Any input for either tire...should i change rims? where can i buy them at for least $?...should i even buy them at all with the tranny problems?...help needed in Ohio...New to forum could use some experienced input....thx

 

I have 26 inch x 9 inch wide 589s[on STOCK rims] all the way around my KQ and I like them alot..They are one of the best wearing tires on todays market..They were on my Rincon and had about 1500 miles on them and they still show no wear..The Mudlites will wear out MUCH faster and not provide any better traction.

 

Mudlites are good all around tires.

 

talked to a sales rep from Ronnies.com today and he recomended the 589's as well, said they would last longer for an extra $5 per tire...also he said i should go with 26x12x12 for the rear which is different than stock...can get all four for $364 delivered...is that out of line...will trail traction be noticeably different than stock?....thx for input

 

i totally agree with you, 589's are the way to go

 

We have both I have 26x9x12 fr. 26x10x12 rr. 589's on the kq and the wife has 26x10x12 fr. and 26x12x12 rr. m/l on the vinson both are good handling tires.

 

is $364 in the right price range?...i assume putting those on your quads really make significant difference in handling and grip,, does steering become harder?

 

steering is affected by wider tires, also there is a big diff. between 25in and 26in tread depth on the m/l. 589's are the same.

 

is the more difficult steering worth the improved grip/traction....i like how easy the bike handles with stock tires but grip/traction in the mud isnt worth a !@#$...if so, sounds like the 589's are the way to go....your help is truly appreciated...where did you buy yours...

 

I've got both 589s and Mud Lites, all 27" tires mounted on ITP Type 5C wheels....hard to call...I can tell you that the Mud Lites are better for all-around work, but they do not beat the 589s in pure mud....surprisingly the 589s work fairly well on hard pack...but the Mud Lites steer/handle alittle better....