I recently bought a new KQ and am considering upgrading the tires. Do I need new rims or will the stock rims be OK with a 26" or 27" tire? Any recommendations on tires or tire / rim combo? Thanks.----Kevin

 

I have 26" Mudlights on mine and the factory aluminum rims and it all looks and works great!

 

I am planning on getting Maxxis Bighorns in 26". I am thinking of ITP C series type 4 or 5 wheels. The factory wheels will work as well.

 

Utah - Why aren't you considering the matching Maxxis 4x4 rims to go along with the Bighorns?

 

I have not seen any good pics of the Maxxis rims. If I see them and like them I would consider them. I know ITP wheels have a great reputation for quality. I have not heard much about the Maxxis wheels other than one article in an ATV mag.

 

Utah, have you used the Bighorns before? They look like a great tire, I just wonder how well they would eject mud and snow from the tread? Although depending where you are in Utah you may not have to worry about snow like us Eastern Canadians! Last year the average snow depth on some trails was 6.5 feet, a couple of inches on either side of the groomed trail and it was bye bye bike. I actually saw a Grizzly 660 disappear like it was quicksand, pretty funny actually so long as it was not yours.

 

Depends on the type of riding you do. For a good all around mud, snow, trail the Mudlite is the best. I'd recommend 26". I was told by my ATV mechanic that if I go to a 27" I should consider a clutch kit as well. The 26's are still plenty heavy compared to the stock KQ tires, which by the way . . . are almost worthless for mud. I had little 500 Sportsmans passing me up in mud holes while I sat and spun!! Dang-it anyway!! The big difference was, they had better tires.

 

I HAVE THE ITP 14"TYPE 7'S WITH THE 27 XTR MUD LIGHTS LOVE THE BEEN TRING TO POST PIC'S TO STUPID I GUESS...BUT I LOVE THEM....

 

King:

There's another fella on here that has the same tire/rim set-up as you, but on a yellow KQ. His pics are on his profile. Unfortunately, I cannot recall his handle. He's from up in Alaska though. His machine, with the tire/rim set-up you described, looks VERY nice! I'm sure yours does, too.

dshoe

 

Newbie here. Was thinking about a set of 26 in. mudlites on the king and was wondering about power loss with this size tire. I know it is only one size up but it will make a difference.