Tires

RZR_Joe wrote:

opelgt73 wrote:

Has anyone tried the Pitbull Rockers or Growlers

Too heavy that's why I did not go with them.

I was just wondering...being to heavy...does that make the ride rough....

bubba53 wrote:

RZR_Joe wrote:

opelgt73 wrote:

Has anyone tried the Pitbull Rockers or Growlers

Too heavy that's why I did not go with them.

I was just wondering...being to heavy...does that make the ride rough....

More likely to break suspension parts.

im sure it does. It makes excess wear on suspension. On cars and stuff of this caliber, lighter is always better.

RZR_Joe wrote:

bubba53 wrote:

RZR_Joe wrote:

opelgt73 wrote:

Has anyone tried the Pitbull Rockers or Growlers

Too heavy that's why I did not go with them.

I was just wondering...being to heavy...does that make the ride rough....

More likely to break suspension parts.

What tire weight would you draw the line at...

I think Pit Dog also runs the pit bull radials. I hear they are heavy & rob HP but they are really tough & might even hold up to your abuse Finzup

Correct, the incresased rotational mass will rob power. I can't remember exactly but I believe the PBs were around ~43-44lbs for a 27". Exact reason I did not go with them. Just too heavy JMHO

ermullis wrote:

I think Pit Dog also runs the pit bull radials. I hear they are heavy & rob HP but they are really tough & might even hold up to your abuse Finzup

I mounted my new GBC Dirt Commanders today. It'll be interesting to compare their performance against the Big Horns. Even though they're 8 ply, from what I can find out, they're the same weight or less than the Maxxis I'm running. In fact, the 25" x 26" dia. equivalent in a Big Horn weights more. Someone mentioned the importance of "un-sprung" weight and they're correct. As an ex-road racer, I know more un-sprung weight reduces vehicle stability (on any chassis design) at speed on an even surface. Sometimes we sacrifice un-sprung weight for reliability and traction to make it to the end, as in tire diameter and width.

Finzup wrote:

ermullis wrote:

I think Pit Dog also runs the pit bull radials. I hear they are heavy & rob HP but they are really tough & might even hold up to your abuse Finzup

I mounted my new GBC Dirt Commanders today. It'll be interesting to compare their performance against the Big Horns. Even though they're 8 ply, from what I can find out, they're the same weight or less than the Maxxis I'm running. In fact, the 25" x 26" dia. equivalent in a Big Horn weights more. Someone mentioned the importance of "un-sprung" weight and they're correct. As an ex-road racer, I know more un-sprung weight reduces vehicle stability (on any chassis design) at speed on an even surface. Sometimes we sacrifice un-sprung weight for reliability and traction to make it to the end, as in tire diameter and width.

OK, in dumb speak, are they a good tire, that gives good ride and traction....

ElmoEOD wrote:

Finzup wrote:

ermullis wrote:

I think Pit Dog also runs the pit bull radials. I hear they are heavy & rob HP but they are really tough & might even hold up to your abuse Finzup

I mounted my new GBC Dirt Commanders today. It'll be interesting to compare their performance against the Big Horns. Even though they're 8 ply, from what I can find out, they're the same weight or less than the Maxxis I'm running. In fact, the 25" x 26" dia. equivalent in a Big Horn weights more. Someone mentioned the importance of "un-sprung" weight and they're correct. As an ex-road racer, I know more un-sprung weight reduces vehicle stability (on any chassis design) at speed on an even surface. Sometimes we sacrifice un-sprung weight for reliability and traction to make it to the end, as in tire diameter and width.

OK, in dumb speak, are they a good tire, that gives good ride and traction....

May find out this weekend. My tire weight comparison should have referenced a 12" x 26" Big Horn. Duh.

i have ran the big horns before and got rid of them the first time i drove my buddies rzr with dirt commanders....bought a set of my own and the rest is history...you couldnt give me a set of bighorns anymore....i have over 1200 miles on them and they are holding up great...i have ran over nails and actually had them bend off in the knobby's instead of punching on into the tire...they seem to get great traction...have great side hill bite...clean out excellant...

I 'm gonna check out the dirt commanders...thanks

Discount tire direct puts tires on ebay....if you find them on there and then call them they will give you the ebay price. I think my fronts were 72 a piece and the backs were 88i believe...

09rzr wrote:

Discount tire direct puts tires on ebay....if you find them on there and then call them they will give you the ebay price. I think my fronts were 72 a piece and the backs were 88i believe...

I just checked their web site...110.00 for 26" fronts....

Search ebay it was almost year and half ago

I will search when I get home.

You guys got to see what the Growlers did on the ride..

Hold up great, 8 ply, radial, and they REALLY hook up...

Downside, they are heavy.. but heavy beats punctures anyday!

bubba53 wrote:

09rzr wrote:

Discount tire direct puts tires on ebay....if you find them on there and then call them they will give you the ebay price. I think my fronts were 72 a piece and the backs were 88i believe...

I just checked their web site...110.00 for 26" fronts....

Got mine from ATVManiacStore.com

Finzup wrote:

bubba53 wrote:

09rzr wrote:

Discount tire direct puts tires on ebay....if you find them on there and then call them they will give you the ebay price. I think my fronts were 72 a piece and the backs were 88i believe...

I just checked their web site...110.00 for 26" fronts....

Got mine from ATVManiacStore.com

I'll check it out...thanks