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Big Dog 500 -> Facts about 31" Outlaws (8/2/2007 10:29:50 AM)
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There have been a lot of entirely false rumors about 31" Outlaws that probably had to do with the fact that since introduction at Mud Nationals, we haven't said much about them. The reason for that is we recived the front prototypes and did not like the design/shape of the side lugs of the tread. It did not have as much of the "ears" at the top corner of the side lug so despite having to pay to have the mold reworked, we knew to be a real Outlaw, particularly the biggest and baddest Outlaw yet, this had to be done. We just in the last 10 days or so received the first revised fronts since the molds were changed. They are awesome and everything we hoped they would be. Due to that expected delay (3 months) we felt it best not to do a lot of talking and create a lot of demand we can't fill for a while. I would guess we are looking at 90 days or so before they get here.
I will give you the facts to clear up those false rumors. First the 31s weigh one pound more than the 29.5s. 38 for 10x29.5--- 39 for 9.5x31, 43 for 12x29.5----44 for 11x31. (by our scales 9x30 Zillas weigh 42--11x30 44lbs) We worked hard to save weight as we knew it would be important.
Next no axles has been broken while turning a 31. In truth since we haven't had that many, they have not been on that many bikes so that is not to say they won't. Since they only weigh 1 more pound or 4 more per set there should not be much difference. If you aren't breaking axles with 29.5s it should not be much different with 31s.
Now that we have approved the fronts we have ordered 5 containers. 2 have been spoken for by dealers placing advance orders. We are waiting on the delivery dates from the manufacturer, Cheng Shen Rubber Co., parent company and maker of Maxxis tires like Mudzillas and others. They are the makers of the highest quality ATV tires in the industry (IMO).
The tires will retail for 163 for fronts and 184 for rears. No they are not cheap and we negotiated for a better price but with componet costs up... yata,yata,yata. Thats the best we could do. If we could bo better we would. I will post some pics of 31s compared to 29.5s shortly. The tires have a very flat profile and ride very well.
If you want to place a set on order we will put you in line and not hit credit cards til they ship. Thanks for your support.
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