I am gettin ready to run a desert race and know that my MX turf tamers are not gonna cut it. I figured that this would be the only reason that I would use these tires that I will just buy a set of 20's or maybe even 22's. Still gonna go with the turf tamers cause there cheap and I don't have the funds right now. What size do you suggest?

 

Well, since you didn't mention the length of the loop or distance of the race or type of desert terrain I'll assume it to be 50 miles at a minimum and typical low desert with rocks, rain ruts, hard pack, soft sand, etc., any or all of which requires full skid protection and/or higher clearance so I'd think the 22"rears would be good insurance,and your ride would certainly pull that size in the tech low speed stuff as well as giving you a little more top end for the fast stuff. As you know, Turf Tamer's domain is a groomed track where the two ply tire's lighter weight is a big plus in getting out of the gate.
If I were doing it, I'd opt for the Bandit XC at about $60 ea. As a true 4 ply with the bead- to- bead Kevlar band in addition and a fairly hard compound with tread lugs you could drop a Buick into,I'd bet you would finish your race with the tires you started with.

 

The race is a wimpy 50, but its probably gonna have some snow on the ground thanks to mother nature lately. The turf tamers are a 4 ply tire I thought. And the Bandit's are a 6? I made my choice though, I went with a 20 inch Holeshot. I figure I can use them for all my types of ridin/racin. I also bought a Armadillo Swingarm Skid plate. So I figure I should be ready as I'll ever be.