|
Post by TOOLTIME on Dec 7, 2009 11:01:09 GMT -6
well after only a few minutes of being posted, i hopefully sold my tire and wheel set up. Shopping for new tires can be tuff. Decisions Decisions ....... Looking at a few different type this time around. But leaning towards the Bighorns again... CST Abuzz ITP Bagacross ITP XTR to name a few... No rims this time around.....i think
|
|
|
Post by all out on Dec 7, 2009 12:13:05 GMT -6
good deal i have become a big horn fan but tjhere are tons of options did you get what you wanted foer them
|
|
|
Post by catman04 on Dec 7, 2009 12:59:22 GMT -6
I really like my XTR's I feel your pain trying to decide on which tires to buy and where to buy them from. Purchased mine from a dealer on e-bay.
|
|
|
Post by mrycar on Dec 7, 2009 13:15:00 GMT -6
I like my bighorns the best.
The XTR's are quite heavy and you really notice it when you put them on the ATV. Extreme power loss. Low range becomes something you use.
The XTR's will be going on for the winter though as they do really dig.
I got my 27inchers at Labaron's with 212 14 rims for $799 this spring.
|
|
|
Post by TOOLTIME on Dec 7, 2009 15:15:07 GMT -6
I pretty much gave up on compairing weights when it comes to looking for a six ply type tire with lugs under one inch. They are for the most part only s pound or two different across the board. I did the whiole bighorn thing. Befote my laptop died here at work I was leaning towards the itp xtrs.... Have not had those yet....smiles
|
|
|
Post by all out on Dec 7, 2009 17:11:03 GMT -6
Screw it just buy a new quad and tires go big
|
|
|
Post by catman04 on Dec 7, 2009 18:14:08 GMT -6
Everyone talks about the weight of tires creating performance loss. Can someone explain how a few extra pounds in tires warrants the need for clutch work or low range usage? Atv's don't have weight limits for riders (300 pound rider or 170 pound rider) I never heard anyone complaining power loss because of the riders weight! All I can say is I put 26'' XTRs on my 500 arctic cat and haven't noticed any loss of power.
|
|
|
Post by mrycar on Dec 7, 2009 18:28:26 GMT -6
The greater the weight and diameter of rotating mass the more energy it takes to turn it. The greater the weight of the rider the same energy is still required to move the rotating mass, but more energy is required to move the heavier object the rotating mass is attached to. (this stinks not explaining it with math)
|
|
|
Post by all out on Dec 7, 2009 18:41:09 GMT -6
I think if he stays with 25s he will be ok but xtrs in a bigger size wil lose power timm check the weight vs the mudwolfs you had you know howw those were for weight
|
|
|
Post by TOOLTIME on Dec 7, 2009 18:48:15 GMT -6
Im not concerned of the weight really. Pretty much, unless you only go with a ply type tire are there going to be any dramatic chnage in weight over an Aftermarket tire. they all are pretty much the same weight give or take a few #'s
|
|
|
Post by catman04 on Dec 7, 2009 18:50:31 GMT -6
MRYCAR, thank you for explaing that to me (i'm still confused) but i'm getting used to it. I'm not 100% positive but I think the 26" xtrs were only about a 1/2" taller than my stock 25" tires; they are a little heavier though!
|
|
|
Post by mrycar on Dec 7, 2009 18:59:29 GMT -6
an example, know how you can roll a heavy weight on a log, with relative ease, but think of how much more effort it takes to turn a 200 pound flywheel than a 26 oz bicycle tire of the same diameter
|
|
|
Post by all out on Dec 9, 2009 18:25:03 GMT -6
Sooo did you sell them those pit bull tires look cool
|
|
|
Post by TOOLTIME on Dec 9, 2009 18:28:51 GMT -6
Not sold yet. Gent should be here Friday. Last day im holding them for him. Will advise asap
|
|
|
Post by all out on Dec 13, 2009 17:00:51 GMT -6
I take it he was a no show?
|
|