Wheels and Tires

[b-tyme]

I want to change the wheel and tire set-up for mud runs. I'm gonna run 38 inch Thornbirds. Will they rub? I am also looking for some steel rims so I can get rid of the split rims. Not sure sho will have them.

[Rakes67]

Ok I was looking for the same thing and you can ryn 38" tires and a company called Marsh Racing has steel wheels with and witdth and backspacing

[randyscycle]

Here's my thread on that subject:

Look what the UPS guy dropped off today

[kevin]

You may want to make sure you want Thornbirds for mud runs. You might be surprised what people say about them.

[moosejr]

I agree with Kevin, . .I have not been impressed with the performance of Thornbirds on ANY surface. If it were me, I would recommend boggers or just regular TSL's. The Thornbirds don't clear the mud out well.

[dave]

boggers are by far better for mud runs, Im running 38.5x11x16 boggers on my 725 and ended up winning class 6 and placed 3rd in class 5 just running 2nd gear low range and in about 2ft of mud which next time Im going to start off in 3rd and hold it to the floor.
when I pulled it in the gate almost everyone thought it wouldnt do any good as it was so heavy but I ended up making believers out of all the nonbelievers.

[b-tyme]

My father is going to run it on the road as well. Any suggestions on what would be good for both applications.

[kevin]

Depends on if you want a good mud tire which are not that good on the street or a good street tire that does not that good in the mud. If you can find a set of XL's at a reasonable price they work well on the street. For mud they are ok. If you want a mud tire that works well I would go with bogger's for mud runs and TSL's for general mud playing.

[randyscycle]

My TSL Swampers fit the bill for both occasional road runs, and trail use. They clear out pretty easily, get a good grip in the gooey stuff, and don't drive too bad on the asphalt.

[Binford]

I can't believe how well my XLs performed in the deep snow. I could barely make it up our road in my Silverado in 4WD, yet I did the same drive in the M715 in 2WD!

Can't speak to how they do in the mud. I don't do mud. But a few of the guys at the '06 National FE were running XLs and played in the mud. I thought the XL guys did just fine.