I have a 2003 Suzuki Vinson 500 Auto. It's completely stock right now minus a winch. The tires are starting to really get down there and I'm not getting near the amount of traction I'd like to be and as for mudding, it's not really an option because I'll most likely get stuck.

I've been living on RockyMountainATVMC.com for about 2 weeks now and I've got about 4 different tires that I'm really interested in. I'm absolutely sure that I want to go with taller and wider tires. Nothing too crazy but instead of the stock 25x10-12 Rears and 25x8-12 Fronts, I want to go with 27x12x12 Rears and 27x10x12 fronts. These will be sitting on new STI HD3 alloys 12x7 2.0+5.0.

I've read that with stock wheels, you can go 1'' up and 1'' out. With aftermarket wheels, 2'' up and 2'' out.

Will I need to purchase a lift kit? (Eg. Hight Lifter Lift Kit for Suzuki Vinson 500 with Tie Rods) Or... Can I just throw these on my ATV and be on my way???

Also, will I have any rubbing issues on either the front or back if I don't put a lift kit on? Eg. Tierods rubbing or fenders?

Thanks so much for all of your help.

 

I don't know your machine .. But you most likely will want a lift kit for mudding sometimes the 1" is the difference between making it and getting stuck.
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Check out the springs highlifter has..on the honda rancher I can get springs that provide the same lift as the lift kit for the same price. The springs however are stiffer than the stockers providing a more stable ride. And they fit the stock shocks.
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I tried to check for you but the high lifter site kept freezing on me..????

 

i ran 26" on my vinson without issues, i think 27" might be close to rubbing.

 

I have a 2003 Vinson and run 27 x 12 x 12 rear, 27 x 10 x 12 front on stock rims with no lift and has n ot been an issue for me. I run ITP Mud Lite XTR