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jlsh4e
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PostSubject: Re: Lets talk tires......   Lets talk tires...... - Page 2 EmptyWed Jan 12, 2011 7:27 pm

RangeRover wrote:
Think I'm leaning towards the Pitbulls....... humper

Look in the for sale section here. You won't beat the deal I will make you. PM if interested
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PostSubject: Re: Lets talk tires......   Lets talk tires...... - Page 2 EmptyWed Jan 12, 2011 8:11 pm

Can't use 12" rims on Prowler. Plus I've been riding on 14" for awhile and like them, with no side wall problems.
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PostSubject: Re: Lets talk tires......   Lets talk tires...... - Page 2 EmptyWed Jan 12, 2011 8:22 pm

[quote="Craig_C"]Well I run 25" GBC Dirt Commanders. I do agree that GBC runs small, the 25's measure 25 at the top of the tread. Interesting because my new Reapers measure 27" to the top of the tread and the machine is actually 1" higher. scratch NoPoo

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PostSubject: Re: Lets talk tires......   Lets talk tires...... - Page 2 EmptyWed Jan 12, 2011 9:38 pm

I replace my two rear Bighorns only because I sliced open one. 2000 miles.
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PostSubject: Re: Lets talk tires......   Lets talk tires...... - Page 2 EmptyWed Jan 12, 2011 9:40 pm

It's all about what YOU like. You can puncture any of them.
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PostSubject: Re: Lets talk tires......   Lets talk tires...... - Page 2 EmptyWed Jan 12, 2011 9:51 pm

nocerisdave wrote:
I replace my two rear Bighorns only because I sliced open one. 2000 miles.

Honestly Dave I couldn't even tell it was flat the way you were driving roflmao
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jlsh4e wrote:
nocerisdave wrote:
I replace my two rear Bighorns only because I sliced open one. 2000 miles.

Honestly Dave I couldn't even tell it was flat the way you were driving roflmao

Neither could I. drunken
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PostSubject: Re: Lets talk tires......   Lets talk tires...... - Page 2 EmptyWed Jan 12, 2011 10:36 pm

RangeRover wrote:
Can't use 12" rims on Prowler.

Yes you can.
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PostSubject: Re: Lets talk tires......   Lets talk tires...... - Page 2 EmptyThu Jan 13, 2011 10:57 pm

Foxfire wrote:
RangeRover wrote:
Can't use 12" rims on Prowler.

Yes you can.

I was wondering about that.
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PostSubject: Re: Lets talk tires......   Lets talk tires...... - Page 2 EmptyThu Jan 13, 2011 11:01 pm

Maybe not on stock rims, I bet they are 14"...but you could get aftermarket ones that were 12"
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PostSubject: Re: Lets talk tires......   Lets talk tires...... - Page 2 EmptyFri Jan 14, 2011 9:27 am

[quote="Goose"]
Craig_C wrote:
Well I run 25" GBC Dirt Commanders. I do agree that GBC runs small, the 25's measure 25 at the top of the tread. Interesting because my new Reapers measure 27" to the top of the tread and the machine is actually 1" higher. scratch NoPoo


Not sure what your trying to say. If you went from a 26" to a 27".....and the tires were true to their size, you would have only gained a half inch. The 26" Bighorns measure more like 27", where the GBC wont be a 25" once the tread wears down.

The tire opinons are kinda like the "Ford vs Chevy" deal. I personaly will never use an ITP tire. The best tires I have ever used were Kendas, but their SXS tire doesnt impress me. Now, I was very happy with GBC Dirt Tamers as a very cheap Big Horn knock off! Just not a radial, but they last forever!
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PostSubject: Re: Lets talk tires......   Lets talk tires...... - Page 2 EmptyFri Jan 14, 2011 9:29 am

Foxfire wrote:
RangeRover wrote:
Can't use 12" rims on Prowler.

Yes you can.

Ok, let me be more careful with my words then......I wouldn't put 12" rims on my 2011 1000 XTZ Prowler because the rims are so close to break caliper(if not touching) it would not be safe "in my eyes".

Hope that clears things up for the general public....... 2cents
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RangeRover wrote:
Foxfire wrote:
RangeRover wrote:
Can't use 12" rims on Prowler.

Yes you can.

Ok, let me be more careful with my words then......I wouldn't put 12" rims on my 2011 1000 XTZ Prowler because the rims are so close to break caliper(if not touching) it would not be safe "in my eyes".

Hope that clears things up for the general public....... 2cents

But with a little modification, one can run 12" wheels.....stock or not. One of 2 things have to be done......a little machining on the caliber, or a caliber re-location kit.
There was nothing wrong with your wording RangeRover.......nothing at all Exclamation
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PostSubject: Re: Lets talk tires......   Lets talk tires...... - Page 2 EmptyFri Jan 14, 2011 10:13 am

Guess the key words are "stock" and "modification". At least others who read will be clear on the matter that a stock Prowler wouldn't work well with 12" rims without a little modification.... allright
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That or if you wanna put spacers on it to get it away from the caliper itself. Either way there is no need to downsize. Ive only popped my front 27s off my 14 inch rims because I was running 4 PSI in them. Whoops!
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PostSubject: Re: Lets talk tires......   Lets talk tires...... - Page 2 EmptyFri Jan 14, 2011 7:31 pm

I have ran few different tires on my rhino and I must say the Grim Reapers are the best so far. They offer great puncture resistance, good traction in a wide variety of terrains (wet or dry), and with 1000 miles are wearing great. My 26" tires measured almost 26 1/4 (with 15PSI) when new.
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PostSubject: Re: Lets talk tires......   Lets talk tires...... - Page 2 EmptySat Jan 15, 2011 7:52 am

Thanks for all the input. Still not sure on the exact tire choice yet but have found some new tires that I had not seen before.
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pit dog wrote:
I have a set of pit bull growlers 27.5 x 9 x 12 all the way around. About 550 miles,almost no wear. And the are awesome. Crazy bite,ride super smooth & also clean out very well They are a little heavy but 8 ply and real nice rim protection and are 28 in tall.Lets talk tires...... - Page 2 Dsc01112

Those are the tires I just switched to from the bighorns except in 28.5's.

So far, they seem like a really good tire... did a lot of reading on them and never found anyone say anything bad about 'em.

Only time will tell.


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Daryl................Call the man..................... rebel
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ridepate wrote:
Daryl................Call the man..................... rebel

drunken ....................... beat
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PostSubject: Re: Lets talk tires......   Lets talk tires...... - Page 2 EmptyMon Jan 17, 2011 12:19 am

I need a tire with 8ply sidewalls. Every tire brand I get I always get flats threw the side walls. BH, DT,stock tires,BH knock offs all in the sidewalls. I think the BH were the best so far 100 miles before my first flat.
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roadiestar wrote:
I need a tire with 8ply sidewalls. Every tire brand I get I always get flats threw the side walls. BH, DT,stock tires,BH knock offs all in the sidewalls. I think the BH were the best so far 100 miles before my first flat.

I didn't make it 2 miles before I got a flat in the sidewalls with the BH's. That was actually the reason why I immediately bought the Pitbull Growlers. 8 ply with better sidewall protection.

Obviously nothing is impervious but seems if there is a weak link, I'll find it.


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PostSubject: Re: Lets talk tires......   Lets talk tires...... - Page 2 EmptyWed Jan 26, 2011 8:25 pm

I'm going to try 28s and 14" rims next
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CatMostFeared wrote:
I'm going to try 28s and 14" rims next

yeah, I have been thinking about that also. Should be a good combination.
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so makes 28s in 14s with good rock crawling tread
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