I was thinking that the new highlifter tires look pretty awesome. I was thinking about gettin a set of the 25 or 26 inch tires when they come out, but I also want a lift kit for my ATV. Its a Honda 300 4x4 and with the rocks and deep mud around here it leaves a lot to be desired. I was wondering how much it affected the power of the 300 with the bigger tires, and how much worse the ride got after putting the lift kit on, does it feel more top heavy? Any other info would be good too.

 

Anytime you go to a larger diameter tire, you will lose some power. I have a stock 300 with 25" vampires on 12" wheels and a Highlifter lift. It was the best thing I ever did, besides the winch. I have 25's and can spin them fine. But, the folks I ride with that went to 26's pretty much have to stay in 1st gear and in very sticky, deep mud and facing a slight incline, have sometimes failed to turn them at all. But, they still run them. I cannot feel any more of a tipping sensation, but the fact is the CG is higher. I really helps me in the front end avoiding ruts that used to hang me up. Hope that helps.

 

I put a set of the blackwater bigfoot kit (26"} on my 92 and a 98 300 4x4. They worked great in the lower gears but it really sapped the power when you had it in the top gear. gardner 10

 

I forgot ----I did'nt need a lift kit they never hit when I turned or hit a bump. They gave plenty of traction and handled and rode well. They also wore well and looked like new when I sold the '98 they went with it. gardner 10

 

I put a set of the blackwater bigfoot kit (26"} on my 92 and a 98 300 4x4. They worked great in the lower gears but it really sapped the power when you had it in the top gear. gardner 10

 

this sunday i'm gonna take my brand new orange rancher ES 4x4 out (hopefully)!!!! i'll be riddin with two grizzlies, scrambler 500, and big bear 4x2 350. i know the grizz's and scrambler will hammer me, how well will the rancher compare with the big bear??? i have no riding experiance so all three will be able to leave me sittin. but when i get more seat time will i be able to hang with them?
guess i'll find out for sure on sunday (hopefully)