All I am going by is what a bunch of guys have said on this forum, but the concensus seems to be that the Pitbull Growlers are pretty much tops for snow without being to rough on hard ground.
All I am going by is what a bunch of guys have said on this forum, but the concensus seems to be that the Pitbull Growlers are pretty much tops for snow without being to rough on hard ground.Alright, I don't plan on getting tires until next year but winter has me thinking. I need tires that'll go through the snow easy but not be ruff as a cob in the summer. I also like messing in the sand and limestone. I guess I am getting at, is there a tire like that? I have some ITP lites on my Kawasaki but I do more daring stuff on my Grizzly. Fire away!
Thank you, I appreciate it.:smile2:We would agree the Pit Bull Growler XOR BG2.5 would be a solid choice for your ATV. Here is a link to them on Discount Tire Direct:
Pit Bull Growler XOR BG2.5] | Discount Tire Direct
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I looked at some pitbulls, not cheap! I really like the tire but I am worried about the weight. @RedRocket do the Big Horns do well in the snow? I have heard they are a great tire. It'd be great if @reogem would weigh in on the pitbulls.I do know someone who really seems to like the Kenda HTR Bearclaws. He feels they are equally as good as the original Maxxis Big Horns but at a lower cost. But, he also rides a PoPo and doesn't like Grizzly bikes even though he has consistently replaced his PoPo machines every 3 or so years., last time because the PoPo model he had was having lots of engine failures. Not sure if there is a weight difference between the two but I've personally never used the Bearclaws, they do look good.
Another tire that looks good would be the Pitbull Growler. @reogem runs those and really seems to like them. IIRC, those are 8-ply and definitely heavier than the Big Horns even though the Big Horns aren't light. Big Horns being 6-ply. When I was shopping for tires a few years ago, the Growlers were more expensive than the Big Horns.
I've been very happy with my Big Horns which are highly regarded here on GC. I did slice a hole in my right front BH and had to replace that tire. Would an 8-ply avoided that slice? Who knows.
For the Rocky Mountains, if I were shopping again today, it would most likely be between the Growlers and Big Horns. If money was tight, I would take a serious look at the Bearclaws and see the longevity riders were getting out of them. And, I'd probably still end up buying a set of Big Horns.
Wow. I would not have known all that. I am leaning toward the Big Horns. Tread wear, now that you've explained it, is a big factor in the tire for me. Bear Claws also have sipes, no good. Pit Bulls would be fun and great but I think I am going with some 26inch Big Horns. Thank you everyone!You can't go wrong with either tire you choose between the Big Horns or Pit Bulls. Both are great performing, long lasting durable tires.
In overall performance, I would rate the Pit bulls better. The tread design simply offers that.
But I would rate the Bighorn for better wear rating, especially for the best useable part of the tread.
Let me explain that....the Bighorn use a solid block of rubber. The gripping profile does not change on the lug as the tire wears. Only the tread depth changes.
The Pit bull's on the other hand, use sipes or grooves in the lugs. These sipes do not go through the entire depth of the lug. Only a certain amount. Once these sipes/grooves wear off, traction and performance is reduced.
This is what I mean by best useable tread depth.
I once had Highlifter Radial Outlaws. I loved that tire. The best performing tire I have ever used. Excelled in all conditions.....but they were heavy beyond belief....and once the sipes wore off (approximately 1/4" deep), traction and performance took a drastic drop. Once the sipes wore off, the best useable tread was gone.
Don't misunderstand what I said. The Pit Bulls are still very long lasting tires. When the sipes/grooves wear off, it does not mean they lose all grip and traction. It just means it will be reduced. Don't base your tire purchase on wear alone or what I said alone.Wow. I would not have known all that. I am leaning toward the Big Horns. Tread wear, now that you've explained it, is a big factor in the tire for me. Bear Claws also have sipes, no good. Pit Bulls would be fun and great but I think I am going with some 26inch Big Horns. Thank you everyone!