i found a good deal on some barely used 25" kenda executioner tires, but i heard these tires are a little heavy. i have 26" factory tires on it now but will i lose much performance putting a smaller size, heavier tire on? anyone have experience with these tires?

 

The smaller diameter will cut 4% off of your top speed. I don't know how the weight will affect anything.

 

thanks for the reply. i don't mind if it cuts my top speed, i just want to know if my sportsman 500 will have enough torque to spin the heavier tires as good as the old ones.

 

the rear executioners might be 26lbs versus my old tires being only 20lbs, does 6lbs more for each tire make a big difference?

 

I put them on my king quad 400. I noticed quite a difference in power when doing long climbs at hatfield McCoy. Quad would really wind out by the top of the climb. With that said, that was a 400 compared to your 500. I think you will be completely fine to go to the Kendas. They are a great mud tire and decent trail tire.

 

i hope its good, i can't wait to try them

 

Bigger tires (taller) give you more speed but less torque. Shorter tires give you more torque but less speed.

 

thanks for the replys

 

Never heard of a 26" rear tires that only weights 20lbs are they one ply?. My two ply 25"X10 junk tires on my grizzly weigh more then that (22lbs).



Mudlites which are known for there good weight have a weight of 25"x10 (23lbs) and 26"X10(24lbs).There thinner 25"x8" fronts weigh 20lbs.

You may want to look up the true specs of your (20lb) 26" X11 Polaris PXT tires . You may find the your new 25" tires are lighter not heavier.

I have the same though, I,m thinking about putting 26" Mudlites on my 350 Grizzly but wonder what my top end loss will be.

 

yeah i'll try and find the actual specs maybe i was thinking of the carlisle at489 stock tires?