
01-12-2009, 06:50 PM
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Master of Disaster
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2004 Dodge Ram 1500
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Vehicle: 2004 QCSB 1500 Hemi 4x4
Location: South Georgia
Posts: 9,126
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Originally Posted by 98cherryram
Tire Review
Maxxis Bighorn
For anyone who wants a tire that has some serious off-road capability but dont have really deep pockets for superswampers or other expensive alternatives, the Maxxis Bighorn is a great choice, I got it thinking that I would get it for the time being until I could get a better mud terrain again, but to be honest with you, I dont think I will ever buy another mud terrain beside the bighorn unless of course I go to a size they dont have, It has been even more capable than the highly expensive Toyo Mud terrains I previously had, and the avon/dean mud terrains also, but 100's of dollars cheaper, the only downside between the bighorn and the toyo is how hard it is and how long it lasts on pavement, it is truly a mud terrain, not like the mud terrains such as the toyos which are meant to last on the road also, if you really want to get around in the mud I highly recommend getting this tire, its lugs clean out very easily and keeps traction very well in the mud, I was completely stopped in a hole and thought I wouldnt be able to drive out, but the tire cleaned itself out so well that it caught traction and pulled me back out of the hole beyond all expectations.
On a scale of 1-10 I would rate the bighorn at a 9, it is an excellent tire and I would bet anyone who has used it would highly agree with me.
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Thanks for the review, I've been away (getting in the last of hunting season in Ga.), moved it to the Off Road section for all to enjoy...
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