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new tires - 9/28/2008 4:34:10 PM   
bluegrizz450

 

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Status: offline 		im ridding on 27in mudlites  they r getting old and worn they have lasted 2 years and been great, i want to stay with 27s but not sure what to go with next or do i stay with them and buy new ones when i buy rims?  i ride alot on asphalt and a lot of trails and some mud  i would love laws but i do more round the house and just riding than pure mud, what other tires r good   i dont like the horns or swamplites

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RE: new tires - 9/28/2008 5:10:54 PM   
ARK_SWAMP_RIDER


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Status: online 		If the mud lites perform well for you, I think you need check out the Kenda Bear Claws. They are cheap, perform very close to the mud lites, but they will last at least twice as long. I've gotten 8 years out of a set before I replaced them, and it wasn't due to wear, just ready for something new. Some tires are better than others, but I have yet to find a tire that holds up as well as the Bear Claws. Only problem is that they measure about an inch short, but considering what you are getting it is well worth it. As said, they will be very close in performance to the mud lites, so if you were satisfied with them, the Bear Claws should be perfect.

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RE: new tires - 9/28/2008 5:39:41 PM   
mas750


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Status: offline 		what about the outlaw mst there a great tire ride smooth

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RE: new tires - 9/28/2008 6:15:06 PM   
bf 650i


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Status: offline 		ya i would say mst's too. I have read alot about them lately and sounds like it will fit your riding style really well. They are definately going to be my next tire when my lites are worn out.

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RE: new tires - 9/28/2008 6:50:11 PM   
wiseguy90


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Status: offline 		MST or Zillas sounds great for you

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RE: new tires - 9/28/2008 7:23:46 PM   
bluegrizz450

 

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Status: offline 		mst s  or zillias  do both measure true? how do they wear?    and also i have considered the claws   a guy i ride with has  them and he loves them.  what rims to get to go with them the irs offset is the only reason i want rims i have spacers now but them r cheap and the front right has already had one break

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2in hl lift
1.5 spacers
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2500lbs warn
HMF
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RE: new tires - 9/28/2008 7:44:01 PM   
ARK_SWAMP_RIDER


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Status: online 		MST's outlast Zillas from what I hear, but neither come even close to the wear the bear claws provide. I've tried several different tires, always end up with the bear claws again. I'm on my 3rd set of bear claws, haven't worn one out yet.

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RE: new tires - 9/28/2008 8:44:06 PM   
589Bear


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Status: offline 		Def. sounds like you need some bear claws. As stated above, they are a great tire.

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RE: new tires - 9/28/2008 9:25:30 PM   
bluegrizz450

 

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Status: offline 		howwellrthey in the mud    the holes i hit r pretty bad round the house  and do the claws float well

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450 blue grizz
27in mudlites
bored .50 over
2in hl lift
1.5 spacers
fender flares
2500lbs warn
HMF
jetted
K&N

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RE: new tires - 9/28/2008 9:39:16 PM   
589Bear


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Status: offline 		The claws are comparable in the mud to the Mudlites but are a little heavier.

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RE: new tires - 9/28/2008 9:45:02 PM   
ARK_SWAMP_RIDER


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Status: online 		I ran wides all around, they floated well on my rancher. They are great in light mud. Once the mud gets thick, they clog. Although water on the top, this hole (creek) was pure mud. One thing: as bad as they were slicked over, I got it out with its own power. Sling em good enough, and it pulled out.




< Message edited by ARK_SWAMP_RIDER -- 9/28/2008 9:46:08 PM >

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RE: new tires - 9/28/2008 9:57:35 PM   
rubicon_joey


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Status: offline 		Well if you decided to go with mst's the set in my sig is for sale. $325....

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RE: new tires - 9/29/2008 3:18:30 PM   
bassettboy


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quote:

ORIGINAL: wiseguy90

MST or Zillas sounds great for you



i agree

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RE: new tires - 9/29/2008 6:01:36 PM   
jd2210


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Status: offline 		You would definately be a good candidate for some decent moderate mud tires with good trail manners that wear well on pavement. I suggest checking out the following pretty much in order of recommendation:

MST
BearClaw
Zilla
Swampwitch
Dirt-Devil XT
XTR's
MudWolf
MudBug/Gator (perhaps a bit too agressive for your riding but wear well and only slight vib till10k's)
SwampFox Plus


If you aren't very conserned about your mud performance check out Terra Cross's

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RE: new tires - 9/29/2008 7:21:10 PM   
589Bear


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Status: offline 		Dirt Devils are a good tire as well. There is a guy at the camp that has about 3000 miles on his and still has half tread but the lugs are starting to peel off.

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RE: new tires - 9/29/2008 7:26:04 PM   
bluegrizz450

 

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Status: offline 		mud is a big part i love mud riding its between the MST's and XTR's i just dont know   do both measure true

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450 blue grizz
27in mudlites
bored .50 over
2in hl lift
1.5 spacers
fender flares
2500lbs warn
HMF
jetted
K&N

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RE: new tires - 9/29/2008 7:35:57 PM   
589Bear


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Status: offline 		My uncle had the XTR's and I never actually put a tape on them but they were as tall as my dads swampwitches and they run within about 1/2".

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RE: new tires - 9/29/2008 8:08:08 PM   
Wilster123

 

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Status: online 		u could check out some of the itp 589's

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RE: new tires - 9/29/2008 8:16:21 PM   
ARK_SWAMP_RIDER


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Status: online 		MST's > XTR's. MST's are excellent tires, only reason I said bear claws is because you will get twice the life out of them, especially on asphalt, they are cheaper, and will take you MOST places the MST's will. The MST's are a better mudder, you have to sacrifice something. The MST's will be a nice step up from the Mud lites, you shouldn't be disappointed.

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RE: new tires - 9/29/2008 8:41:22 PM   
bluegrizz450

 

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Status: offline 		i though bout the 589's   but i have heard they r close to the lites, on the MST's how close r the tread compared to the laws? and what bout the weight

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450 blue grizz
27in mudlites
bored .50 over
2in hl lift
1.5 spacers
fender flares
2500lbs warn
HMF
jetted
K&N

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RE: new tires - 9/29/2008 8:45:06 PM   
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Status: offline 		i have a set of 27' bugs ill sell ya

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RE: new tires - 9/29/2008 8:49:24 PM   
bluegrizz450

 

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Status: offline 		 bought a set of bugs from a guy on here for y neighbor he loves them,  im mostly getting i deas now   and dont think im gonna buy anything yet but how $$$$  for them i  might know a guy who wants them?   were r u located and thanks for the offer, im trying to hold out for rims and tires, but prolly not til round christmas

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450 blue grizz
27in mudlites
bored .50 over
2in hl lift
1.5 spacers
fender flares
2500lbs warn
HMF
jetted
K&N

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RE: new tires - 9/29/2008 8:52:01 PM   
ARK_SWAMP_RIDER


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Status: online 		Not sure of the weight, but tread depth is 1 inch I believe, correct me if I'm wrong. 589's are better mudders than the lites, but the lites are much smoother. The 589s are rough under 10mph, and seem to wander at high speeds (40+). However, they do wear well. Tradeoff, they probably will outlast MST's, but you will be giving up comfort and not gaining much if any mud performance. The 589's have NO sidelug, which hurts. If you're gonna consider 589's, throw Kenda Executioners into the mix. MST's are the best overall combo, they provide great traction AND ride whereas many other tires do one or the other.

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RE: new tires - 9/30/2008 8:00:28 AM   
jd2210


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Status: offline 		If mud is an important part of the equation then move the bugs further up your list. They clean out great, wear well, are light and relatively inexpensive. If mud is REALLY important then look at bi-tri claw combo (great trail manners for a pure mud tire) or vampires. It depends on how much of your pavement/trail/wear you are willing to give up for the mud performance.

XTR's do measure true but do not clean out well in thick mud. That said, they are still an excellent all around tire.

I agree with the others that if you look at 589's you should also look at Executioners. I just love the idea of a guy doing a lot of pavement running either of those but it's your choice.

When I read all of your posts I still come back to MST's or for the budget conscious Swamp Witch if you don't mind giving up a little.

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