Sedona BUZZ Saw XC radial ATV-UTV Tire Review

The ATV-UTV Tire industry is not lacking options for folks when it comes to tires.  Picking the right tire for the type of terrain you ride on is a tough decision and one of the most important variables in how well you're ATV-UTV will perform.  At Everything ATV UTV Reviews we get the chance to look at and test many.

For this review we purchased a set of Sedona Buzz Saw XC radial ATV-UTV tires for our Grizzly 700.  Sedona Tire and Wheel is relatively new to the industry when compared to others like ITP and Interco.  The company debuted in 2006, is exclusively distributed by Western Power Sports based in Boise Idaho and has quickly made big impact on the ATV-UTV tire industry.

Our Grizzly 700 was in serious need of some new tires to replace the factory Dunlop front 25x8-12's and Dunlop rear 25x10-12's.  With not a great deal of information out there on the Buzz Saw XC we decided to give them a try.  For the front we ordered 26x9-12 and the rear 26x11-12 and the total price shipped to our door was $438.  At first look the Buzz Saw ATV-UTV tires look even better in person than what pictures are on-line.  Initially we compared the weight of factory tires/wheels compared to the Buzz Saw XC with factory wheels and found the extra traction was going to cost a total of 50 pounds.  You can watch the weigh in here.

If you've watched any of our other reviews you know that we push the products we review hard and  this Buzz Saw XC tire test was no different.  To prepare our Grizzly for the additional weight of the radial ATV-UTV tires we did the shim mod, which provided a little extra grunt on the low end.  Even with the shim mod we did notice a decrease in power from dead stop to 5-10 mph with the Grizzly 700 being a single cylinder we can imagine a twin cylinder like a Brute Force, Can-Am or Sportsman may turn them better.

It didn't take long to realize the Sedona Buzz Saw XC is a tough 6 ply extreme traction ATV-UTV radial tire.  On hill climbs the tire simply ripped through whatever it encountered.  Even with the tires massive 1 1/4 tread depth it didn't cause the Grizzly to want to flip backward when stabbing the throttle and allowed for just enough spinning to negotiate steep angles quickly.  On fire roads the tire was predictable up to around 40 mph, but any faster than that and our Grizzly's responsive handling diminished.  The Buzz Saw XC handled jagged rocks decently, but on slick faced surfaces it struggled to find traction.  On hard pack dry dirt the radial tire spun to find traction and will throw a mean rooster tail trying to find something to grab onto.  When the hard pack loosens up, like after a rain, the tires do a better job hooking up.  When things get wet and muddy the Sedona Buzz Saw XC really hits it stride and performs exceptional as long as there is a bottom to the mud hole, otherwise it's doing to dig a hole to China.  On pavement the tire rode very smooth, unlike what others had posted on-line.  Over all we were pleased with the performance of this radial ATV-UTV tire.  It rips traction well on a wide variety of surfaces, looks good and is priced reasonably for a 6 ply radial extreme traction ATV-UTV tire. Everything ATV UTV Reviews

What to Look for When Buying Used ATV

We've purchased several used ATV's over the last months to bring reviews and fix it information.  Even folks that are knowledgeable and skilled at buying used miss things or the defect doesn't show up until rode for extended periods.  In general, here are a couple things we avoid and check out when buying used.

Things to absolutely avoid, unless buying way below value. 
1. snorkels
2. rebuilt engine top end & other drive line 
3. super aggressive tires (like these pictured)
4. high miles with low hours, unless road miles
5. won't start, but seller claims was running fine yesterday
6. seller has the ATV running when you arrive to look at it (feel the engine, if warm the seller may be tying to cover up a cold start issue) 

When checking out the used ATV here are some things to look at.
1. inside air box, check for signs of water (better walk away at this one)
2. front drive shaft, check to see if play in it
3. front wheel bearings, check for signs of play (some is normal)
4. axle boots, check for ripped boots
5. seals, check for leaks
6. brakes

When buying a used ATV it's very likely that you'll have to spend between $100 - $400 for general maintenance and replacing normal wear and tear items soon after your purchase.  Some of these items include:
1. battery
2. brakes
3. front wheel bearings
4. carburetor cleaning or rebuild  

Once you get you're (new to you) ATV home we'd suggest pulling it straight into the garage and at the very least performing a oil change and installing a new air filter.  We'll discuss more on specific makes and models of ATV's in future articles, but this should give you a good foundation of what to look for when buying a used ATV.  Everything ATV UTV Reviews (Used Buyers Guide)