Description
THE ALPHA
Developed, engineered and manufactured in the United States, the Alpha is truly unlike any utv tire on the market.
This isn’t our first rodeo. We’ve been manufacturing UTV specific tires for over 15 years. We developed the Alpha UTV tire from the ground up, overthinking every aspect along the way. Each Alpha tire is proudly made in the United States by skilled technicians.
True to size:
All Alpha UTV tire sizes were developed to measure true to size. Most tires aren’t. Make sure you get what you paid for with an American made true to size performance tire.
Overall Diameter
30×9.50R14 – 30.00″ @ 15psi
32×10.00R15 – 32.10″ @ 15psi
35×10.00R15 – 35.10″ @ 15psi
Overall Width
30×9.50R14 – 10.00″ @ 15psi
32×10.00R15 – 10.15″ @ 15psi
35×10.00R15 – 10.80″ @15 psi
Alpha Weight:
All Alpha UTV tire weights are for the tire ONLY and do not include wheel. All tires are made by hand so there may be slight weight variances of up to 2% (+/-)
- 30×9.50R14 – 43.00 lbs
- 32×10.00R15 – 45.50 lbs
- 35×10.00R15 – 57.50 lbs
Alpha Tread Depth:
- 30×9.50R14: 18mm tread depth (0.70″)
- 32×10.00R15: 20mm tread depth (0.78″)
- 35×10.00R15: 20mm tread depth (0.78″)
Alpha Durometer Rating:
The Alpha H1 on the Alpha UTV tire is a proprietary compound that registers at 65A
Is Alpha DOT approved:
No. The Valor Alpha UTV Tire is not a DOT certified tire.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) and All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) tires offered for sale in the United States incorrectly labeled and marketed as being compliant with DOT Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) are prohibited.
This means that the symbol “DOT” cannot appear on any ATV, UTV, or Not for Highway Service (NHS) tire. Only tires intended for a vehicle certified to the FMVSS are legally permitted to be marked with “DOT” and may be marketed as conforming to the FMVSS.
Language that tires are “approved,” “certified,” or “compliant” with DOT standards are also prohibited per FMVSS standards.
Refer to NHTSA and FMVSS statement below:
According to 49 U.S.C. § 30102, a “motor vehicle” is defined as: (7) ‘‘motor vehicle’’ means a vehicle driven or drawn by mechanical power and manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways, but does not include a vehicle operated only on a rail line.
Based on this definition, there are no FMVSS that apply to UTV or ATV tires, because UTVs and ATVs are not manufactured for use on public roadways. Additionally, 49 C.F.R. § 574, Tire Identification and Recordkeeping states:
49 C.F.R. § 574.5(e)(1) – The DOT symbol constitutes a certification that the marked tire conforms to an applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard. And:
49 C.F.R. § 574.5(e)(3) – The DOT symbol must not appear on tires to which no Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard is applicable.
Alpha Tire Ply Rating:
All Alpha UTV Tires are 8-ply Radial
Alpha Load Rating/ Speed Index:
The Valor Alpha tire follows the NHS/TRA speed/load index specifications.
Tires that have NHS in the tire size or designated on sidewall are designed for off highway applications ONLY. They must not be used in normal highway service. NHS tires are not intended for the speeds, temperatures, or stresses of highway use.
