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RE: Aftermarket add-ons?
A typical rule of thumb when adding performance parts is $100 per HP. Sometimes this number will vary a bit, but when it's all said and done and you figure up the bill after you have done all you can you will see that the number is pretty close.
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MUDWOLF
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07/31/08 06:40am |
Tech Corner
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RE: 589 vs Mudlite
cchagros is right, definitely stick to the lighter weight Mud Lites over the 589's. I am not so sure about the AT's vs. XL's though. If you were to go with 25x8-12 XT and 25x10-12 XT, the weights are 4.5 lbs.(front) and 3.2 lbs.(rear) heavier than the same size in the AT. This is only a 15.4 lb increase in overall weight on the quad. The same size 589 tire would run you 7.4 lbs heavier that the XT at a total weight of 23.4 pounds.
The 589 tire seems to be a stronger tire though and will give you longer tread life. I guess if the weight was an issue you could split go for the 589's and cut back on the snacks and loose 10 lbs; then you's never know you had a heavier tire.
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MUDWOLF
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07/31/08 06:30am |
Utility/4x4
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RE: Tires
I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to test and ride on a lot of different tires by various manufacturers; all of which were mentioned in the previous posts. Bottom line, not every tire is going to suit every riding situation. You need to determine what is the majority of the terrain you are going to be riding on. If its going to be strictly mud, then the Highlifter Outlaw is going to be hard to beat, however, the Outlaw tire rides rough on the regular trail. For all around trail riding, I prefer the Maxxis Bighorns. They grip excellent on rocks, over logs and even hold their own in the mud. The down side is they tend to want to power slide a little too much in when the trail gets wet or on loose aggregate. They wear like iron too.
All of the ITP Mud Lite series are very good all around tires. My favorite being the XTR. Downside to the Mud Lite series is they tend to have a weaker rubber compound as well as sidewall. We have managed to puncture every ITP ever tested.
No matter what you decide on, do your research, read the reviews and then decide on what will be best for you. Any choice will be better than the stock option.
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MUDWOLF
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07/31/08 06:06am |
Utility/4x4
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