I'm looking into tires for the atv. My primary uses will be hunting which will include tilling and planting food plots, hauling stands up and down hilly terrain, hauling feed and checking cameras. I will also use the atv for trail riding with the wife. Don't plan to get into any really deep mud but would like something that will make it through the occasional pit. I'll also be using for plowing. I ride a sportsman 700. I'm looking at the following options. Whats would you choose? Open to hearing about other options as well.

1) ITP blackwater evolution in 27x11x14 & 27x9x14. I can pick these up almost brand new with only 156 miles on them for $350. or new for $622

2) Kenda Bear Claw HTR 26x11x14 & 26x9x14. I can get these new for $471.

3) GBC Grim Reaper in 27x11x14 & 27x9x14. I can get these new for $530.

4) ITP mud lite xtr in 27x11x14 & 27x9x14. I can get these new for $593.

 

those blackwaters are a heavy tire.. personally i would stay away from them just for that reason.

 

They are really no heavier than any other tire on my list.

Blackwaters - F=27.8lb, R=31.8lb
Mud Lite XTR - F=26.6lb, R=33.3lb
Bear Claw HTR - F=26.24lb, R=30.14lb
Grim Reaper - F=27.9lb, R=32.6lb

 

I've owned GBC tires before, they were impressive tires. They weren't the grim reapers but if you read some reviews on the grim reapers you'll find most ppl love them. GBC sells some really good tires.

 

Any other opinions?

 

ITP says about the Blackwater Evolution, "Specifically engineered for excellent perfromance on side-by-side UTV applications." They may be too stiff on an ATV.

 

I'd check out the Maxxis Zillas. Way lighter than any of the other tires listed but nice aggressive tread and 6 ply rated and cost less too