Improving the Honda Talon's ride isn't an easy task.
The tech at play from the Dual-Clutch Transmission
and i-4wd system makes it one of the easiest SXS
models to drive on the market. And if you're lucky
enough to pilot the FOX Live Valve edition around,
you won't be feeling the need to upgrade much, if
anything.
However, we think the only thing not perfect on
the Honda Talon is the stance. The stock wheel
offsets, and tire sizing, give it a less-than-aggressive
look, in our book. We have swapped out stock tires
and wheels on both of our long-term test units for
the Real World Ride series. And this year, we hit up
System 3 Racing to see what was new as we headed
into the mountains of Montana.
On the West Coast, you see the SXS tire game
dominated by the off-road truck-style tire offerings
on the market. Like we featured in Arizona last year,
System 3's RT320 Race & Trail tires are what most
drivers prefer for desert skimming or two-tracking in
the hills. They offer a smooth ride and plenty of grip.
But for the Rocky Mountains, we wanted some-
thing with more bite. Enter System 3's all-new
XTR370 X-Terrain. This tire has all the rock-clawing
knobs you could ever want, and it will work better in
wet-weather, softer terrain at elevation. This is a big
hit for the guys out East looking for more aggressive
knobby patterns to pull them through. In our use,
PRODUCT REVIEW
SYSTEM 3 XTR370 30X10.2X15
X-TERRAIN TIRES
SYSTEM 3 SB-4 BEAD LOCK
BRONZE WHEELS
(TALON-SPECIFIC SPACING)
MSRP: AS TESTED: TIRES $207.64/EACH, WHEELS $169.68/EACH
More Information: www.system3offroad.com
Where to Buy: Any Tucker Powerports Dealer
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