Getting set up with stock 400EX for rougher terrain this summer. I had hopes for a good utility 4WD but seems that either I can't make up my mind or my first choice won't be available. So I am looking at taller tires for more ground clearance and durability, full frame and rear skid plates, and some soft bags. The Holeshot XCT fronts are 23X7-10, 1 inch taller and same width as stock. The Holeshot XCT rears are 22X11-9, 2 inches taller than stock but also 1 inch wider. So it looks like I should replace the stock rear wheels in order to get proper fit with XCTs. Now the only rear wheels I have seen are pricey racing wheels with what looks like bead locks. So what are my options? Will I have serious problem running rear stock wheel with 11 inch wide XCT? If I must replace rear wheel, any advice on availability of cheaper 9 inch wide wheel? If I swap rear wheels with pricey bead lock wheels should I also swap fronts? I am damn sure no racer and don't care much about spending money only for glitz. The terrain should be mainly dry and rocky. I think a 1 tooth smaller CS sprocket should get me in the right ballpark and then fine tune with rear sprocket after I test ride.
Edited to correct stock and XCT front tire sizes. Thanks SFA.

 

You will be fine running a tire that is only one inch wider then stock, no need to change rims. And the stock front tires are 22" tall.