What type of tire and size is everyone running on their rubicon? I just got a 2003 and I'm looking at the 26 in. ITP mudlites>

 

I replaced ours with GoodYear Mud Runners, the same size I took off. I don't think the power difference, from what I am told by other ATV owners, is worth the 1/2 inch gain in ground clearance. That is not much, 1/2 inch.

The GoodYears have been good, 1500 miles and they look great.

Buy the ones that look great to you, you know more than they do.

 

I have ITP Blackwater XT's on my 450, which should work well on your Rubicon too. I find these tires great, deadly in mud, great on hardpack and good wear!!

 

ITP 589's and GBC Gators are both a very good mud tire. I would reccomend only buying a 6ply tire if you run in the bush or in really rough terrain as they are very resistant to punctures. I don't personally know anyone running mudlites but they are a 6ply tire and should be a good tire. Bearclaws are also another 6ply tire that has been very good to me and everyone I know that has them likes them. I believe you can fit 26x10x12 and 26x12x12 tires on the rubi with no problems. I always like to run a little wider tire myself-I like to have a little bigger foot print for better floatation in the muskeg(or bog for the benefit of the neufies!) which there is a lot of in the area I ride in.

 

I am having 27" Mud Bugs installed on my '01 Rubi tomorrow.
27-10-12 front
27-12-12 rear
I had the chance to see another Rubi with this set up and it looks great.
My buddy has a 450 ES with the same tires and I've seen him go places others wouldn't dream of.
You do not need a lift kit or wheel spacer for these tires, just notch out a small portion of the heat shield that surrounds the muffler.