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Old Jan 28, 2004 | 08:47 AM
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These factory tires are not that good. I rode in the snow last night and they were like skis. I was having a hard time keeping up with the Kawi 400's with dirt tires. Maybe it was the snow I have not had it on anything else. What tire and how much from where? Thanks!
 
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Old Jan 28, 2004 | 11:00 AM
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I really like the titan 589's, they are aggressive and steer just as easy on hard pack as the stock dunflops do. You are not happy with the tires on your 650? I might be interested in your stock tires.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2004 | 02:45 PM
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Try this site"

http://www.nebraskatire.com/atv/atv_overstocks.htm

they're blems but who cares, we scratch em up anyway, you can get 589's to your door for 200/4. 489's to your door for 140/4.

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Old Jan 28, 2004 | 08:32 PM
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For aggressive stuff, it's usually ITP 589's or GBC Gators. Both are awesome, and depending on which you own, you'll say it's the best tire ever.

The Mudlites are supposed to be good, but tend to wear fast due to a softer compound.

I switched from OEM to GBC Dirt Devils. They are supposed to be better on hard packed than 589's and Gators, but not quite as good in the nasty traction stuff.

Mind you, with the Devils, I couldn't find anywhere that it would get stuck. If it did rest on the belly, I could get off and walk it out (in snow). Traction on ice was nothing less than freaking amazing! When I loaded it on the truck last time, the back alley was a sheet of glare ice, and a Chinook was causing it to meld (so it was really slick). You couldn't walk on it, but the Devils did an amazing job gripping it. I was super impressed!

My buddy has Gators, so I'm eager to see how they work side by side (the Devil's have a cooler looking tread though. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
 
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 03:06 AM
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Hi

Where did you get the 589. Are the tires good rocks?
Thanks
Avi
 
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 09:02 AM
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Ive got a set of 26" itp mudlites on my 350 rancher and they are awesome. Wonderful traction in the snow and on ice, not to mention being able to walk through mud holes that i would never even approach with my stock dirt hooks.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 09:48 AM
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I have 27 12 12 mudlites all the way around, and They are perfect for any terrain. Are there some better out there? Yes Im sure,but i was able to keep my HP, my low end grunt, my top speed ,and kick some major A$$ in some of the worst mud around. I love the mud lites. just check out some of my pictures!!
 
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 07:17 PM
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i have a set of itp589m/s and use them in the mud and in rock and cactus areasin central and south texas they are a 6 ply tire as for the ride they ride great i got mine from rockymountainatvs they had the best price i got a set of 25x10x12 and 25x8x12 for 296 delivered
 
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 04:07 PM
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gators all the way.
just look at the pics and youll see what i mean.
gators rule.
thay are excelant in all terranes.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 03:12 PM
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gators look almost identical to mudlites.
 
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