Best Tires for the Polaris Ace!

Shopping for a new set of tires to slap on your Polaris Ace can rue a real chore. Knowing what types of tires are out there, and what types of terrain they’re made for makes the whole process seem like an endlessly daunting task.

Today, though, we are here to make the whole tire shopping process easier for you. So let's dig in to our top picks for the best tires for the Polaris Ace, and their specific use cases!

Types of Polaris Ace Tires

One quick search using the term ‘Polaris ace tires’ will net you more results than you bargained for. Which is why we wanted to provide some explanations for you today. But lets cover the major categories you’ll encounter first:

• Street tires
• All Terrain Tires
• Mud Tires
• Sand/Dune Tires
• Rock Crawling Tires

As you can see, there are many different types of aftermarket Polaris Ace tires out there. So let us dig in to a few of them!

Polaris Ace Street Tires

Street tires look exactly how the name suggests. These aren’t made for any specific purpose other than getting the UTV around on normal surfaces. Which means that they’re some of the worst possible tires for off-roading your machine.

But, if your goal is to make your Polaris Ace street legal, then these are your best bet for quiet and smooth road use.

Polaris Ace All Terrain Tires

All terrain tires again fill the role their name suggests. Not specific to any one type of terrain, this type of tire is your Swiss army knife of the bunch.

You will find all terrain tires relatively lower priced than some of the hyper specific use models we will cover a little later, which is a huge upside to purchasing them. Models like the Polaris RZR RT320 Race/Trail Radial Tire by DragonFire are extremely versatile and can take you from the trails to the streets with ease. And believe it or not, these tires are even DOT approved and race-ready too.

Polaris Ace Mud Tires

Muddy trails are serious wet blankets when you don’t have the right tires to conquer them. So if you live or ride your UTV in an area where rain is regular, and the trails often have muddy areas: listen up!

Picking up a set of Polaris RZR Terminator UTV/ATV Mud Tire by SuperATV will be your saving grace, I promise. The design of the tread on these tires will help to ensure you keep control, and traction on even the muddiest of trails. The angled tread works to push mud out of the way so that you don’t just spin your wheels in it instead.

Polaris Ace Sand and Dune Tires

Believe me when I say that driving in the sand and dunes presents a totally different set of complications for your tires than any other type of terrain.

Next time you’re at the beach in deep, loose sand, think of how it quickly becomes increasingly difficult to walk. Now imagine your UTV, that weighs many hundreds of pound more than you, spinning its wheels in the loose sand. Without proper tires, you’ll find yourself dug into the deep sand up to the chassis in no time.

If you don a legitimate set of sand and dune tires like the Polaris RZR Dune Rear Tire by Pro Armor however, you’ll soon realize why everyone else out on the dunes is able to fly through the sand with ease. The paddle-like design of these rear tires allows them to grab the dirt and propel the side-by-side forward, instead of just spinning and digging a hole.

When it comes to dunes and sand, the front tires will actually need to be a little different than the rear. For the best possible traction in regards to steering, you’ll want to look at tires like the Polaris RZR Sand Lite Front Tire by Tusk. You’ll notice the unique design right away, with the smooth outer edges and a single line of tread through the middle. Think of it like a rudder on a ship, allowing you to part the ocean (or sand in this case) in order to steer.

What ever you do, just don’t be caught hitting the dunes of Glamis without sand and dune tires, trust us on this one!

Polaris Ace Rock Crawling Tires

As rock crawling continued to gain popularity, we all knew it was only a matter of time before UTV owners started wondering if their Ace could keep up with the bigger off-road vehicles.

And as it turns out, with a decent set of tires and a whole lot of skill (or luck), it definitely can.

You’ll surely want to leave out the street tires, and definitely don’t bring any sand/dune tires for the rock crawling adventures. All-terrain tires will usually do the trick, and some are even designed with rock crawling in mind. The Polaris RZR Crawler XG Tire by Pro Armor can easily handle high-skill level rock crawling trails, and then take you right back onto the open road to grab some dinner afterwards. These are definitely a multi-tasking set!

Aftermarket Polaris Ace Wheels

The last parting thought we wanted to leave you with, is one concerning the Polaris Ace wheels instead of the tires.

As much as we talked about tires, it would behoove you to remember that your wheels are also important when it comes to the stresses of off-roading. The stock wheels are, well, they’re stock for a reason, you know? Just as with almost every stock part on your Ace, your wheel are going to need to be replaced at some point.

So why not be proactive, and level up your ride with a set of Polaris RZR SB-3 Machined Beadlock Wheel by DragonFire for your brand new tires? With a set of these, you won’t need to worry nearly as much about popping a bead while out on the trails. And we all know changing a tire on the trail is an absolute nightmare, right?