i have been told by many people that it is not recomended to put 25's on my 2003 350 4x4. they say it will mess up the gear ratio. should i stick with the 23's i have or would it be safe to change.

 

I've had 25" mudlites on my 03 350 wolverine for a couple years I've been using them..No problems at all ...But I also put 1.75" wheel spacers (rhino spacers) all around to make it less top heavy..But I will also add without the mudflap/fender extenders on my tires would stick out a couple inches..with stock fenders,I would not go over 1'' wheel spacers or you will get pretty wet and muddy..

 

Hey there midnight rider

As long as you change all 4 tires there should no be a problem. If you put some offset rims it will save you from putting spacers behind your stock rims. Dont forget if you put spacers put the good one because if you use the ones that you adapt to your studs they are not very good they put alot of stess on those studs. I had some on my honda before and they would always come lose and I broke a stud once.
Good luck with that and I don't see you having any problem putting 25" tire.
Mike

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: RocknRoll

Hey there midnight rider



As long as you change all 4 tires there should no be a problem. If you put some offset rims it will save you from putting spacers behind your stock rims. Dont forget if you put spacers put the good one because if you use the ones that you adapt to your studs they are not very good they put alot of stess on those studs. I had some on my honda before and they would always come lose and I broke a stud once.

Good luck with that and I don't see you having any problem putting 25" tire.

Mike</end quote></div>

Just curious..When you installed the spacers you had problems with,did you use lock-nuts with locktite thread locking sealant??The only way you will sheer off studs like that is if the nuts you were using to hold on the spacers were coming really lose.If everything stays tight the stress on the main studs is very slight with good spacers..

 

i have an 04 wolverine, it is completly stock and i have had 26" mudlites on it since day one, it probably has over 1000 hrs on it and is still running great, the only thing with bigger tires is you will lose a lot of power, i would recommend getting the 4-2-4 system from warn it helps a lot with the power~

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: lilbigmike

i have an 04 wolverine, it is completly stock and i have had 26" mudlites on it since day one, it probably has over 1000 hrs on it and is still running great, the only thing with bigger tires is you will lose a lot of power, i would recommend getting the 4-2-4 system from warn it helps a lot with the power~</end quote></div>


yes aggred..Warn 424 select is the best mod you can ever do to a 03 Wolverine

 

Thanks for all of the advise, looks like there is alot one can do to modify thier quad. Guess I need to start the modifacations. What is the best place to get parts.
Thanks,
Kevin

 

start with the Warn 242 select,you see them on ebay once in a wile..But I look at 03 Wolverine parts often and havent seen one in a couple days..Here is where you can learn more about it..
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.warn.com/atv/ATV-424Select.shtml
">http://www.warn.com/atv/ATV-424Select.shtml
</a>
Here is a link to Wolverine parts on ebay..
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://motors.shop.ebay.com/_ATV-Parts-Accessories__wolverine_W0QQMake247a0eZYamaha9d693c b5QQModel4710b09ZWolverine8e25b6d1QQ_nkwZwolverine QQ_catZ43962QQ_fxdZ1QQ_ipgZ50QQ_mPrRngCbxZ1QQ_pcat sZ6028Q2c6000QQ_sopZ10
">http://motors.shop.ebay.com/_A...2c6000QQ_sopZ10
</a>

here is where I buy my tires from..some of the best prices..

https://www.4atvtires.com/atvTires/s...=4521&cat_id=2

here are the wheel spacers I recomend you go with same guy I got mine from..
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-Rhino-Billet-Aluminum-Wheel-Spacers-4-110_W0QQitemZ220196950075QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item2 20196950075
">http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...tem220196950075
</a>

With 25" tires you will want a little wider stance,that guy sent me lock nuts with my spacers..Don't forget to also use locltite thread sealant also when installing spacers..I bet if you call this guys shop,he will give you a deal on 4-1'' spacers..You need to ones with a 4/110 bolt pattern..

Dont know why the tire link is not clickable?? But just copy and paste it works that way..Enjoy working on Your Wolverine, you have a very special one..It is the last year Yamaha made the Wolverine with a manual shifter..The warn 424 will give you a whole new sport side to your 350..I have the big tires on mine,But I also have a set of 23" tires also for more of a sport feel on dry trails I put them on..

 

im almost positive that 04 is the last year of the manual shift, because thats what i have, and its just like my 1995 wolverine !

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: lilbigmike

im almost positive that 04 is the last year of the manual shift, because thats what i have, and its just like my 1995 wolverine !</end quote></div>


You are right ..Sorry I was thinking the orignal poster was the one with the 04 hehe..You got the last year and a very special Wolverine IMO lol