Yes, I am running these tires on my stock rims. I have the same size as UtahRancher- 25x10x11 in the rear and 25x8x12 in the front. I had a chance to go for a ride yesterday. The tires performed excellently in all conditions, especially mud. I just idled through several large sandy mudholes that used to swallow me up. The ride on hardpack is good, I did not notice any difference. Under 5mph the tires are a little bumpy on gravel and some hardpack. Above that they are smooth. I did a little rock climbing and they provided excellent traction. Climbing out of ruts is also much easier. I am not sure how much ground clearance I picked up, not too much as I only increased one size. Maybe UtahRancher knows this figure?

I bought the tires from TreadDepot.Com, for a total of $285, including shipping to West Virginia. I ordered on a Thursday and they arrived on Monday. TreadDepot has the best prices on Mudrunners, hands down. I had a local dealer mount the tires for $5 a tire.

As for the stick guards I love them. No problems with torn CV joints and I ride in some heavy brush. UtahRancher is right, they are from Aluminum Products. Their website is aluminumproducts.com. I believe I paid $40 for them.

Thanks for the compliments UtahRancher, I would like to see pictures of your Rancher as it seems like we have similar taste. Yes, the rack liner is Herculiner and I love it. I rolled my Rancher on its side a while back and scuffed up the racks. I figured this would be a nice mod and cover up the marks. It is sturdy and rugged looking.

How do you like your rear rack bag? What are the dimensions? What is it made of? Where did you get it? How much? I am looking for a similar bag to haul my gear so any information would be helpful. Also, what is your opinion on your Warn trail lights?

2000 Rancher 4x4, Winched, 25" Mudrunners, Herculined racks & bumpers & bash plate, neutral override switch, GPS.

 

Maoz, I tried to email you the page with my bag information, for some reason the message was returned undeliverable. Anyway, I got the bag from Rockymountainatv.com for $59.00. If you have a different email I can send you the exact page. I just put the trail lights on yesterday and I need to double check the wiring. I got them used and the lights themselves work good, but I don't think they're supposed to operate with the key off and they do. The guy I bought them from labeled the wiring so it might be he just mislabeled one. I emailed Warn for instructions. I wish I had some way to post pictures of my Rancher but I don't. My next purchase will probably be some AP stick guards, they sure look sharp on your machine. I wanted to get an orange Rancher but finally decided on a green one.

 

BigMud2000,
a more aggresive tire?Are you OK?I had the Mudrunners on my 99 Sportsman 500cc 4x4.I liked them so much I put a set on my 2000 Xplorer 4x4.I dont think there is a more aggresive tire out there.There are tires that are equal in their aggressiveness,but I dont think there is one out there that will perform any better in the worst mud/snow conditions,These tires ROCK!
Bill

 

I gained close to two inches more ground clearance over the stock Dirthooks.

 

Which is a better choice the 25 inch Mud runners or the 26 inch ,will both fit the stock rims ??????

2001 es 4X4 green

 

Both sizes will fit the stock rims, but I would go the 25's due to the weight difference.

 

I don't think the 26" is made to fit an 11" rear rim on the rancher, I could be wrong though.

 

2"more ground clearance.I would love that.
Does your Rancher still handle as good.Having a higher center of gravity?