Bighorns vs Carlisle ACT XLR comments? - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

pls1911 · 01-28-2012, 06:46 PM

I've read earlier commentaries regarding these tires and was hoping I could get some comments from folks who have lived with either, and/or both tires for an extended time in similar conditions to my use.
Your experiences could determine the selection.

My riding is certianly utilitarian, in northern New Mexico with half mile long rocky 40 degree climbing private road, occasional deep snow, climbing the road and pushing the snowplow.
The stock Maxxis tires work fine with chains all around when climbing through deep snow or pushing the plow... and quite frankly, I have no complaints about the stockers on the 2012 Foremen, as I've climbed some nasty rocks and loose slopes with 'em without spinning or control issues!

tskfreak · 01-28-2012, 08:11 PM

i have no expierience with either of these, but i did alot of research when i bought my tires, it was between zilla's and bighorns and i went with zilla's because i thought the bighorns were too good for what i needed.... there pretty awesome tires..... i know the bighorns are beast's on rocky terrain another reason why i didn't go for them..... we just don't have too much of that here in jersey....

mac102004 · 01-28-2012, 08:50 PM

Bighorns are excellent tires. The ACT's are good too but are not nearly as tough or long lasting as the Bighorns are.

rubiranch · 01-28-2012, 11:29 PM

You might have a hard time finding the sizes you want because I believe Carlisle has either phased them out or is going to. I would look for ACT HDs over the XLRs.

They are excellent snow tires and do great when good tracion is required.

ACTs are "all condition tires" more like an all terrain rather than a mud terrain.

The 1" lugs and soft rubber compound combined slow steering the reaction.

Big Horns are 7 year old technology and there are lots of better tires on the market today.

The Big Horns will probably last twice as long as the XLRs will.

01-28-2012, 06:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
pls1911 Honda Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW Posts: 101	Bighorns vs Carlisle ACT XLR comments? I've read earlier commentaries regarding these tires and was hoping I could get some comments from folks who have lived with either, and/or both tires for an extended time in similar conditions to my use. Your experiences could determine the selection. My riding is certianly utilitarian, in northern New Mexico with half mile long rocky 40 degree climbing private road, occasional deep snow, climbing the road and pushing the snowplow. The stock Maxxis tires work fine with chains all around when climbing through deep snow or pushing the plow... and quite frankly, I have no complaints about the stockers on the 2012 Foremen, as I've climbed some nasty rocks and loose slopes with 'em without spinning or control issues! __________________ Paul ------------- 2012 foreman (2) es, power steering Stock wheels and tires 26x10x12 B-Horns when stock tires are replaced Warn xt2500 winch (1) w/Warn mounts Warn 54" snow plow, w/Warn mounts Three different silencers for stock exhaust under $20 (why pay $150 for silent rider?) 1963 Sportster, '55 K Frame. Metal work, good wrench, engineer.

01-28-2012, 08:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
tskfreak Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: parsippany, new jersey Posts: 1,361	i have no expierience with either of these, but i did alot of research when i bought my tires, it was between zilla's and bighorns and i went with zilla's because i thought the bighorns were too good for what i needed.... there pretty awesome tires..... i know the bighorns are beast's on rocky terrain another reason why i didn't go for them..... we just don't have too much of that here in jersey.... __________________ 2012 FOREMAN 500 ES 27 INCH ZILLA'S ITP SS212'S ALL BLACK WHEELS 1.5 INCH STI ALUMINUM WHEEL SPACERS BIG GUN EXHAUST ALUMINUM PRODUCTS SKID PLATE POWERMADD STAR SERIES HANDGUARDS MOOSE OZARK REAR BAG 4 INCH PVC STORAGE COMPARTMENT

01-28-2012, 08:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
mac102004 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 548	Bighorns are excellent tires. The ACT's are good too but are not nearly as tough or long lasting as the Bighorns are. __________________ '10 Outty 800R XT

01-28-2012, 11:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
rubiranch Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Big Rock Candy Mountain Resort - Marysvale, Utah Posts: 3,071	You might have a hard time finding the sizes you want because I believe Carlisle has either phased them out or is going to. I would look for ACT HDs over the XLRs. They are excellent snow tires and do great when good tracion is required. ACTs are "all condition tires" more like an all terrain rather than a mud terrain. The 1" lugs and soft rubber compound combined slow steering the reaction. Big Horns are 7 year old technology and there are lots of better tires on the market today. The Big Horns will probably last twice as long as the XLRs will. __________________ 2012 Polaris 550 Touring EPS Thank you Doug Meyer ATVTV.com & Polaris 1000+ miles 2001 Rubicon Bug 16,000+ miles 1835+ hours Dependability is the "Way Out" Not "True-4-WD". Bombardier BR 180 Snow Cat Thanks Utah State Parks

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