Mud Tire Buyer's Guide

Sedona Tires
www.sedonatires.com
Model: Mud Rebel
Price range: $65.95-$119.95
Sizes offered: 25x11-10, 24x8-12, 25x8-12, 25x10-12, 26x9-12, 26x10-12, 26x12-12, 27x10-14, 27x12-14

Description: A newcomer in the tire industry, Sedona jumped into the mud/utility class with its Mud Rebel. Its six-ply rating, sidewall lugs and aggressive angled tread design allow this tire to grip well in almost any condition. Because of the tread pattern and lug height, this would probably make a good trail tire with mild mud use.

Pirelli
www.us.pirelli.com
Model: Scorpion
Price range: $NA
Sizes offered: 22x8-10, 22x11-10, 25x11-10, 25x12-10, 25x8-12, 25x10-12, 26x10-12, 26x12-12, 27x10-12, 27x12-12, 28x10-12, 28x12-12

Description: With years of experience in making quality tires, the engineers at Pirelli came up with this model. With more of an emphasis on being a good mud and trail tire, this is a great choice for the rider who looks for the ponds and puddles as a challenge on their ride.

Model: Mudzilla
Price range: $120-$195
Sizes offered: 25x12-9, 22x11-10, 25x12-10, 24x8-11, 24x9-11, 25x8-12, 25x10-12, 26x9-12, 26x12-12, 27x9-12, 27x12-12, 28x8-12, 28x10-12, 28x12-12, 30x9-14, 30x11-14

Description: This tire is considered the ultimate mud tire by Maxxis. It was designed with one thing in mind, and that was getting through the nastiest mud bogs anyone can come across. It's a top choice of many mud racing fanatics because of its awesome traction in almost any weather conditions.

Model: Gator
Price range: $41-$90
Sizes offered: 22x11-8, 22x10-9, 22x11-9, 25x12-9, 22x8-10, 22x11-10, 23x8-10, 23x10-10, 24x11-10, 25x12-10, 27x12-10, 22x7-11, 23x8-11, 24x8-11, 24x9-11, 24x10-11, 25x8-12, 25x10-12, 26x10-12, 26x12-12, 27x10-12, 27x12-12, 28x10-12, 28x12-12

Description: The six-ply Gator is designed to chew through any terrain. The overlapping tread lugs should give you a smoother ride while the deep angle allows the mud to be pushed away from the tire.

Model: Mud Shark
Price range: $65-$95Sizes offered: 21x12-9, 26x10-12, 26x12-12

Description: This lightweight four-ply tire is GBC's first high-performance mud tire. It's been proven in some of the deepest mud bogs across the country. The tread lugs are deep and angled to provide the most biting edges possible while delivering great self-cleaning properties.

Model: Spartacus
Price range: $125-$131
Sizes offered: 25x8-12, 25x10-12, 26x10-12, 26x12-12, 26x9-14, 26x11-14, 27x9-14, 27x11-14

Description: Just by looking at the tread on this tire, you know it means business. Its radial eight-ply carcass allows more rubber to be on the ground for a larger footprint. What that translates to is a smoother ride and even more traction in bad conditions.

Model: Mud Hog
Price range: $80-$110
Sizes offered: 26x10-12, 26x12-12, 27x10-12, 27x12-12, 28x10-12, 28x12-12
Description: Designed as a true mud tire, the Hog comes out with deep lugs that can handle the muddiest and wettest of conditions. Dimpling the lugs also allows for weight savings and additional biting edges to scoop away the muck.

AMS
www.amstires.com
Model: Blackwidow
Price range: $56.95-$75.95
Sizes offered: 22x11-8, 22x11-9, 25x12-9, 22x8-10, 22x11-10, 24x11-10, 25x12-10, 23x8-11, 24x8-11, 24x9-11, 24x10-11, 25x8-12, 25x10-12
Description: This four-ply tire from AMS isn't going to be quite as durable as tires like the Swamp Fox, but it will provide great traction for both two- and four-wheel-drive applications. Its light weight and unique tread pattern provide a comfortable ride and great acceleration in any terrain.

Model: Outlaw
Price range: $112-$184
Sizes offered: 25x9.5-12, 25x12-12, 26x10-12, 26x12-12, 27x9.5-12, 27x12-12, 28x9.5-12, 28x10.5-12, 28x12.5-12, 29.5x10-12, 29.5x12-12, 31x9.5-14, 31x11-14
Description: This more mud-specific tire is offered in fewer sizes than its general-purpose tire, but the sizes it offers are what counts. The lugs on these tires are more cupped, which help propel your ATV forward rather than dig holes in the mud. The widespread pattern also allows for great self-cleaning in nasty conditions.