| ATV wheels have the same characteristic: defined | | | | invention until it can accept the Amphi Cats wheel |
| threads, durable tear and snag resistant tire material | | | | which became the trademark of modern day ATV |
| and large balloon like construction. | | | | wheels. |
| Definitely the most ingenious aspect of ATV is in its | | | | To date, there are various types of ATV wheels |
| wheels, no arguments. ATVs defining factor is the | | | | that are designed to meet specific terrain conditions. |
| ATV wheels, making it possible for ATVs to travel | | | | Though most wheel types still work adequately on |
| and work even in the absence of roads. | | | | other terrain, there are such ATV wheels that would |
| All ATV wheels have the same characteristic: large | | | | perform poorly on a specific terrain. One instance |
| defined threads or knobs for better traction in all | | | | would be the race tires against sand dunes. |
| kinds of terrain, extra durable tear and snag resistant | | | | Race Tires |
| material for the tire bodies to protect it against | | | | Usually developed to create greater traction on |
| puncture from sharp objects, and large balloon-like | | | | different conditions, this wheel type has defined |
| construction to help the wheels avoid small pits and | | | | knobs and threads. Also, some of these tires are |
| rocks on the trail. It also helps the wheel climb out of | | | | flatter to afford ample hold on the terrain. |
| any obstacle. And in some cases afford flotation. | | | | Trail Tires |
| When necessity initiated the ATVs invention in Japan, | | | | Trail tires are created to be more durable to defend |
| ATV wheels were the deciding factor in its success. | | | | against punctures against sharp objects such as |
| Osamu Takeuchi led the development team that was | | | | rocks or wood splinters. Some of these tires are |
| assigned by Honda Research & Development to | | | | large, balloon-like construction to afford flotation |
| develop a vehicle suited for winter travel. The | | | | (defense against sinking in bogs and sandy parts) in |
| outcome was the development team spawning a | | | | soggy terrain and mud. |
| prototype vehicle with six ATV wheels. But still the | | | | Sand Tires |
| invention didnt have the cutting edge technology that | | | | These tires are also called Paddle Tires since the |
| will enable it to meet the demand. | | | | threads do exactly just that - to paddle. These tires |
| However, when Osamu Takeuchi got hold of an | | | | are usually made balloon-like, with few but |
| American invention called the Amphi Cat, the design | | | | enormously large threads. The balloon construction will |
| process quickly hasten to completion. The Amphi Cat | | | | help avoid sinking even in the softest sand and the |
| had rolled on six 20 inch low pressure high flotation | | | | enormous threads afford traction. |
| balloon tires, and Osamu Takeuchi revamped his ATV | | | | |