UTV STICKY TIRE SHOOTOUT 2024

[@stevemcmillen5898]

Thank you for all the time and effort everyone put into these vides to help show the characteristics of these tires

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Glad you enjoyed it. We have fun with it even if it is a ton of work.

[@HensleyTransmission]

I have zillas and nittos. We ride mainly rocks and rock ledges. The zillas work good year round. The nittos absolutely suck in the cold but do seem better in the summer. I break way more shit with the nittos. Zilla sidewalls are horrible about getting holes. That’s my take on them both.

[@hummyhero1484]

Thank you guys for doing all the work you did to make this video.im sure you enjoyed it lol but it was still a lot of work and time so thanks. I like watching this kind of stuff

[@GrimRZR]

I was surprised how good the alphas did too. They really shine on some more jagged rocks. Made in the USA is a bonus

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Interested to see how they hold up on some more natural terrain for sure

[@johnroughrideroffroad]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo I have the original compound alpha's in 35" with around 1500 miles and they are holding up fantastic. I love mine. Another buddy is runny the new compound and he likes them better than his Zilla's so far but it is a little early for final opinion. We're going to Trail Hero and Utv Takeover in Sand Hollow in Oct he should have an even better opinion after that.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Nice, I might put some more miles on them

[@johnm7340]

Appreciate you guys going to all the effort every year to give a real world review of a bunch of options. Nitto continue to shine and seems to be a good all around tire as well. I have had good luck in the rocks with my Tensor DSR 35's and of course a great desert tire. May have to try to Nitto's for my next 35's

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

We try our best to provide accurate and useful information for people making tire decisions.

[@markball7028]

nittos have zero side wall bit though.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

They have a bit, sidewall traction isn't always what you want.

[@pyrostwistedride4821]

I really enjoy this content and will watch every tire test you guys perform. I would like to test all of these tires on the terrain I ride. On that note, I am currently on Zillas, and love them!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

We plan on mixing it up a bit on the next one

[@f1racketeer]

Enjoyed the new sticky tire review. I bought the nittos for my pro r based on your last shootout. They are awesome and I have been been super happy with them. Since you take suggestions, this test on slick rock would be helpful for us out west. Maybe even a hot tub.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

if they work out here they will for sure work out west LOL

[@donaldhalls2189]

Looks like a great test for tyres, thanks for sharing, all the best to yous and your loved ones

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Appreciate you watching!

[@rzrlife]

The countdown begins

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Thanks for the help on this one! Hopefully there is still some usable tread left on your zillas! 😬

[@dustinbieri9786]

Its now time for a 37" tire shootout. The 37s are now getting very popular in the utv segment. I will also add ive got 35s and 32" nittos and hands down they flat out hook compared to the 2 sets of zillas i had prior. I just picked up a set of 37" obor rock scrapers that supposedly have a durometer of 6 less than the 35" obor sticky for my turbo r 4. Im so im excited to give them a try. Its always good seeing companies like obor and valor putting pressure on the big dogs.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

We plan on doing a 37" tire shootout soon.

[@jamesperkins5020]

I run the 37 obors on my turbo s 4 an they are hands down way better then the 35s. They can literally climb anything where we ride in Moab.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

anything can climb in the sand paper rocks of Moab lol

[@tristonlarue254]

Can we get some 37" irok action. 10" wide wheel 5/5. That would be a good video....

[@tristonlarue254]

Can we get some 37" 12.50 irok action. 10" wide wheel 5/5. That would be a good video....​@@BustedKnuckleVideo

[@jimmace6148]

I would have loved it if when you gave the results you had the tires lined up you could point them out.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Bye the end of the day we were all too worn out to move tires anymore lol

[@r6exrider]

Damn I was hoping the system 3 rc500 would be in the shootout. Also the itp intersects.

[@r6exrider]

Great review none the less. Great video

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Haven’t heard of the ITP. Are they a sticky?

[@r6exrider]

@BustedKnuckleVideo yeah it's their new sticky. I think they haven't been out long.

[@r6exrider]

​@@BustedKnuckleVideoI can't find a single review on either of these tires.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

We will do another one next year with some of the newer offerings. Probably only keep the top 1 or 2 from this competition to test against.

[@42Copperhead]

Great video matt!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Thanks!

[@ostacruiser]

I really like my Valor Alphas!! Great all around tire

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

I was surprised at how well they did honestly.

[@Muffduster]

Way too heavy.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

they are a tad on the heavy side

[@mikerpm4x4]

You need to knock the new off all 4. I noticed especially with my 37 obors that as soon as they lost their shine, they were a completely different tire. I think each tire needs to have a day of trail riding before testing.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Hard to keep that even. That’s why we did the quick burnout to start

[@Corbetting]

Dude!!!!!!!! #1🤘🏻 And that was on old tires! 💪🏻 Another kick ass video!!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

We won’t tell anyone they got beat bye 3 year old tires….😬

[@cramstick]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo broken in

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

They were brand new never used. Just been sitting in Ricky's garage.

[@fairwind8222]

Great video, how about a pdf chart with your results? Something for old guys to print and put in the tool box

[@BigWheelFab]

Great video, I ready to see some 42”

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Man I’d love to do a 42/43 comparison but that would be big $$$ since each tire is around $1000 each.

[@BigWheelFab]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo very true

[@drmarkintexas-400]

🏆⭐😎💪🙏 Thank you for sharing this

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Thanks for watching!

[@chadellerv7233]

I would really like to see the 37 inch MRT’s SlikRok X-Rox

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Maybe we can do a 37 edition next year

[@stroke0187]

Valor holds up good on the highway also

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Good to know

[@Mild2WildOff-Roading]

I wished you could have tried the system 3 rc500s.

[@Mild2WildOff-Roading]

But definitely thanks for the review!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Maybe in the next one!

[@GingerSnapGarage]

Need to try the new High Lifter STX

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Maybe on the next one

[@dustonlovely1686]

Crazy thing is, the nitto is the narrowest tire thus having the least amount of contact patch to the ground but still hooks up better than the other tires

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

there is a video somewhere showing that narrower is better for contact patch for some crazy reason. I will try to find it.

[@Johnnyspeed75]

The more narrow equals more pounds per square inch.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It was all about the contact patch being longer or something. I will try to find it

[@stgraves260]

Dang no System3 RC500 S tires. They are a sticky tire. Great video as always.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Too many to choose from this year. Maybe next year

[@stgraves260]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo Understand that. 6 tires is a lot to do a review on.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

It was a bit too much honestly. I'd like to keep it to 4-5 max

[@stgraves260]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo Yes sir I understand that.

[@toddclark332]

Great job Matt ok boy's later 💪🏼🏁🇺🇸❤️

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Thank you sir!

[@jakegorman7121]

Going up backwards would have been very interesting, and also why didn't anybody bring a leaf blower?

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

No leaf blower, not a bad idea. going up backwards might break some parts easier

[@UTVGuide101]

Leaf blower between runs for sure 💯

[@drummerboy11122]

Do you bring a leaf blower when you ride, get out, and clean the rocks before you ride? This is closer to real-world testing.

[@UTVGuide101]

@@drummerboy11122of course not. We are referring to maintaining a consistent test surface between runs.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

I have the perfect Milwaukee leaf blower for this and will make sure to bring it next time

[@trailrailed256]

wish yall had some system 3 500s to test

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Should have a set for the next one. Just too many new tires on the market this year

[@nate.hanlon]

i liked the other test it shows which tire you can get that’s a sticky and still does good on loose pack and all of that because i ride in kentucky and its 80% loose pack with 20% rocks but still like to have a sticky tire but i want one that does good in dirt and other stuff as well other than just slick rock climbing. also like the rock climbing because its a lot different than climbing a slab the softness really helps bend the lugs around the edges of the rocks to show how soft and it helps climb the rocks its self.

[@FFPOffroad]

Scraper looked to perform just as well as the Zillas but gloss over them 😂. "Look cool but not that sticky" lmfao

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

I can only describe what I experienced. Draw your own conclusions from the test footage. That is why it’s there. 👍

[@Coleclarkxx24xx]

It’s a bad day to be a Polaris front diff!!!

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

They were holding strong. 💪

[@BugTussleMilitiaOffroad]

Great shootout, we need to get together and make a legit slab wall at Stony sometime.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

That is a good idea. I have been kicking around the idea of building one at my property.

[@BugTussleMilitiaOffroad]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo that would be awesome to have on your own property. The county should have access to plenty of scrap concrete.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

ahh good call

[@mikemiller9119]

I also think doing it in reverse.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Might try that

[@MattBowlds]

Where is the new high lifter roctane stx?

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Ask them. We never received a set. We tested 6 tires and that was probably one or two too many already. Don't worry we will get to the rest of them on the next one.

[@MattBowlds]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo you guys do a great job! Definitely helps to see what these tires are capable of before dropping a lot of money on them!

[@chadsilotti7519]

nice tire review

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Thanks!

[@974x4Taco]

Were the OBOR the new sticky version they just released or the version that has been out for a while

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

This is the older version, but I think we proved that softer doesn't mean better.

[@974x4Taco]

I have not made it through the whole video yet, I was just curious 👍

[@ninjapat66]

I've got the 37" Efx Motocrushers on 18" wheels I'm not sure all the others make any for an 18" wheel in a 37" or possibly a 34" to fit an 18" wheel but not 100% sure as I'm running 6" portals. Lol

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Nice we might have to do a 37” edition next year

[@ninjapat66]

I don't know if it makes a difference between an 18" wheel & a 15" wheel with the same size tire but that would be interesting to know 37" on a 15 & a 37" on an 18" wheel if they perform any differently Matt??

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

just gives you the opportunity to air down more and not worry about hitting your wheels. But the 18 wheel feel morer stable riding at speed.

[@ninjapat66]

@BustedKnuckleVideo yeah I run 6psi & it rides really cushy over my 34's

[@dan81802]

Any chance of a round 2 and add the ITP and the super atv to the list?

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Which ITP is a sticky? I’m sure we could get a superATV set to test

[@brentenboswell9932]

What about the RC500 an the HL STX?

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Can’t test them all at once. Maybe next year

[@billybryant0079]

Add the system3 sticky’s to the shootout

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

maybe for the next one

[@crazyflyboy30]

I would love to see how my highly modified rock crawling Scrambler xp1000 S that has a 81" wheelbase, 60" wide , 32x10x14 Roxxzilla sticky tires , Bead Lock wheels, Gear Reduction, SuperATV 600w EPS fan cooled, Oil pressure gauge , oil temperature gauge, Custom 11" Brake Disc and RZR EBC Racing Pads, 3/16" steel skid plate welded to the frame and other things that improve lower CG. I can easily climb up stuff SXS have a hard time climbing and even go around SXS that was turning around on a hard trail and this has happened several times. I can come and try out the slab. It's not that far from me, I live close to Birmingham.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

The slab isn’t difficult by any means

[@crazyflyboy30]

​​​@@BustedKnuckleVideoI'm going to see if I can crawl up it . I can crawl up stuff at Top Trails that SXS needs a running go. I have a testing hill that's 10 'and the last 2' is past straight up. Crawling is not possible but right speed is key and coming back down is not fun I can feel the back tires in the air and don't even tuch the wall. How many miles do I need to put on my Roxxzilla Competition before I can say that they are broken in? I had 30x10x14 Roxxzilla Competition before and they would stick like glue right on day one and my 32x10x14 Roxxzilla Competition hasn't been on a ride yet but some testing and they are even better than the 30x10x14.

[@UTVGuide101]

I feel like next time you need to bring a UTV with better low range crawling capability.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

They are both geared down but yeah that would help

[@UTVGuide101]

Although I realize you’re focusing on the sticky tires, it seems like you have ultra focused on how a sticky tire provides traction. Seems very strange to test tires made for rock crawling on a man made concrete slab. While this test provides a good data point, it doesn’t provide information on real world use. I heard a few snippets about how stiff the Nittos are on the trail but we didn’t see any of that in the video. I know this is a ton of work, but a thorough review requires more time and testing in a variety of terrain to be legitimate.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

we went back and watched previous year's reviews and they just didn't show any real difference other than on the concrete slab. But don't worry we have something up or sleeves for a better test in the future

[@elledgee12]

Extremely inconsistent on the amount of dirt on the ramp and then the amount mud/moisture on the tires after the first climb.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Yeah hard to keep it super even

[@GAMINGOBRIEN69]

Idk why but that Polaris sounds really good, is it modded or stock?

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Both have modified exhaust. Mine is straight piped

[@GAMINGOBRIEN69]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo cool

[@cramstick]

forgot to use the suck down winch

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Never needed one before

[@Parker-qe9dk]

Mo offense just a joke not being serious Bob, according to my calculations🤓

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Very scientific

[@jakegorman7121]

I feel like one or two more pounds of air pressure would be an ideal seeing as how that is flat concrete and the tires didn't have to conform to a surface like a rock, probably would have mitigated the bounciness.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

6psi is pretty standard for a UTV sticky without going too low.

[@precisiondiesel225]

More tire pressure would have made it bounce off the wall, more air is never the answer when needing more traction. You don’t add air to a basketball to make it bounce less. Less pressure gives more surface area = more traction. Tires with a lot less tread depth would also give more traction.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

I understand the science behind it. Some of the tires would just be too low at 4psi so we settled at an even 6 psi across the board for this test.

[@CaptainXSmitty]

Most guys run Zillas because the sidewall is tougher. Maybe should have done a test where you're climbing the edge of a ledge. Zilla would have mopped the competition. Enjoyed the video though. Thanks!

[@kcmedia8185]

The nitto definitely has a tougher sidewall than the zilla though

[@_606Offroad]

@@kcmedia8185 it also has zero sidewall traction compared to a zilla so

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

I see zillas with sidewall punctures a lot. This was the best way to compare traction and performance of a tire for us. We have more tests in the works so stay tuned.

[@_606Offroad]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo you see zillas with sidewall punctures alot because they’re 90% of the market share for people who rock crawl

[@pyrostwistedride4821]

I have also heard massive complaints about soft sidewalls on Zillas, some of which come from my own riding group. At the same time, a friend of mine and I were the only two on Zillas on one trip, and we were the only two to not get a flat. Sometimes, line choice and tire placement go a long way.

[@TheCountryDon]

I went up that backwards at night in my 24 1k stock 30s 🤷🏻‍♂️ alot of it is the driving

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Oh we can get up it no problem we are just trying to show which tire makes it the easiest 👍

[@marka1712]

Other than entertainment I don’t really see the point of this. New tires with rear tire burnout doesn’t really show us anything that we should base our decisions on. A useful comparison would be after each tire including the fronts are broke in and the new is completely worn off.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Difficult to keep it all even doing it that way.

[@marka1712]

@@BustedKnuckleVideo no doubt. It took me a couple of rides to really get the zillas broke in. Not shitting on y’all, just saying none of the tire review videos give enough info to base a decision on. Everybody says zillas suck in the mud yet I’ve run 35s all over windrock and through the woods and roads near my house in mud, deep snow and ice and even hit the fast trails and gp track at Durhamtown with them. They did amazing and never let me down once on any surface yet

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

they are good tires for sure, we are just showing what is the stickiest right out of the box

[@ThatsGot]

❤😂😂😢😢😮😮😅

[@jwezzy1329]

Nittos are good, but nothing compares to the sidewall traction a Zilla has.Nittos have no sidewall traction.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Sidewall traction isn’t always a good thing

[@Muffduster]

Too bad they were tested with a second rate machine like a Polaris.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Only one the best selling SXS there is. All the other competitors combined don’t even come close. 🤷‍♂️

[@Muffduster]

@@BustedKnuckleVideoThat doesn’t make them better because they’re cheap and sold in bulk.

[@BustedKnuckleVideo]

Many people hate on them but I have had nothing but good luck out of them.