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Ranch420 · 12-11-2011, 10:17 AM

Well after about 1 1/2 years, and 6,500 KM it's soon time to replace those bauld stock tires on my 2009 Rancher 420. Although, I don't know what kind of tire to get. Hopefully you guys will be able to help me out. I won't be doing any extreme mudding of some sort. I use my ATV for general trail riding. And seaming that ATV are the only eay of getting around in my town, it's a big deal for me. Rural Newfoundland rocks huh? So all in all, I'm looking for a good, general all-purpose tire that will do good in all conditions. (Trail riding, snow, etc.) I thinking about the ITP, Mud Lite AT, but I'm looking for an experts opinion. Any suggestions?

**toodeep** · 12-11-2011, 10:51 AM

The BearClaw is much better of a tire than the ML. There are many more out there that would be great for the conditions you stated but the big question is what tire is available for you there without outrageous shipping charges?

sspeckerwood · 12-11-2011, 10:52 AM

i'd choose the bearclaw over a mudlite any day.

in fact, i'd run just a wheel before i ever put mudlites on one of my bikes again

rich450es · 12-11-2011, 10:58 AM

well ranch420 there are going to be a hundred people telling you about there tire is the best . look at rubiranches thred about the STI black dimonds . im a mud guy and can tell you that the mudlites arnt the best tire out there for you if you have to go in snow or mud ......(its funny that thay call it "mudlites" but there junk in mud )

Steve07 · 12-11-2011, 11:50 AM

I do know that Bear Claws are readily available up here in Canada Ranch420. Even Crappy Tire sells them. I have run them lots, and they are tough, and good over a wide variety of terrain. I too, share the dislike of Mudlites around here. For what you describe, I also know a few guys who like Dirt Devils much more than Mudlites as well. Mud Bugs would also work for you. I like them here more for the snow. I don't get in a lot of mud if I can help it, though it happens.

The other option is go to your dealer next time you get to town and ask for a set of take-offs for your machine if you were okay with the stock tires' performance.

Ranch420 · 12-11-2011, 01:19 PM

Thanks for the feed back guys, I'll certinaly look up the tires that you guys have listed. Luckly, 1 ATV here has Dirt Devils on it, and 1 ATV has Bearclaws on it. So I guess im in luck. Ill just ask the guys about how ther feel about those tires. As for the mudlights, I'm not really a fan of them either, I only listed that beacuse at least 5 quads here have them on. (All hondas BTW). I've also noticed that they really don't last that long anyway. I just need a good tire for riding back and fourth to work lol. Well, the next time I get to my dealer (20 minute ferry ride then ~ 250KM drive) I ask what they have in stock and what they suggest.

sspeckerwood · 12-11-2011, 03:06 PM

whatever you end up going with make sure you post pics. haha

kroorda · 12-11-2011, 05:13 PM

The Maxxis BigHorn tires are probably the most recommended tire there is. It is a 6 ply radial and rides and handles very nicely. It has an incredible tread that works very well on all terrain (mud, dirt, sand, rocks, and snow!). And, it's not uncommon to get 10,000 miles out of them. The best price on them comes from www.rockymountainatvmc.com

12-11-2011, 10:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ranch420 Honda Rider Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 15	New Tire Time! Well after about 1 1/2 years, and 6,500 KM it's soon time to replace those bauld stock tires on my 2009 Rancher 420. Although, I don't know what kind of tire to get. Hopefully you guys will be able to help me out. I won't be doing any extreme mudding of some sort. I use my ATV for general trail riding. And seaming that ATV are the only eay of getting around in my town, it's a big deal for me. Rural Newfoundland rocks huh? So all in all, I'm looking for a good, general all-purpose tire that will do good in all conditions. (Trail riding, snow, etc.) I thinking about the ITP, Mud Lite AT, but I'm looking for an experts opinion. Any suggestions?

12-11-2011, 10:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
sspeckerwood Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tooele, ut Posts: 8,776	i'd choose the bearclaw over a mudlite any day. in fact, i'd run just a wheel before i ever put mudlites on one of my bikes again __________________ 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.

12-11-2011, 10:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,640	well ranch420 there are going to be a hundred people telling you about there tire is the best . look at rubiranches thred about the STI black dimonds . im a mud guy and can tell you that the mudlites arnt the best tire out there for you if you have to go in snow or mud ......(its funny that thay call it "mudlites" but there junk in mud ) __________________ 2000 foreman 450 es-s the fking pig 14% 300 foretrax gear reduction 30in gorila silverbacks on C-5 wheels 2500lb warn winch superatv disk brake conversion kit 2in ssatv lift kit and progressive 512 shocks the original 4in PVC storage tube hurculined racks with rear cargo box czr loud exhaust , uni airfilter and drilled main jet foreman 450 parts for sale pm me for info**

12-11-2011, 11:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
Steve07 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Parts unknown... Posts: 735	I do know that Bear Claws are readily available up here in Canada Ranch420. Even Crappy Tire sells them. I have run them lots, and they are tough, and good over a wide variety of terrain. I too, share the dislike of Mudlites around here. For what you describe, I also know a few guys who like Dirt Devils much more than Mudlites as well. Mud Bugs would also work for you. I like them here more for the snow. I don't get in a lot of mud if I can help it, though it happens. The other option is go to your dealer next time you get to town and ask for a set of take-offs for your machine if you were okay with the stock tires' performance. __________________ '87 TRX70 '03 TRX90 '03 TRX350FM '08 TRX420FM - Warn XT25, 25" Mud Bugs, Moose hand/thumb warmers

12-11-2011, 03:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
sspeckerwood Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tooele, ut Posts: 8,776	whatever you end up going with make sure you post pics. haha __________________ 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.

12-11-2011, 10:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,652	The BearClaw is much better of a tire than the ML. There are many more out there that would be great for the conditions you stated but the big question is what tire is available for you there without outrageous shipping charges?

12-11-2011, 01:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ranch420 Honda Rider Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 15	Thanks for the feed back guys, I'll certinaly look up the tires that you guys have listed. Luckly, 1 ATV here has Dirt Devils on it, and 1 ATV has Bearclaws on it. So I guess im in luck. Ill just ask the guys about how ther feel about those tires. As for the mudlights, I'm not really a fan of them either, I only listed that beacuse at least 5 quads here have them on. (All hondas BTW). I've also noticed that they really don't last that long anyway. I just need a good tire for riding back and fourth to work lol. Well, the next time I get to my dealer (20 minute ferry ride then ~ 250KM drive) I ask what they have in stock and what they suggest.

12-11-2011, 05:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
kroorda Honda Rider Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 10	The Maxxis BigHorn tires are probably the most recommended tire there is. It is a 6 ply radial and rides and handles very nicely. It has an incredible tread that works very well on all terrain (mud, dirt, sand, rocks, and snow!). And, it's not uncommon to get 10,000 miles out of them. The best price on them comes from www.rockymountainatvmc.com

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