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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 01:03 PM
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I have a p700 and was wondering if I put 26x10x12 in the front and 26x12x12 in the back will I need any spacers?
 
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 01:22 PM
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You might. I have 27x10x12 & 27x12x12 on my p700 with the c-series wheels (1" wider offset) and I get a little tire rub in the front at full turn with some compresion in the suspension. I think it is rubbing the plastic on the front bumper but it has not been bad enough for me to look into trimming it - yet.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 01:48 PM
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If your 26" X 12" X 12" rear tires have sidewall lugs ( like Outlaws ), you will need 1" wheel spaces, if mounted on a wheel with stock offset... you'll be fine, if mounted on a wheel with 1" wider offset ( like C series wheels )
 
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 01:51 PM
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26x10x12, and 26x12x12, Mudlites mounted on stock rims fit fine on my '03 P650. No rubbing at all.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 02:53 PM
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I have 26X10X12 titan 589s front, and 26X12X12 titan 589s rear mounted on the stock wheels. The reason I went with the stock wheels is because the rear stocks are 1/2 inch wider that any aftermarket. That will cause the rears to run a little more flat and give better wear and handling.

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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 03:29 PM
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Hanbone, not that you really care but the douglas wheels I have are 8" wide in back (1/2 wider than the stockers). They are .190, which is thick and tough.

I like them better for the reason you said. The front wheels are narrower for front tires, the rear wheels are wider for back tires. It keeps the tread profile correct more than ITP wheels.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 10:43 PM
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hanbone, do you have any rubbing? I was thinking about getting a set of swamp witches. And just wondering if I will have any problems 26x10x12 and 26x12x12
 
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 11:47 PM
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JSepp, I've worn out 2 sets of Carlisle Swamp Pros, 27-10-12s front, 27-12-12s rear on stock wheels with room to spare. No clearance problems what-so-ever. 26s shouldn't be a problem at all.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 11:49 PM
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I have 27x10 and 27x12 bugs with c-series and no rubbing.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 11:59 PM
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Will I be ok with my stock rims? thanks for your help
 
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