Hey guys, I'm looking for no nonsense straight up answers for my problem please.Got a 500HO/2004.5 with polaris brushguard and winch and I would like to improve the performance and appearance with some new rubber. Have any of you guys seen or used any of these tire combinations on a sportsman. I use my atv for hunting and trail riding in Canada. 50%trail 40%mud/sloughs 10%snow. I want to keep my stock rims for now and not have to do any mods such as lift or spacers must be able to fully crank right or left turns without rubbing will these tire combos work for me?
26x9-12fr
26x12-12back ITP 589m/s
26x10-12fr
26x12-12back mudlites
or mud bugs
Thanks guys

 

I put 26" 589's on mine with one small problem.The front will rub if you turn and hit a bump at the same time.I also used the stock rims.

 

Might want to give the radials a real good try, A buddy of mine bought the same machine at christmas and has had no problems in the snow and so far out west he hasn't encountered any problems with the mud. They don't look as intimidating as big mudders but on the other hand you don't have to spend anymore than your purchase price!!
The radials handle real nice as well.