So here is my question. Four ply which seems to be the dealers choice, 6 ply or 8 ply. In talking with some reps it was suggested that for general trail riding a 6 ply tire would ride better and be durable. I had been looking a Kendra Bearclaw 8 ply radial HTR but was told they would ride hard and I would lose some ride characteristics. It was recommended that a Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 6 ply radial would do better. Any comments.
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Just got a screamin' deal on a set of 4 new Sedona Buzz Saw XC tires, 26x11x12 and 26x9x12 for my 570. $390 installed, plus tax. I'll post a review once I get some time on them.Classifieds for Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming | ksl.com if you're local and interested. :ride:
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Damn. Thats a great deal!
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oh heehaw schweeet, 29lbs frt, 31lbs rear, you'll have to unload a couple of cases of PBR to even out :tools1:
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8 ply radials can be aired down to 4-5 psi, even lower with beadlock rims. for riding in the east coast mountains, it's the only way to go
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I ran Big Horn 2.0s 26x9x12 and 26x11x12 on my 05 Sportsman 500 and really liked them. Great traction in snow, rocks, dirt and surprisingly mud. They wore like iron and were acceptable on asphalt when needed. I'm considering them again for the RZR but also looking at the Duro Power Grips as well.
Question: I ran 5 psi all around on the Sportsman. For the OEM Maxxis (LE tires) I'm running 9 in front and 11 in the rears. For the RZR, what are people airing the Duros or the Big Horns up to? I don't think 5 psi would work on the OEM LE rims, right?
Question: I ran 5 psi all around on the Sportsman. For the OEM Maxxis (LE tires) I'm running 9 in front and 11 in the rears. For the RZR, what are people airing the Duros or the Big Horns up to? I don't think 5 psi would work on the OEM LE rims, right?
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Just had my new Duro Power Grips mounted onto the OEM black crusher wheels. Got the tires from RMATV and was less than enthused about how they were shipped. That's another story. :sad:
Anyways, I reinstalled them back onto the 570 LE and consulted the owners manual for the torque specs. It said that for the Aluminum wheels that they should be torqued to 30 ft-lbs PLUS 1/4 turn. I've torqued them but want to make sure that the extra quarter turn is both correct and necessary. Those suckers were very tight when I removed them (had to use an electric impact) so maybe the 1/4 extra is necessary.:question:
Thoughts?:ride:
Anyways, I reinstalled them back onto the 570 LE and consulted the owners manual for the torque specs. It said that for the Aluminum wheels that they should be torqued to 30 ft-lbs PLUS 1/4 turn. I've torqued them but want to make sure that the extra quarter turn is both correct and necessary. Those suckers were very tight when I removed them (had to use an electric impact) so maybe the 1/4 extra is necessary.:question:
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Torque them to 60 ft lbs.
I've read two or three horror stories on here about LE wheel lug nuts loosening up and backing off; broken/bent studs and damaged wheel. I think the Polaris spec is a bit tight but better safe than sorry.
Discount Tire has a torque chart for auto wheels; the majority seem to be in the 80-100 ft/lb range, but I think the stud is larger diameter and stronger.
Wheel Torque Chart - Discount Tire Direct
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I guess I should have searched harder on this Forum before adding to this thread but.. oh well.:shhh:
There is a 6 page discussion in the General RZR section about this and the Black Crusher wheels are mentioned:
http://www.rzrforums.net/general-rz...t/general-rzr-discussion/72598-good-info-regarding-torque-setting-lug-nuts.html
I personally went to 60 ft-lbs. and will double check them after each of my next few rides to confirm that they have not loosened up. I did torque them dry and clean but may add a bit of anti-seize next time.
Thanks for the responses.opcorn:
There is a 6 page discussion in the General RZR section about this and the Black Crusher wheels are mentioned:
http://www.rzrforums.net/general-rz...t/general-rzr-discussion/72598-good-info-regarding-torque-setting-lug-nuts.html
I personally went to 60 ft-lbs. and will double check them after each of my next few rides to confirm that they have not loosened up. I did torque them dry and clean but may add a bit of anti-seize next time.
Thanks for the responses.
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I've been running CST Abuzz tires 25x8x12 on all four sides, the tires are deep tread, 6 ply and only weigh 17 lbs per tire! They hold up great and seem to work in all types of terrain.I also run stock RZR LE front aluminum wheels all around,(12x6) my total weight for tires and wheels is 24.0 -24.4 lbs. each.
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Have a fresh set on the Rzr in 27" but haven't turned a wheel up here due to weather. Can't wait to try them out.
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I am still running stock tire with stock steel wheels..........no issues yet and they seem to handle great. but, I cant wait to try a "real" set of radial tires!
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26" Maxxis bighorns on polaris s wheels. You cant beat the bighorns for all terrain traction.
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Are you saying that all 8 ply tires are DOT and less than are not? I live on the Rim also, and have been stopped once by local enforcement, he just wanted to see if I had my ORV tags and didnt' check tires at all.
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