not mean a small job. An ATV or lawn tractor tire runs at a fraction of car pressure, sits on a narrow rim, and can be damaged by tools meant for larger wheels. The fix that is easiest to do wrong is the one that looks simplest.
Start with three things in hand: the full size from the sidewall, which axle it goes on, and whether the machine is front-drive, rear-drive or both.
Why do the numbers on an ATV tire look so odd?
They describe overall height, tread width and rim diameter in inches, in that order. Two tires with the same rim size can differ a lot in height, and a taller tire can rub the fender or change gearing on a UTV.
Front and rear sizes often differ on the same machine, so read each tire rather than assuming a set.
Can a car tire shop handle a lawn tractor tire?
It depends on the equipment, so ask before you haul it in. Small rims have little room for the bead, and a tire fitted with the wrong machine can pinch a tube or scar the rim. Bring the whole wheel off the machine if it is easy to remove; otherwise say what machine it is.
Tube-type tires need the tube checked for pinches and the valve stem checked at the same visit.
What goes wrong first on an off-road tire?
Punctures and bead leaks, in that order. Thorns and sharp rock find tread and sidewall alike, and a rim bent on a hard landing lets air creep out slowly. A flat that has been driven on is harder to save, so stop early. Your shop at 2331 Myrtle Ave in El Paso can tell you whether a repair is worth attempting.
What pressure should ATV tires run?
Use the number on the machine's label or manual, not the tire's maximum. These tires run far below car pressure, and a few pounds either way changes the ride and the risk of a bead leak.
Can you patch an ATV tire?
Often a tread puncture can be addressed, but sidewall damage generally cannot. Describe where the hole is when you call.
Do I need new tubes with new tires?
If your tires are tube-type, ask whether a new tube is quoted. Reusing an old tube inside a new tire is a common source of slow leaks.