What are Mud Tires?

Mud tires are specifically used to gain greater traction when traveling through slick and deep mud. Mud fills the treads of common vehicle tires and causes them to lost traction so that sliding of the truck occurs. The tread on mud tires is usually very deep and there are sharply defined projections on the tires that allow them to penetrate deep into the mud and gain traction.  more

Mud tires are a type of auto tire that are used especially for traversing muddy surfaces. Sometimes called mud-terrain tires, these tires are made with special features to enhance their treading capabilities. They can be fitted to many types of vehicles but are most commonly seen as truck tires or all terrain vehicle (ATV) tires. The chief characteristic of mud tires is their large, altered tread pattern. The tread on a tire is the caterpillar track design that allows a tire to go through the rain, mud or any other element without losing grip on the ground. The tread on a tire is often carved in straight or jagged lines, and goes many inches or centimeters deep. On a mud tire, the tread is much deeper than standard tires. The tread on these tires is most commonly seen in chunked or blocked patters, to help the tires withstand and hold more mud. They are designed to dig into these difficult surfaces, and clear more quickly, allowing for more mud to go in and then out. As a type of ...  more