2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 X2 A Arm protection
Jul 2, 2008 | 01:56 AM
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: cc1999
They should work just fine, as far as mounting them on there and not having to change anything . But I would ask you why the 14s?</end quote></div>
Good question. I'm still asking myself that.
The manufacturer's website has some interesting hype for the 25"-14 sizes
Just kicking the idea around for now.
They should work just fine, as far as mounting them on there and not having to change anything . But I would ask you why the 14s?</end quote></div>
Good question. I'm still asking myself that.
The manufacturer's website has some interesting hype for the 25"-14 sizes
Just kicking the idea around for now.
Jul 2, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 X2 A Arm protection
Hey CC1999 did those 26" bighorns on your stock Polaris rims rub the tie rod end. I wanted to go to 9" wide on the front but my 8" mudlites barely clear.
Jul 2, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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I read after I flipped mine a guy was able to clear them by using some washers to space them out a little bit, but not sure how that is going to hold up for him, since I think the OEM rims are hub centric in there design??? Might be worth a try, With the stock rims and the 26" horns, I am right at 50"s wide. Maybe 50.5 in the back depndant on air preasure settings .
Jul 2, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: brew1
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: cc1999
They should work just fine, as far as mounting them on there and not having to change anything . But I would ask you why the 14s?</end quote></div>
Good question. I'm still asking myself that.
The manufacturer's website has some interesting hype for the 25"-14 sizes
Just kicking the idea around for now.</end quote></div>
To me a 14 is more for side by side applications. I know they fit on quads, but the decreased side wall hight has to make them ride harsher, and the biggest reason I won't run them is less side wall = less rim protection. The 14" rims are pretty heavy too. So it stacks up IMO less protection, less performance, and harsher ride. I recomend sticking with 12" rims IMO.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: cc1999
They should work just fine, as far as mounting them on there and not having to change anything . But I would ask you why the 14s?</end quote></div>
Good question. I'm still asking myself that.
The manufacturer's website has some interesting hype for the 25"-14 sizes
Just kicking the idea around for now.</end quote></div>
To me a 14 is more for side by side applications. I know they fit on quads, but the decreased side wall hight has to make them ride harsher, and the biggest reason I won't run them is less side wall = less rim protection. The 14" rims are pretty heavy too. So it stacks up IMO less protection, less performance, and harsher ride. I recomend sticking with 12" rims IMO.
Jul 27, 2008 | 04:44 AM
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Installed the Ricochet A Arm guards on the front today and also installed the new wheels & tires.
Unfortunately the rear A Arm guards didn't seem to have the right size clamps and the holes didn't seem to be in the correct spots. I'll have to see how Ricochet resolves this.
If I can figure out how to post pictures to this thread I would. I was able to add pictures to my page on this forum.
Unfortunately the rear A Arm guards didn't seem to have the right size clamps and the holes didn't seem to be in the correct spots. I'll have to see how Ricochet resolves this.
If I can figure out how to post pictures to this thread I would. I was able to add pictures to my page on this forum.
Jul 27, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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Lets see if this works.
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