I am in need of a new set of tires on my 425 Magnum.I have a set of Chen Shin Jackals that have been on for 3 years and are getting rather slick.They have been great and I will probbly get more but I would like some input on other semi aggresive tires (dont want Gators ,589s,or other aggresive types.Have Gators on my 400)All input welcomed.

 

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i have a set of gbc mud busters on my 300 honda 4x4 and they work good not bumpy or noisy when going downt the road and really dig in the mud what ya need to do is get a rocky mountian atv or dennis kirk catalong and look... cariale trail wolf...ill look in my catalogs and get bak

 

Look at the Goodyear Mudrunner or Tracker P. The Titan 489XT is also a semi aggressive tire. If you have 12" rear rims then the Goodyear Rawhide would be the BEST for what you want. I have owned these Goodyear tires and highly recomend them.

 

dont care for the Mudbusters.The Goodyears are more $$$$ than I want to spend.I do like the 489XT do you know anyone who runs them?

 

ftwflh,
lots of choices in the stock sizes, sur tracs, all tracs, bearclaws, 489's, dirt devils, and others..
I have sur tracs, light, grip good, but not as much ply rating as bearclaws, on grass in a tight turn, low speed, they pucker the ground a little, but don't take chunks out of it. good grip on hardpack, asphalt, haven't tried them in much mud, but I wanted a light, all around tire that wasn't a pure mud grip, I can feel the tires a little at 40 mph or so, but not bad, I run mostly hardpack in surveying, so I wanted to be able to climb out of a holding pond if need be, but not tear up to much terrain for most things.
overall I'm happy with them, but I may consider DD, or bearclaws next time, for puncture resistance.
definitly don't go with dunlops, at least the ones like on my p-650....

enjoy the toy runs that are coming up..

 

Yes a neighbor bought a set or 489s for his Magnum 425 at Walmart and he has been happy with the tires. The 489s are an u]excellent</u> all-around tire for a good price. American made like the Goodyears but less $$$. Walmart mounts the tires for $3 a tire (good deal).

 

I will probbly go with the 489XT if I cant get another sample set of Jackals at work.I work in a wheel factory where we make wheels and mount tires on them so mounting is no prob.If I go with the XT i will loose an inch of width on the rear.

 

hey how about bear claws ive got a set and like them alot so far
oh these are on an arctic cat 300

-they're supose to be one of the best in the snow.
-theyre pretty good in mud alot better than the 489ATs
-great ride on hard pack not very bumpy or loud even on tar
-they are a pretty hard rubber so they last forever.
-i didn't think that they were much heavier than the stock 489s
-they make alot of sizes so finding the right size is pretty easy
-though the ones i got don't have it, they are supose to have a rim gaurd
-thick tire so they won't get flast very easy.

ummm.. oh ya they were pretty cheap too. i payed $110 (i think) for two (25x10-12) and shiping the tires were 47 buck a pieces.
the place i ordered mine was 4atvtires.com i think they have a different name now but im pretty sure theyre the same prices and stuff.
it took less than a week(4-5 days) to get here.
hope all this helps lets us know what you decide and how you like them

 

The Bearclaw is too agressive for the style tire you are shopping for. I had Bearclaws and they are a fair tire... not near the quality of the Goodyear but you pay for what you get.