ITP introduced the Baja Cross Sport tire in August 2014, offering side-by-side owners a lighter alternative to the company’s original Baja Cross. The new tire retained the Baja Cross tread pattern and off-road durability while reducing rotating weight through a revised tread design.
The Baja Cross Sport was aimed at recreational drivers and UTV racers looking for responsive handling, ride comfort and protection in rocky terrain.
A Lighter Version of the Baja Cross
ITP reduced the tire’s weight by using a shallower tread depth and lowering the tread-to-void ratio. According to the company, those changes produced a lighter tire without abandoning the familiar Baja Cross tread pattern.
Reducing tire weight can improve suspension response and decrease rotational mass, qualities that were particularly relevant to the lower-powered sport UTVs available when the tire debuted.
“The Baja Cross Sport tire takes performance and durability to a whole new level. And for those side-by-side racers and recreational users who want to shave a few pounds off their vehicles, this tire does it!”
Rhett Turpin, then ITP Powersports Director of Sales and Marketing
ITP Baja Cross Sport Construction
The Baja Cross Sport used a specially formulated tread compound intended to provide good wear resistance. Its six-ply radial construction was designed to balance durability, handling and ride comfort.
An integrated Deep Rim Guard provided additional protection around the wheel lip against rocks and trail debris.
- Six-ply radial construction
- Baja Cross-derived tread pattern
- Special wear-resistant tread compound
- Reduced tread depth and tread-to-void ratio
- Integrated Deep Rim Guard
- Lighter construction than the original Baja Cross
Original Sizes and Pricing
At launch, ITP offered four 14-inch Baja Cross Sport sizes. The following prices were the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices announced in 2014 and are included for historical reference.
| Tire Size | 2014 MSRP |
|---|---|
| 27x9R-14 | $195 |
| 27x11R-14 | $216 |
| 29x9R-14 | $210 |
| 29x11R-14 | $228 |
Editor’s note: This article documents the Baja Cross Sport tire’s original 2014 introduction. Sizes, pricing and product availability may have changed since publication.
