Maxxis Mud Bug ATV Tires

**GRIZZLYWIZARD** · #1 (**permalink**) 12-02-2008, 02:09 PM

Why MAXXIS Mud Bugs?
Maxxis ATV Tires are legendary for their performance throughout the entire Motorsports community and I wanted an aggressive mud terrain ATV tire. I use my ATV for agricultural type applications as well as trail riding and the aggressive mud tread generates excellent pulling traction. The Maxxis Mud Bug ATV Tire offers both the renowned performance of Maxxis and the mud tire traction but isn’t as extreme as others on the market.
Where Did I Get Them?
I contacted Mike at Dicks ATV to make the deal. Mike hooked me up with a stellar price so it was set, I placed my order for the Mud Bugs and they were setting on my deck in three days. My hat is off to Dicks ATV. They provided down to Earth customer service, product expertise, and VERY competitive pricing. Upon arrival the Mud Bugs were just as promised, brand new, without blemish, and were well packaged in two large boxes delivered by UPS.

What I Got?
I chose to go with a 26/12/12 in the rear with 26/10/12 in the front. The Maxxis Mud Bug 26 inch tires weigh in at a hefty 28.4lbs and measured true to size at 26 inches on both the front and rear tires. The tread measured in at nearly 1 ¼” and seemed very aggressive.

Ride Quality
My first ride with the Mud Bugs was very impressive. To be such a heavy and aggressive tire, they ride unbelievably smooth at any speed above 5-6mph. They do get rough at speeds below that and are also harder to turn at most speeds, but that is to be expected with a mud tire of this caliber. How do they dig? Like a backhoe! They just keep asking for more! The Mud Bugs are a very stable tire and add a level of confidence when tackling a hill climb or mud hole and there were many occasions when I was the only quad still running in two wheel drive. I honestly can’t say enough good things about the level of traction these tires provide.

The durability of the Mud Bugs has impressed me thus far. The amount of tread wear is not noticeable at 150+ miles. That isn’t a lot of miles but these miles have not been easy. I tend to power slide a lot and also goose it out of the turns and this has had very little affect on the tires. They do have a few nicks from rocks and fallen tree limbs, but none of these nicks even came close to a puncture. There were a few times I worried that I would puncture a tire, but the Bugs just kept digging right through it all.

Overall Opinion
All in all I would, and already have, recommended these tires. I have made a few believers out of my riding crew and a few other innocent bystanders. Because these tires have pulled me out, up, and through technical and nasty terrain with plenty left over, I give these tires my stamp of approval.

Pros
Excellent Tread Depth/Design
Excellent Traction
Puncture Resistant

Cons
Weight
Throw Rocks

Gunny · #2 (**permalink**) 04-02-2009, 07:55 AM

I've always liked this tire & wanted a set .... Thanks for a great review

Later ...

**BATTLEGUN** · #3 (**permalink**) 04-02-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunny

I've always liked this tire & wanted a set .... Thanks for a great review

Later ...

It was my pleasure to ride and review these tires. They are awesome.

Gunny · #4 (**permalink**) 04-02-2009, 11:07 PM

Ya lucky Bast%$# !!! ....

Later ...

gansta g's customs · #5 (**permalink**) 08-29-2009, 04:27 PM

i have a set of these tires they are close to outlaws with better handling and seem to work better in the mud

**BATTLEGUN** · #6 (**permalink**) 08-29-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gansta g's customs

i have a set of these tires they are close to outlaws with better handling and seem to work better in the mud

They truly are a great tire. My friend now is running a set on his quad and loves them. They have plenty of bite and still allow for some playing. They have also proven to be very durable over the last couple years.

gansta g's customs · #7 (**permalink**) 08-29-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BATTLEGUN

They truly are a great tire. My friend now is running a set on his quad and loves them. They have plenty of bite and still allow for some playing. They have also proven to be very durable over the last couple years.

i know ive only had trouble with one tire cuz i ran over spikes

**GRIZZLYWIZARD** · #8 (**permalink**) 08-29-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gansta g's customs

i know ive only had trouble with one tire cuz i ran over spikes

That will definitely cause problems!

gansta g's customs · #9 (**permalink**) 08-29-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GRIZZLYWIZARD

That will definitely cause problems!

yeah and i was the one who put them up a couple of years ago and forgot bout them

**BATTLEGUN** · #10 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by gansta g's customs

yeah and i was the one who put them up a couple of years ago and forgot bout them

Well that sucks. Seriously though. If I'd put my name on a set of tires, it would be the Bugs. I'm considering them for replacements on my Outty. I just really like them. I got ride of them because they slung rocks on my pretty paint. I don't have that pretty paint now, I've got durable camo.