Hey guys I need your help. I have a 2006 500 X2 and live in the great state of TN. I have dirt, clay, mud, water, rocks and did I mention awesome mountains to climb.
I have spent hours if not days trying to find the right tires for all of these elements please help I am not sure with what kind to buy. Also I am probably looking to buy new rims with them as well any suggestions aluminum or steel?

 

if you search tires you'll find alot of post of tires and rims. personally i love my xtr's for all around traction.

 

i well mi mother runs swamfox tires on her kawi and they do really good in the mud i couldnt go thro half of the places i can or could go thro with the stockers theres an incretible diffrens in the tires......just mi 2 cents

 

For what it is worth, I've seen a lot of riders with the Mudlite XTRs. They all swear by them. They will probably be my next tires after I wear out the stockers.

 

I love my Mudlite XTRs Great all around tire, mud snow hardpack and roads, very smooth and great in the mud

 

how do the mudlites do in very rocky conditions? some areas I go to are miles of rock and boulders then before you know it your up to your seat in mud.

 

I don't get into a lot of rocks, some here and there but not miles of rocks. What I have gotten into has been great. And the XTRs are a 6 ply so you don't have to worry about the sidewalls as much. And a radial tire is nice if you get into any dirt roads or paved as well. Very stable at speed and no wandering like a Bias ply.

 

My recomindations. My new XTRs have proved themselves to me so far but they do cost a bit more. AMS swamp fox would be my second choice for a less expensive tire and wheel combo.

 

All of the people that ride the Paiute Trail in Utah seem to like the Maxxis Bighorns. Here in Arizona too!

 

+1 for AMS Swamp foxes,they are great!