What tires recommended? Roctane xd or itp blackwater evo

[10spoke]

I'm looking for a set of tires. And came down to these 2 tires. Sti roctane 27in on 14s or itp blackwater evolution 27 or 28. I don't know too much about them or know anybody with them. I'm just wanting something else besides bh.

Blackwater Evolutions
Roctanes

 

[bigc]

no experience with blackwaters but roctanes are good heavy duty tires with stiff sidewalls they will last along time

 

[10spoke]

From what I've read the roctane might have some leaky bead issues. Haven't found any bad about the itp blackwater besides the price. Now the decision 27 or 28??

 

[Hondasxs]

I kinda like the Roctanes. Like that they both have the bead lock.
I was reading about the bead leaking on them also.

*added pictures to post 1.

 

[jwilliams3]

I also read about a leaking bead but we may have all read the same one review. I didn't see anymore reviews with this issue. Seems like that would be covered under warranty.

 

[Hondasxs]

@jw, your right.

 

[ohanacreek]

no experience with blackwaters but roctanes are good heavy duty tires with stiff sidewalls they will last along time

What sizes have you had, were they on a SxS or Quad? asking because I didn't know if there would be any effect with the weight difference. I am wearing the blackstones down fairly quickly spinning the tires as much as I am in the coarse soil I have here.

 

[farmer700]

I like the the itp's

 

[sksshooter]

i have a set of itp mudlight xl's that ive had for about 5-6 years and while they have worn awesome they have leaked around the bead for a long time. I know several others with them that have had the same issues and it seems like every time I turn around im hearing of people having issues with itp tires. im leaning to my next set not being itp due to this.

 

[BigRiver]

I've haven't had much experience with various brands except for Maxxis Bighorns.
Ive had them on my Rubicon for 8 or 9 years and have had great wear and only one flat...due to a bad valve stem.
BTW, I special ordered Maxis 15" E rated tires for my tandem trailer. Very good reviews and one of few trailer tires Not made in China!