You’d expect any ATV/UTV tire that’s branded as “Bighorn” to be robust and durable with outstanding performance on trails and difficult terrain, and you’d be right. The Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 is an upgrade from their legendary Bighorn and is the tire of choice for offroad racing champions Kyle Chaney and Hunter Miller. This motorsports-inspired tire is designed for confident climbing ability and the toughest terrain you can take on, resulting in an average SimpleScore of 9.0.

But don’t take our word for it here; let’s go in for a closer look with this Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 review:

Features and Benefits

• Lightweight construction reduces unsprung weight for better handling and control, shorter braking distances
• Radial construction for better ride quality, resistance to impacts
• Non-directional lug tread for predictable cornering and handling, excellent climbing and traction over roots, rocks and debris
• Narrower profile and slimmer lug design compared to the original Maxxis Bighorn tire
• 6-ply rated for rapid movement over undulating terrain
• Good flotation over mud through Inflation of 7 to 20 psi
• Damage-resistant tread compound
• Great choice for XC or offroad racing

Pros and Cons

PROS:

• Excellent handling and predictable cornering due to non-directional tread pattern
• Great offroad traction as per an average traction SimpleScore of 9.0
• Lightweight construction
• Tire made from highly durable materials, resulting in an average durability SimpleScore of 9.0.
• Good tire for sand, light mud, hardpack, and loose dirt
• Radial construction leads to a smooth ride
• Long tread life due to a 6-ply rating that leads to an excellent average longevity SimpleScore of 9.0

CONS:

• Not DOT approved for street use
• Does not receive a mileage warranty

SimpleTire’s view on Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 tires

There are a lot of ATV tires on the market, and Maxxis has had a stake in that world for some time with the Maxxis Bighorn. The Bighorn 2.0 builds on the success of the original tire and improves on it with a more lightweight (but still tough) design and redesigned lugs. The end result is a tire that’s capable and versatile, with responsive handling and the kind of predictable traction that won’t leave you stranded anywhere. We appreciate the radial construction and durable damage-resistant construction of the Bighorn 2.0 and feel that it’d make a great replacement tire for any ATV or UTV, whether you’re on the racing circuit or just need a dependable product to get you around to backwoods locations without leaving you stuck.

Vehicles the Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 is a good replacement tire for

• Yamaha YFZ450
• KTM 450X
• Honda TRX250R
• Can Am DS450
• Kawasaki KFX450R
• Suzuki Quad Sport LTZ400
• Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS
• CF Moto CForce 400