New Tires - Opinions

[titelines]

I have a 2007 Sportsman X2 500 that has the original tires on it. They're in need of replacement and I thought I'd see what your opinions are on what I should get.

I use it mostly as a utility vehicle. I haul wood, pull logs, plow, ice fish etc. I do some trail riding as well, but don't do any hard mudding or anything. The work I do is mostly on our property, so I'd like to reduce the rutting etc. as much as possible (although I know it's inevitable over time).

As I read this it seems I'm looking for a good, dependable, all around tire. What do you guys recommend?

Thanks!

[KNIGHT]

IMO, I would go with a radial tire. Most of the brands that are out there, I feel are of quality. I had a set of ITP Terra Crosse'S on my Rhino and liked them alot. Good luck shopping!!

[K_Josh87]

i had a set of ITP mud lites and liked them a lot... they may grab a bit more than you would like, but they arn't to bad in most situations I ran into, and gave good traction for pulling logs, or mud, or plowing...

[DRH1175]

I am in the same boat. I am going to buy either Maxxis Big Horns or ITP Terra cross's both of these are a supperb all around tire, that are a huge step forward from OEM tires that come on most wheelers.

[Rippinlip]

Maxxis Bighorns, good all around and will be my next set.

I am currently running Maxxis Zillas, great for mud/snow.

Not so great for roads and trail riding.

Would you thinking about staying stock?

[fishingstar]

I have mud lite xtr's with mixed feelings. they are radial and I over inflate to stop the soft side wall. great in the snow for ice fishing.

I have a set of bear claws on a two wheel drive that are very nice.

dan

[titelines]

Thanks for the replies, I appreciate it. This gets me going in the right direction.

[OldBear]

I also have 4 ITP xtra mud lites. A real gripper but not real front yard friendly.