I ordered a set of these for the Wolverine, 3 front tires 27x9x12 (1 for a spare) and 2 rears 27x11x12. Discount tire was the cheapest at $510 for all 5. I'll post some photos when I get them mounted and on the machine.

Anybody know where I can get a stock steel front wheel cheap?

 

Anybody know where I can get a stock steel front wheel cheap?

If you can't find a take-off wheel locally, this is the route I went via rocky mtn atv:

4/110-Grizzly-550/700 ITP Steel Wheel 12x7 4.0 + 3.0 Black - 2016 YAMAHA Wolverine R-Spec 4x4 1087260091 $49.99

 

I was able to get a brand new takeoff wheel and stock front tire from my dealer for less than the cost of the tire. You might have some luck calling around to see if any local dealer has one.

 

Thanks, I didn't think of that,I was looking online and Yamaha wants about 80 bucks for a new front rim. We have a dealer in Newport and Old Town, I'll give them a call tomorrow.

 

The Brown truck came on Tues. and had the tires mounted yesterday. I took a 10 mile ride on the backroads this morning and was very impressed with these tires. With 10 PSI they seemed to ride almost as nice as the stock 2.0's but are much quieter on the pavement. They also have a nice thick sidewall which will give me more peace of mind on the rocky trails here.
I measured them off of the machine with 20 PSI and they measured just under 27 in. Mounted with 10 PSI they measured about 26 1/2 inches. I'll keep you posted as how they do this summer after I put some miles on them. I do like how they look on the Wolfy.

 

Let us know how these wear. I need a hard rubber tire since I run pavement at times in WV. I have had good wear from the Bighorns on the 550 Grizz.

 

We finally were able to get out on the trails and try the new Versa trail tires and they performed great. The traction was as good or even better than the stock bighorns in the shallow mud we ran into and on the muddy rocky trails they shined. We did not have to use 4 wheel drive at all. Only one hole we were in did I feel them slip at all and they just chugged right through it. They also held up great in the very rocky sections of the trails with no cuts or tears in the lugs or sidewalls. I was running 9 lbs in the front and 10 in the rears and the ride was a bit harsher but not by much. I'm going to try lower pressure and play with the shocks and see how that works out. Now we'll see how they wear through the season. So far so good on these tires.

 

I see you are located in Central Maine. That said, I live by Oldtown /Newport here in North Idaho.
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No matter where you go, There you are. We have a trail in Newport Maine that runs up near my place.

 

Those are nice big lugs, should bite into anything. I've ran the Carlisle all terain tires before, which lasted a million miles.

 

In the last few weeks we have put almost 300 miles on these tires on pavement, gravel roads and rocky trails and they show very little wear. The edges are still fairly sharp on the front of the lugs and just a little bit rounded of of the inner sides. They seem to grab great in just about any kind of terrain and seldom ever feel them spin. ( only in mud a couple times) I haven't had them on any large slick rocks yet but that will happen at some point.

 

I thought I'd post an update on these tires after just over 1000 miles. I used the spare tire as a reference and the front tires have only wore down about 1/8 of an inch. The rears have about the same wear on them. These tires have held up great with all the paved and gravel roads we ride on. They have also been great on the rocky trails with no cuts or chunks out of them. We did get in one mud hole that was unavoidable and I thought I was going to get stuck in but I gave it some gas in 4 wheel drive and it dug in and climbed right out of it.
So far it's a big thumbs up for these tires. Now we'll see how many miles I will get out of them.

 

Boulder. Thanks for the pm response on the versa trails. I decided on going with them and ordered today. Sounds like you got a lot of miles out of them.

 

Ready for new shoes.

 

I've been looking at these tires, only problem is my HTR's are wearing like iron. Keep us posted on how they do.

 

In the Honda forums, the BH 2.0s are a desirable choice for an upgrade, but over here you seem to get rid of them because they're stock. My X2 came with Maxxis somethings but I put the Rip Saws from my Honda on. The Rip Saws are heavy and you notice it, so now I want to sell those and get something different. I was thinking of BH 2s and carrying a spare for when I tear one. I know they're thin, but they're also light. I'm also looking at 27 or 28" truck tires which weigh 31 lbs each, still 5 lbs lighter than a Rip Saw. I don't think the Carlisle tires will work because I see a lot of mud. I'm interested in hearing how well they clean the tread after going through a mud hole.

BTW the Rip Saws are amazing in everything but sand, where they suck! And they're heavy as hell.

 

The tires that come on a 708 are not really BH 2.0. They are 2 ply front, 4 rear and bias ply. Made just for Yamaha.

 

I had 4500 miles on my Yamaha BH 2.0(9psi) with zero issues before I replaced them. They even had plenty of life left when I did. They did well with all the terrain Maine has to offer from pavement to Schoodic Mountain to the Blue Ridge atv trail in Rockwood.

 

 

The Versa Trails are great in snow also...

 

I really like the looks of these tires. Even more on the machine than in pics. I didn't know until looking at the specs that Carlisle is a part of the company with ITP. They should be an awesome all around tire.

 

Any updates on these? Also looking to get a set. Currently run mudlite, but I’d prefer something more suitable for gravel/pavement when it’s not hunting season. 1) To prevent excessive wear on the mudders and 2) The mudlite will yank your shoulder out of socket at speeds over 35 once they’ve worn a bit :drive::lmao:

 

These tires have worked out very well for me. They have about 3000 miles on them and have only worn down about 3/16 of an inch. I'm sure I could get a coulple more seasons of riding out of them. I seldom go over 35 mph while riding on the roads. They have also performed very well in the riding conditions we have here in Maine. No flats, cuts or sidewall problems and I have had them in some serious muddy rutted trails and never got stuck. They do great on the rocks and wooded narly trails . I don't have to baby them.
I run about 9 psi in front and 10 psi in the rears. I would buy another set.

 

Maxxis Bighorn tire (original) run fine on pavement and has big lugs when needed. I had them on my ATV and easily runs 70-90km/hr without issues on pavement. I have Kenda Bearclaw HTR (current favourite) on another ATV and a bit noisier but has a lug pattern to claw throw anything. This will work as well using them while plowing now on the ATV. Works great and if I change my Wolverine tires thats what I'd put on. I don't care for the Bighorn 2.0's on them right not. Very round front tire profile. Kenda's are much flatter.

 

I've only been out once since putting on. Went to pull game cameras and get last tree stands down. One area that I went through where a tractor runs through feeding cows is very nasty. Never had trouble getting through with stock tires but a lot of sliding and sideways. The Versa Trails went through straight.

 

Finally got out for a ride today at Wildcat Off-road. First ride since new tires and 2" lift. Very impressed with the Versa Trail tires and enjoyed not banging on every rock around.

 

Anyone still running these? They now have them as an ITP Versa cross V3 tire in larger sizes. They are priced real good, 8ply, and fairly light. I've wanted to give them a try, but can't find much info on them.

 

Still on my machine. Still love them.

 

Thanks. I think I'm going to give them a go. Its one of those things that if I dont try them I'll always wonder about them. I can sell my take off's for about enough to call these free so if I dont like them I'll just be in them position I'm in now.

 

I did the deal. I don't think I could beat $650 to my door for a set DOT approved 33x10R15 tires.