Free Article: ATV Tires

You are here:
Directory | ATV |

Basic Maintenance For ATV Tires
By Calum MacDonald

Whether you are a novice ATV rider or a professional sports rider, you may have experience a flat tire on the trail. Although having a flat tire is not a scheduled event, you need to prepare yourself as to when it will hit you.

All-terrain vehicles, just like any other wheeled vehicles, can experience a flat tire. When this happens, you should never panic since flat ATV tires are easy to fix. This problem can be handled without great difficulty.

One of the most common problems of flat ATV tires is air leaks. When this happens, rest assured that all kinds of flats could be repaired even on the trail. However, severe flats should be removed and changed by a professional.

Fixing An ATV Tire

You can work on the flat ATV tire and ride it all throughout the day. However, be aware that you still need to get it fixed to avoid future problems. You will need a couple of items to fix you ATV tire. To be prepared for tire problems, you should store these equipments in a safe place where you can use it any time and anywhere.

To fix your ATV tires, you will need a plug insertion tool and a reamer, tire plugs, tire pumps, tire repair glue and an air gauge. The air gauge is the most important tool you should always have on hand.

A flat tire usually indicates that there is air leak. Once your tires become flat, you need to find the holes. The first thing you should do is put air in the tire. Then, you should look for certain objects that may have caused the leak – for instance, nails, sticks, screws and other harsh elements.

If you found nothing, you should slowly rotate the damaged tire, listen for leaks and look for possible cuts. It is recommended to place some water or puddle in the tires to allow you to see possible damages. You should also check if your valve stem or seal is broken.

Once you successfully found the holes or the cause of leakage, use the reamer to roughen the hole's edges in order for the plug to hold effectively. You should then thread the plug by applying a little amount of glue to the plug. Check to see if the plug would stay in place.

Repairing ATV tires can take some time to master because different scenarios apply different kinds of plugs. However, regardless of hole size, you should always allow the glue to dry before continue riding your ATV. With this simple procedure, you can ride your ATV in the mean time and have it repaired later.

Author Details:
Calum MacDonald writes for a small number of sites about his interest in ATV (all terrain vehicles). Calum regularly uses these vehicles on his croft (small farm) in Scotland.

Article Source: Free Article Directory

NOTE: This article may be reproduced ONLY if the author details, source and ALL links remain in place and active.

More Articles About ATVS: