Best Tires for Big Red 25x12x9?

[KillerBox]

I am looking for the best tires for my new to me 1985 Honda 250 Big Red. Based on following:

1.) We trail ride, creek ride and medium mud ride.
2.) My 12 year old son likes to drive the Big Red. I have read that the squarer tires helps keep all 3 tires on the ground easier.
3.) I don't know if they make radial tires in this size or not but, I would think radial tires would not be a squirelly.
4.) We don't really care about a soft ride or anything.
5.) We are still running factory rims.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. Hopefully you all will help me before, I waste my money on a set of tires that I really don't like.

Killer

[Name Brand]

They're not on a Big Red, but I love the Kenda Bearclaws on my SX.

[ScottZJ]

Well I kinda like these tires and also the tires that Travex has on his big red (my old big red). They are cheap and really do the job.

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[KillerBox]

What type of tires are those?

[gus1316]

name brand... are those stock rims that you have the bearclaws on? also what would be the best place to order them from?

[KillerBox]

I found three (3) ITP Mud Lites 25x12x9 for $235.00 delivered. Do you all think that is a good tire for my Big Red and do you think the price is good?

It has been 15 years since I messed with these ATVs and ATCs, so I trying not to make to many mistakes.

Thanks,

Killer

[Custom200]

Excavators are good. I think their made by kenda. Idk y cause i never had em but alot of the guys say they dont like mudlites..Bearclaws however ive heard nothin bad about

[WLL]

What type of tires are those?itp black waters a fave of mine and great for doing what you do

[Name Brand]

name brand... are those stock rims that you have the bearclaws on? also what would be the best place to order them from?

They're stock Honda rims from an '86 Fourtrax. 9x9s. These rims will fit the SX rear (course my entire axle/swingarm is all Fourtrax now).

Where did I order my tires, right? I ordered them through my local Honda shop so I wouldn't have to pay for shipping. I ordered them over the phone after looking at them online. I was a few thousand miles away and I wanted to make sure I had new tires when I got back home! My second day back I was putting them on my machine. :w00t:

[oldtime3wheeler]

These are Maxxis I have on mine. Havent buried it to deep in mud yet though.

[gus1316]

so what itps will fit my stock rims? Like tire size

[stoney420]

Excavators are good. I think their made by kenda. Idk y cause i never had em but alot of the guys say they dont like mudlites..Bearclaws however ive heard nothin bad about

i have heard nothing but good things about mud lites, i loved them when i had them on my tri moto, $235 is a good price for 3 of them but you can get them from denniskirk for $225 shipped, or if you find them cheaper somewhere else they will match it, and there a very reliable sight with fast shipping, i say go for the mud lites but heres a couple sites you can check out
www.denniskirk.com
www.rockymountainatv.com
http://traxms.com/ATV-Products-Tires.html

[KillerBox]

I am also thinking about buying 3 of these tires. They say they are radial and built like the ITP BlackWater. Let me know what you all think about them.

Btw, in case anyone wants to know why I am looking for a radial. I think it will have less flex in it, so it might help the 3 wheeler stay on 3 wheels longer.

Carlisle Trail Wolf Rear Tire

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/tire/atvtireproduct.jsp?skuId=642532&store=Main&catId=108&productId=p642532&leafCatId=10802&mmyId=

[evand]

black waters are rlly nice tires, but a bit on the heavy side. iv heard alot of good about the mud lites to:beer

[McDerry]

Running Dirt Devils on my red and love them.

[Havoxx]

Well I kinda like these tires and also the tires that Travex has on his big red (my old big red). They are cheap and really do the job.

http://www.fototime.com/{DC9B379D-4B8F-4B63-A592-A992931ABB44}/picture.JPG

That's a weird color, what color is that engine? Looks ceramic colored, really interesting lol.
Mine uses Woolie Boogers btw, they don't exist, but Carlisle Stalkers are close to the same design, heavy tires, though they work great.

[gus1316]

What mud lites would fit on my 250 sx all stock? and what would be the best size?

[knowjesus]

I just bought the ITP mud lite ones for mine, and love them. They are 6 ply and very tough. Pd $203 shipped to my door (free shipping). Got them at
4atvtires.com online.
Can't beat that!

[KillerBox]

I just bought the ITP mud lite ones for mine, and love them. They are 6 ply and very tough. Pd $203 shipped to my door (free shipping). Got them at
4atvtires.com online.
Can't beat that!

Did you buy 3 of them? If you did, how does the mud lite do on the steer axle?

[hancadam]

I bought two new mudlites on ebay from another member here for 100 shipped. I love them. I just put these on my 250es:
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/tire/atvtireproduct.jsp?skuId=540050&store=Main&catId=108&productId=p540056&leafCatId=10802&mmyId=
Put This on the front: (Ilove this tire)
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/tire/atvtireproduct.jsp?skuId=64663&store=Main&catId=108&productId=p64659&leafCatId=10802&mmyId=

Seem great so far!!

[knowjesus]

Steering was a concern before I purchased them, decided I wanted the same tires on all 3.
The new front tire steers like a champ, no difference between the ITP and the slick original I had on there before.

[topoortorideon4]

I like the mud bugs and mudzillas