I'm about to buy a '04 raptor and since I'm going to be using it for trail use, what's the largest all-around trail tire diameter I can run without hitting the back of the heal thingy by the footpegs?

Chris

 

I bought a pair of 22-11-9 Maxxis Razr's to run in the mud/snow last fall. (They work great BTW) I didn't plan on keeping them on in dry dirt but I like the extra ground clearance. The extra weight saps the motor though. I don't think you need to go changing tires as soon as you get the Raptor.IMO

Also, the 22's are close to the heel guards with a stock swingarm, but they can be bent forward for clearance.

 

Seeing as you having 22" tires, do you think a larger size would aslo fit without rubbing?

Chris

 

The edit to my post answers your question.

 

Cool, also woudl it be possible to move the heel brackets forward to clear as much as a 24" tire possibly. I just wanting as much ground clearance as possible for the types of trail riding I do.

Chris

 

Personally I think that's a bad idea. Too much lost hp, not to mention it would look like $hit. Plus I doubt you could fit them in without really messing up your footwell. I think you'll find that you wont need that much ground clearance......just a little more speed.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

That's cool! So, I guess it's 22" tires for me then. Do you have any recommendations for trail riding on very rocky terrain? I ned something that has strong sidewalls to the say the least.

Chris

 

I can't make a recommendation for that, I guess you'd want 6 ply or possibly 4 ply, definately not 2 ply.

 

I really appreciate the help! Just for kicks, has anyone else run any bigger tire than a 22" on a raptor?

Chris

 

i remember seeing a raptor with 25 inch mud tires on it. it hade a huge rear spocket too. he didn't have the heel gaurds on it tho. i would go with the holeshot XCT's cuz they a tough 6 ply tires that are 22 inch. maybe razrII's?