Do You Know How Many Types Of Off-road Tires There Are?

In the boring life in the city, many friends choose to drive their off-road vehicles to go off-road. Before going off-road, you must put on a suitable pair of "shoes" for your car, but how much do you know about off-road tires? Woolen cloth? Let's talk to you today.
There are 5 levels of off-road tires from low to high, namely H/T, A/T, S/T, M/T, and rainforest tires. Do you know the differences between different levels of off-road tires? ? Let's find out together below!

1. H/T is the most junior off-road tire in the off-road tire family. It is also called a road tire. Generally speaking, when off-road vehicles leave the factory, most new vehicles are equipped with neutral road pattern tires. They are mainly used for highway driving. The advantages are: The sidewall is relatively soft and the tread pattern is fine. The difference between road tires and conventional road tires is not very obvious, the comfort is better, and the noise can be ignored. Road tires are used for off-roading with very low intensity. It is suitable for occasional outings, but its main usage environment is still mainly for highway use.

2. A/T tire is a standard off-road tire, also called all-terrain tire. It is the tire most frequently used by off-road enthusiasts. Compared with road tires, all-terrain tires are more compatible. The pattern design of all-terrain tires is relatively rough, and the spacing between the treads is larger than that of road tires. This design sacrifices road performance for durability and adhesion. , the noise has also increased to a certain extent. It is a tire with both off-road and on-road performance. For those who usually use their car as a means of transportation and occasionally go out for a little wild ride, all-terrain tires are a good choice. The scope of use is basically half off-road and half on road, but the noise and vibration of the tires have been greatly improved compared to road tires, and the puncture resistance and off-road capabilities have also been greatly improved. All-terrain tires are therefore standard off-road.

3. There is also a lightweight off-road tire between H/T and A/T. Its off-road ability is slightly stronger than that of road tires, but its off-road ability is slightly inferior to that of all-terrain tires. It can be said to be a semi-entry-level off-road tire. tire. However, this tire is still designed for road use.

4. S/T is a tire between all-terrain tires and mud-terrain tires. It uses part of the technology of mud-terrain tires on the basis of all-terrain tires, plus some large particles of mud-terrain tires, making it The entire tire looks particularly strong. The off-road capability is also very good, favoring medium-to-high-intensity off-roading.

5. M/T tires are what we call mud-terrain tires, the full name of mud-terrain tires (Mud-Terrain). Generally speaking, only off-road enthusiasts and workers on special road sections use them. It is the opposite of road tires. Mud tires have hard sidewalls and exaggerated treads. The distance between the treads is very large, which is convenient for slowly discharging mud or throwing mud at high speed when driving on muddy roads. In addition, on some harsh surfaces It is easier to strengthen adhesion. Mud-terrain tires make a lot of noise when driving on the road, and when the vehicle speed is too low, you will clearly feel the vibration of the tire teeth. The braking and steering performance are much different from those of road tires, and it is easier to lose control on rainy paved roads.
But once it is on non-paved ground, it can give you excellent grip, especially it is not easy to be damaged on harsh terrain, and will give you a good off-road experience. It focuses largely on muddy surfaces, which means that whether to use mud-terrain tires in the north, where it is dry in most seasons, requires careful consideration. Mud tires are very unsuitable for road use and the noise can drive you crazy, just like driving a tractor.

6. Finally, there is the rainforest tire, which is also called the centipede tire. Most users use it for various events with a lot of dirt. The tread of the rainforest tire is very exaggerated. To put it bluntly, rolling is almost its only function on the road. However, it is an absolute master in muddy environments, and its performance is much better than ordinary mud tires.
Although few people use rainforest tires, off-road fans still talk about them from time to time. There are very few rainforest tires that we can use, and there are not many manufacturers. The sidewall pattern is like a large centipede, which is basically unusable on the road. It is a pure off-road tire for playing in mud.