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Old 10-31-2011 | 04:14 PM
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With a 2010 700 LE will 27x9x12 fronts and 27x10x12 rears cause any problems? Such as will they fit fine, does the ATV have enough "umph" to roll on them, should I worry about drivetrain issues? Any help appreciated, thanks. (the ATV is brand new, havnt even rode it, 0 miles)
 
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Old 10-31-2011 | 09:02 PM
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Seeing that the Mud Pro comes stock with 28" mudders, same frame and fenders, just has snorkels and gearing for mud bogging, I would say 27" tires should fit fine.
 
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Old 10-31-2011 | 11:10 PM
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Ive been running 28x10x12 swamplites on mine since new. never a problem. I dont ride too aggressive on this bike though, strictly hunting and trail riding. ball joint and tie rod ends will wear out quicker with aggressive riding with larger wheels though. I do not have a lift and have plenty of room for a bigger tire.
 
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Old 10-31-2011 | 11:12 PM
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Ive been running 28x10x12 swamplites on mine since new. never a problem. I dont ride too aggressive on this bike though, strictly hunting and trail riding. ball joint and tie rod ends will wear out quicker with aggressive riding with larger wheels though. I do not have a lift and have plenty of room for a bigger tire. I have clutch work done to it from airdam.com to compensate the tires he knows what hes doing. fair price too.
 
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Old 10-31-2011 | 11:19 PM
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Thanks for the replys. Looks like I will go ahead with them. Are you running the same width front and back? I am trying to decide if I should go 27x9x12 on the front, or 27x10x12 to match the rear. Of course I wonder if a wider tire in the front will rub or cause problems also.
 
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Old 11-01-2011 | 08:58 AM
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I have 27" 589s on my 2007 650 TRV. No problems with clearance issues and I absolutely love them in the mud or on the rocks, but I am planning to get a clutch kit as my next improvement...I would recommend you do the same, even though you have the EFI, as it will maximize the power you can put to the ground with the taller and heavier wheels

I would not go with wider than 9" on the front...it will make it harder to steer at low speed, and even if you have power steering, it WILL place much greater stress on the front suspension and components.

I would also go with as much width on the back as you can get as they are the primary drive wheels (in other words, don't downsize the rear to match the front)
 
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