ATV Tires

[Licklog]

I have a BearTracker 4X2 that I use around the property for transportation, spraying, hauling, etc. The vast majority of use is on gravel and asphalt. The original tires are worn and need to be replaced. They are AT22 7x10 front and 10x10 rear. It is almost never used off road.

I was trying to determine what type of tire would give me the best traction and wear for my type of use. All the tires I see online have pretty aggressive tread for off road use. Is there something available specifically for an ATV or should I consider "lawn tractor" type tires?

 

[TOMMYHPX4X4]

i really don't know the real name to them but the tire pattern is like this in the middle of the tire it has a chevron desgn and on the side it has a demple type nobbie. those seem to work best for yard work . they don't do much damage and they bite really good. we called them "wooly boogers" growing up.

looks like they are called "stryker" tires i think you can buy them at walmart still too.

 

[Flatheadyoungin]

haha, before i finished your reply, i was thinking wooly buggers......

they really did make a tire named that back in the day...

dick cepek makes a smilar pattern but they are getting a bit harder to find and dick was always proud of his tires!

i had a set of surtracks on a 400ex and i'll tell ya, they are still my favorite tire.....they were great, very puncture resistant, great in mud, pretty good on hard pack......

there are some other brands, now, that have a similar pattern but all of them still have fairly deep lugs compared to what i think you are wanting.....

just search some of the atv tire website.......i feel you're wanting something even more turf friendly

i really don't know the real name to them but the tire pattern is like this in the middle of the tire it has a chevron desgn and on the side it has a demple type nobbie. those seem to work best for yard work . they don't do much damage and they bite really good. we called them "wooly boogers" growing up.

 

[TOMMYHPX4X4]

the ones i posted a picture of hve threads the dept of about 5/8"-3/4" thats not bad at all and they are close together as long as the reaend isn't a locking rearend your ok . i never seen anyone gouge up their yard with a set of these on.but if you get into some sloppy mud they will sling it .lol

 

[tb8100]

The Carlisle HD Fieldtrax tires are nice all-purpose tires.

 

[Ryan03]

The Kenda Bearclaw is said to be a great all around tire, Kinda pricey, but lots of people swear by them for every use except seriouse mud

 

[Licklog]

Thanks to all. I will check them out.

 

[TOMMYHPX4X4]

yea don't get the bear claws for mud.lol unless you got a winch.

 

[rdbrumfield]

being that you are using it on gravel and asphalt, I would look into a 6ply tire. I took the spongy tires off mine as it felt like I was balancing on a beach ball when riding at any speed at all. going with the stiffer side walls of the heavier tire sure made a difference.

 

[Licklog]

being that you are using it on gravel and asphalt, I would look into a 6ply tire. I took the spongy tires off mine as it felt like I was balancing on a beach ball when riding at any speed at all. going with the stiffer side walls of the heavier tire sure made a difference.

What tire did you end up with?

 

[RedHawkRidge]

The Carlisle HD Fieldtrax tire that someone suggested is the same as the AP tire that I got on my JD595 tractor. They are okay for traction, but they really load up with dirt/mud, and aren't good at self-cleaning. I have a Honda Foreman and a JD Gator HPX and wouldn't even consider the Carlisle if/when I have to replace tires for either.
JimP

 

[TOMMYHPX4X4]

i can't agree with you more on them fieldtrax tires. they are great for turf but man any kinda mud will clog them up. plus they are heavy i had a set on the rear of my honda fourtrax 125 and if i would have had the money at the time i would have taken them off and burned them.

 

[brianidaho]

Unless you ride a lot of mud, it's hard to beat the Maxis Bighorn. They have good traction, are tough and wear extremely well. I've put over 2000 miles on mine, I ride hard, and the corners of the tread block are still sharp, they look nearly new. A friend has over 4000 miles and they have a lot of life left, still more tread than stock tires do when new. They do very well on rocks and I have been happy in snow. I'd say they are the most commonly used tire by the serious riders in my area. They do OK in the mud if that's your thing, but are not as well as a dedicated mud tire. Kendra Bearclaws are also pretty common, but don't wear nearly as well, a friend went through a set in a year.

 

[rdbrumfield]

sorry for a late reply, I put a set of maxxis bighorns on. They have some deep tread and big knobs so they should last a while