How big can I go?

[code c0njurer]

Want to swap out the factory tires for something beefier. Anyone stretched the limits on a Mule SX without throwing off handling?

 

[Burritos Lord]

Yep, you can go a bit beefier, but not too wild, 24s fit without mods, any bigger and you risk rubbing or stressing the drivetrain, hey and also eep handling and clearance in mind

 

[code c0njurer]

Exactly what I needed to know. I wanna avoid biting off more than I can chew with the drivetrain. Do you have any 24 inch tires you would recommend for general use?

 

[Davatar]

Exactly what I needed to know. I wanna avoid biting off more than I can chew with the drivetrain. Do you have any 24 inch tires you would recommend for general use?

Stick to a light all terrain maybe maxxis bighorn 2.0

 

[coffeemagnet6733]

Been thinking about doing the same on mine! Saw that the most recommended is that Maxxis one, will look into that too

 

[code c0njurer]

2 votes for the Maxxis Bighorn 2.0s. I appreciate the shared suggestion. For a general purpose tire how do they perform when things get a little wet or muddy? I want to make sure they can handle varied conditions.

 

[magic_beans5321]

Any other recos aside from Maxxis? looking for something budget friendly. thanks!

 

[JTMalone]

Any other recos aside from Maxxis? looking for something budget friendly. thanks!

You may wanna look at Kenda Bear Claw tires. They've been around forever for a reason and are known to be tough. They offer a lot of performance for the money.

 

[utilitybeastmode31]

Yeah, Kenda Bear Claw tires are known to last and are a good deal if you're going off-road.

 

[code c0njurer]

I wanted to circle back to my original post and update everyone who gave advice. I got a set of 24 inch Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 tires installed on my Mule about a month ago. A couple of you recommended the same tire, which helped me decide and the discussion about the Kenda tires was also informative. To answer my own question about wet performance, I can confirm they handle mud and slick trails well for an all-terrain design. The new setup gives the machine better grip, and I have not had any issues with rubbing or drivetrain strain.