Well, i'm putting new shoes on tomorrow so I thought I'd inquire about maverick owners with 30 inch tires in general. (Not mud slinging stuff, I mean more desert oriented riding specifically)

Is the power of the machine diminished drastically?

Here's a before pic. I love this machine. I'll post an after pic tomorrow.

 

Which engine does it have? The 800 or the 1000? I know the 800 will turn 30's on an Outlander Max with no problems but the Maverick weighs more than the Outty Max. I'd say it's not a problem with the 1000. On the quad, at least, they come with 26" tires so you're only adding on 2" to the radius. Might need a clutching change but the engine will handle the tires.

 

Yep its the 1000. (the only available engine for the mav)
I think it should be fine. I carry a spare belt and all the tools needed.
Still waiting on the big brown truck to arrive..

 

 

He arrived.

 

Looks good!

If your in any high load sticky situation just use low Range to get through and you belt will be fine.

Should roll over bumps and obstacles mush smoother.

What shape are your old tires in, are you selling them?

He getting a 4" radius moving from 26 to 30.
2" at 12oclock + 2" at 6oclock= 4"

You mean he just gaining 2" between the tire top and wheel well, I think.

 

I think you're confusing diameter with radius, TLC. The tires are 4" higher diameter, but what matters is the radius. He gains 2" of ground clearance based on the radius of the tire. That is also where you'll "feel" the difference because the center of the axle has to spin the radius of the tire/rim that is contacting the ground where you'll have the most resistance or rolling load. (Can you tell I homeschooled my kids? )

 

I always did such at math. LOL

 

I don't understand why you need bigger tires if you're riding in the desert. Big tires are for more ground clearance to get through mud and up and over obstacles. Most of time, simply going with a more aggressive tread works well in the same size as stock or maybe slightly larger as sometimes one manufacturer's 27" tire might actually measure out to the same as someone else's 26" tire. Keep the center of gravity lower and have less rotating mass and unsprung weight, as well as less rolling friction as larger tires are usually wider as well. You will definitely lose some performance but to each their own I guess. Not to mention handling and braking. Its obviously a much bigger issue on smaller displacement machines.

 

Exactly, more ground clearance. The desert can be very rocky.
A friend just put 30" mongrels on his mav because he didn't have enough clearance
similar to this,