The Ultimate Accelera Badak X-Treme Review
While many of you may not be familiar with the extreme MT tire, the Accelera Badak X-Treme, you should be. This bias-ply constructed, DOT-approved, high-traction off-road tire will surely turn heads as you watch it power throw steep hill-climbs, dig its way through deep mud, and absolutely demolish the off-road trails.
This beast is made of a 6-ply polyester blend which provides the brut strength and durability needed to be put through the gauntlet that is off-road driving. Its rate for a C load rating, which will allow it to handle any truck you mount these on. Its aggressive tread pattern is unmatched by most MT tires, with thick tread blocks that follow a zigzagging, bias-ply tread pattern. This pattern encourages maximum grip and durability in intense terrain.
Road Performance
For a tire that is designed for aggressive off-road usage, this tire packs in some great on-road performance. This is due to its radial construction. The Badak X-Treme features less on-road “sway” than is typical with tires that are made with such thick tread blocks. The reason for this sway, is because of the flexing of the tread blocks that provides you traction in off-road usage.
As expected, this tire does ride with some road noise, but honestly what truck-head doesn’t love the rumble of their tire running down the road. Even with this road noise, it is still way less noisy than many similar tires.
The Badak X-Treme is known for its durability, so it should be no surprise that it wears well on asphalt. Even after 600 miles of on-road driving the tires only show mild casting marks. Even with its extreme design, it’s important to note that the proper PSI needs to be run on the tire to prevent uneven wear.
Off-Road Performance
When it comes time for the Badak X-Treme to show off its talents, it outperforms in the mud. It doesn’t matter if you are bogging through thick, sticky sludge, red clay, or deep “pudding-like” boggs; these grunts will power through any challenging terrain.
One of the primary features the Badak X-Treme features is the inclusion of a lateral center bar, that is an absolute game changer when trying to steer in slippery conditions. While turning off of slippery conditions and onto a steep hill, the Badak X-Treme showcases undeniable grip and moves forward in the direction it is pointed.
As the tire tackles steep hill climbs it grips the loose dry dirt to provide absolute control. The lateral stability that the center bar provides, makes turning out of ruts on the climb extremely maneuverable. Even driving over solidly packed dirt this tire rips forward, right where you want it.
The Final Word
The Accelera Badak X-Treme is the one of the best low-cost alternatives for extreme mud-terrain tires. These beasts are engineered with some of the most aggressive tread patterns out there. Coupled with its center bar, these tires have the traction and control to handle any terrain you throw at it. Whether you’re bogging in waist-deep mud, blasting over steep hill-climbs, or digging yourself out of a rut; these bad boys have your back.
Written with information gathered by Steven Vander Ploeg.
