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Posted by: fasternu
Hey all, for hardpack, fields, mud, snow, and gravel, what type of 27/28" tire would be the best? Probably not a true mud tire? I'm mostly concerned with longevity, as well as performance.
They'll be on a Sportsman H.O.
Thanks!!
Posted by: fruitjacket
I have 27" Dirt Devils, and love them. They ride smooth, bite like mad compared to stock and apparently I hear they wear quite well.
I deliberated on tires for almost a year. I don't think I could be happier with my choice.
I didn't want a super mud tire either, which is why I chose the DD's.
PS - I measured mine with 7lbs of pressure, and got 26 7/8, so they're darn close.
Posted by: Specta
Our Mud Runners have done pretty good. They have 3000 miles on them and have lost their aggressivness in the deep spring snow. Will be looking at new ones soon.
Posted by: Jerms
I loved my Dirt Devils before I sold my quad. They bit well, they wore well and they looked swell. What more can you ask? Couldn't tell you about the measured size, though.
Posted by: Jerms
All 4 of my tires were 10" wide. I'm not positive, but I would think you would have at least as much clearance on the front as a 300, probably more. I do know that the 10" wide tires were the absolute widest I could go. They cleared the shocks by about 1/4". I had no problems with them, though.
JC
Posted by: Bluethumb
Bearclaws
Posted by: GSXRPred
MudLites or Dirt Devils.
Posted by: rprossil
I went with the Dirt Devils. Good traction and smooth on hardpack/gravel. Also 6 ply and very reasonably priced.
Posted by: rprossil
I stayed with the stock sizes (F) 25x8x12 and (R) 25x12x10. They work fine, but I haven't measured them. When I was shopping I asked several of the dealers I talked to for suggestions and the DD's kept coming up, and they were also recommended by 1 or 2 of the magazines for all around traction and wear. The big bear is at my inlaws summer home so I can't measure the tires until I get up there this summer.
Posted by: Grimmsniper
Bighorns have done me well!Maxxis should have 26" and 27" sizes out soon.
Posted by: RedGoblin
I heard somewhere recently that ITP changed the rubber on their Holeshot ATRs to make it last longer. Unless they did the same to the Mudlites, I would stay away from them if you're looking for longevity. Don't let the "6-ply" fool you. The tire body may be 6-ply, but the lugs are made of a soft rubber.
Posted by: RedGoblin
What size DDs did you get? I heard that the tire size is acutally about an inch or so less than what is claimed. For example: 26" really is more like 25". Have you measured?
Posted by: NovaSS
I agree. I have Dirt Devils on 2 bikes, grip great but run SMOOTH on the hard pack.
Posted by: sharpie
how wide can you go on the stock rims though? i jsut got a set of 26" dirtdevils 10" in fornt and 12" in back, and i plan on running them on the stock rims. does anyone see any possible problems with this? i've rode several things running dirt devils 400EX, 350X, and a recon, and i'm impressed. i hope the XT's will work good with the foreman.
Posted by: HwyFlyer
26" Dirt Devils are doing a good job for me....have not had them long enough to know just how long they will last.
Posted by: Vaquero
I just put on a set od mud lites and they seem to work great but they are pretty soft. I think dirt devils will last longer but will sacrifice some traction. The mud lites really conform to the terrain. Also check out the ATR's they are available in 26's now.
