Taiwan-based Kenda Tires has been producing pneumatic tires since 1962. Its factories are located in Taiwan, Mainland China, Vietnam, and Indonesia. They manufacture tires for industrial equipment, trailers, cars, motorbikes, ATVs, and bicycles. In 2010, Kenda ranked as the 27th largest tire manufacturer globally. You can rely on Kenda quality whether you're driving, hiking, or racing.

With directional lugs to promote traction on all terrains, the Kenda Bearclaw K299 tire is a great option for drivers searching for tires that can deliver power and grip on soft, loose, and uneven surfaces. Designed to be used with side-by-side vehicles, the Kenda Bear Claw has been a standard in the ATV business for many years, and for good reason.

Are these ATV/UTV tires traction levels enough on uneven, soft, and other terrains? Before choosing the Kenda Bearclaw K299, let's take a look at the Kenda Bearclaw K299 review.

Features and Benefits

Using your side-by-side vehicle for an off-road excursion, on the farm, and in the field, ATV/UTV tires enable you to continue riding across any terrain. The Kenda Bearclaw K299 tires are appropriate for use on grass, mud, sand, snow, rocks, racing, and streets.

• Increased all-terrain traction: To optimize traction and performance, the tread's angled knobs bite into mud, sand, pebbles, and other off-road terrains. It has center lugs, which provide drivers with more traction and enhance control.
• Longer tread life: In order to prevent punctures and extend service life, the extra-tough casing combined with the 6-ply design helps. The long-lasting rubber compound used in tire construction helps to extend tread life.
• Rim guard: The tire's rim guard shields the wheel from damage that frequently occurs when driving off-road.
• Better fuel efficiency: These tires are tubeless and have a lightweight design to offer fuel efficiency. To keep the car moving, the tire sealant closes tiny cuts and holes.
• Kenda Bearclaw formula: Kenda Bear Claw is a tried and proven formula that performs on a wide range of terrains, from hard pack to mud.

Pros and Cons

So, are these tires designed for your ATV/UTV vehicles? Are there any disadvantages with these tires? Let’s see its pros and cons:

PROS:

• Angled knobs dig into dirt, rocks, sand, and mud to maximize traction.
• Center lugs improve control to improve traction.
• A long-range tread compound to promote longer tread life.
• The tire's rim guard shields the wheel from damage that frequently occurs when driving off-road.
• 6-ply construction and extra tough casing work together to resist punctures.
• More affordable than some competitor’s tires
• Available in 24 sizes.

CONS:

• No mileage warranty.
• Not Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified.

SimpleTire’s view on Kenda Bearclaw K299 tires

To acquire SimpleTire's view on Kenda Bearclaw K299 tires, let's use SimpleScore to compare it against two other ATV/UTV tires: the Carlstar A-C-T and the Deestone D929.

In comparison to the Deestone D929 tires, the Kenda Bearclaw K299 has a higher SimpleScore of 8.8 due to higher longevity (9 vs 7.5), durability (8.6 vs 7.7), and traction scores (9 vs 7.7). However, the Deestone D929 is less expensive than the Kenda Bearclaw K299 tires. In comparison to the Kenda Bearclaw K299, the Carlstar A-C-T has a higher SimpleScore of 9.4. However, the Carlstar A-C-T costs more than the Kenda Bearclaw K299 tires.

Overall, the Kenda Bearclaw K299 is a great ATV/UTV tire that is designed for side-by-side vehicles which offers excellent longevity and traction.

Vehicles the Kenda Bearclaw K299 is a good replacement tire for

The Kenda Bearclaw K299 is a good replacement tire for ATV/UTV vehicles like:

• Honda TRX250R
• Suzuki LTR450
• Can-Am DS450
• Kawasaki KFX450R
• Yamaha Raptor 700R
• Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS
• CF Moto CForce 400