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Old Apr 2, 2003 | 08:03 AM
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I'm surprised the mudlites are that light. How is the ride compared to bearclaws?
 
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Old Apr 2, 2003 | 08:22 AM
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ATR's for ANYTHING BUT deeeep mud. If you run some mud, the Bears Claws are the answer. DEEP mud, you'll need MT 589's, outlaws, etc.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2003 | 12:17 PM
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Does anyone know what the largest tire you can put on a P650, without a
lift kit. I am looking at Titan 589s MT 27x11-12 rear 27x9-12 front. I am
wondering if they will fit ok. Do I have to go with a 26? I need ground
clearance in the mud and don't want a lift kit.

 
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Old Apr 2, 2003 | 12:48 PM
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Been told 27" Radial Outlaws clear just fine, but don't know that for a fact. Everything should clear. That is a problem that hasn't been discussed in these forums.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2003 | 01:14 PM
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no problem with my 26 inch It looks like there is plenty of room for 27's call highlfter and ask they are good about giving info
 
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Old Apr 2, 2003 | 01:23 PM
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I believe Kawi650 has 28" 589's on his. No lift and they don't rub.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2003 | 02:40 PM
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I used to use 28" mudzillas on mine. but I sold em. They fit, no lift. They fit better without added spacing (or they rub slightly on the outer corner of the headlight). Therefore, douglass wheels or stockers tend to be better for tall tires in front than ITP wheels.

I wish some more people would talk about which is better, ITP ATR or maxxis all traks. Someone around here rode with quads that had all traks and ATRs on them and they said the All traks worked better.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2003 | 03:59 PM
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Is it that the ITP wheels have a different offset and rub on the front?
I need to find the right size wheel/tire combo. I was going to get steel
wheels, to save moiney, but I guess the aluminum wheels would offset the
added weight of the heavier tires.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2003 | 04:29 PM
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The ITP C-series have more offset than stock and can cause oversized tires to rub. You can't buy them in a stock offset.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2003 | 04:45 PM
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Yes, that is right Tdude.

I often sound like I don't like ITP wheels. I like them plenty, but since I have owned both ITP and douglas, I like the douglas ones a lot better.

Douglas wheels can be really tight at first, but that goes away after a few mountings (or a little sanding). After that, they work great.
 
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