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Posted by: downndirty
Are the carlisle tires good for all around riding? I did a search and am finding mixed reviews. Should I try to get another AC tire selection in the deal? Are the stock rims lighter than the AC specialized rims? This will be on a 500 btw. Thanks for any info.
Posted by: downndirty
v2rider,
I have a set of 26"dirt devils and they perform well for me. I was just thinking of having the dealer swap out the stock carlisles for another brand from the AC accessory catalog, such as the goodyears, 495's, etc. (not the 489's though).
I think the stock rims are the lightest, maybe not the strongest, but I was just curious as to how they weighed compared to the other rims AC offers.
I am just trying to think of some things to "throw" into the deal. LOL.
Posted by: downndirty
maybe i'll ask the dealer to mount the regular mudlites as part of the deal (they had them on the shelf) and i'll leave the badlands at the dealer.
Posted by: gtdoctor
XTR's for me also, fantastic tire.
Posted by: kaptap
I have the stock Carlisle Badlands and they're pretty bad in thick mud. They don't self clean at all, so they become slick tires in really thick mud. Also, I've had the tires come off the rim several times in thick mud from hitting something in the mud/water. At this point, I hope each ride that they stay on the rim. I plan to upgrade to Mudlite XTRs ASAP.
Posted by: Breye
I have the stock Carlisle Badlands and they are garbage. Can't keep then sealed around the bead of the rim even cats in the show room have flats on them. I can't even start to tell you how much trouble me and my buddy with the same 2006 400 auto as mine had with our stock Carlisle.
Posted by: v2rider
Look at my pics, those are the best rated all terrain tire you can get right now. They work well in mud, snow, rough terrain, and hardpack. The rims are Delta series steel chromed rims. The tires are Interco Swamplites. I dont know anything about Carlisle tires, but someone else might
Posted by: v2rider
Oh, Ok, lol!!! Sorry to try and sound like a salesman! ha!!
Posted by: v2rider
Those are sweet tires AC power, but my quad is prettier! lol later
Posted by: acpower
i have the ITP mudlite XTR (extreme terrain radial) and they are by far the best tire ive rode. monsters in the mud and no movement or noise at any speed on hard pack. get them. there is no better. the carlisle badlands xtr are not that good to be honest. they are a comfortable ride but pretty week in the thick stuff. i kept the stock rims on mine, if you get a new pair from AC get the 5 spoke aluminum, those are nice.
Posted by: AC700
Guys, I had the Carlisle XTR's on my 700 and didn't like them. Also my tire dealer told me he had several customers who's tires had rolled off the rim. I gave my XTR's to a neighbor and had a set of Maxxix Bighorns installed. They are not a great mud tire but for trail riding and long life, they are hard to beat. By the way, the sidewalls of the XTR's are very soft. If you want to run XTR's then increase the air pressure to keep the bead sealed.
