I don't have much faith in the Dunlop tires that came stock on my Prairie because I think they are too easy to puncture, but I like the tread design for general use, so I have this question: If you wanted 4-ply 25" tires the same width to replace the stock Dunlops that would be good wearing and a similar "all terrain" tread pattern that was just as easy to steer and that rode as well, what would you buy? In other words, what is virtually just a 4-ply version of the Dunlops?

 

I'm not sure about the ply rating, but the titan 489's might be what your looking for.

 

i've got a 00 prairie 300 4x4 and been to hell and back never a problem with tires
stick with them, they are good tires
very grippy

 

derrick12, I have had a flat with mine after riding over rocky terrain. I was babying the machine so that I wouldn't have problems, but still did. That is why I feel like I do about the Dunlops.
Since I asked this question, I have found a couple of tires that I find interesting. One is the Titan 489 that Dave C. mentioned (thanks Dave---I haven't checked to see what the ply rating is either) and the other one is the Kenda Bearclaw which is a 4 ply tire that a local outfit sells. He tells me that it is a very good wearing tire that has much better traction than the OEM supplied Dunlops, and that they ride very similarily. I like the looks of the tread pattern for general use. Has anyone used these?

 

I have not used the bearclaws, but my Arctic Cat came with the Titan 489 as a stock tire. I am pretty happy with it. It seems to do well with most conditions. The only time I had a problem is when I was riding in a freshly bulldozed path and it was pretty muddy, the tires packed with mud and they did not clean out until I got back into tsome grass. Other than that one time, they have worked very well for me. I have had only one flat, and that came from a nail at a construction site. I think they are reasonably priced as well.

 

I have the stock tires on my 2001 4x4 and I have not had any problems. I ride it pretty hard. I have a bunch of land that the power company runs its lines over. They keep the land clear but the results are great ruts and spike remains of trees (all just an inch or two thick). I cruise over these everyday without problems. Rocks, mud, trees... anything, they work well. I guess if you run over the right (or wrong) item it could blow any tire out.

 

Sorry I didn't get my full on stock tire bash in the first go around. Stock dunflops suck! The guys on my deer lease that ride them carry flat repair kits with them. They are more like 1.5 ply than 2 ply. My dad has gotten 3 holes in his, others have had "stobs" (small sticks from clearcuts) poke right through them.
When I took mine off the rim they wouldn't even stand round under there own weight.
I'm not saying I wouldn't wear a pair out before replacing them if there working for you.
What I am saying is that when it comes time for new ones- DON'T waste your money on the same junk. For just a couple of more $$ you can have real tires such as the Bearclaws, sure tracks or Dirtdevils(cheapest $$).
I put Goodyear mudrunners on mine and love them. There one tuff tire.
p.s. if your still running dunflops- do yourself a favor and put some tire sealant in them, the green slime style works best. Wal-mart has some that works good for less $$.

 

well I agree with that. you get what you pay for. the next tires I buy will be hugh mud eaters (just because it will be cool).

 

I have had the same problem with my tires until I put Slime tire sealant in them. Since then I haven't had any problems. Other than that I like the traction that these tires get when ridin in the deep mud.