I want to put 26" bear claws on my kodiak using the factory wheels, i ride all terrains mud,snow,gravel,rock,etc is this a good choice? the only others i might consider are the mudrunners or XTR's

 

Bearclaws are fine. In a test they rated very high, however Dirt Devils rated a tad higher and was considered about the best all around trail tire. I think that they were equal on everything but the Dirt Devils were a little smoother rolling. I like what I have and they work awsome but another tire worth looking at is the Duro 'Buffalo' (DI2010) tire. Similar tread pattern as the Bearclaws but with a little meatier, heafier and rugged tread design. If I did not have what I have I probably would be running the 'Buffalo's'
Here is a picture of them.
http://www.tiresunlimited.com/...es/duro/DI2010BUFF.jpg

 

Have you looked at the Maxxis Bighorns. I've rescently purchased some 26x12x12 Maxxis Bighorns . There awesome and theres no terrian they can't handle. Plus The price is pretty reasonable. It is on a buggy, but you should try to look at them .

Good luck

 

Go with bear claws. The bear claws (kenda) are a good all terrain tire.
Other all terrain tire options: Bighorn radial (maxxis), dirt devil (green ball) or dirt devil II (green ball).

 

Bear claws are great tires. I have a set on the rear of my warrior, and the back of my 250 big red trike, and they are excellant. They wear like iron, and have a rim saver, also they are six ply. Really a good tire for the money.

 

I love the bear claws, but I would also take the dirt devils if I could not get the bear claws.