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How are 28" Zillas - 9/30/2008 6:11:40 PM   
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Status: offline 		How are 28" Zillas are the good in mud, do they ride good, do they measure ture,  and how much tread do they have. 

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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/1/2008 3:56:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		Zillas are really good in the mud IMO.They run about a half inch short,and they have 1.2 inches of tread if I remember correctly.

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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/1/2008 5:00:10 PM   
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Status: offline 		1.07 inches tall on the 28" which is just a fraction over 1 inch. Depending on size they range from about .85 of an inch to the tallest at 1.20 inches, which is not quite 1 and a quarter inches tall. Some are short some are not. I don't remember which is which. That's what happens when you are old............lol.

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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/1/2008 5:27:01 PM   
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Status: offline 		The 28" on 14 inch wheels are 1.2"  tread depth while the new 28" on 12" wheels are only 30/32 " so just shy of a inch.

Makes no since other than trying to save a couple pounds since the 12" size has more rubber than a 14" wheel tire.
But the 14" wheels run 3-4 lbs heavier than the 12" wheels so both end about the same weight.

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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/1/2008 8:56:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		I HAVE 28X14 ZILLAS ON MY RZR AND THEY PULL VERY GOOD FOR THE SIZE THEY ARE IT IS A VERY GOOD SET UP FOR FOR THE AVERAGE JOE WHO WANTS TO BE ABLE TO TRAIL RIDE IN COMFORT AND STILL BE ABLE TO MAKE THROUGH THE MUD HOLES ALONG THE WAY.

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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/1/2008 9:49:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		i got some 26" zillas on my rhino and they pull real good but wish i would have went with a bigger size.

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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/1/2008 9:56:53 PM   
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Status: offline 		i have 28x14" and side-by-side to my 29.5 laws, zillas mite be 3/4" shorter. tread is soft, so hard pack and dirt roads will eat them up fast

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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/1/2008 10:39:12 PM   
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Status: offline 		How do they compare to Outlaw MST and do 28" MST come on a 14" rim. 

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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/2/2008 9:23:19 AM   
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ORIGINAL: howardt73

i got some 26" zillas on my rhino and they pull real good but wish i would have went with a bigger size.


how do the zillas seem to be wearing on the Rhino?  I am considering the 27's for my 700. 

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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/2/2008 5:06:43 PM   
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Status: offline 		Not sure of a Rhino,but my Zillas are wearing extremely well so far on the Griz.

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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/2/2008 5:35:37 PM   
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Status: offline 		Saw the Zillas at a dealership, unmounted.  Let me tell you, after feeling that tire unmounted (extremmely light), the sidewalls are super soft and the treads are also super soft... I'm not considering this tire for my SxS (Ranger XP '09) due to the soft sidewalls and soft treads.  The weight of the SxS will surely predispose this tire to premature wear and also, sidewall puncture.

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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/2/2008 6:11:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		I keep hearing they wear but my experience is they don't. They are light and have yet to get a flat with my 25" after 900 miles of desert and mountain riding that includes sharp rocks and cactus. They do make a great trail tire and have the ability to do mud and snow also.
I like them so much I decided to get 27" with the deeper tread just for the hunting season coming up.
As for heavier machines I think something like swamp lites may be a better choice but I have had none of the problems with the zillas people seem to be concerned about after just looking at them.

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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/2/2008 6:47:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		Maybe Maxxis found the perfect compound for this Zilla tire:  Super light, and tough. 
I guess I shouldn't presume they would perform poorly, but like I said, the sidewalls are very flexible compared to other 6 ply tires. 
An Executioner sitting right beside the Zillas was SO heavy compared to the Zillas. However, they were VERY stiff--- couldn't flex the sidewall standing on it (unmounted)  I'm curious to hear what SxS owners have to say...

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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/2/2008 8:58:34 PM   
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Status: offline 		I am thinking pretty hard about running them On my prowler.

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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/2/2008 11:02:12 PM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: BrutePhorce

I'm curious to hear what SxS owners have to say...


me too - that is why I asked the question - I have also asked on another forum - if i get any input there, I will cross post

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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/3/2008 5:23:01 PM   
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Status: offline 		I absolutely love my 28 Zillas. Best trail/mud tire i have had on a ATV. Super light and good grip.They also steer very good.

I don't have a SxS but i would think the extra weight of the SxS may be hard on them. They are constructed from light materials for sure.

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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/3/2008 7:11:48 PM   
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Status: offline 		I just took my brothers zillas off his prowler which work awsome on that. they are 28" on 14" rims. We love the zillas. nice and light, take very little power away. the only reason we took them off is i wanted to try them on my thundercat and we were doing alot of road riding one night so not much sense in tearing them up. we probably have 200-300 miles on them and they still look pretty much new. Highly recomend this tire.

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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/3/2008 8:57:07 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have 28 inch zillas on my 420, on 14 inch rims, I love them. When it comes time for new tires, im going back with zillas. They ride great, pull really well and so for they seem to be holding up really well, no complaints here on the zilla. Good tire!

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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/4/2008 9:50:50 AM   
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Status: offline 		I find the sidewalls on the Zillas absorb bumps and rough edges like rocks and logs,sort of like a sponge,rather than bounce off them.Maybe that helps with puncture resistance or something.All I know is I have had no problems at all. 

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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/4/2008 10:18:00 AM   
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ORIGINAL: howardt73

i got some 26" zillas on my rhino and they pull real good but wish i would have went with a bigger size.

     Interested in selling them??  I'm looking for something around this style & size for my kids new bike! Holla back!! Also pm sent    Brandon

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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/4/2008 11:10:51 AM   
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Status: offline 		I got my 27" mounted yesterday, very light for such a meaty tire. Mounted on 12" ITP SS 112 series, Rears 27x11x12 33 lbs 4 oz, Fronts 27x9x12 30 lbs 2 oz. 
I did the circumference measurement on a rear and divided by pie and they are 26.27" with 5 psi air. So they run 3/4".low with only 5 psi.
I’m not disappointed but if you want a true to height tire Zillas are not the way to go unless you want to run them at 10 psi or so.  

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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/4/2008 6:01:34 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have 27" zillas on my stock rims on the grizz 700, a real good all around tire, rides good on the trails, rides smooth on the road if you keep above 4-5 mph, wear really good. I have 250 miles on mine, and they look almost new. They hook up everywhere. Alot of my trails are rock ridden, and they have no problem with sharp rocks. Perform awesome in water and mud. I would get another set once these wear out for sure.

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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/4/2008 6:15:08 PM   
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Status: offline 		the zillas wear real good on my rhino. i have about 200 miles on them and you can't hardly tell and alot of them miles are on pavement. no i'm not wanting to sell at the monent but would be willing to trade for a bigger set.

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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/17/2008 12:46:07 PM   
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Status: offline 		i have heard the zillas "walk out" or "track out" (whatever yall know what i mean..lol) in curves though due to the soft sidewalls ....

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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/17/2008 3:54:09 PM   
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Status: offline 		Would putting 28 in Zillas on 12 rims on a RZR be too much or would I need to put on 14 in wheels

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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/17/2008 4:26:25 PM   
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RE: How are 28" Zillas - 10/17/2008 6:21:06 PM   
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Status: offline 		The 14" tires have deeper lugs than the 12" in the 28" tires (1.2" vs 7/8")
The 12" will ride better (absorb more bumps).
The 14" tires will feel alot more "sportier", handle cornering alot better.  The Zillas are kinda soft, so the sidewall isn't that stiff..
Personnally, I would go with the deeper lug, just for the added life of the tire.
It really depends your style of driving:
Sporty : 14"
More Mud: 12"

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