New Tire help.

schneble_ky · 08-25-2010, 12:30 PM

I need some new tires i think and Im not sure where is the best place to get em. Any ideas ?? Can I mount them myself ?

I still have the factory tires, what should I go too. I know I wanna go to a 27" or 28" tire.

deadman · 08-25-2010, 01:05 PM

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nickbarden · 08-25-2010, 07:10 PM

From what I have been reading, I'm going with a set of Pit Bull tires when my stocker eat the dust. I am personally going with the Growler as it suits my needs better than the Rocker. Check them out. They are an expensive tire, but it is worth it in the long run.

monster malibu · 07-18-2011, 09:16 AM

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elkbow · 10-13-2011, 12:27 PM

tires all depend on what you are going to use them for....dirt, mud, rocks, a combination, before you decide what tire you want

here in New Mexico, I don't ride alot of mud, but when it rains, its slick, so i want something that will work in mud, just don't need for deep mud because i want to be smooth on the trails....

where I hunt, there are alot of sharp rocks, if you are running a two ply or four ply tire, forget it, you will be plugging them every day, ,even on 6 ply tires i got flats, so now i'm running the GBC Grim Reaper, 8 ply tires....no flats ever with these tires, great all around tread, bit heavier than some tires, but worth the need. Friend is running GBC Dirt Commanders, also 8 ply, also great tires, no flats either.

clinebo · 03-16-2012, 07:54 PM

I wore out my stock Goodyear Rawhide grips. Went with a set of Grim Reapers. Wow! What a difference. Its like night and day. Ride is so much smoother I can't believe I'm on the same machine. Took it out on some snow and ice and did great in 2wd. I can't wait for summer to get here and see how they do in other types of terrain.

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08-25-2010, 07:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
nickbarden Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Prophetstown Posts: 1,795	From what I have been reading, I'm going with a set of Pit Bull tires when my stocker eat the dust. I am personally going with the Growler as it suits my needs better than the Rocker. Check them out. They are an expensive tire, but it is worth it in the long run. __________________ 2007 Outlaw 525 IRS 2008 Outlaw 525 IRS 2009 Sportsman 850

10-13-2011, 12:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
elkbow Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,438	tires all depend on what you are going to use them for....dirt, mud, rocks, a combination, before you decide what tire you want here in New Mexico, I don't ride alot of mud, but when it rains, its slick, so i want something that will work in mud, just don't need for deep mud because i want to be smooth on the trails.... where I hunt, there are alot of sharp rocks, if you are running a two ply or four ply tire, forget it, you will be plugging them every day, ,even on 6 ply tires i got flats, so now i'm running the GBC Grim Reaper, 8 ply tires....no flats ever with these tires, great all around tread, bit heavier than some tires, but worth the need. Friend is running GBC Dirt Commanders, also 8 ply, also great tires, no flats either. __________________ 2010 Sportsman 850 XP EPS

07-18-2011, 09:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
monster malibu Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 3	I bought my Maxxix Zillas From Mud-Throwers dot com Real cool people to deal with.

03-16-2012, 07:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
clinebo Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St.Regis Posts: 5	I wore out my stock Goodyear Rawhide grips. Went with a set of Grim Reapers. Wow! What a difference. Its like night and day. Ride is so much smoother I can't believe I'm on the same machine. Took it out on some snow and ice and did great in 2wd. I can't wait for summer to get here and see how they do in other types of terrain.