When it’s time to select new tires for your off-road vehicle, many factors quickly enter the decision-making process. Depending on your budget, the intended use of your vehicle and the type of terrain (sandy, rocky, etc.), it’s crucial to think carefully about your choice. What’s more, you need to take into account your driving style, whether sporty or more touring-oriented. The options are many, and perhaps this tire is the one for you. Kimpex defines the Trail Warrior tire as robust and versatile, while promising excellent traction. Let’s see what our analysis and test of the Trail Warrior tire tell us about it.
Technical side:
The Trail Warrior tire from Kimpex has a radial construction, which improves its overall performance compared to bias tires. What’s more, its 8-ply carcass structure guarantees greater puncture resistance, while supporting the weight of large-displacement ATVs and side-by-side models fitted with 26 to 30-inch tires. The well-spaced studs that adorn the tire are 21 mm deep, which is slightly higher than the average offered on the market for the same dimensions.
On test:
I had the opportunity to test these tires in spring snow, on rocky trails and in mud. The overall performance of this tire is very respectable. The Trail Warrior’s 21 mm studs showed remarkable traction, with satisfactory stability resulting from the tire’s 8 plies. The well-spaced stud design minimizes mud accumulation, enabling the tire to maintain excellent grip.
When using this tire on hardened trails, the stud layout offers a surprisingly quiet ride despite the aggressive appearance, and little vibration at the ATV controls. On long rides, these details become even more important.
However, the test was not carried out in extreme cold. We wonder whether the tire material will harden excessively at very low temperatures. For the moment, we have no answer to this question.
Kimpex Trail Warrior tires are a wise choice for ATV users looking for puncture resistance, more than adequate traction and a comfortable ride. Its radial construction, non-directional tread and low rolling resistance make it a tire that performs well on a wide range of terrains. Our test drive confirms that Kimpex’s description of this tire on its website is accurate!
