mohawks vs knobbies

[mnduner]

searched and couldnt find much. im a new quad owner and am wondering about how much of a difference mohawks or smoothie fronts compare to knobbbies. also does front wheel size make much difference in sand? what size should i run. thanks

[sheefreak]

Weight is a big difference if you go w/skat trak mohawk or smoothies.

[RNBRAD]

You want a front tire that floats on the sand and doesn't sink down and push it around. Knobbies are generally too thin (footprint), made of hard rubber and will do just that. I run 22x8x10 and they have a wide footprint. They leave very little , if any, impression in the sand.

[darkside]

I'm ruuning the Mowhawks and love them!!

[bigboybanshee]

They leave very little , if any, impression in the sand.

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Hell, that's because your front tires are never on the ground with that cub you got

[RNBRAD]

Hell, that's because your front tires are never on the ground with that cub you got  

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[FasterThanU90]

i run the mohawks and was thinkin about goin to smoothies becuase when i try to whip it around real quick or make a sharp turn goin slow it tends to catch really badly. Ive had it jam the wheels all the way to the right or left and have to get off the bike and lift up the end to straighten the wheels out.

[mnduner]

thanks i guess im gonna try and fine some mohawks. any one want to get rid of some?

[Bansh88]

Why not Razorbacks? The Mohawk doesn't make any sense to me. I don't see any function other than looks. Some friends of mine like the smoothie.

Can't beat Sand Tires Unlimited Razorback.

Go with the bigger tire. The smaller size looks goofy as hell.

[Cotton eyed Joe]

I like the Mohawks over stock knobbies just for the lack of weight alone. Essentially your front tires are going to be more of a rudder than an actual tire most of the time anyway. I'd say either Mohawks or those Razorbacks.

[banshee370]

I have a set of mohawks that are basicly brand new. After riding several other bikes with different tires I want to make the switch. Just the weight savings is good, but I want something with better performance. When I get a chance to look into tire prices I may sell my Mohawks... If interested let me know and maybe we could make a deal.

 

As for the diff....... everyone here is spot on... Smoothies I think are best for straight line drags. If your into hard core duning then I dont think they would be your best bet. You wont have the control for tighter turning because the smoothies will just wash out from under you, and "push" in the corners.

 

fasterthanU: Check your steering stop, If your bars are turning too much then thats why the steering locks on you. Mine used to do the same too.

[flanders]

i run the mohawks and was thinkin about goin to smoothies becuase when i try to whip it around real quick or make a sharp turn goin slow it tends to catch really badly. Ive had it jam the wheels all the way to the right or left and have to get off the bike and lift up the end to straighten the wheels out.

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as said earlier check your steering stop, but also check out your tie rod ends. if you have one a little further out then the other, itll lock up on ya too.

[FasterThanU90]

fasterthanU: Check your steering stop, If your bars are turning too much then thats why the steering locks on you. Mine used to do the same too.

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Thanks bud, same ther flanders yah i was kinda thinkin that it actually looks like one spindle is off from the other one ther gapped different from the rims

[mnduner]

what is the best place to find new razorbacks or mohawks?

also whats everybody think about the sand star tires with two ribs?

Edited April 2, 2006 by mnduner