rzrgade
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So with a few rides on the new tires , I feel I have enough info to post a few thoughts about the new ITP cryptid tires on my Maverick.These tires are brand new to Canada , And I believe this to be one of the first sets out working....
The tires(mine) are 30/10 x14 s and with 9 lbs measure about 29.5 inchs tall, mounted on the machines own weight. So a tad short ,but not enough to matter really. They are a 6 ply with a sturdy rim guard as well.
They weigh in at around 41 lbs , ITP claim 43 ....??
Anyways for an aggressive mud / trail tire they are a very reasonable weight, compared to a outback max / terminator and other comparable type tires.
The ride: smooth , very smooth ! Just about no noticeable wobble at low speeds and stay that way as you speed up . I wanted a tire that rode smooth and still performed in the mud / rough going. This seems to do it all...
The mud : they pull very very well. Clean out great and seem to have correct balance ii terms of chewing , without digging a hole to China ...in skeg , wet and hard pack I was really amazed. Side hills were great in the slime as well...keep in mind they are not a pure mud specific tire, though they certainly hold there own.
The trail: Again a nice balance o smoothness and flex to bite well in all conditions . Looks like a softer combo of rubber and breaks in the tread allow the tire to flex in the rocky , hard pack as well. Real good in this area but remember this is not a all terrain ( bighorn) type of tire... So again , very satisfied with its ability, all things considered.
Tire life : who know ?? Softer rubber and a deep ( 1 1/2 to 2 inch tread) tells me not to expect super long life , but that remains to be seen ...
after some ( a lot) high speed roosting with the Mav , no obvious signs of early tread wear or rips ...
Time will tell!
All in all , for my type of riding could not be more pleased! Seems like a great tire , well priced, and a nice combo of mud & trail capabilities, with a smooth ride...
I would highly recommend them !
The tires(mine) are 30/10 x14 s and with 9 lbs measure about 29.5 inchs tall, mounted on the machines own weight. So a tad short ,but not enough to matter really. They are a 6 ply with a sturdy rim guard as well.
They weigh in at around 41 lbs , ITP claim 43 ....??
Anyways for an aggressive mud / trail tire they are a very reasonable weight, compared to a outback max / terminator and other comparable type tires.
The ride: smooth , very smooth ! Just about no noticeable wobble at low speeds and stay that way as you speed up . I wanted a tire that rode smooth and still performed in the mud / rough going. This seems to do it all...
The mud : they pull very very well. Clean out great and seem to have correct balance ii terms of chewing , without digging a hole to China ...in skeg , wet and hard pack I was really amazed. Side hills were great in the slime as well...keep in mind they are not a pure mud specific tire, though they certainly hold there own.
The trail: Again a nice balance o smoothness and flex to bite well in all conditions . Looks like a softer combo of rubber and breaks in the tread allow the tire to flex in the rocky , hard pack as well. Real good in this area but remember this is not a all terrain ( bighorn) type of tire... So again , very satisfied with its ability, all things considered.
Tire life : who know ?? Softer rubber and a deep ( 1 1/2 to 2 inch tread) tells me not to expect super long life , but that remains to be seen ...
after some ( a lot) high speed roosting with the Mav , no obvious signs of early tread wear or rips ...
Time will tell!
All in all , for my type of riding could not be more pleased! Seems like a great tire , well priced, and a nice combo of mud & trail capabilities, with a smooth ride...
I would highly recommend them !
