Thanks for the replies. I think I will stick with 12" rims. Now, is there a problem with putting 26" tires on those rims? Do they have a tendency to roll more while cornering? What do you all think about swamplites as compared to something like the XTR's? I do alot of sand/trail riding with the occasional mudhole.

 

I can't speak for a 26" bias ply tire, but the 26 ITP radial XTR first off has a pretty square profile compared to most other mud/exterme offroad tires. That profile combined with the fact that is is a radial tires mean very little roll. Sorry I don't ride in sand, but I can't see the ITP XRT in the 26" size rolling much at all on the 12" rim no matter what the terrain. The tire tends to flatten and provide a bigger footprint under load rather then roll on the sides, which I think would be good for sand. While I did purchase them I thought they were on high end of the price range for sure and there may be tires that are a better deal. I can't say, I only have experience with stock or IPT tires on my quads.