I need to get a new set of meats for my 2001 AC 500. I plan on getting a 2" High Lifter kit and running 26x10 tires. What tire should i go with? Mudlites, 589s, something else?

 

i would say for all around use plus the traction to plow go with a mudlite or swamplite for a cheap tire. or for a lighter tire go with the maxxis zilla (not mudizilla just zilla). all of which are mud/trail tires and will work great in the snow as well. or for tire reviews (including trail and snow) go to http://www.offroaders.com/tech/ATV-Tires/index.html

 

I've heard nothing but raves so far for the Mudlite XTRs. Heard mixed reviews on the Mudlite XLs.

 

the XTRs are astounding, but they are also very expensive, have them on my 650 V2. great tire.

 

I was looking at getting some new tires myself. Right now I have mudlites. They are great in the mud but for causual trail riding it is ruff. I have been looking at getting the Carlisle 489s anyone have any thoughts on those.

 

Swamplites

 

I would go with the mudlites. But I would keep the front tires at least 1 inch smaller than the rear. Something like in a 26inch tire 10inch wide front 12 inch wide rear tires. For some reason I have found that the steering is easier when you do this compared to having the same width tire all the way around.

SJ