trying to figure out what size for 2006 450. I have vision160 aluminum wheels with the stock tires 25x8x12 and 25x11x12. Would like to go to 26x9x12 and 26x11x12 (reptiles). I figure I have the clearance width wise due the offset of the wheels but what will it do to power going to bigger size and heavier tire. Am I going to see a diffrence in power? I would stay with 25's but the retiles only have 10 inch wide rears in the 25's. To get the 11 wide in rear I have to go to 26's. I also found that 26's are actually an option on the polaris parts list for the 450. I also see that most the new sportsmans are coming with 10 wide's on the back now.

I dont race it around, use for hunting, yard work, trail riding and snow plowing

Looking for an expert opinion on what would be best without hurting the sportsman and without changing anything else.
Thanks!

 

Think you kinda answered your own question when you said the 26 inchers were listed as an "option" on your 450. We did all sorts of wheel/tire changes and swaps at the shop on atvs,Rangers,Razrs,etc,but the guys who "ride" em should come along soon and give you their opinions and options better than I can. OPT