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PostSubject: Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build*   Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build* Icon_minitimeMay 7th 2018, 5:31 pm

So I have a Murray widebody with a 12.5hp Briggs flathead. Does anyone have any ideas or build tips for me. I have a 2500 pound winch. About to have to buy tires any suggestions? Thanks!
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PostSubject: Re: Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build*   Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build* Icon_minitimeMay 7th 2018, 6:27 pm

What kind of tires do you want? Super grippy or medium or not very grippy?  Are you locked?  What trans does it have?
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PostSubject: Re: Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build*   Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build* Icon_minitimeMay 7th 2018, 7:39 pm

What's your tire budget?
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PostSubject: Re: Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build*   Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build* Icon_minitimeMay 7th 2018, 10:44 pm

So I want medium tires and have a unlocked mst 205 trans-axle.
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PostSubject: Re: Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build*   Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build* Icon_minitimeMay 7th 2018, 10:48 pm

My rear tire budget is about $115 also.
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PostSubject: Re: Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build*   Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build* Icon_minitimeMay 7th 2018, 10:50 pm

12.5 hp I would go medium to low grippy (as DWCR puts it). That kind of terrains we talking about? Dryer the less grippy to wet more grippy. LOL


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PostSubject: Re: Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build*   Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build* Icon_minitimeMay 7th 2018, 10:53 pm

Yah I want medium I’m just gonna be running trails up at pickwick might be a little wet in the spring but no biggie. Mostly the terrain is gonna be old dirt roads and such.
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PostSubject: Re: Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build*   Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build* Icon_minitimeMay 7th 2018, 10:53 pm

Idk, I run some very aggressive mud lites with a 12.5 flat head and an mst, never got stuck or stalled it.  What size rims? 8", 10", 12"?
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PostSubject: Re: Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build*   Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build* Icon_minitimeMay 7th 2018, 10:55 pm

Idk on the rims
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PostSubject: Re: Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build*   Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build* Icon_minitimeMay 7th 2018, 10:57 pm

If it's a Murray LT it most likely has 8" rims on the rear.


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PostSubject: Re: Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build*   Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build* Icon_minitimeMay 7th 2018, 11:00 pm

I’m getting Carlisle X-Tracs for the front. They are at Walmart right now for 14 bucks a pop with rim.
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PostSubject: Re: Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build*   Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build* Icon_minitimeMay 7th 2018, 11:01 pm

Okay cuz that's pretty important. I assume, since it has an mst, they're 8s, but confirm that before you buy or they won't fit.

1st option, ags

I like ags because they grip great, don't fill in, and are cheap.

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PostSubject: Re: Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build*   Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build* Icon_minitimeMay 7th 2018, 11:03 pm

Another good option.

2nd option.  SunF tires



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PostSubject: Re: Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build*   Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build* Icon_minitimeMay 7th 2018, 11:06 pm

i like the 2nd set
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PostSubject: Re: Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build*   Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build* Icon_minitimeMay 7th 2018, 11:09 pm

Thanks for finding them for me that may just have to happen.
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PostSubject: Re: Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build*   Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build* Icon_minitimeMay 7th 2018, 11:21 pm

Your welcome! Make sure you have 8" rims tho!
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PostSubject: Re: Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build*   Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build* Icon_minitimeMay 7th 2018, 11:27 pm

I most definitely will! I’ll take pics of my deal tomorrow.
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PostSubject: Re: Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build*   Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build* Icon_minitimeMay 8th 2018, 11:02 pm

Well I can’t get pics but this is the look I’m going for.


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PostSubject: Re: Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build*   Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build* Icon_minitimeMay 8th 2018, 11:14 pm

Any color ideas
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PostSubject: Re: Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build*   Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build* Icon_minitimeMay 9th 2018, 7:23 am

I actually like the red and black color scheme.
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PostSubject: Re: Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build*   Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build* Icon_minitimeMay 9th 2018, 8:05 am

I was thinking about keeping it.


Edit: that’s not my mower just the look I want
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PostSubject: Re: Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build*   Murray Widebody Mud Mower *Build* Icon_minitimeMay 9th 2018, 6:06 pm

The mower looks good. I love those Briggs flatheads, if you look after them they are really reliable.
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