I wanted to get some opinions on which Bandits to choose for the EX.

I am convinced that the Bandit Fronts are the best cornering tire for my trail riding.

I am also convinced that the Bandit Rears are one of the toughest tires made.

I am undecided on whether to choose the standard AT tires, or the XC Kevlar Belted tires.

I am concerned about the weight specifically. I looked at Rocky Mountain and it shows that the XC fronts are four pounds heavier each! How much heavier are the rear XCs?

The stock tires pretty light, and I love the way my machine handles fast trails, and I don't want to loose that handling due to taking on another 20lbs.

Do the weight of the XC's 'outweigh' the benefits?

I am also a little concerned about high speed balancing on the AT tires. I have seen a set of SpiderTracks go 'out of round' on a modified Banshee, while ripping up some sideroads. Do the XC's hold together better?

Thanks for your replies.

RM




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I assume you're referring to 21/7/10 fronts & 20/10/9 rears.
According to Titan, who now owns the pure sport Bandit & Realtor tire molds & also the name, the 21/7/10 AT & XC weigh 12 & 13lbs, respectively. The 20/10/9 AT & XC weigh 18 & 20 lbs respectively, or a total of six lbs difference for all four tires.I put this info and more on a post 8/24 in the "drive train, Suspension, etc.
As far as I'm concerned the choice between the AT Or XC is a no-brainer at a $5 difference in cost. I've blown out two Red Label rims in hits on rocks & other objects while the Xc's were just put on new rims without a scratch & ridden till worn out.
The bead to bead Kevlar belt is what will give you better cornering, rather than light weight because it mimimizes roll- over allowing the machine to hold a line instead of pushing.
I'm on my 2nd set of Xc's...wouldn't use anything else.
TIP: I've heard some people say that they have cut off the outer row of ***** on their front Bandits to eliminate their tendency to "wander". I wince when I hear that...those ***** are what gives the bite in hard cornering and any really aggressive tread pattern will tend to wander on a paved or smooth surface at high speeds...makes me wonder why those people ride an ohv in the first place. If head shake or stability on the trail or track is a problem, a good steering damper is the solution.
OK, I've done my preaching fo today



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[This message has been edited by hot_shoe_cv (edited 11-02-1999).]

 

Note: According to the warning on Bandit A/T tires they are for use only with beadlock rims.