DWT Racing Diablo True Beadlock Wheel Review - Yamaha Grizzly 450

[Sasquatch]

Originally Posted by DWTRACING

Yeah they look really similar at first glance...BUT, Those TIRES pictured in the review are not the final design now in production...just one of many of our prototype test designs. The final design is a combo of the best features of some existing tread patterns and our newly engineered tread, width and rubber composition. After tons of testing, engineering and feedback from the pros...we have created a SUPER UTILITY TIRE. We'll have pics soon...

Thanks for your interest.

Sweet!
How soon will they be available for purchase? I am ready to buy some tires...

Looking forward to hearing the specs and seeing some pics of the finished product.

[DWTRACING]

I don't have a definite word on WHEN yet..but it should be before December...That's all I got right now. Thanks for askin.

[Sasquatch]

Hmmm... I cant wait that long, but maybe for the "next-next set" though

I am eyeballin the Diablo Beadlocks to go with my next tire purchase too...

By the way, WELCOME to the forum its nice to have you here!

[DWTRACING]

THANKS...

Have you seen the DWT GOLDSPEED UTV TIRES? They are REALLY TOP NOTCH...and we just put some really low pricing on all our Goldspeed tires. This is really an awesome deal on some really great tires. Check 'em out...

DWT Racing Official Site | Tires | GOLDSPEED TIRES | GOLDSPEED MXU UTV TIRE

[Butch450]

...See I told ya's they were a test set and not the final design.

Welcome to GR Matt, Cant wait to see the final design.

[TheGrizz]

Originally Posted by frednitney

HOLY Bighorn rip-offs on the Moapa wheels!

Good review, and if you want the weight of the tires just put the whole thing on a scale and subtract

Hmmm....


Not really seeing that myself. Sure at first glance they look similar, but once I really look at these tires close, aside from the cross bar design they are different than the Bighorns. I should know, I have owned 5 sets, and currently have a test set in the shop now. Just seems like DWT took an already proven design and improved it more.

Like Butch and DWT said, they are a test design and not the final product. To me, the MOAPA tires look to be a better tire even though they are not a radial. To which I am not sold on the whole bias ply/radial thing.

If these tires have been improved, well that is going to be a great tire. I am personally looking forward to see what DWT Racing puts out in the coming months.

Welcome to the site DWTRACING.

[DizGrizz]

One thing I noticed is that the face of the Moapa tires are much more square than the BH's thus giving a wider footprint on the ground. Although, in general, I'm a definite radial fan, as long as the sidewalls react properly for the tire profile and do not roll under excessively with lateral stress (like hard turns), then the bias/radial issue is, well, not an issue. The BH's are a proven design and, IF DWT can take the good design aspects and produce a tire that improves on them, then that's what you call an advancement. I am looking forward to Butch's low-pressure tests and more information on the final version.

[Butch450]

My exact thoughts. The only radials I have rode were Grim Reapers and my Zillas do a better job on these trails then they did except for the comfort factor. I know Big Horns are great tires and may be the best tire for riding those west coast rocks and I considered buying them for the longest time but I have heard from alot of East Coast guys about their shortcomings on these types of trails. And Yes they do have some. The one that sticks out the most to me and was probrably why I never bought them was their traction...or lack of in off camber situations where the terrain is loose rock, leaves or even just wet dirt. I think Gary would even say they slide a bit sideways in these circumstances. The Moapa test tires showed no signs of this and wether its' due to them being Bias Ply or just the fact that their tread pattern and spacing was designed for it, it doesn't matter to me cause all I know is they are a great tire for my trails.

[Butch450]

So the Moapas have been officially announced and here is the final design. As you can see they definitely changed the design from the prototypes I have.


DWT MOAPA UTILITY TIRE
After a long period of designing, engineering and testing; the all new DWT MOAPA UTILITY TIRE is here! It’s aggressive tread and top notch construction are sure to make it the best utility tire on the market.

The DWT MOAPA tire’s wide contact patch gives it the right amount of traction in many applications. The MOAPA’s awesome looking and awesome performing sidewall design is full of protection with it’s unique wrapped tread design. It’s lightweight bias ply construction makes acceleration easy without draining power. The specially engineered carcass design gives a high performance smooth ride. This is a strong yet lightweight 6 ply tire.

Sizes Available:

• 25x8x12
• 25x10x12
• 26x9x12
• 26x11x12
• 26x9x14
• 26x11x14

[YellowDog]

Those Mopa's in your review are a GBC Dirt Tamer knockoff. These tires are likely made by GBC. The Diablo beadlocks are an awesome looking rim!!!!