Last April, I put together a little spreadsheet that compares a few popular 25" ATV tire selections and rims. At that time, I was interested buying a light weight, good all-around trail tire and sturdy rims for my '03 P650. I also wanted stock size (25") tires so that I would not lose any power/acceleration. I ended up buying 25" Mudlites and C-series rims, and I have been happy with these choices. For my next set, I think I might try the Maxxis Bighorns if I can afford them.

I ran accross this spreadsheet yesterday and updated it. Thought you guys might be interested in reading this info, so here it is.

KEY:
"w" means weight
"td" means tread depth
"pr" means manufacturer's ply rating


TIRES:
OEM Dunflops (P650)
w: 17/17/68
td: ?
pr: 2

ITP Mudlites*
w: 15/19/68
td: .69
pr: 6

ITP ATRs
w: 19/22/82
td: .75
pr: 6

Kenda Bearclaw
w: 18/23/82
td: .59
pr: 4

Maxxis Bighorn (bias ply)**
w: 19/20/78
td: 0.88
pr: 6

Maxxis All-trak
w: 19/22/82
td: 0.69
pr: 2

Goodyear Mudrunner
w: 21/26/94
td: 0.88
pr: 4???


RIMS:
OEM (P650)
w: 6 front/ ? rear
offset: 5:2 / 2+5

ITP C-series
w: 8.5
offset: 4+3 / 3+4

ITP Steel
w: 12
offset: 5+2 / 2+5

NEW Maxlite 4 or 8 spoke***
w: 7.5
offset: (not the same as OEM rim offset)

NOTE*: A set of four 26" Mudlites weigh about 38 lbs. more than a set of 25" Mudlites listed above
NOTE**: A set of 4 Bighorn Radials weigh about 18 lbs. more than a set of Bias Ply Bighorns listed above
NOTE***: These Maxlite rims are currently not available for the P650/P700 bolt pattern


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