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Posted by: fruitjacket
The Mud Lites have issues with puncturing (from what I've read). I have a friend who punctured his brand new lites on a harvested corn stalk when driving through the field.
I have 27" Dirt Devils and it took me months to decide which tire to get. I had never purchased aftermarket tires before.
I can only tell you my opinion on them, so you will need feedback from others on the other models you are contemplating.
I could NOT BELIEVE the difference from stockers to these tires. it's un friggin real how much more crap you can go through.
It's singlehandedly the most significant aftermarket change I've put on my grizzly....and it's not even close. And I have ALOT of accessories (pipe, air filter, jet kit, CDI, etc, etc. etc)
They ride very well on the trail and bite awesome in the mud, but I (Can only) assume there not as good in the mud as a true mud tire like the outlaw or mudzilla. For trail riding with great bite in the mud, etc, they are a great tire. You would not be disappointed.
NOTE: ALL aftermarket tires (with aggressive tread patterns) are going to significantly slow your ATV down. You will notice a decent loss in power off the line. A clutch kit will usually alleve this though.
Posted by: Starky
DKNARND,
How do you like the QS1. Is there a significant power increase over stock and how loud is it compared to stock. I want to go to a new pipe on the Griz but don't want to be obnoxiously loud either. I still like to sneak around a bit.
Posted by: PINKMOON
Of all the tiers mentioned I have only tried the mudlites and dirt devils. I have the mudlites on my foreman and really like them. They were the cheapest 6ply around and the lightest as well . Not a bad combination. I have heard people say they wear out quick. Mine seem to be holding up fine after a year...but i very seldom ride on hardpack surfaces like asphalt.
I hope this helps some.
PINKMOON
Posted by: DKNARND
spikeland, The 25" BigHorns weigh the same as a set of 26" Lites which is 97 lbs for a set of four. I installed a set of the BigHorns on my brothers Eiger and they are a good all terrain tire although we are having problems with wheel shake at medium to high speed. Have been in contact with the distributor and we are waiting on Maxxis to acknowledge they have a problem with some of the tires. As far as traction performance goes we are satisified but not blown away with them. My MudLites perform just as well in all terrain that we ride and better in the mud. Also the MudLites will wear if the majority of your riding is on rocks and you are heavy on the thumb, but if you are on trails they will wear much better. I have over 500 miles on a set and they are in very good condition still bit I have seen them.
I have read reviews from a couple of people using the MudHooks Extreme tires and so far they are very happy with them. They are a large 26" tire measuring up to a true 26" if not even a little more, where as the Mud Lites 26" tire only measure up to 25 1/4 with 4.75psi. The compond of the Hooks is stiff and should wear well but I have heard that they are heavy but do not have actual weights. I imagine they will weigh similar to other 26" mud tires which is in the 110 lb. range on average. I am considering a set of them for my Grizzly.
Posted by: Grimmsniper
The bighorns are heavy but tough. Ive had good luck with them as an all around tire.
Posted by: LittleBoy
Badland Carlisle radial or a little more expensive ITP Holeshot ATRs.
Posted by: Vaquero
They are the same tire as the ITP Wetlands biohaZ. I just put a set on my 02. They ride better than my Mudlites and are more agressive, I did step up to 26's. They are a very good tire for trails but won't compare to a true mud tire and I think they are more durable than the mudlites.
Posted by: batmanacw
I have the 26" dirt devil XT's and I really love them. I had the 25" dirt devils before and loved them so much that I upgraded to the XT's. They have excellent handling caracteristics and corner well. I almost never put my griz into 4 wd because it isn't necessary, even in 18" mud. I don't know about the others but I am really happy with what I have.
Posted by: DarkManX
i have had the mudhooks the rancher came with dirt hooks and we talked the dealer into switching out for mud hooks this tire ran very well graged every thing we put it through but 1 time when stuck in a rut that was muddy and wet wouldnt grab but still manged to pull us out with a small shake of the quad.
i seen what big horns can do and i like them
i dont know how the mudlites preform but alot of people buy them so they must be good
my Super Swamper TSL/ATV vampires worked very well and so did the DirtDevils!
Posted by: DarkManX
now that i read his post and think more the Dirt Devils where better because when on hardpacked mud and gravel it wasnt such a ruff ride like the Vampires are but its almost impossible to get stuck with the vampires but it isint easy to get stuck with a brand new pair of dirt devil Xts either
Posted by: DarkManX
i dont own the tires any more they went with the rancher and they were just mudhooks and the stock size but they felt like my dirtdevils
Posted by: vtwinriot
I have theDirt Devils on my P700 and at first I loved them. But after just a few (hard) miles on them they have no grip left on surfaces like grass or hardpack. I will probably be looking into the Big Horns next.
Posted by: spikeland
anybody own bridgestone mud hooks if so how do they handle all around.i was thinking of mudhooks ,bighorns,or mudlites.in your opinion whats the best all around.?
Posted by: spikeland
darkman x do you have the mudhooks extremes tire?if so how heavy are they and how deep are trhe treads?
Posted by: spikeland
oh ok yeah they have these tires also from bridgestone called mud hook xtreme they look alot more agressive than regular mud hooks but im not sure because i cant seem to find anybody that owns a set.
Posted by: spikeland
my friend just put 26 in mudlites on his prairie 700. i took it for a test ride .amazing ,sick and wow!!!i will own a set very soon
Posted by: spikeland
when you say the bighorns are heavy how heavy? do you know the exact weight.?if not are they heavy like some of those insane all out mud tires?
or not quite?
Posted by: spikeland
hey dknard thanks for the info.your explenations are very thorough and helpful wish i could find reviews on the xtreme mudhooks or talk to someone who owns them.thanks again
Posted by: biohaZ
im not sure what there called but ive heard that the new 05 tires for sportsmans work pretty good, just my 2 cents
Posted by: MNWolverine01
I don't know alot about tires but I really like mine. ( see signature below)
Ryan
