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@Smallfurry
The Pugsly is designed to be a MTB. It doesnt have the long wheelbase, long headtube, and slack angles of a lot of other fatbikes. So Its basically down to the tyres.
Do you need that much of a contact patch?
Is it worth the mad increase in weight and rolling resistance?
On a beach, in a swamp, or on soft snow. Its probably worth it. I cant say if its worth it on your local mud trails. I would'nt be on mine, most of the time, 29" x 2.5" is more than enough for them. Lets not get into a discussion of 'performance' though. I aint racing, I'm having fun, and keeping fit.
I'll still get some XC tyres though. Gives me these trail riding options.
29" x 2.2/2.5" (Geax Saguaro / WTB WeirWolf on SS 29er)
700C x 35mm (Kenda small block on CX bike)
26" x 3.7" (Huske Du's on fatbike)
:D