Has anyone put really big mud tires/wheels on the back of a Raptor? I mean really big 25-27" utility tires and wheels. Which ones did you use? How much did you change the gearing?

I'm thinking of getting a pair for a little mudding and snow use. I'd think the clearance and traction would be nice. I realize it will drastically change the handling, but what else could I expect? Can it even be done?

 

You would probably need a longer swingarm to clear the footpegs or you can take them off and shave the rear fenders. Then gear it low and have fun. I bet it would do OK in the mud, skip across and lay a 40 foot roost. If you keep everything stock and hope to put on 25" or bigger tires, its not going to happen.

 

I'll tell you what I did to my Predator which helped me. The Razrs that came on it are terrible in the mud. I put 20 inch Blackwaters on the back and 23 inch Kenda Claws on the front. It really made a difference. The Blackwaters hook up really well and the Claws give me just a bit more clearance in the front. I rode for 18 straight days over the last month and never had to be pulled out of the mud.

Scott