Tire Question - 450 and not a racer

[BoxMN]

I have a leaker on rear (not horrible) and probably will get new tires maybe next year, if I get sick of filling every couple weeks. It is a 03 Foreman 450, and I mainly use on logging trail, tar road, and lake for ice fishing. So not really any aggressive or racing, etc.

What is good suggestion on replacements? Just go with stock type tires, since they have been working? Also will add, that if snow is real deep I will just use sleds on lake, so don't need deep "snow tires" for ice fishing or anything.

Or should I keep using until I find that I am slipping, and really "need" tires? Thanks.

[rundrave]

best bang for the buck is kenda bearclaws. they wont cost a fortune, are 6ply and have great tread wear.

[BoxMN]

Thanks Dave. Will check those out, will see how it goes in the snow on early ice, and decide sooner or later hopefully will make it to "later".

[Dave S]

I will second the Bearclaws. I had a set on my old Vinson and they wore like iron and didn't affect the ride.

[grizrunner]

Still have good stockers on my Grizzly, but plan on buying new ITP Holeshots (ATR model-radials) for my 450 Foreman. Might go to 26's. Most of my riding is ice fishing. The radials will be better on snow and on trails. Probably run about $150-175 (set) over the Bearclaws.

[Dave]

Fix the leak and buy tires WHEN you need 'em.

[DRH1175]

I had the same problem a couple years ago on my Honda Foreman. First the front left tire, then the right rear. I put slime tire sealant in all 4 tires and have not had another issue. If you can find a hole patch that first. I was going to buy some new tires also. And I will one of these days. However, for a hunting and fishing quad the tires I have get it done just fine.

[fishingstar]

I have a set of mud lite xtr's they are radials and they get very good in snow and mud. I don't like the feel of them on any other type of riding. That comes with radial tires the side walls are soft. I cover it up with over inflating the tires.

I have bear claws on my sons (2x4) they are working very go on his old moto 4. They are very heave ply tire.

Dan

[OldBear]

I'm another one for trying Slime in the mean time. Carry it on my 4 wheeler all the time. A new set of tires is worth prolonging it as long as possible.

[Dave S]

If you use tire slime forget the thought of putting a patch in them. It may work for a while but it's a PITA to deal with if you ever decide to patch any subsequent holes or replace the tires.

[fishingstar]

slime just [PoorWordUsage] the tire guys off

Dan