[650 Crazy Cat]

Well here is my opinion on the Carlisle Badlands tire issue. I've had 3 bikes that came with them stock. 04 500, 05 500 and 06 H1 I only had problems once with not holding air. Popped the bead and it had some dirt in it. I have a set on heavy duty tires for aggresive driving and always kept my Badlands on on set of Steal wheels. I now have only the Bighorns. I wish I had kept the Badlands for the Ice and Snow and Sand as NO tire I've seen or had goes better in these conditions. Not Bighorns or Mudlights or 589's or Vampires. Just My Opinion.

 

[Barnzilla]

Oh and by the way guys, I think they're listening about the Carlisles. My bro's 07 came with Dunlop QuadMax Tires, a lot better looking tire than the Carlisles.

Here's the new tire:
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[JandJsTA]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (650 Crazy Cat @ Jan 26 2007, 10:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Well here is my opinion on the Carlisle Badlands tire issue. I've had 3 bikes that came with them stock. 04 500, 05 500 and 06 H1 I only had problems once with not holding air. Popped the bead and it had some dirt in it. I have a set on heavy duty tires for aggresive driving and always kept my Badlands on on set of Steal wheels. I now have only the Bighorns. I wish I had kept the Badlands for the Ice and Snow and Sand as NO tire I've seen or had goes better in these conditions. Not Bighorns or Mudlights or 589's or Vampires. Just My Opinion.[/b]

I have noted that the badlands were better in sandy ground for traction then the mudlites, and do still have mine, but would never put the fronts on again, the backs maybe. My brother inlaw and I both bought 06 TRVs at the same time and we both had problems with the bead leaking in multiple spots around the wheel on the front badland XTRs.

I have not had a problem with the mudlites on the stock rims/wheels since changing to them, I believe the rims/wheels are not the problem.

 

[JandJsTA]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Barnzilla @ Jan 26 2007, 10:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Oh and by the way guys, I think they're listening about the Carlisles. My bro's 07 came with Dunlop QuadMax Tires, a lot better looking tire than the Carlisles.

Here's the new tire:
[attachment=61926:100_4154.JPG][/b]

They look similar to the mudlites .... good move on Arctic Cats part

 

[wolfeman5]

Just to give you guys an update.
Arctic Cat has agreed to replace my tires. And my dealer has agreed to use the actual cost of the replacement tires towards a new set of 26 inch Interco Swamp Lite's.
This dealer has treated me very well and I will continue to go there for all my service and any new ATV purchase I might make.

 

[Borat]

The Badlands aren't all bad. I've had my '06 since September and haven't had to adjust/add air. That's almost five months with no air loss in warm or cold weather. The problem with some of the Badland tires was that the bead had small thin ridges that run perpendicular to the center of the tire (radially). It would appear to be insignificant but that little ridge is enough to allow a slow leak. The best way to fix it would be to use a Dremmel tool and carefully grind the ridge flush or use a hot knife (you know what I mean, probably an old set lying around the house somewhere) to do the same job. Now, if that seems like too much work, put in some E-Z Seal or Slime tire sealant. It will not only stop the leak but will also give you added security for future possible punctures. If you use the sealant, you may have to take the wheels off and position them in such a manner to get the sealant to the bead. Pump a bunch into the tire, put the core back in and add about 10 to 15 psi to force the sealant between the bead and tire. I submerge the wheel in a tub full of water to find the leaks and keep moving the wheel around until the leak stops. Problem solved. Maybe you can get the dealer to pay for the sealant. Don't forget to adjust your air pressure after you have stopped all of the leaks.