Hey Jeff,
Went out an snapped some pics....sorry, but didn't clean the Mudlites, even though I sprayed down the machine last weekend, still dirty...

Rear tires

Front tires

Rear tires, side view

Its hard to look at the pics when one is on the machine. The lugs aren't really as small as they look on the Mudlites, they are probably only about 1/8" difference, pictures just make it look different.

Maybe I should have put the stock 26" tires alongside....damn I've got alot of tires/wheels...got carried away I guess....lol

dave

 

Very Nice.

Thanks for shooting those pics. I have seen a ton of 589 vs. mudlite threads and this thread will help people to compare.

 

hey Elkbow, which tires do you like better the 589's or the Mudlites? which seem to be better for all uses and long life? I found this past post and decided to ask before I order my 27" Mudlites on the type 6 wheels tomarrow or saturday.

 

For those uniformed (me) Which ones which in the top pic?

Thanks, Jeff

 

Each of the pics has a mudlite and a 589. In the top pic the 589 is on the left.

 

i have another thread, awhile back, on the pro's and con's of each tire....but I'll give you the scoop....the Mud Lites and 589's handle almost the same on the trail, in mud the 589's are better, quick transitions are better on the Mud Lites....climbing on both is about the same, depending on terrain.....

so if you ride alot of mud stuff or soft wet terrain, go with the 589's....they are both comparable and there are better tires for hard pack.

the Mud Lites have an advantage in the weight department, but not enough to warrant deciding purely on weight....

its a hard call, I really like both alot....