Carlisle at101

[Madman]

Does any body have a pic or can take one of the tread depth on the tires and also I've been told if I run these tires on my 1996 conquest I need to run 7 inches rims why is that won't my stock rims work with super tracks I've researched it and haven't been able to find any info on why thnks

[Lantz]

I don't have a pic of the tread depth but they have about a half of an inch of tread depth. The 21x11x8 at101's use a 8 inch rim which is probably what your stock rim's are. The tire width is probably what is important when running tracks.
Here is where I got my at101's
Carlisle - AT 101 Chevron

[Adondo]

My new set of tires should be in at Les Schwab within the next couple of days, I can get a measurement of new tire treads then.

[jpswift1]

Here they are for $62 and some change with free shipping.......

Carlisle AT101 Chevron Tires 599044 - Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at PowerSports Place

And here's more info on their tires directly from the Carlisle site:

http://www.carlisletransportationproducts.com/product/tires/lawn-garden-golf/at101-chevron

[Adondo]

Got mine installed yesterday.

The bars are slightly over 1/2" deep. I also noticed they're about that wide too. The worn down nubs that were on the old Rawhides were much more narrow. So, 1/2" tall, about 1/2" wide at the top widening out to maybe 3/4" at their base.

One of my favorite things: "Tire Titties" (At least 'til the mold sprues get worn off in the first mile) On edit: The new tires are rated at 22 PSI max., and the Les Schwab boys put that much in - the things were rock hard. I spent 45 minutes last night softening them back up.

[Adondo]

Here's another picture of the new skins.

I think the chevron bars are thicker than the Goodyear Rawhide tires that were on it before.

[Madman]

Your awesome bud thanks. I feel better getting them now

[Adondo]

After this last weekend's disappointment in my new tires, I have some more info to post.

First and foremost: Unless you have bead lock wheels, INSTALL TUBES in ALL of them. Don't even waste time trying them without, just have the tire store do it at the outset.

I had a tire pop off the wheel because I tried letting the air down. I ran in sand dunes with 10 PSI because I didn't want a repeat, and they are WORTHLESS. They're hard as rocks, and I can't imagine one at the full 22 PSI max rating, the things are hard as basalt at only 10 PSI. They also "crown" across their width, so dig into soft ground. There is no floatation at that pressure.

So, I went back and had the tire store install tubes in them all, and dropped to 2 PSI. They're squishy and more like the old ones now. The ride is night and day; it's a jack hammer ride at high pressure. I will try them in the dunes at the next warm weekend that comes up, and I may even drop to 1 PSI if they're not coming off the wheels. I think they'll be fine at 2 PSI as I can step on one and mash it almost to the wheel rim now. The old worn out (and dry rotted) Goodyear Rawhides were max 15 PSI, but I "ruined" the sand float when airing them up. I had to let them back down again. Balloon-like squishyness is your friend.

I've seen it done, read about it time and again, but had to actually do it last Sunday. A one second squirt of starting fluid into the space between the tire and rim, then lighting it, makes a WHOOOMP!! and it's a tire again. Mine was somewhat over 10 PSI after it reseated itself. The oxygen burns away so the internal flame goes out, and I left the tire for a few minutes in the driveway "just in case." The pressure was stable, and all was okay. So, for those who run tubeless, keep a squirt bottle of soapy water for the bead, a can of starting fluid and a lighter aboard for those times the bead breaks loose.

[jpswift1]

Don't run tubes in your tires on an AATV application, especially on non bead lock or non K lock rims. Once at low pressure and the tire spins on the rim, it'll simply shear the rubber valve stem off and you're done. Also, the tire and wheel will fill with water. If you're going to run these tires or 21" Goodyear Rawhides, just save yourself the headaches and get some factory Max 8" K-lock rims and you'll be set.

[Adondo]

Sure, $65 in tubes, NOW you tell me!

So, what's a set of K-lock wheels cost?

And what do I do with a half dozen now-used tubes? Wait 'til summer and sell them as "water wings" for kids?

[jpswift1]

Sure, $65 in tubes, NOW you tell me!

So, what's a set of K-lock wheels cost?

And what do I do with a half dozen now-used tubes? Wait 'til summer and sell them as "water wings" for kids?

Water wings for the kids.....that works! Another forum member, suggested use as hemorrhoid pillows, haha.

The guys up at Recreatives should be able to give you a quote on some K locks. They're the best of the best......I've run tires at 1PSI on them and haven't popped a bead yet. Amphibious Six-Wheel Drive All-Terrain Vehicles: MaxATVs - Call 1-800-255-2511

[Adondo]

Another forum member, suggested use as hemorrhoid pillows, haha.

Now, that's FUNNY!! They'd be great for a bad flatulence problem... "let it flow, let it flow, let it flow." (Sung to that familiar Christmas tune)

[shot410ga]

How do these tires do in water? Are you getting any speed at all? They are about 1/3 the price of a new ARGO 22x10x8 tire. I have a small outboard on my Conquest, but I really need some new tires.

[jpswift1]

How do these tires do in water? Are you getting any speed at all? They are about 1/3 the price of a new ARGO 22x10x8 tire. I have a small outboard on my Conquest, but I really need some new tires.

They swim, but not as fast as the 21" Goodyear Rawhides (which are one of the fastest tires in the water).

[jerseybigfoot]

They are reasonable in the water and swim well for whats available for the price. I have the same problem with some Silver Bell wheels i recently purchased that didn't hold the bead worth a damn. We are mounting some used runamucks for tracks so we will be using tubes and screwing the tire to the rim. if you run tubes you dont want the tire to slip on the rim. Also use alot of talcum powder between the tube and tire as low pressure tends to walk the inner tube in the tire and tear out the stem. better yet is to purchase some Max K lock rims or argo rims. sorry I cant use the tubes