I have a stock Honda Foreman 450. It needs a new set of treads. I want either the Kenda Bearclaws or Bearclaw EX. I noticed the Bearclaw EX were less agressive. I ride on a LOT of hard pack and gravel but also in quite a bit of mud, thick and at the most 2 feet deep. I heard the regular Bearclaws were heavy but just from one person. If anyone has ever used these or has any input, it is greatly appreciated.
I want a tire that will last a long time, won't break the bank at over $70 a tire, and will not rob me of horsepower but give me plenty of tracktion. If any other tires are good, please let me know.
I haven't had much experience with Bearclaw or Bearclaw EX tires but judging by the look of the tire if you are planning on hitting a little mud they should be OK.
i love the set of bear claws that i have on my bayou they have good traction and wear like iron, and they don ''walk'' at high speeds. my bayous nick name is tank because i will drive strait thru a pile of black berrys with sticks glass sharp rocks ect and they are still holding the 5psi of pressure i put in them when i got them. and i dont think that there very heavy. i think you will be VERY happy with the bear claws
A friend has them on a recon and we took it through about 2 feet in a soggy lake and they are tough.... but you might look into the swamplites great tire
Looks like I am going to get some Bear Claws. I found them on Chaparral-racing.com for only $48 for the front and $58 for the rear. That is atleast $6 cheaper than either motosport.com or rockymountainatv.com. Last place I am going to look is my local parts shop.
You will love your bearclaws. I have some and my brother has had a pair for over 12 years and they still look great. Tough as nails and are one of the best all-terrain tires ever (in my opinion). They've been around for many years and have been overlooked since all the big tires have come along. Good choice!
