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Features:
- Grim Reaper combines an aggressive tread pattern with deep wrap-around shoulder lugs to give you uncompromising performance and traction.
- This new 8-ply rated all-terrain radial is constructed with a zig-zag center ridgeline, for superior puncture resistance and enhanced rider comfort.
Specifications:
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My Impressions:
Pros:
8 ply radial construction.
Shoulder lugs for better traction and side wall
protection.
Unique zig-zag thread design that gives you that bone like
appearance.
Vibration free ride at any speed.
Rugged tread design wears like iron but rides excellent.
Vibration free ride at any speed.
Rugged tread design wears like iron but rides excellent.
Cons:
None yet.
Bottom Line:
This Grim Reaper tire from GBC Motorsports tire could hit a
home run on looks alone. The aggressive zig-zag bone looking thread design in
definitely an eye catcher.
We first tried this tire out in the wintry conditions in the
Upper Peninsula of Michigan where it rode through the snow with ease.
What sets it apart from the rest of the pack is it's 8 ply
radial construction. This tire has proved to be very durable and puncture
resistant on the trails. I look forward to running this tire with confidence on
other test platforms. One of which will be the 2010 Can-Am Renegade 800R Xxc,
which we have here for long term review.
Ride qualities and handling characteristics have been
determined to be very stable at all speeds, and are vibration free, which I
can't say about some of the tires that we have reviewed here. For an 8 ply
construction the ride is very compliant, and predictable.
This tire combo has proven to be a very reliable, and trail
worthy tire that will make a good home on any ATV or UTV/UXV.
Is it a dedicated mud tire, no, but it is not meant to be
either, but don't let's it's good looks fool you, because the Grim Reapers will
sling mud with the best of them.
So, the bottom line is, so far I have run them in snow, mud,
sand, and rocky conditions without any hesitation whatsoever. In my opinion the
Grim Reapers make a really nice all around tire that will wear like iron, but
rides like a true radial should.
GBC Motorsports has really raised the bar on tire designs for
09. I can't wait to see what they come up with next. In the mean time these Grim
Reapers are going to be my main, and only tire that we run on the KYMCO UXV 500
build project.
I highly recommend taking a look at what GBC Motorsports can
do for you, when it comes to find a quality, durable, fair priced set of
tires for your off road vehicle
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