Replacing my stock tires on my 05' AC 400 4x4 Automatic. I'm sticking to stock size replacements, in order not to stress and driveline components. I'm also keeping the stock steel rims due to budget restraints. My riding will be a mix of trails, but mainly muddy rice fields and soft plowed fields. I like the weight of the Mud Lites (close to stock weight) but worry about if they can handle the mud. Other two options are are the ITP 589's or the Kenda Executioner. Both are more aggressive mudders, but heavier. They'd add about 5 lbs to each wheel over my stock weight. Will this overly effect the power curve? I can get a good deal on the Kenda's for a set of four for $210 out the door. The Mudlites are cheaper @$206. I haven't got a quote on the 589's yet. Will the Mud lites hold there own as claimed in the mud? I've also read a few post's that they wear quicker due to the softer rubber used. Thanks for any input.

 

I like the mudlites fine, got about 1000 miles on them, lots of hardpack and they hold up ok. They are soft but do very well in the mud. I have 25" wish I would have gotten the 26's though. They seem to run small.

 

If you are looking at 589's and the Executioners, it is highly likely that you could get 26" Mudlites and the weight would be the same, or less, as the others in 25". My 26" Mudlites (when new), measured in at exactly 26" when aired at 5 psi. I do not think you will notice a wear problem w/ your AC 400. They wear more quickly on hardpack/ asphalt, but less so w/ smaller cc quads. I have over 1400 miles on the set on my Prairie 650 and they are worn about 50%. About 700 miles on 27" Mudlites on my wife's Vinson Auto and they have about 90% tread left. The Vinson does not spin the tires nearly as much as the P650, so I think the tires are wearing better because of that.

 

I agree with Adirondack. Check out the 26" Mudlites if your riding mostly in the mud.

 

so you like the 26 mud lites what size front and rear I have a 2004 kodiak 450 and I want to put 10-12 front and 12-12 rear or 9-12 front and 10-12 rear

 

You might also look at the Blackwaters. They are heavier than the mudlites but lighter than the 589's. 589's are definately heavy. I got some for the rear of my V-force and it turns them with no prob at all. They grip soo good that i have problems steering at low speeds. just keeps plowin in a straight line. Ever think of gettin some wider tires? That would help in the mud as well. I bet you got 1 or 2 inches in width to spare but you might measure just to be sure. Good luck with tires!

 

I did a review on the Mud Lites and 589s in the Polaris forum. It depends on what you really want them for. I like both of them, the 589s aren't that much heavier that I can tell when riding. I weighed all tires and ITP Type 5C wheels, so I have the comparison there, you'll have to search it or I can give you the link if needed...by searching for it...

The 589s are better in mud and snow...the Mud Lites work almost equally as well. The biggest advantage to the Mud Lites is that they are lighter. Transitions in high speed turns work alittle better on the Mud Lites...they both climb well but there are better tires for climbing rocks, etc....the 589s did better in the mud, they both do about the same in snow....if I really had to choose, its hard, but I would go with the Mud Lites....

 

I would also go with the Mud Lites and agree with everyone here about getting the 26s vs the 25s. I wouldn't worry about putting extra stress on your axles and such unless you get steel wheels and/or 27s. IMO the Mud Lites are a better "All Condition" tire than the 589. They work very in mud/snow too.