Which Tire is best for a Mule Ransport

kneedeep · Nov 26, 2013

Which Tire is best for a Mule Tansport

My 3010 Mule transport just does not work in mud with OEM tires.

I am looking at the Essex 27" Surefoot with lift kit and the Silverback 26" with a lift as well. Wheels mounted to steel rims so OEM can be used in summer months.

Both shipped to my zip code are under $1000 so the money is not a factor :moneybag:

I would like some opinions of anyone having these tires or a comparable aggressive tire on a UTV in mud (not mud riding, just hunting in the stuff)

HELP!!!!!!:anyone:

Silverback

Surefoot

kneedeep · Nov 27, 2013

Re: Which Tire is best for a Mule Tansport

Hard to believe with almost a 100 views that NO one has a opinion on mud tires!!

Just asking fellow TBNers for their opinion!!

Xfaxman · Nov 28, 2013

Re: Which Tire is best for a Mule Tansport

kneedeep said:
Hard to believe with almost a 100 views that NO one has a opinion on mud tires!!

Just asking fellow TBNers for their opinion!!

Yep, had the same problem with my tire question thread: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/atvs-utility-vehicles/295181-anyone-using-gbc-gator-tires.html

I bought the Interco Interforce 27-7.5-14 tires, because I wanted a R1 tread that would not throw gravel off the driveway.

Haven't been in the mud yet.

I decided to find out how much drawbar pull the EV has. I hooked the crane scales to what was left of a small tree at the edge of the pond. The beavers had chewed through it many years ago, but it was still growing.

As I started pulling in turf mode, I could feel the left rear tire slip, then the right rear slip. I switched to AWD and the chain tightened again, but even though the the wheels were spinning a little, I was moving forward. I stopped, got out and took a picture.

The tree roots were coming out of the ground!

This is the surface that I was on.

I went ahead and pulled it all the way out. :thumbsup:

If anyone asks me "how much can it pull?", for now I will say "enough"

Let us know what you end up with.

kneedeep · Dec 17, 2013

Re: Which Tire is best for a Mule Tansport

Just placed order for the Essex and Lift kit- should arrive in 2-3 days. Essex also makes a Steering assist for the Mule.

sunnyside360 · Dec 24, 2013

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Purchased a set (4) of Maxxis Bighorns at the advice of many on the Polaris Ranger Forum. After having been in a foot of snow and deep mud I have to say it was good advice.

kneedeep · Dec 24, 2013

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Got the 27" Surefoots few days ago! After the Xmas doings are done, need to replace the battery and install lift kit. Replacing the motorcycle 12v with a full size battery. Just need to move some fuses and relays around, lengthen the winch power cables and hook it all up.

Xfaxman · Dec 25, 2013

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Sounds good, need pictures.

kneedeep · Dec 25, 2013

Got the battery changed out and hooked up. Got left side lifted. It actually went quickly after I figured it out. I used a strut compression tool from Harbor Freight to get the strut back together. The directions were not detailed enough but did show enough to get it done.
I will get more detailed pics of the right side now that I know what I'm doing! :wrench: