I need some new tires and am new to ATV's-are the radials a better tire over all(less punctures,better ride,better traction,as or more durable than bias ply tires)?

and which of the 3 that I see forsale will offer the best overall traction in most conditions?Bighorns-Terracross or Mudlite XTR;s(am I missing any more radials to choose from)?

I ride my own property thru the woods as well as faster RRgrade trails and powerline -gasline runs thru swamps and bogs,with rocky hill climbs and creek crossings.

OR-is there better tire choice that Im not familiar with-sorry for mny many questions-I dont want to waste my time or money on a bad tire selection

Thanks for any help or suggestions

 

i just purchased a set of ITP XTR's with 50miles on them ($180). they ride GREAT! are they worth the $400+ new, i can't say. i guess i'll see how these wear, but as for the ride compared to a comprable tire..........they are smoother than the 589's with just about the same aggression, and compared to the Mudlite Xl's i think they ride and grab better too!

they definetly get a thumbs up in my book!

 

IMO - yes, I like my radials. there are a few others too. I cannot compare my Wetlands radials to the others - I have not personnally driven on an atv with the other tires you mention.

 

I love my Terracross Radials. They provide so much more grip than the stock tires, expecially on sand and snow. Haven't had a chance to use them much in mud. They ride very nicely, it seems that I can "feel" the trail better with these tires versus the stock ones.

Check out these webaddress for comparison pics:

www.oconnor-negaunee.us/terra1.JPG

www.oconnor-negaunee.us/terra2.JPG

www.oconnor-negaunee.us/terra3.JPG

Granted they aren't the greatest pics. The stock tire you see only has about 200 miles on it.