River Ranch Tire Selection?

[jmaze1]

Hello all!

Given the number of ATV riders at River Ranch, I was curious about the tire selection that you guys (and gals) make, or would make for that location. I have a 2004 Sportsman 400 (unmodified) and will be needing new shoes for it soon. I'm thinking about getting a Bigfoot kit with 26" ITP 589 MS tires. Unlifted, the 26" tires should be ok and by not using a lift, wheel spacers or larger tires, I'm trying to avoid stressing the axles, bearings, etc. too much, while still getting a better grip than the stock 25" rubber provides.

I know this general topic has been covered before, but I'm want to be a little more specific about riding conditions with this thread. If you were setting up your quad for riding at RR, what would you select and why?

Thanks in advance... Jay

[Da_Mtg_Man]

589's will work fine for you out there. It's a happy medium.
 I actually run Outlaws on my Forman and they're really rough on the trails.

[klutchbuster400]

get a snorkel too

[otto]

I'm running 27" Mudlite XTR's on my King Quad and they seem to do very well at RR. I think they maybe lighter than 589's also.

[klutchbuster400]

i remember seeing only 589's, dirt devils, and mudlites when i went, i cant recall anyone getting stuck....

[qt314nfla]

I run 26x12x12 Maxxis Sur Traxx all the way around and have had no problem out there.  I also don't have a snorkel and only had need for one once.  And actually there was another way through the hole I just wanted to go in the deep part.