Best tires for snow? Big Red 250...

[cosmohawk]

Hey guys...and gals...

I think it's safe to say that I do most of my riding in the winter, once the ground is well frozen and there's a good snowpack. My old Red has the original Ohtsu factory tires...but I haven't really found them all that good in the deep stuff. As long as there's a crust...it floats well...but if it breaks through...you're done.

I'm just wondering if anyone out there can give me some tire reccomendations? Seems like all they want to sell me are the Kenda Bearclaws (sixe 25x12x9)...but I'm looking for something with more of a chevron tread pattern, and high flotation with low tire psi.

Thanks for any info...pics to come...

[wisconsinite]

the tires i've got on my sx are pretty much like the old woolly booger tires, tractor type tread with some knobs mixed in. can't remember what brand they are i will check tomorrow. pretty good in snow. so far (knock on wood) i've only gotten stuck when i got high centered.

[harryredtrike]

best tires for snow are these

[Jerm1179]

my bear claws have yet to let me down

[ailll1]

best tires for snow are these

I dont think they would the best for BR. They only make 22'' 4snow. BR stock size tire is 25x12-9 so it would lose some ground clearance even with the expansion of the tires, but still they might do great.

[3wheelsinPA]

Mud busters are pretty good for all year round: http://www.gbctires.com/mud_buster.htm
For some massive cleats, Dirt Devil's aren't bad: http://www.gbctires.com/dirt_devil_ii.htm

Both are available in your size for roughly $75 USD.

[rbaral233]

ive got the dirt devils on my BR, last year was my first winter with them and they didnt let me down one bit i never had an issue... theyre a win in my book

[Mr_RPM]

I dont think they would the best for BR. They only make 22'' 4snow. BR stock size tire is 25x12-9 so it would lose some ground clearance even with the expansion of the tires, but still they might do great.

agreed.

have you tried airing down your stock tires?
finding 25inch tires in the size you need doesn't leave much of a choice.
the ITP Mudlite seems to be a favorite for your size. any mud tires thats not overly aggressive will work good. you just don't want something that will just dig yourself in a hole and weigh a ton.

[cosmohawk]

Thanks for the info guys...

I was looking at some Goodyear tires...but I don't think they make them anymore...and probably not in the size I need. Maybe something along the lines of the Rawhide Terra...or similar...

Yeah, the Bearclaws are going to be 25 x 12.5 x 9

[cosmohawk]

have you tried airing down your stock tires?

Yeah...aired them down to pretty much nothing, and it made the flotation better...but just looking for a combination of great traction and high flotation.

[hublake]

Hey guys...and gals...

I think it's safe to say that I do most of my riding in the winter, once the ground is well frozen and there's a good snowpack. My old Red has the original Ohtsu factory tires...but I haven't really found them all that good in the deep stuff. As long as there's a crust...it floats well...but if it breaks through...you're done.

I'm just wondering if anyone out there can give me some tire reccomendations? Seems like all they want to sell me are the Kenda Bearclaws (sixe 25x12x9)...but I'm looking for something with more of a chevron tread pattern, and high flotation with low tire psi.

Thanks for any info...pics to come...

If think that in snow that deep, if you break through the top curst you will have trouble with most tires. I

[wisconsinite]

here's a pic of the tires on my sx. cheng shin 22x11x8. great in snow and mud.

[aldochina]

real nice bigred!! get the carlisle strykers, common tire, and good performance in mud and snow.

[Mr_RPM]

real nice bigred!! get the carlisle strykers, common tire, and good performance in mud and snow.

thats whats on my big red and had them on my 110 for a while. heavy, bullet proof, good traction. I agree they are a good tire. but they do digg a bit if your not careful in snow or mud. no big deal

not my first choice but a great affordable tire that will last a very long time

[Thorpe]

I have ITP Mudlites on my ES... Like them alot in the snow. Pushing the plow or dragging the portable icehouse on the lakes... It goes through alot of snow with them on there... Drug 200lbs of ice fishing stuff though (not over) 12-14 inches of powder on the lake, then uphill to the cabin. Spun every step of the way, but never got stuck!