Hey all, for hardpack, fields, mud, snow, and gravel, what type of 27/28" tire would be the best? Probably not a true mud tire? I'm mostly concerned with longevity, as well as performance.

They'll be on a Sportsman H.O.

Thanks!!

 

MudLites or Dirt Devils.

 

I agree. I have Dirt Devils on 2 bikes, grip great but run SMOOTH on the hard pack.

 

Bighorns have done me well![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Maxxis should have 26" and 27" sizes out soon.

 

Our Mud Runners have done pretty good. They have 3000 miles on them and have lost their aggressivness in the deep spring snow. Will be looking at new ones soon.

 

Bearclaws

 

I heard somewhere recently that ITP changed the rubber on their Holeshot ATRs to make it last longer. Unless they did the same to the Mudlites, I would stay away from them if you're looking for longevity. Don't let the "6-ply" fool you. The tire body may be 6-ply, but the lugs are made of a soft rubber.

 

I went with the Dirt Devils. Good traction and smooth on hardpack/gravel. Also 6 ply and very reasonably priced.

 

What size DDs did you get? I heard that the tire size is acutally about an inch or so less than what is claimed. For example: 26" really is more like 25". Have you measured?

 

I stayed with the stock sizes (F) 25x8x12 and (R) 25x12x10. They work fine, but I haven't measured them. When I was shopping I asked several of the dealers I talked to for suggestions and the DD's kept coming up, and they were also recommended by 1 or 2 of the magazines for all around traction and wear. The big bear is at my inlaws summer home so I can't measure the tires until I get up there this summer.