Tusk Megabites mounted, and measured

[PapaC]

Got the Megabites mounted today. Discount Tire charged me $43 total to take the old ones off, and mount the new ones.

Measured them at 15 psi, on OEM rims. First by the good ol’ up against the wall with a carpenter’s square on the other side:
Front- 29 3/4”
Back- 29 5/8”

Next I measured around circumference, and divided by 3.14:
Front- 29.856
Back- 29.816

So as you can see, on the stock rims they are just under the 30 inches called out on the sidewall. I took a spin around the block, then measured my ground clearance, and I gained 1 1/4”.

RMATVMC”s sale on them is over, but I got these for $140 a piece, so I’m happy. I wanted something a little taller, and good dirt/mud/gravel performance for the trails we have here in W. Wa. might be a little while since we’re snowed in, and I also have a ton of goodies in the garage to be installed. I’ll post on those later. pics:

 

[Admin]

 

[Ugly]

Great pics! Thanks for the additional information. I found it very helpful in how you checked these tires. Plus the look great !!!

 

[Stilly1155]

I agree these look awesome! Think I'm going to do the same thing. Thanks for the pics.

 

[Scoop]

Next I measured around circumference, and divided by 3.14:

I like pi(e). 🤣

 

[Montecresto]

Got the Megabites mounted today. Discount Tire charged me $43 total to take the old ones off, and mount the new ones.

Measured them at 15 psi, on OEM rims. First by the good ol’ up against the wall with a carpenter’s square on the other side:
Front- 29 3/4”
Back- 29 5/8”

Next I measured around circumference, and divided by 3.14:
Front- 29.856
Back- 29.816

So as you can see, on the stock rims they are just under the 30 inches called out on the sidewall. I took a spin around the block, then measured my ground clearance, and I gained 1 1/4”.

RMATVMC”s sale on them is over, but I got these for $140 a piece, so I’m happy. I wanted something a little taller, and good dirt/mud/gravel performance for the trails we have here in W. Wa. might be a little while since we’re snowed in, and I also have a ton of goodies in the garage to be installed. I’ll post on those later. pics:

on edit: The original tires are for sale. 491 miles. Make me an offer (I’m easy). Have to be picked up locally though. Seattle/Tacoma area

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Good tires, great price, perfect size for the Talon IMO…

 

[Buggyman]

Got the Megabites mounted today. Discount Tire charged me $43 total to take the old ones off, and mount the new ones.

Measured them at 15 psi, on OEM rims. First by the good ol’ up against the wall with a carpenter’s square on the other side:
Front- 29 3/4”
Back- 29 5/8”

Next I measured around circumference, and divided by 3.14:
Front- 29.856
Back- 29.816

So as you can see, on the stock rims they are just under the 30 inches called out on the sidewall. I took a spin around the block, then measured my ground clearance, and I gained 1 1/4”.

RMATVMC”s sale on them is over, but I got these for $140 a piece, so I’m happy. I wanted something a little taller, and good dirt/mud/gravel performance for the trails we have here in W. Wa. might be a little while since we’re snowed in, and I also have a ton of goodies in the garage to be installed. I’ll post on those later. pics:

on edit: The original tires are for sale. 491 miles. Make me an offer (I’m easy). Have to be picked up locally though. Seattle/Tacoma area

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nice looking ride

 

[Stilly1155]

Ok I pulled the trigger on the Megabites 30x10x15's and got them installed! Have to say they look and drive nice. I also had Counteract balancing beads installed in them. Hope thy hold up as well as I think they will.

I also want to sell my factory tires. They have 1280 miles on them and are in very good shape no plugs or repairs. Pick up only in the Phoenix area. All offers will be considered.

 

[highpocket74]

I'd consider these for my X. The original Terabite tight tread pattern did not perform well in mud down here. The Megabites look more open and should perform well. They certainly look awesome!

 

[Bama-Daniel]

Looks awesome.

 

[Ugly]

Did the balancing beads require a specialized air stem? Do those come with the Balancing Beads? What you have in the pics looks different then OEM. Nice pics by the way. Thanks

 

[Stilly1155]

Did the balancing beads require a specialized air stem? Do those come with the Balancing Beads? What you have in the pics looks different then OEM. Nice pics by the way. Thanks

Yes and the stem comes with the beads and you have to buy the beads separate of the tires. The wheels are OEM just the outer valve stem cover is an add on. You can get the beads on Amazon.

 

[Barracuda]

Got the Megabites mounted today. Discount Tire charged me $43 total to take the old ones off, and mount the new ones.

Measured them at 15 psi, on OEM rims. First by the good ol’ up against the wall with a carpenter’s square on the other side:
Front- 29 3/4”
Back- 29 5/8”

Next I measured around circumference, and divided by 3.14:
Front- 29.856
Back- 29.816

So as you can see, on the stock rims they are just under the 30 inches called out on the sidewall. I took a spin around the block, then measured my ground clearance, and I gained 1 1/4”.

RMATVMC”s sale on them is over, but I got these for $140 a piece, so I’m happy. I wanted something a little taller, and good dirt/mud/gravel performance for the trails we have here in W. Wa. might be a little while since we’re snowed in, and I also have a ton of goodies in the garage to be installed. I’ll post on those later. pics:


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They look really good on your machine !!
Have you had a chance to get any road time ? I will eventually be getting new tires and these look look like what I am looking for - just curious how they feel on the pavement because I may be doing some on road driving in the future...

 

[Ugly]

Yes and the stem comes with the beads and you have to buy the beads separate of the tires. The wheels are OEM just the outer valve stem cover is an add on. You can get the beads on Amazon.

Thanks for the quick reply. They look really good!!!!

 

[PapaC]

They look really good on your machine !!
Have you had a chance to get any road time ? I will eventually be getting new tires and these look look like what I am looking for - just curious how they feel on the pavement because I may be doing some on road driving in the future...

Haven’t had it out yet. been busy, and then I got sick. We don’t drive on the pavement much, and just an FYI the Megabites aren’t DOT approved. I could care less, and the LEO’s around me are cool with the SXS community So I don’t see it as a problem.

 

[Donzi18]

Got the Megabites mounted today. Discount Tire charged me $43 total to take the old ones off, and mount the new ones.

Measured them at 15 psi, on OEM rims. First by the good ol’ up against the wall with a carpenter’s square on the other side:
Front- 29 3/4”
Back- 29 5/8”

Next I measured around circumference, and divided by 3.14:
Front- 29.856
Back- 29.816

So as you can see, on the stock rims they are just under the 30 inches called out on the sidewall. I took a spin around the block, then measured my ground clearance, and I gained 1 1/4”.

RMATVMC”s sale on them is over, but I got these for $140 a piece, so I’m happy. I wanted something a little taller, and good dirt/mud/gravel performance for the trails we have here in W. Wa. might be a little while since we’re snowed in, and I also have a ton of goodies in the garage to be installed. I’ll post on those later. pics:


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How did they fit on the narrower front wheel or did you purchase new wheels. They look great!

 

[Donzi18]

Got the Megabites mounted today. Discount Tire charged me $43 total to take the old ones off, and mount the new ones.

Measured them at 15 psi, on OEM rims. First by the good ol’ up against the wall with a carpenter’s square on the other side:
Front- 29 3/4”
Back- 29 5/8”

Next I measured around circumference, and divided by 3.14:
Front- 29.856
Back- 29.816

So as you can see, on the stock rims they are just under the 30 inches called out on the sidewall. I took a spin around the block, then measured my ground clearance, and I gained 1 1/4”.

RMATVMC”s sale on them is over, but I got these for $140 a piece, so I’m happy. I wanted something a little taller, and good dirt/mud/gravel performance for the trails we have here in W. Wa. might be a little while since we’re snowed in, and I also have a ton of goodies in the garage to be installed. I’ll post on those later. pics:


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What rims are you runnning?

 

[PapaC]

What rims are you runnning?

They’re on the stock rims (For now). Discount tire had no qualms about it so figured good to go. The megabites are 10 inch, which is only an inch wider up front, and an inch narrower in back.

 

[rduchateau2954]

Any updates? Get out out yet?

 

[Stilly1155]

Any updates? Get out out yet?

Sorry been up in Northern AZ in the mountains at about 6800' These tires make the ride smoother out on the trail. On the pavement there's a little road noise but not bad, they aren't as smooth riding as the stock tires on pavement but on the trails even my wife commented on much nicer the ride is. I'm running them at 14psi all the way around for now.

And to reiterate they are on my stock rim's.

 

[K9Paco]

I put the 30” Megabites on before going to the Take over. I have to say that I am extremely pleased with their performance.

And they look awsome.