Why do ATVs have smaller front tires?
ATVs have smaller front tires mainly to achieve easier turning and better handling when riding off-road. They are also needed to avoid tire rub.
Can I put different size tires on the front and back?
What happens if wheels are different sizes. In a front- or rear-wheel-drive vehicle, as long as both rear wheels are the same and both front wheels are the same and the suspension geometry is set up to accommodate this, the vehicle will operate fine.
Why are my front and rear Tyres different sizes?
Generally, in a front or rear-wheel drive, as long as you have ensured both pairs of tyres are the same, you can have different size tyres between rear and front if the suspension geometry is set to accommodate for this.
Can you put different size tires on an ATV?
Every ATV has a theoretical maximum tire size it can fit without modifying the suspension. It’s typically about one to two inches bigger than your stock tires. So if your ATV came with a 27-inch tire, you could probably fit a 29-inch tire without too much trouble.
Why are ATV tires wider in back?
Mainly, ATV tires are wider in the rear to increase traction and stability, thus enhancing the safety and overall performance of the vehicle. This complements the narrower front tires that are configured in the staggered setup of the ATV tires.
Can I put bigger tires on my ATV?
Here comes the long answer. Every ATV has a theoretical maximum tire size it can fit without modifying the suspension. It’s typically about one to two inches bigger than your stock tires. So if your ATV came with a 27-inch tire, you could probably fit a 29-inch tire without too much trouble.
Will different size tires affect 4wd?
You can only have about a 3/32 tread difference between tires on any AWD or 4×4. The reason is with the different tread depth the tires will rotate at different rates and put un-wanted stress on the AWD drive train that can cause damage to it.
What happens if your tires are different sizes?
Having different sizes on some four wheel and all wheel drive vehicles can actually do damage to the vehicle. Since tires vary from brand to brand, and even from model to model, damage can even occur with tires of the same size if they have a large enough difference in circumference.
Should front and rear tires match?
For optimal safety and performance, Continental recommends fitting the same tires to every wheel position on your car, so drivers should have the same brand, size, tread pattern, load index, and speed rating on the front and rear tires.