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Does driving on gravel ruin tires?
I just moved to Kentucky and have discovered that I love hunting. I often go with friends on the weekend and we switch off on who’s going to drive. The only thing I worry about is the tires on my truck. All of the roads into the forest are gravel. Will driving on gravel ruin my tires?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Kentucky
is a beautiful state and prime hunting country, so congrats on your move! If you’re worried about driving on gravel, relax. The good news is that driving on gravel doesn’t ruin your tires. However, it can create additional wear on your tires that could decrease their longevity.The reason that gravel wears your tires more quickly is mainly due to the lack of traction. When you drive on gravel, even deep tire treads can’t grip the road as well as they can on pavement. This causes the tires to spin on sharp, jagged rocks and pebbles, which can wear down tires more quickly.
However, you can counteract this problem by driving slowly on gravel whenever possible. Alternatively, you can opt for all-terrain or mud tires. These have more durable treads and are specifically designed to handle off-roading, such as gravel roads.
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