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Old May 20, 2013 | 11:25 AM
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Default Upgrading Tires on Ozark

I have a 2002 Suzuki Ozark. I typicaly ride in loose sand and mud. Stock tires are now toast. Stock size is front 22x7-11, rear 22x10-9.
I was wondering if I can go to front 25x8-11, rear 25x12-9 with AMS Swamp Fox. Will these be to much or cause any steering issues?
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Old May 23, 2013 | 05:27 PM
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those tires are to big for that quad. as i have an ozark. just get 22 inch swamp fox's.
 
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Old May 24, 2013 | 11:16 AM
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I had 24" rear (Swamp witch) on my 2wd Yamaha 250 moto4 but stayed stock with the front. Worked out great. More traction and ground clearance.

Don,t over size your fronts since they just free wheel anyways.

Maxxis Zilla are the lightest 6ply tires made ,you can move up in size with them yet gain no weight.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 11:47 AM
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I can't seam to find any 24" tires for the rear with that 9" wheel.
The front tires are fine so I guess I could leave them alone.
I was told Honda Foreman wheels will fit, but by the time I get the wheels and new tires I might as well upgrade to a bigger ATV.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 12:45 PM
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That 9" rim is a odd ball. Most tire catter to the 12" rim. Here is a wheel chart if you want to buy used 12" rims some place. ATV Tire and Wheel Application Chart : ATV Tires Free Shipping : ATV Wheels : Mud-Throwers.com

just make sure the "off set" and hub bolt pattern is the same.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 03:01 PM
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Thats a great chart, thanks.
I don't want to put much money into the old ozark so I was thinking of just keeping the stock tires on front and putting on the Zilla tires on the stock rear wheels. Tire Kingdom said they would swap tires for me at $10 each. So that will put me at about $210.
Your thoughts?
 
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 09:21 AM
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Thats what my tire place charges as well ,$10 per tire swap.
 
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