running 14" wheels on my 2002
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running 14" wheels on my 2002
I just need to know if my 2002 Sportsman is capable of running 14" wheel and are there any advantages or disadvantages ? The reason I ask is a guy at a shop near me told my my 2002 sportsman wouldn't run 14" wheels because it doesn't have the suspension and the ride would be totally bad . I need advice fast because I got a good deal on a set of BigHorn 2.0's yesterday so I bought them knowing they were 14" tires ,figuring today I would go look for rims for them ,this was the news that I was told ,so I'm not sure what to do sell the BigHorns and buy a complete set of 12"s or continue looking for decent 14" rims.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
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I sold a set of 27" Mega Mahems 12" wheels and bought the Bighorn 2.0's in 14" and they are also 27" . From what I'm hearing that the wheel size shouldn't make too much of a difference then . I forgot to tell you's that my 2002 Sportsman 500HO has a 2" lift kit and a EPI clutch kit for the bigger tires .
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I've read on here that the 14" tires have less flex because there's less sidewall. That should help on cornering but you have less cushion against rocks. There are pros and cons but an inch less tire between the ground and the wheel shouldn't make that much difference. I don't personally know anyone who's had both wheel sizes on one ATV.
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It won't ride as nice with 14's but will corner better. Ditto on what others said about tire size- a 26" tire is a 26" tire regardless of rim size. Just have less sidewall with 14's as opposed to 12's. Watch craigslist for rims. If you are ok with stock/OEM can always find them cheap from folks who upgrade.
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