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best tire for hardpack and mud???help!

Old Apr 5, 2005 | 04:07 PM
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What is the best tire for my honda rancher 350 4x4? I ride on mostly rocky/hardpack trails, but i do like the mud too. What is the best tire for hard pack(doesn't wear fast) that will get me through the swamps and mud too?

 
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Old Apr 5, 2005 | 05:05 PM
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the dirt devils are exactly what youre looking for. i have them on my rancher and they ride and handle a lot better than the stock tires. they work great in the mud. i got the 25 inchers, i wouldnt go bigger than that.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2005 | 10:11 PM
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yes i will definately get 25" tires. I am intersted in the mudlight but i have no experience with these? How are they? I need something that handles good on hardpack also. Thanks.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2005 | 10:17 PM
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no don't get the mud lites they wear away to fast.............go with the dirt devils
 
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Old Apr 5, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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how light are the dirt devels compared to the mudlites? I mean, its only a 350 and i dont wanna lose power. I am thinking about getting the highlifter powerkit which is a filter, jetting, and a pipe. Would this be a good investment to gain power?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2005 | 11:55 PM
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The mudlites are a MUCH better tire in terms of performance, there is no comparison, but the mudlite wears extremely fast.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2005 | 11:59 PM
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Originally posted by: kawasaskirules
no don't get the mud lites they wear away to fast.............go with the dirt devils
What are you talking about? Mudlites are easier to spin because they are less weight, and also mudlites are rated the LONGEST LASTING TIRE.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 10:47 AM
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LOL! ^^^^ Doesn't know what he's talking about
 
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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 10:49 AM
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What sort of mileage can you expect from mudlites? 100mi? 1,000mi? 10,000mi?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 10:52 AM
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It depends on the terrain you ride on. I ride with 4 quads that run Mudlites, and their sets have lasted roughly 6-8 months before having to replace them. I've had the gators on my Bear for 2 years and the tread is still 60-70%
 
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