conquest tire question

[sofob0909]

Hey yall. looking at pulling the trigger on new tires for the '99 conquest. I really like the KENDA K299 bear claw tire. size is 22x12-8 (I have 8inch rims I would really like to reuse to keep costs down.)

from what is on there now and from what I have seem posted on here a 22inch tire is the diameter I need. (no tire to tire rub or top of tire to body rub)

1. Looks aggressive 0.81in tread depth
2. good V shaped tread for swimming...
3. nice flat profile across tread for low ground pressure.
4. 6 ply seems a bit heavy and light ride rough but I am planning to glue the tires and run tubes so I can air down.
5. a full set of tires can be on my door step for ~$550.

my question is will the 12" be to wide? And does 25lbs a tire seem to heavy.


Any thoughts or opinions before I pull the trigger?

Has anyone else run these on an amphib?

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/723/5375/Kenda-Bear-Claw-Tire

[Canadian_Zuk]

I had them on an Argo Vanguard and a Max IV. Lots of lateral traction made steering heavy and they did not swim at all. They worked well in mud as long as I didn't try any hard turns.

Edit: oops, I see the K299 bear claw has a different tread pattern. my comments do not apply now

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[sofob0909]

Haha. Ya I saw your photos in an older post and took them with a grain of salt.

I think the k299 might swim better as they are more. Chevron like...
And as far as turning difficulty I am hoping the more solid tread design in the lateral direction will allow for skid steering ease.

I also like the k472 style but they are 21"...


Eventually I plan to make tracks like escargo offers so these tires being 6ply may be perfect for heavy duty track use