P500 Maxxis Bighorns - impressive

[Bushbaby]

Installed yesterday and driven home last night. First impressions -easier to steer, softer ride, more stability. Fronts are 26x9R-12 and the rears are 26x12R-12. They look huge compared to the stock tires. The reason I went with the original Bighorns is that I read in other forums (and here) that the 4/5 Lbs per tire lighter weight of the Bighorn 2 came about because of thinning the sidewalls and lugs. Some people were of the opinion that the thinner sidewalls contributed to more flat tires but I wouldn't know one way or the other. Time will tell and I know that my type of driving at my age is not hell bent for leather over terrain full of sharp rocks - if anything it's probably frustrating to the young turks behind me in their Rzr's. A few pics of tires that you have all seen before.

 

[crewcabrob]

They look so much better than the stock tires! Glad you are so happy with them.

Rob

 

[Smitty335]

Installed yesterday and driven home last night. First impressions -easier to steer, softer ride, more stability. Fronts are 26x9R-12 and the rears are 26x12R-12. They look huge compared to the stock tires. The reason I went with the original Bighorns is that I read in other forums (and here) that the 4/5 Lbs per tire lighter weight of the Bighorn 2 came about because of thinning the sidewalls and lugs. Some people were of the opinion that the thinner sidewalls contributed to more flat tires but I wouldn't know one way or the other. Time will tell and I know that my type of driving at my age is not hell bent for leather over terrain full of sharp rocks - if anything it's probably frustrating to the young turks behind me in their Rzr's. A few pics of tires that you have all seen before.

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Are yours the 8 ply Maxxis's?

 

[swsebek]

They are 6 ply and you will love them. They are a great all around tire. I run them on my rig and love em.

 

[DG Rider]

My personal all-time fav. Prob not the greatest mud tire ever...but then again, i hate mud anyway.

The only real downside i saw was that they were $$$, but you can tell they are obviously a high quality tire when you see them in person.

 

[Smitty335]

My personal all-time fav. Prob not the greatest mud tire ever...but then again, i hate mud anyway.

The only real downside i saw was that they were $$$, but you can tell they are obviously a high quality tire when you see them in person.

I really liked my stockers on my P1, when the fronts didn't have a busted side wall. Never had a flat on the rears, but are bigger tires. Even with 8 ply front at 14 PSI, I busted one, so I went with the ITP Black Waters, 8 PSI, haven't had a flat since! These tires and me get along real well!

 

[DG Rider]

I really liked my stockers on my P1, when the fronts didn't have a busted side wall. Never had a flat on the rears, but are bigger tires. Even with 8 ply front at 14 PSI, I busted one, so I went with the ITP Black Waters, 8 PSI, haven't had a flat since! These tires and me get along real well!

P1 has a "custom" version of the Big Horn 2.0 thats probably even less durable than the off the shelf 2.0's, which, as mentioned above, were always rumored to be less beefy than the originals the OP has.
The 2.0 is a little more open, so it probably does a bit better and mud....but to hell with mud!!!

 

[Smitty335]

I really liked my stockers on my P1, when the fronts didn't have a busted side wall. Never had a flat on the rears, but are bigger tires. Even with 8 ply front at 14 PSI, I busted one, so I went with the ITP Black Waters, 8 PSI, haven't had a flat since! These tires and me get along real well!

P1 has a "custom" version of the Big Horn 2.0 thats probably even less durable than the off the shelf 2.0's, which, as mentioned above, were always rumored to be less beefy than the originals the OP has.
The 2.0 is a little more open, so it probably does a bit better and mud....but to hell with mud!!!

I agree! With both!

 

[DG Rider]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: When the ATV/SxS tire hall-of-fame opens, the original BH will be the second inductee behind the basic nobby. Think about how many other tires have copied this tread? They are decent-to-good at everything and wear like iron. And by far the best riding tire I've ever run...yet this translated into ZERO sidewall issues.

I had contemplated buying them for years, and when i started riding in the southwest, i realized that visual back-tracking would be impossible since every little side trail had numerous BH tracks leading off towards the horizon.

 

[Bad_bowtie]

Great choice! I've had the exact same tires for almost 2 years now with no problems.

 

[Smitty335]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: When the ATV/SxS tire hall-of-fame opens, the original BH will be the second inductee behind the basic nobby. Think about how many other tires have copied this tread? They are decent-to-good at everything and wear like iron. And by far the best riding tire I've ever run...yet this translated into ZERO sidewall issues.

I had contemplated buying them for years, and when i started riding in the southwest, i realized that visual back-tracking would be impossible since every little side trail had numerous BH tracks leading off towards the horizon.

I think the difference is weight of machine and speed, not saying anythings wrong with the P 5's speed, they all will get you there!

 

[Smitty335]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: When the ATV/SxS tire hall-of-fame opens, the original BH will be the second inductee behind the basic nobby. Think about how many other tires have copied this tread? They are decent-to-good at everything and wear like iron. And by far the best riding tire I've ever run...yet this translated into ZERO sidewall issues.

I had contemplated buying them for years, and when i started riding in the southwest, i realized that visual back-tracking would be impossible since every little side trail had numerous BH tracks leading off towards the horizon.

For wild sex?

 

[Bushbaby]

Are yours the 8 ply Maxxis's?

No - just the regular 6 ply Maxxis. Thought about 8 ply but I was trying for a softer ride and didn't want more tire sidewall stiffness.

 

[Smitty335]

No - just the regular 6 ply Maxxis. Thought about 8 ply but I was trying for a softer ride and didn't want more tire sidewall stiffness.

Think your good with the P5 weight.

 

[DG Rider]

I think the difference is weight of machine and speed, not saying anythings wrong with the P 5's speed, they all will get you there!

Mine were on a 700-4, but...

For wild sex?

...what in God's name are you talking about?

ROFLMAO!

 

[elkguide]

...what in God's name are you talking about?

Remember that is Smitty and besides talking to himself a lot...............….

he has crazy dreams too.

 

[100Acre]

I love my BH originals, they have held up wonderfully over all types of terrain all across America this past year. Phenomenal tires!

 

[DG Rider]

Remember that is Smitty and besides talking to himself a lot...............….

he has crazy dreams too.

Should i take a shower?

 

[elkguide]

Should i take a shower?

Certainly NOT if Smitty is around.









(and really NOT if @JTW is in town!!!!!!)

 

[Bushbaby]

An update - went for a short trial ride yesterday of 25Km with the new tires. Trail was a bit gnarly in places with rocky steep uphill/downhill sections. The new tires really grab but I'm going to drop the pressure from 10psi down to 7 or 8 psi. I found that on the rocks the 500 was a bit bouncy. I'm also going to put 1.5" spacers on it as was recommended by a few people as I found in a few places the pucker factor was definitely making itself felt.