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Hello fellows I really thought it was a pretty good question but I expected different answers...my question in this area runs more along the line of do you think it will cause unusual wear and tear on the front end, I have the sportsman 500 with the new tie rod ends and really don't need the extra height, seems it is a bit to high already in steep climbs I was thinking on going to at least 26" tires, widers ones on the front for better gripping hold back going down steep hills and would also be heavier tires to get a little more weight in the front end. When I say steep fellows I am not talking little valleys, I am talking about stuff that looks like it is on a 80 degree angle with rocks sticking out of it. I know this is dangerous in some places but some of the places I go this is the only way to get to some of the good riding. I do like the look of the 27" tires but other than the added height is there any other reasons than that to add bigger tires height wise. And also fellows if I do go to the bigger tire which one do you think would be the best for hard back and rocks, I kinda had the bi claw on front with tri's on the back or the blackwaters...so fellows does it tear up the front ends or not if it does I can always change out the tires or get a set of rims to go with the tires when I bring it in with the front jerked out of it hehehe I am getting the 5 year warranty and anyway going with 27" will I have to buy extra rims anyways...thanks anyway you can fellows....I really hate the p tires they are good for mud but feel kinda balloony and aren't wide enough on the front.

 

I just put a set of 27" Buggs on my 2000 ArcticCat, they are great in the mud and not that bad at speed on the hardpack, the only problems that I have had is in very loose sand, they dig way too fast.

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[green]2000 ArcticCat 500 4x4 ,Warn A2500, Warn 4X lights, and fully protected by 12" of ground clearance, and 27" BUGGS....[/green] [red]"Follow me and get the hell out of my way"[/red]

Up next a highlifter liftkit "I want two more inches, a diamondplate skidplate", Rino-coated racks, and a HL HorsepowerKit....

 

I just put 26" mudrunners on my Xplorer400. The dealer had no rims for the 27" Blackwaters so I went for the 26" mudrunners on my stock rims. I do not regret it at all because if I were to of installed the 27" they would have been a hassle. I am now used to my new Scrambler400 since I gave my all new "Bigfooted" Xplorer to my wife. When I do manage to ride the Xplorer a bit fast or agressively the front wheels rub the plastic. I am scared that they will rip them off one day! I also have to stiffen the rear spring because the rear wheels hit the fenders when a passenger is on board. Like I said I had my mind set on the 27" Blackwaters but went with the others after much comments praising them on this site! They perform great and I dont see much difference between them and 27 inchers.The steering has improved 400% but I think I lost a bit of speed over 35 mph...not much though.

Good luck with whatever you choose!

 

The key issue is what you use the tires for. If ground clearance is not an issue then you are just losing power and raising you center of gravity. It would seem that the type and width of the tire is much more important. I ride in the mud only to get to other places when I hunt, therefore I need a tire that has rock climbing traits, sounds like you are similar. I haven't seen much on this most of the conversations are about the mud handling capabilities. What I have seen suggests the use of, Blackwaters, Super Sampers, Mud Bugs, and Kenda Bear Claws. I have recently seen the Titan 589 which comes in 25"-27" sizes. It might do a good job also. In Minnesota and Ontario where I hunt the mud is more watered down and has roots in a couple of feet or so. The nasty mud the boys are talking about sounds like it is clay and sticky, slipery. Therefore a super mud tire may not get the job done on the hardpack and loose rocks. I would like to hear from anyone with like conditions and their suggestions. Thanks