the tire question. swamp lites vs executioners - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

hoopty-cuztom · 01-24-2012, 07:48 PM

ive been doing lots of looking into tires these are the 2 i have came down to.
i cant find anything bad about the executioners everything says they last forever just might be a little bumpy going slow.

the swamp lites i have read a lot of good and bad, some say they wear out quickly, ive read a lot about them getting punctured or cut,

2012 foreman i was thinking 26in so i dont lose power for pulling maybe 27in i dont know how much power it takes away i know i dont want a GR

so i just want to ask for the truth on these and get yalls opinions on what might work best for me

i ride around in the field dont really want to tear it all to pieces if i can help it

i dont do any deep mud maybe up to where the foot rest is i do like playing in the mud though,

drag a lot of trees and anything else i can hook to and use the 2012 to move,
i run over a lot of trees.

seem to have lots of roots in the ground everywhere i get to playing at i keep waiting on them to destroy the stock tires

i pull a trailer with some pretty heavy loads on it IMO

a_tack · 01-24-2012, 07:54 PM

29.5" Outlaws..... oh wait, this isn't highlifter forums...

Judging by what you have said, Swamplites. They will wear faster than Executioners, especially on hard surfaces, but they will ride alot smoother and will not tear up your yard as bad as executioners will. Swamplites also do well in light mud.

Executioners, although awesome, will tear up your yard, are geared more towards pure mud, and will **** near yank the bars out of your hands if you grab a root in 4wd.

hoopty-cuztom · 01-24-2012, 08:09 PM

yea 29.5 aint gonna happen lol

also just seen these sti mud trax in another thread on here
there is just to many tires to choose from lol

thanks for the reply

**toodeep** · 01-24-2012, 08:18 PM

I thought the Ol2 was the new king of the hill? Sorry I can't help with the tires though since I haven't used any of the 3. I could make it harder and recommend some more though.. lol

hoopty-cuztom · 01-24-2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by toodeep

I thought the Ol2 was the new king of the hill? Sorry I can't help with the tires though since I haven't used any of the 3. I could make it harder and recommend some more though.. lol

yea add some more to the list maybe you know of something i have not found yet, i have no problems with more suggestions
im new to the atv world i always rode dirt bikes also got a ATC

sspeckerwood · 01-24-2012, 08:35 PM

i've enjoyed the he!! out of the different sizes of swamplites i've owned.

last sunday we were riding in snow that was 1-3' deep. the drifts were about 3' and the swamplites blasted thru them. i bought all 4 used from a guy who told me he thought they had around 3000 miles. i'm not really sure. i know they measure the same now as when i bought them 500 miles ago. front are at 3/4" and rear is 5/8" and no one in our group could keep up with me even with me breaking the trail for them

nevnut · 01-24-2012, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by hoopty-cuztom

yea add some more to the list maybe you know of something i have not found yet, i have no problems with more suggestions
im new to the atv world i always rode dirt bikes also got a ATC

I just put ITP Mud Lite XL's on my 450 and I'm extremely happy so far. I got them about 5 weeks ago and probably have at least 100 miles on them. They've been on dry rocky terrain and a little bit of mud and got them in the snow over the weekend and yesterday. They've performed very well especially in the snow. I've driven them through sagebrush and greasewood and have heard a few loud pops (the sticks breaking under the tires) but haven't lost any air yet. A few guys here trash them but so far I'm more then pleased with them.

temagamiarearider · 01-24-2012, 08:46 PM

I run swamplites on both my atvs. Ive had no trouble with either set of tires. I beat the crap out of them regularly on rock and roots etc and they have yet to fail me in over 5000 miles. no punctures or leaks. theyre not the best choice if you ride pavement. they wear good offroad. not the best at anything but do everything well. 6ply. not too heavy. they look good. good trail tire. they run true to size or taller. not too expensive... my 2cents.

26's are a good size for your foreman....

Kipes · 01-24-2012, 08:52 PM

I have had my executioners on my foreman for over 8000 miles and I love em. Going to get another set when and if these ones ever wear out. Yes they are rough riding and will tear up your yard every time you turn though. They are smooth riding in the mud though lol.

sspeckerwood · 01-24-2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kipes

I have had my executioners on my foreman for over 8000 miles and I love em. Going to get another set when and if these ones ever wear out. Yes they are rough riding and will tear up your yard every time you turn though. They are smooth riding in the mud though lol.

name a tire that doesn't ride smooth in mud....

01-24-2012, 07:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
hoopty-cuztom Honda Rider Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 56	the tire question. swamp lites vs executioners ive been doing lots of looking into tires these are the 2 i have came down to. i cant find anything bad about the executioners everything says they last forever just might be a little bumpy going slow. the swamp lites i have read a lot of good and bad, some say they wear out quickly, ive read a lot about them getting punctured or cut, 2012 foreman i was thinking 26in so i dont lose power for pulling maybe 27in i dont know how much power it takes away i know i dont want a GR so i just want to ask for the truth on these and get yalls opinions on what might work best for me i ride around in the field dont really want to tear it all to pieces if i can help it i dont do any deep mud maybe up to where the foot rest is i do like playing in the mud though, drag a lot of trees and anything else i can hook to and use the 2012 to move, i run over a lot of trees. seem to have lots of roots in the ground everywhere i get to playing at i keep waiting on them to destroy the stock tires i pull a trailer with some pretty heavy loads on it IMO

01-24-2012, 08:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
sspeckerwood Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tooele, ut Posts: 8,746	i've enjoyed the he!! out of the different sizes of swamplites i've owned. last sunday we were riding in snow that was 1-3' deep. the drifts were about 3' and the swamplites blasted thru them. i bought all 4 used from a guy who told me he thought they had around 3000 miles. i'm not really sure. i know they measure the same now as when i bought them 500 miles ago. front are at 3/4" and rear is 5/8" and no one in our group could keep up with me even with me breaking the trail for them __________________ 2012 TRX500FM FOREMAN. SSPECKERWOOD 3RD HEADLIGHT MOD QUAD BOSS REAR SEAT 26" SWAMPLITES KFI #3000 WINCH HOT GRIPS HEATED GRIPS & THUMB WARMER HONDA ALUMINUM A-ARM GUARDS 00' FOREMAN 450es HIGH LIFTER SPRINGS FRONT & REAR MAXXIS TIRES OFF A 2012 FOREMAN 500 SSPECKERWOOD 3RD HEADLIGHT MOD http://www.flickr.com/photos/sspeckerwood/ http://www.youtube.com/user/sspeckerwood Official hondaforeman.com stickers IF YOU WOULD LIKE OFFICIAL HONDAFOREMAN.COM STICKERS PM ME.

01-24-2012, 08:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
temagamiarearider Honda Lover Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Nipissing, Ontario Posts: 380	I run swamplites on both my atvs. Ive had no trouble with either set of tires. I beat the crap out of them regularly on rock and roots etc and they have yet to fail me in over 5000 miles. no punctures or leaks. theyre not the best choice if you ride pavement. they wear good offroad. not the best at anything but do everything well. 6ply. not too heavy. they look good. good trail tire. they run true to size or taller. not too expensive... my 2cents. 26's are a good size for your foreman.... __________________ 2007 Honda Rubicon CTE 2010 Can Am Outlander 800R XT Last edited by temagamiarearider; 01-24-2012 at 08:49 PM.

01-24-2012, 08:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kipes Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2009 Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Posts: 2,593	I have had my executioners on my foreman for over 8000 miles and I love em. Going to get another set when and if these ones ever wear out. Yes they are rough riding and will tear up your yard every time you turn though. They are smooth riding in the mud though lol. __________________ 2006 Foreman 4x4 500s Powermadd handguards 2.5 Warn winch 2" Perfex long travel lift kit High Lifter springs 26-12-12 Executioners on rear 26-10-12 Executioners on front Douglas Rattlesnake rims 3rd Headlight switch Moose Heated Handgrips and thumb warmer Garmin Legend gps Replaced the stock silver engine covers and front skid plate with 07 camo black and painted front brush guard black 2005 Rancher 350ES 2wd 2001 Polaris 325 Trailboss 2wd

01-24-2012, 07:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
a_tack Honda Lover Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 496	29.5" Outlaws..... oh wait, this isn't highlifter forums... Judging by what you have said, Swamplites. They will wear faster than Executioners, especially on hard surfaces, but they will ride alot smoother and will not tear up your yard as bad as executioners will. Swamplites also do well in light mud. Executioners, although awesome, will tear up your yard, are geared more towards pure mud, and will **** near yank the bars out of your hands if you grab a root in 4wd.

01-24-2012, 08:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
hoopty-cuztom Honda Rider Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 56	yea 29.5 aint gonna happen lol also just seen these sti mud trax in another thread on here there is just to many tires to choose from lol thanks for the reply

01-24-2012, 08:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,648	I thought the Ol2 was the new king of the hill? Sorry I can't help with the tires though since I haven't used any of the 3. I could make it harder and recommend some more though.. lol

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