I have a 2004 Foreman 450ES I am going to be doing a lot of upgrades to it and am wondering if you would recomend 27" or 28" tires. I am going to be going with the ITP 589's mounted on Type 4 C-Series rims. I know somebody with 28's and it is an awsome setup. Along wiht other mods he has a lift kit and wheel spacers and the only problem with almost 4000 miles is premature wheel bearing failure. I am thinking about a similar setup but would like to hear of any other problems encountered. I've heard of CV joint problems but he has never had any. With either setup I would be putting in a Jett kit, K&N air filter and a slip on pipe to get some more power. I have also heard of a kit from highlifter that engages the cluth at about 500 rpm's higher which should help in the mud b/c the quad would be higher up in the power curve. Any other suggestions? Thanks guys

 

Grippo - I had the same question over the winter, after many forum searchs and discussions, I decided to go with the 27". I was not really wanting to make any mods other than a lift kit. If you are going to install a pipe, jet kit and other mods, go for the 28"(s).

Here are some links to some pics I just took a few weeks ago as I finished my winter project up.

Front View Pic

Side View Pic

Side View 2 Pic

Front Wheel Close Pic

-lohman