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4x4 mud tires
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The Extremes of 4x4 Mud Tires
 Want to know about 4x4 mud tires?
Mud bogging, mud racing and just mud in general is
big business for the world of 4x4. Mud tires make the truck, so people
are passionate about the rubber they mount on their light trucks and
SUV’s.
Some of the 4x4 mud events being arranged these days
are huge. The hot trucks, thick mud, rowdy crowd and cute girls make
the entertainment something really special. Each to their own, of
course. Mud sports might not be your scene, perhaps you’re more
of a collector of insects or a restorer of rare, antique spectacles.
Many of these mud sport events allow camping, so a
lot of families make a whole weekend of it. Not only is there mud
bogging, but rock crawling, trail riding and a mixture of other
entertainment. Mixed together with food, beverages and maybe even a few
souvenirs and merchandise, it’s no wonder these events are
gaining popularity. At night, you can bet your house there’s a
bon fire as everybody soaks up the atmosphere and tell a few stories.
Some of these lunatics, um people, take their trucks
to extremes during the events. You’ll see vehicles up to their
wheel arches in mud and water, taking modern machine to limits and
loving every minute of it. In fact, the only people who love it more
are the howling crowd as they scream various forms of praise.
Rock Crawling
Rock crawlers can get pretty serious about their
sport, too. They need a serious set of 4x4 mud tires to climb all the
challenging surfaces they encounter. In fact, for best results
competitors look for tall, oversize, knobbly 4x4 mud tires and pressure
them down.
Lift kits are a necessity to lift your chassis and
increase suspension flex. Although, depending on how serious you want
to be about it, serious rock crawlers even have special fabricated
suspension systems built for their rides. Doing this starts to put you
in the domain of full-time off road use and some enthusiasts even
obtain sponsorship to finance their passion for the sport.
Some other custom fittings for rock crawling include
locking differentials, four wheel steering, roll cages, winches, body
armour (that’s for the vehicle, not the driver) and bead locks.
Bead locks stop the tire from coming away from the rim when pressured
down.
Mud and Snow Tires
 The Rubber Manufacturers Association has guidelines
for mud and snow tires. These tires are simply marked with either MS,
M+S, M/S or M&S. An additional standard, Severe Snow Use, means
that the tires have undergone testing to prove they perform better than
the standard reference tire.
Conclusion
You will find that there are many types of mud tires
and you need to consult with your dealer about your needs. Some mud
tires will give reasonable results when driven of roads, but all will
give off more noise than all terrain or street tires.
In addition, mud tires wear faster than street tires
when driven on normal roads, so expect to
spend a little bit more on
tires over the long
term.
Did you know we have a special
place to show-off your favorite wheels?
See the Hot Wheels Show Room
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