Looks like the rim took a little hit but doesn't look too bad...

John

 

I was really shocked this happend, hit the rock a little hard but my oem tires took more abuse than this without failure. Maybe I just got unlucky with the way it hit? Have an offer to cover some of my cost but not the whole thing.

 

What kind of Duro's are those? I like Duros, I had the "Excavator" on my Big Bear and they were great, I was thinking of trying there "Buffalos" next but yours look like a new model I never seen before.

 

TLC they are called "power grips" 6 ply radial tires

 

I'd just plug it and see what happens after a few more rides. Hate to throw good money after bad on these tires if this happened on the first ride.

 

I don't think plugging a sidewall is a good idea...

John

 

Have to remember when a company states 6 ply they mean where it contacts the trail or road the sidewalls of all tires are thinner.

 

Thanks for the info TLC . Just assumed the sidewall would be more reinforced as well, if I think about this having a heavier tire (6ply) would cause more stress on the sidewall verses a 4 ply or 2 ply because you have more a weak spot between the rim and the 6 ply area


I felt I needed to inform the place where I bought them and hopefully the tire company will also look into their product and hopefully improve if this happens enough times, maybe I got unlucky, maybe its a design flaw. I think by just plugging the tire and not notifying anyone doesn't help us the customer out or the manufacturer.

The cost of getting another tire isn't that bad, the company or manufacturer really stepped up to the plate.

 

If you don't get too far with the maker I'd try to plug it. I had a Carlisle 489 that had 3 plugs in it and it held air for about 1000 miles before I replaced them with the XTRs I have now. I did put a LOT of glue on them. I wouldn't ever do this with a high pressure tire. But, where quad tires are about 7 lbs. max. pressure I wouldn't worry about it.

 

I'd glue the tar out if it, then place a heavy duty patch for a car on the inside. You could also check around local tire shops to see if they know anyone that can vulcanize it (then patch it).