Carlisle tires

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37424I need some new rear tires for my 85' Yamaha Tri-Moto 225DRN. I am thinking about the Carlisle "Badlands" or "Turf Tamers" in the stock size of 22x11-8. The trails I ride might have some sand in spot's, soft dirt, root's, and a little mud after the rain. Anyone know which tire would be the best one? Thanks

[maggiesboy]

I have Maxxis all-trax on my Z. They work really well, and the tread is really deep too.

[nd4speed]

Carlisle is one of the oldest in the business and the turf taimer is an excellent tire that has been copied many times.

[maggiesboy]

Carlisle is one of the oldest in the business and the turf taimer is an excellent tire that has been copied many times.


Agreed, the tamer is a great tire, he did mention mud and sand, that is why I mentioned the all-trak

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Thank you, The owner of a tire store that sell's then said "the Badlands would be better", but the Turf Tamers look like they would take a little more abuse, and I like the way they look. I have Wooly Boogers on now, that are dry rotting.

[super90]

The badlands only come in 25? And 26 i believe? But I had them on some of my old 4x4s as stock tires and they seem to be alot better than the junk dunlops manufacturers put on there.

[trikes4life]

i have tuff tamers on my bike there nice for trails(not good for dounuts, they grip to much), but i would like a little more argrssive.

[cr480r]

i have run the 20" badlands. They are a holeshot copy. I got a good deal on them and they worked well for me. I dont think they are as good as maxxis razors or holeshots, but if the price was right i would buy them again.

[p26575r16]

I have kenda vipers on my 350x and ride in similar riding conditions. So far I am very happy with them. I have had wooly boggers on some of my other trikes and they were pretty good also. As far as the turf tamers go, I had them on my old trx 70 and loved them, and I am going to buy a set for my x as well.

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I was wrong on the size, the wooly boggers are 22x12-8. Super90, I think your thinking about the other Badlands? The one's I'm talking about also come in 22 inch size, and I think 20 inch and 18 inch as well.

[super90]

Yeah i just checked, they do come in thoes sizes. Does anyone have pics of them in that small? I know that arctic cat and polaris use them on there quads.

[TimSr]

The Turf Tamer is a great track tire, when the track is dry. Most of the MX racers here run them for the track. They are an awful mud tire when compared to anything else. For mud and sand, they are lame compared to anything else. They are also very thin and puncture easily when used as a trail tire. The best mud, sand, and trail tires are of the more rounded profile types, but if you are determined to go with a flat profile tire, stick with a Holeshot, Razer or similar type.

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The Turf Tamer is a great track tire, when the track is dry. Most of the MX racers here run them for the track. They are an awful mud tire when compared to anything else. For mud and sand, they are lame compared to anything else. They are also very thin and puncture easily when used as a trail tire. The best mud, sand, and trail tires are of the more rounded profile types, but if you are determined to go with a flat profile tire, stick with a Holeshot, Razer or similar type.


Ok, I was leaning more to the Badlands now, but are they as thin as the Turf Tamers? Is a flat profile tire bad for the trails? My next choice of tire if the Carlisles are not a good tire is the Kenda Klaw, I think they are 6ply and the Badlands maybe 2 or 3ply? I am not sure what ply my Wooly Boggers are, but except for the dry rott, I have not had any problems with them. Thanks

[Troll 2]

I'm thinking of going to the "badland" tire also. The bias is different than the radial.
http://www.carlisletire.com/products/atv/badlands/product_large.jpg
http://www.carlisletire.com/
Good kuck...................................:beer

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Yeah, I saw them on a go-cart at the TSC store, and they look like a good tire. I just hope they hold up well? I don't ride on any ruff rocks, just a root on a trail now and then.

[IrvSLedman]

I run Turf tamers on my 350x. i think they are a pretty good tire, I get decent bite, sure nothing comapred to dirt dogs or anything, but for just bombin around on the trails they are just fine..I would like a set of Kendas Vipers or some good ole' holeshots.. idk thought im thinking.. for you those badlands look like a plenty good tire, but hey whats the matter with another set of wooly buggers or even just a set of knobbies.. i got a set on my 200 and fully inflated i have Never gotten stuck. and i have deff seen mudd. theres a video on here of me in about 3 foot of mudd/water just bombing around.. its under mudd hole of death i believe.. any ways thats just my 2 cents.

[cr480r]

I blasted down miles of gravel roads before mine showed much wear, They are decent tires for the price

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Thank's for all your input guy's. I guess I will give them a try. IrvSLedman, I like the Wooly Boogers, I just want to try tire that might slide a little more in the corners. The Wooly's hook up pretty well.

[Troll 2]

Man,I think I'm getting Ripped, les swabb tire wanted around $90 each for the badlands:crazy:
Goodluck on yours...................................:beer

[cr480r]

Les Schwab is a rip. When I was an employee, my cost on items was similar to that of a mail order place. They have huge mark-up.