Rear tire recommendation

[MORAPTOR700]

Finally about got the good out of the stock rear tires on my 07 700. I ride mostly trails (rocks, hard pack dirt) with on occasions mud (dont like mud). I haven't bought any rear tires in years so my question to you guys what do you think is the better tire for me. I will be purchasing some for my daughter 250 as well about the same kind of riding for her as well. So let me know guys. Thanks

[Peelz]

this will be a big debate. And comes down to what you want. The holeshot HD's I had were overkill for hard pack trail riding.

My favorite tires so far are Kenda Klaws. They are cheap, and super durable. Oh, and arent really heavy either...Great for firm dirt conditions. Did I mention cheap??


there is an XCR and and MXR version. I had the XCR's and loved them. Motorcross guys like them.

[Krandall]

I'll second Kendas.. But I'm VERY partial to my XCR Rears (from holeshot) Literally have been the best tires on an ATV I've ever owned.

Lots of grip on all terrain types. Cleans out mud very well as well.

[Alkire193]

You are looking for a tire that is 6ply. If you dont find yourself in the mud and muck too much, look for a lower profile knob on the tire. Something flatter across like the ITP Holeshot HD does well in dirt and gravel. GNCC or XCR Rears have a good contact area.

Maxxis RAZR/ RAZR 2 has a deeper knob for your woods and muck riders. It is a more all-around tire.

Never used Kenda's

Never used GBC (but I hear good things)

[Peelz]

why never use kendas? Havent head bad things, just curious...they are 4 ply, for half the price of most.

[Krandall]

my bro used the kenda gnarly's on his 250x a few years ago. seemed like a solid tire.

[Mad Dog]

why never use kendas? Havent head bad things, just curious...they are 4 ply, for half the price of most.

He said HE never used kendas, not that you shouldn't ever use them.


If we're talking about rocks, and not just the kind of stones one normally comes across ever few hundred feet in a trail I would probably lean towards a 6 ply tire over a 4.

[Peelz]

why never use kendas? Havent head bad things, just curious...they are 4 ply, for half the price of most.

He said HE never used kendas, not that you shouldn't ever use them.


If we're talking about rocks, and not just the kind of stones one normally comes across ever few hundred feet in a trail I would probably lean towards a 6 ply tire over a 4.

Derp!!!! shut up MD. I was tired this morning. Grammar nazi no can read. 


+1 if you are riding rocks, spend the $ on good hard sidewall tires.

[Alkire193]

Thanks MD, some people are just unable to read basic sentences.

[Colorado700R]

Tony, IMHO a rounded profile tire is superior on trails for our quads.  With the power that your pushing now you will be sliding a tire like a RAZR 1 too much on corner exit (I was).  The best tire I've run has to be the Holeshot GNCCs, they had amazing grip, excellent handling on the fronts, and were really good at self cleaning in mud.  The only downside was they wore quickly, but to me if a rear tire lasts a season it's done its job.

Aaron

[Peelz]

Thanks MD, some people are just unable to read basic sentences.

I'm trying my best......

[Alkire193]

Thanks MD, some people are just unable to read basic sentences.

I'm trying my best......

So...in this picture, are you the little girl or what?

[Peelz]

I'm whatever you want me to be.  

[1badazz_700r]

Tony, IMHO a rounded profile tire is superior on trails for our quads.  With the power that your pushing now you will be sliding a tire like a RAZR 1 too much on corner exit (I was).  The best tire I've run has to be the Holeshot GNCCs, they had amazing grip, excellent handling on the fronts, and were really good at self cleaning in mud.  The only downside was they wore quickly, but to me if a rear tire lasts a season it's done its job.

Aaron

I agree with Aaron. I have had HD's,razr's, I-razr. None of these compare to my gncc holeshots in any way