Mud on the Tires (song)

"Mud on the Tires" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Brad Paisley. It was released in August 2003 as the second single from his album of the same name, Mud on the Tires (2003). The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in December 2003, becoming Paisley's third number-one single.

The song is a lighthearted, upbeat track about a man who has bought a new pickup truck and is taking his girlfriend on a date. The lyrics describe the couple driving around in the mud, having fun, and enjoying each other's company. The song is characterized by its catchy melody, Paisley's vocals, and its themes of youthful romance and rural life. It features a prominent banjo riff.

The song's success helped propel the Mud on the Tires album to platinum status. It is considered one of Paisley's signature songs and is frequently performed at his concerts.