I have just purchased a 2003 Prairie 650 (new) and would like to run the stock rims but run ITP mud lites.

My question is this--the stock tires are 25x8x12 (front), and 25x10x12 (rear), I would like to run the 26" ITP's but there arn't any 25x8x12's listed in the ads--Why??

Are the mud lites a little better trail tire than the MS589's?

What tires/sizes will work on my stock rims---I will do about 70% trail riding and 30% mud riding and would like to keep most of the stock performance. What other tires should I consider?

ANY feedback or advice appreciated!!!
Thanks

 

Maxxis All-traks are on ours right now and they are pretty awesome. They sure grab! The new ATR's are good too. These two sets are also on the p650 that my husband races (track is mostly on trails), and they are great performers.

 

do a search on tires and you will find tons of info. i am partial to the mudlites. awesome tire. the mudlites are a better tire for trails than the 589. also muds pretty good and the ride is not sacrificed at all.

 

03prairie650

I'm running 26" ITP Mudlites on my stock rims at the moment and the front are 26x10x12, and the rear are 26x12x12.

I have 1000km's on mine and just love them.

 

Just put on Goodyear Mudrunners...they are awesome. They are not too rough on hard pack and they have tremendous bite on anything soft! They do cost a little more but they are run flats (nice for a quad in the woods) and with Goddyear you don't have to worry as much about some of the size problems you see with the "overseas tires".
Just another option FYI

 

I put 27" Dirt Devils on my P650. I retrospect I would not do that again.

They do a wonderful job in the mud ......... but .......

They are heavy .... and negativly effect the ride and performace.



The tall tires change the ratio to much .... and the stock shocks can't control
them at speed. It feels like they are "dribbling"... and the bike starts to
drift from side to side.

 

That's why we went with the stock sizes on the Mudrunners. (besides the fact that they only came in 25"!)

 

I seen the Mudlites in action this past weekend, very impressive. I've got a few buddies who run the 589's and I'd say the Mudlites work better. Lighter weight=less power robbed from the motor. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

I wish I had bought 25" mud-lites ..... .... wait ... maybe I can do that for the KFX !!!

 

I'd put Gators up against MOST tires for trail and mud. They are very good on both. I have had 589's, they are heavy and rough, but good in the mud. I've seen mudrunners (never had them) and wasn't impressed with their mudding, but they aren't bad. Never had or seen Mudlites yet.