I somewhat agree that the banshee shouldnt be in last place but it shouldnt be in first either, getting to be pretty old technology if the suspension would have been updated it might be a different story.
I would rank it like this
1. raptor for all around performance
2. 450 or (banshee with mods!!!!!)
3. 450r
4. ds
5. kfx700
6. banshee stock
7. predator pieace of shit im my opinion.
you will have to clutch quite a bit while riding tight trails but on some of the more open ones i leave it in one gear and run the motor to the top of the power band, me personally i like the power of the shearers better.
I wouldnt say 125's are better just lighter and have a better chance of bending. i would rather have a set of 160's or 190's and be able to use the wheels for something else if i wanted. im running 190's all the way around on my dune tires.
9 paddle extremes for mine were $184 w/o wheels shipped from Jims, dont remember the price with wheels though, give him a call theres a good chance he will have them all his tires if purchased with wheels come on 160's.
jimssandtoys.com (580) 824-2021, he might have some in stock still i bought a set last week, 8's in extremes will probably work just fine. either way jim is a excellent guy to deal with.
I put mine in boiling water for a little while and i found some large washers the same diameter as the carbs, took the boots out of the water and put the washers in and let them cool. After that they fit perfect.