Big Tires that Swim Great!!??

[wfo]

and here is one on the stock goodyear terra on a max iv

video not embedded so the video start at 185 seconds... and yes, the people are speaking French

Argo - Terrebonne mai 2011 - YouTube

It's not all about the tire brand or model, some tires do better under a machine but are not so great under another.

i watched this vid and translated and their saying that those 26 terra tires are the fastest tires
they have ever seen and that the max IV is the best

[fmints]

Well i finally pulled the trigger! Very soon I will have 6, 26x12x12 Mudbug tires made by Maxxis. I've done my research, and for what they do in the mud, and climbing with a good clean out, surely makes up what they dont do in the water. Supposedly they swim better than Executioners, which was one of my top picks of tires. Unfortunately, I'm in the process of putting another engine in, installing a "RED" spring and also waiting on some big(low) gear sprockets and axle for my 980 Hustler, so I can't test them out right away. I should have everything done, hopefully in about 2-3 weeks if not sooner. I'll be sure to post a video and input to this thread.

[jpswift1]

That's a great choice for tires, Fred. I'm sure you'll be very happy with them. Looking forward to seeing them on the BIGFOOT!

[fmints]

That's a great choice for tires, Fred. I'm sure you'll be very happy with them. Looking forward to seeing them on the BIGFOOT!

yeah you and me also. Hey ima send you a pm!

[jpswift1]

yeah you and me also. Hey ima send you a pm!

Sounds good. PM replied.

[marshgunner]

Congrats on the tire choice, I don't think you did wrong. Now I can see how they do on your machine and help me decide what I want to put on my hustler.

[mudbug3]

Fred

Good choice on the mud bug tires that you recently ordered. If you're in thick mud and you think that you're stuck, spin the mud bug tires really fast and this will sling the mud off. In this video you'll see Tim driving an Argo Frontier with the older skid steer transmission in it and with 25" inch mud bug tires. In this video it looks like he's really stuck, but as soon as he spins the mud bug tires really fast , they sling off the mud and he's able to move again.

[fmints]

Fred

Good choice on the mud bug tires that you recently ordered. If you're in thick mud and you think that you're stuck, spin the mud bug tires really fast and this will sling the mud off. In this video you'll see Tim driving an Argo Frontier with the older skid steer transmission in it and with 25" inch mud bug tires. In this video it looks like he's really stuck, but as soon as he spins the mud bug tires really fast , they sling off the mud and he's able to move again.

Thanks alot Mudbug3, you have to be one of the most knowledgeable amphib owners on the site with countless years of research and testing of tires. Man I do appreciate you sharing your knowledge with me and the rest of the boys!!!

[mudbug3]

Fred,

Thanks for the positive comments. That's what this website is all about. Each one of us sharing the knowledge that we've learned to help this enjoyable past time grow even more.

[jpswift1]

Fred,

Thanks for the positive comments. That's what this website is all about. Each one of us sharing the knowledge that we've learned to help this enjoyable past time grow even more.

Absolutely! I couldn't have said it better, Mudbug.

[fmints]

Congrats on the tire choice, I don't think you did wrong. Now I can see how they do on your machine and help me decide what I want to put on my hustler.

Sure thing MG, I dont mind helping,,,, shoot, Mudbug gave me ton of info, and i dont mind spreading the wealth. Well i must say that my top choices were in no order:

EXECUTIONERS
MUDBUGS
ITP 589S
AMS SWAMP FOX PLUS
DIRT DEVIL
ASX VAMPIRES
GOODYEAR TERRA GRIPS
RAWHIDES
......... so for the type of riding that i do, considering sizing, water speed, mudding ability, clean out ability, ply, and price, the MUDBUG was my choice. The executioner and 589's were close. the ASX Vampire were on the top but are not made any longer and anyone who has them surely wont part with them. Besides, I like to be just a lil different sometimes!

[fmints]

Yesterday I started part one and two of cleaning the rims that will be in the MudBugs. They werent too bad, well, at least all of them werent that bad. The UPS guy named Nolan (who owns a high powered RAZR, soon to be converted int a 6x6 junkie like the rest of us) dropped them off but i was in the shower, so i had to track him down and throw 'em in the back of the Bronco. Can't wait to get the rims painted and the shoes on. Here are some pics.
http://s1163.photobucket.com/albums/...6-14120219.jpg
http://s1163.photobucket.com/albums/...6-15164404.jpg

[coosaridgerider]

Nice set of tires.I know you are ready to get them on and go sling some mud.

[sink-no-more]

ever though of the regular swamper tsls? ihad them old my old ATV and they rode smooth and cleaned good.the used to come up to 27 inches but 25 and 26s are still everywhere

the 1 inch straight tread bar looks like it would swim good

[jpswift1]

ever though of the regular swamper tsls? ihad them old my old ATV and they rode smooth and cleaned good.the used to come up to 27 inches but 25 and 26s are still everywhere

the 1 inch straight tread bar looks like it would swim good

Other members have tried the TSL ATV Super Swampers and they don't swim and they aren't as good in the mud as the Vampires.