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The_Texan
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May 08, 2014

Comparing ATV tires

I needed new tires on one of the toys and even though I like the Big Horn original, they have priced themselves out of my comfort zone. Someone recommended Duro Power Grip radials and a little research showed they were darn near duplicates of the BH. Both are 6 ply, both have the same tread, but the big difference is the price, with the Duro being $100 less for a set.

Here is a side by side visual of the two, with the BH on the right and the new Duro Power Grip on the left.

25 Replies

  • The $100 price difference is with RM ATV. I almost always shop there for both the best price and free shipping.

    That model Duro is a RM ATV exclusive, from what I can determine.
  • I had the original Big Horn tires on my 05 Sportsman 500, the day I sold it those tires looks dang near like they came off the factory line, that was after some 6 years of hard riding too. Those were amazing tires.

    Now I recall hearing that there were the Original Big Horns, then the Big Horn II - from what I recall the new big horns don't last as long as the original, because they used a softer rubber so they would actually wear out more. I' not totally sure, but if I were shopping I'd still be looking at the Big Horns.

    Have you priced with Rocky Mountain ATV?
  • big horns are made by maxis. i have found all maxis atv tires, no matter what tread, to be better riding and lasting than any others i have used.

    big horns are radial and come in both 4 ply and 6 ply. not a big deal, unless you ride a lot of rocky country or rocky stream beds. the 6 ply is well worth it then

    more to the tire than the tread pattern. as stated above tread might look the same but big difference in tires.

    personally would go ahead and spring for the big horns. you know what to expect from them.
    flats on toy, take fun out of a ride in a hurry.
  • I have heard that and also heard just the opposite. I know the BH I have now are done at 2500 miles. I also got a set of Sedona Rip Saw tires for the Yamaha and I really like the tread on those, but do not like the 4 ply rating. We'll see how the 2 do wear compared to the BH I have been running.
  • A friend put the Duro Power Grip tires on his RZR and everyone liked the looks etc. The problem is that as the old saying goes you get what you pay for because they didn't last near as long as the Bighorns.