[Bweigel]

I know that is a little bit of a different question. Iam currently running stock tires on my 07 outlander 500xt and am looking at replacing the tires. We do a lot of riding on gravel roads and also a lot of riding in the creeks and trails. Iam wanting a tire that will handle the abuse of the road and also perform well in the mud and the trails any suggestions? Thanks

 

[Discount Tire]

Take a look at the Pit Bull Growler BG2.5. They are excellent all terrain tires.

Pit Bull Growler BG 2.5 Tires

They are a 6 ply rated radial that rides smooth and gives excellent traction.

 

[JetSnake]

So far, I'm really loving my 28" mayhems, but my usage is different than yours.

 

[FreshStart12]

Maxxis Big Horns....Pretty much amazing in any situation except deep deep deep mud

 

[johnr97]

ITP XTR has got to be the best tire I ever been on. Great for them gravel roads but with lugs to handle the mud. Got them on my 2006 800. 6 ply and you can pretty much run them with no air. Only reason I'd get a different tire is for mud ridding, than I'd get outlaws!
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/723/5361/ITP-Mud-Lite-XTR-Radial-ATV-Tire

 

[VenomLightning]

Coming from a Grizzly I had 27" Interco Reptiles when I was stationed at KY/TN area, & a lot of the same terrain you have, lotta loose dirt, hills, muddy, rocks etc, people have their own opinions on them but they did great for me, never got stuck in anything, 6 ply/radial tire so they're durable & tough, they do have have some weight on them (not as bad as Pitbull's) compared to others, since I was a slow trail rider it didn't really matter to me, never really noticed. The Bighorns are very reputable, durable tires but if you get them wet & go through some dirt & the mud sticks in the lugs on the tire then they'd lose a lot of traction from what I saw with guys I rode with, that tread pattern design was a PITA for them to clean, just my observations. The Reptiles I went rock crawling, water, snow, light mud & loose dirt with them in VA, KY, TN & other terrains & they got me where I needed to go, never left me stranded, no puncture issues. Just need to really look at weight & which one fits your terrain you normally use it for, although heavier tires justify more performance goodies so its a win-win Excuse I used with the wife...........Just my .02 happy hunting