Choose for the terrain you ride most, then validate fit and gearing impact.
THE BUYING DESK · RESEARCHED OCTOBER 9, 2026
Bighorn 2.0 versus Coyote: start with the platform
Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 and ITP Coyote are named tire families worth comparing for compatible machines. They should not be ranked by the biggest lug or highest ply-rating number alone. Your wheel size, vehicle load, terrain and tolerance for added rotating mass define the shortlist.
Shortlist: 3 options, selected for meaningfully different fits, budgets or system approaches. Compare the exact variant and total installed cost.
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Maxxis Bighorn 2.0
A general-purpose ATV/UTV tire family to compare in your approved wheel and tire size.
Before ordering: Verify dimensions, rim compatibility and load rating for the exact front or rear part. A larger diameter can introduce clearance and drivetrain costs.
Check current details ↗ITP Coyote
A radial tire family designed for high-horsepower UTV and side-by-side applications.
Before ordering: Compare the exact size and weight against your current setup; suitability for your terrain cannot be inferred from ply rating alone.
Check current details ↗Kenda Bearclaw HTR
Best fit: Utility riders comparing a less race-focused mixed-terrain tire
A radial ATV/UTV tire family for utility and mixed-terrain comparison.
Before ordering: Match exact size, rim, load and vehicle clearance; added diameter or mass can affect the drivetrain.
Check current details ↗How we would decide
Price the complete matched set in a size approved for the machine. Retain the stock diameter unless a specific riding need justifies clearance, gearing and clutching implications. We have not run a head-to-head traction test, so the decision here rests on fit and application rather than invented performance scores.
Editorial selections based on published product information, not hands-on testing. Follow the linked specifications for the exact variant and current availability.
Fit and purchase checklist
- Write down dominant surfaces and how often you truly encounter mud.
- Check wheel diameter, tire clearance at full compression and turning lock.
- Compare tire load ratings and ply-equivalent marketing against actual manufacturer specifications.
- Assess how changed rolling diameter alters effective gearing and speedometer readings.
- Check if wheels require a different offset or spacers and whether those changes are approved.
- Price four tires, mounting and a repair kit rather than a single display tire.
The costly mistake
Huge lugs are excellent at looking serious in a driveway; on hardpack they may not deliver the ride you want.
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