I`m still stock for now but am leaning towards the bearclaws because of price and i had them on the rear of my 250 Recon Great tire. As for the ITP`s There a awsome tire i ride with lots of guys 2 of witch have had there Mudlites on ther Grizzlys for 2 years now. Climbing lots of rock around here and no punctures. They are not good in the snow for directional control i found out by following my buddy on the skidoo trail in the spring . As soon as he wandered off to the left or right of center he would get pulled in easy but me, i just steered out of it and had good control. Good luck . I think any tire is always better than stock.