I need new tires and have decided on Mudlites, Some say stick with 25s others say go to 26s. I rids some mud but also a lot of trails, I would like to hear from people that have actually done it not just speculation. Also my bike is completely stock at this point,

I bought the set of 26 inch Mudlites and put them on last night. (type 5 wheels) I do notice some power difference in automatic probably because of the torque/power band. It seems fine in ES mode. I really haven't got to try them out too much but the places i went before in 4wd I now go in 2wd. I'll hopefully get to try them out this weekend. I think these 26's will be fine. Thanks for everyones imput.

Randy

 

I put 26" Dirt Devils on mine and noticed a power loss. I think the next set I will go back to 25"

 

o ya too big mine sucks now

 

I put 25" MudLites on my Rancher, and I never noticed one bit of power loss, but I only went 8" wide front, and 10" wide rear. I now have filter, jet kit, exhaust and will be going 26" next.

 

I put a set of 26" mudlites on c series on my rancher 350. While there was a power loss, the extra tread depth, floatation, and other attributes far outweighed the power loss. I still had plenty of power to turn the tire in the mud, water and snow. I'd never opt for the 25".

 

BTT

 

one of my riding buddies just got 25's on his rancher 4x4 es, didnt notice any power loss

 

nonononononononononononononononono u dont want to put 26's that will be a very rough ride

 

Ever ridden a rancher? It's not exactly plush in stock form. It actually handled better after the 26" tires.

 

Well I got to try them some this weekend and they are awesome. I did lose some top end, but on difficult terrain the extra stability from the wider stance really helps. I really didn't notice any power loss in the woods and I climbed some very steep hills. I haven't tried it in the deep mud yet but I think they will do fine. As far as handling and ride I think it handles better but it is a little harder to turn in tight spots. The ride seems about the same except when you are going slow on hardpack, then you feel the lugs. I'm HAPPY!!