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Old 02-15-2010 | 09:35 PM
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Can i go to the next size tire over stock and they still fit on the stock rim? these honda tires are kinda worthless compared to the mudlites on my polaris. if not i will just go stock size.

kinda thinking executioners for it because the price is right.


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Old 02-16-2010 | 03:29 AM
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I've got 26" 589's on ITP wheels on my 2004.
 
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Old 02-16-2010 | 04:11 PM
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I am running 27" mud zillas they really killed the bottom end power on a 400 at rancher.
Doing it all over again I would stay with 26" or 25's
 
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Old 02-16-2010 | 06:37 PM
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I agree, limit tire diameter to a 25 or 26" and look for a lightweight tire. I had a 2002 350 Rancher ES and it was a great little machine untill it was drowned in Hurricane Katrina!
 
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Old 02-19-2010 | 08:40 PM
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I run 26" zillas on itp 212 wheels...love it
 
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Old 02-22-2010 | 09:31 AM
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I too am wanting to do a tire upgrade on my Rancher and was thinking of going up to a 14rim 26" tire. I would like to hear from Welder1 and Oxfordnative about if they notice a drop in power because of the 26" tires?
 
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Old 02-22-2010 | 10:14 AM
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i'm going 12" rim 25" tire..to avoid power loss.
 
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Old 02-22-2010 | 10:47 AM
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I'm running 25" mud bitches and 12" wheels and dont suffer from any real power loss, but 26's you will feel a neg. difference for sure...
 
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The first 2 sets of of tires I bought were heavy and I stayed with the original size on my Rubicon.

The last set I bought are lighter tires and went with 26" and actually think I gained power over the heavy 25" tires.

It all depends on what you want from your tires; I bought a set of Carlisle ACTs and I am very impressed with their performance in the snow and for all around trail riding.

I think tire weight should be a major consideration.
 
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Old 02-22-2010 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by mossgotshocked
I too am wanting to do a tire upgrade on my Rancher and was thinking of going up to a 14rim 26" tire. I would like to hear from Welder1 and Oxfordnative about if they notice a drop in power because of the 26" tires?
I bought mine with the current tire set-up. 26" 589's all the way around. I can't compare because that's the only way I've ridden it. I could sure use more power though. I think the next set on will be 25's.
 


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