For ATV riders who want knobby performance at an affordable price, there’s the Kenda Scorpion K290. It's a great choice for novice or experienced riders, with durable construction and an aggressive knobby tread pattern that delivers great traction and control on a variety of surfaces.

But don’t just take our word for it. Let’s go in for a closer look at this product line review:

Features and Benefits

• Designed as a match with Kenda’s K284 Front Max tire
• Wide footprint for improved weight dispersion, excellent flotation
• Lightweight, easy-rolling tread
• Versatile traction on snow, hardpack, gravel, and light mud
• 2 ply rated
• 11 sizes for various fitments
• Bias construction
• Tread depth 12/32”
• Good self-cleaning of mud and debris so there’s always a clear section of tire to dig in
• Wraparound lugs at the shoulder improve lateral traction for cornering, ruts
• Tubeless construction

Pros and Cons

PROS:

• Good flotation on soft surfaces
• Affordable price
• Lightweight for reduced unsprung weight
• Designed to pair with Kenda K284 Front Max

CONS:

• Not for extreme conditions
• Not DOT approved
• Not street legal

SimpleTire’s view on Kenda Scorpion K290 tires

For riders who want the performance of a knobby tire for their quad, ATV, or SxS but at an affordable price, there’s the Kenda Scorpion K290. Its lightweight construction reduces rolling resistance and unsprung weight for improved braking and control. The rounded shoulder design of the Kenda Scorpion K290 makes for great cornering and steering response, while the wraparound lugs at the shoulder are a great feature for the lateral traction you need in ruts or around corners.

We should mention that the Scorpion 290 is also a great tire for select golf cart applications. It has excellent traction even on slopes and terraces but little impact on delicate turf. It can also be used for certain lawn and turf machines and trailers (check your specs to be sure). No, the Kenda Scorpion 290 isn’t designed for extreme performance, conditions, or street use. What it is, though, is a great, versatile tire for novice or intermediate riders.

Vehicles the Kenda Scorpion K290 is a good replacement tire for

Along with golf carts and select garden and turf applications, here’s a list of ATVs and UTVS that would be a good fit for the Kenda Scorpion K290:

• Yamaha YFZ450
• KTM 450X
• Honda TRX250R
• Honda TRX450R
• Suzuki LTR450
• Can-Am DS450
• Kawasaki KFX450R
• Kawasaki Mule
• Honda TRX400
• Suzuki Quad Sport LTZ400
• Yamaha Raptor 700R
• Yamaha Banshee
• Kawasaki Tecate
• Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS
• Can-Am Outlander
• Can-Am Renegade
• Honda Fourtrax Rancher
• Yamaha Kodiak 450
• CF Moto CForce 400