Anyone out there running 26/9/12 on the front of their Sportsmans (Deluxe with aluminum wheels)? I've got some 26 XTRs that I'm putting on my X2, and am a little concerned about them rubbing on the strut. The 8" POSes that came on it are fairly close..

Thanks

 

this the reason i went to the itp rims w/ the xtr's because they will rub.

 

I have 27x9s on factory wheels. Yes they are tight, but 3/8s washer on all the studs and I'm comfortable with the clearance so far. We'll have to see how the tie rod ends hold up when the d@nm snow finally melts.

 

how many threads did you have left after the washers? i would be worried about stripping the threads off. thats just me.

 

There seems to be lots of threads. If there wasn't it wouldn't be too hard to put longer studs in. I was worried about having washer imprints in the backside of my rims, but so far so good. Just remember to keep checking the torque on the aluminum wheels. I think it's 100 ft/lbs

 

not sure if your running alum. rims right now, but remeber you cant go from steel rims to the alum. ones w/out changing to a longer stud.

 

Thanks for the replies, guys. Guess I'll find out later today. The new machine is at the dealer, so I dropped the tires off yesterday so he could switch em over before I pick it up tonight. I think they'll be ok. Worse comes to worse, I just space em out a little. I'm psyched, that thing looks awesome. Pictures on the web don't do the color justice. Might be too pretty to put in the mud. Ya right!

 

stendori
Where do get longer studs, I tryed to get some from my dealer and he said he couldn't fine any, I got aluminum rims and there isn't much thread for the lug to get a hold of.

 

I believe they are just 3/8 coarse bolts, could be picked up at any hardware store, but I would recomend a grade 5 or higher bolt. You defintly don't want to bread any going down the trail

 

Hey Toy - tell your dealler hes an idiot if he cant find em. They are in the Polaris parts book I beleive the part number is 7518378