Tires and Rims Advice

[srideou1]

Hello everyone! Looking for some advice. I have a Polaris Sportsman 500 X2 and need new tires. The stock ones didn't seem to last too long. What is a really good all around tire; one that will run on pavement as well as mud and snow? Also, what is the advantage/disadvantages of going up to a 14 inch rim from the stock 12 inch ones?

 

[catmando]

Bigger tires give you more clearance,Mudlite XTR's are pretty good all around tire.
catmando!

 

[dooryder]

; one that will run on pavement as well as mud and snow? Also, what is the advantage/disadvantages of going up to a 14 inch rim from the stock 12 inch ones?

Most tires wont last long on pavement, my dad noticed just from turning around on the street rounds off the rear tires and they are xtrs, i learn this the hard way riding dirtbike going through sets of tires like nothing!!

 

[lucm]

Hello everyone! Looking for some advice. I have a Polaris Sportsman 500 X2 and need new tires. The stock ones didn't seem to last too long. What is a really good all around tire; one that will run on pavement as well as mud and snow? Also, what is the advantage/disadvantages of going up to a 14 inch rim from the stock 12 inch ones?

I'm sure about the pavement thing but if you want a good all around trail tire which is good in many situations you will be happy with the swamp lite or mud lite tire. I have had each of these on various quads and have been very impressed with them.

 

[plumbum]

check out the review section. some good reviews and most tires are covered.

 

[BigRed800]

I put mud lights on the wifes 500 she doesnt have any problems keeping up with me keep same size so i didnt have a power issue

 

[easyrider]

I'm sure about the pavement thing but if you want a good all around trail tire which is good in many situations you will be happy with the swamp lite or mud lite tire. I have had each of these on various quads and have been very impressed with them.

Ditto on the swamp lites. Both my son & I have those on & they perform great on any terrain.

 

[Hallsey]

Check out Super Grip Super Lights. Same tread design as Mud Lights but have a harder rubber compound and last up to twice as long. They are about the same money or less. Go to supergriptires.ca or call Rej Bodson in Edmonton at 780-777-4747.

 

[catmando]

Most tires wont last long on pavement, my dad noticed just from turning around on the street rounds off the rear tires and they are xtrs, i learn this the hard way riding dirtbike going through sets of tires like nothing!!

I have a fair amount of miles on mine on pavement and I would definatly buy another set.Pretty hard to find a set of quad tires that work in the mud and wear well on pavement!
catmando!
My Advise...........Keep em in the Mud!

 

[mudbitchguy]

Check out Super Grip Super Lights. Same tread design as Mud Lights but have a harder rubber compound and last up to twice as long. They are about the same money or less. Go to supergriptires.ca or call Rej Bodson in Edmonton at 780-777-4747.

Actually go to supergripatv.ca !

 

[4byrookie]

Check out the new Maxxis Zillas as well. Weigh less than mudlights of the same size and i've heard they last well in all conditions.