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Off road driving

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Off-Road Driving

If you’re going to learn, learn from the experts. BFGoodrich® Tires has 24 SCORE Baja 1000 wins and 70 overall four-wheel SCORE Desert Race titles. So yeah, we own the off-road. Off-road driving can be fun, especially when it’s intentional. But, it’s a different kind of driving. We recommend you understand the basic techniques, so you don’t get stuck in a precarious situation.

SAND, SNOW AND MUD

  1. Deflate your tires a bit to increase your tire footprint for better traction.
  2. Use steady momentum all the way through.
  3. In sand and snow, if your wheels start to spin, ease off the gas a little to let the tires slow down and regain traction. In mud, maintain some wheel spin to help clear mud from the drive tires.

ROCKS, LOGS AND DITCHES

  1. Approach obstacles at an angle, so that only one tire engages, leaving the other three tires on solid ground for traction.
  2. To protect the fragile components on the underside of your vehicle, it’s best to drive over an obstacle by placing one tire on it, then gently driving over it.

Hills

  1. Approach the hill straight on, so the weight is distributed equally, providing equal traction to all four tires.
  2. Use as high a gear as the vehicle will handle comfortably on the hill. If the gear is too low, you will spin the tires. If it’s too high, you won’t have enough power.
  3. Always prepare for a failed climb and have an escape plan.

Gas mileage and tires

What helps you get better gas mileage with your tires? Make sure they’re inflated with the proper air pressure for maximum fuel economy.

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Road trips

Leaving on a road trip? Here's a checklist for your vehicle and tires before you leave on your next road trip.

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Wet driving

A series of tips on driving in wet conditions. What to look for in tires, how to handle your vehicle to stay in control on a wet road.

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Winter driving

Important tips on driving in winter conditions. How to make sure your tires maintain traction even in snow, ice and slush.

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