XUV TIRE QUESTION?

edngray · Jun 23, 2008

I've just ordered new 26X10X12 SwampLite 6Ply tires for my 850D Gator. Don't care for the Stock Tires at all. Will these Make any difference in the MPH's or any noticeable difference in the Power?? BTW, I have 97 hours on my Gator and absolutely Love it, Can't believe the Fuel Milage I'm getting on it.

Donegal TDI · Jun 24, 2008

I have Bearclaw 26" ers on the 850D,
with 2" lift at front,
checked the speed on flat yesterday evening,
using GPS, 55kph, around 33 mph.
Way Fast enough IMHO

Gearing in low and high is perfect for what I want.
Low, sowing fertiliser at 14kph,
engine is at a sweet point for power.
Added clearance is a plus.

TOMMYHPX4X4 · Jun 24, 2008

did you do a weight comparison on all the tires ? alot of people complain about them swamp lites because of the soft rubber and they don't last as long and they don't bite in the mud like they should. i never owned a pair so i'm just going by what the guys who did get the said. as for as speed you'll probably pickup a mph or two with a bigger tire but you'll loose some bottom end. i had some 27"589's on my hpx and it don ok but i did notice some power loss not a whole lot but some. when i got my rhino i went with another itp tire " 25"mudliteXL'S " and they are great . i find the gators have more power than the rhinos do so you shoudn't have any problems turning them. post some pictures of them mounted i bet they gonna look cool. what kinda rims are you mounting them too?

edngray · Jun 24, 2008

The tires weigh 27#s Each. I have the Stock rims that Come with the Olive and Black 850D Gator. The reviews are all fairly positive with the exception of What Tommy mentioned was soft sidewall's that didn't do well in very rocky terrain. Ride was rated very good as well as the traction, Treadwear was average. Mostly Bought them for Farm use so Sharp Rocky Terrain shouldn't be a Problem. I'll post a picture as soon as I get them in and Mounted and also let you guys know how I feel about them after a few months wear.