Wheels for 2008 500X2
Jul 6, 2018 | 06:13 PM
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ITP had some steel wheels that I bought for the 2006 X2 I had. Fit was good except for the fronts ended up sticking out extra. Tight on 50" gates. Steel tends to bend if you hit a rock too hard. Can be straightened with a press. Aluminum tends to be more brittle but a high quality rim may give some. Check out eBay.
Jul 6, 2018 | 07:13 PM
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ITP had some steel wheels that I bought for the 2006 X2 I had. Fit was good except for the fronts ended up sticking out extra. Tight on 50" gates. Steel tends to bend if you hit a rock too hard. Can be straightened with a press. Aluminum tends to be more brittle but a high quality rim may give some. Check out eBay.
Jul 6, 2018 | 08:29 PM
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Uhh, aluminum wheels won't save you any weight. In fact, according to make and style, they may actually weigh MORE than steel wheels. Aluminum won't bend but will break. Steel won't break but will bend. Most aluminum wheels also require new longer studs be put in and also require different lug nuts. Better also check offset if width is and issue. Many aluminum wheels have more offset than the stock steel making the machine wider.
Jul 6, 2018 | 09:25 PM
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Uhh, aluminum wheels won't save you any weight. In fact, according to make and style, they may actually weigh MORE than steel wheels. Aluminum won't bend but will break. Steel won't break but will bend. Most aluminum wheels also require new longer studs be put in and also require different lug nuts. Better also check offset if width is and issue. Many aluminum wheels have more offset than the stock steel making the machine wider.
Jul 7, 2018 | 07:22 AM
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Jul 7, 2018 | 10:23 AM
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Front Wheel is a 12 x 6 / 4-156
The measured off set to outside of rim is 4.75” inside / 2.25” outside. Which totals 7” on a 6” wheel. So I guess I subtract 1/2” from each and get a 4.25 + 1.75 offset. (Maybe they would call this a 4 + 2)
One the the front I can afford a little more outside offset - but not inside offset as I would hit my tie-rod ends.
Rear Wheel is a 12 x 8 / 4-156
The measured off set to outside of rim is 7” inside / 2.25” outside. Which totals 9.25” on a 8” wheel. I’m guess the offset would be 6.25 + 1.75 (maybe they would call this a 6+2)
On the rear I can’t afford any more outside offset - maybe I need to get a 5 + 2 if I can’t find a 8” wheel with a 6 + 2 offset.
The measured off set to outside of rim is 4.75” inside / 2.25” outside. Which totals 7” on a 6” wheel. So I guess I subtract 1/2” from each and get a 4.25 + 1.75 offset. (Maybe they would call this a 4 + 2)
One the the front I can afford a little more outside offset - but not inside offset as I would hit my tie-rod ends.
Rear Wheel is a 12 x 8 / 4-156
The measured off set to outside of rim is 7” inside / 2.25” outside. Which totals 9.25” on a 8” wheel. I’m guess the offset would be 6.25 + 1.75 (maybe they would call this a 6+2)
On the rear I can’t afford any more outside offset - maybe I need to get a 5 + 2 if I can’t find a 8” wheel with a 6 + 2 offset.
Jul 7, 2018 | 02:03 PM
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yea, my stock steel have been battered over the years and have bends - loses air between rides - gotta get new rubber - figured it was time to get new wheels as well. I can’t go any wider cus I still have my 4x8 trailer. Thinking of trying the Bearclaw HTR - just need to decide if I want the steel wheels of the SS212. The Bearclaws are a little heavier - thinking the aluminum wheels may offset the extra weight. FYI - been quite a while since I’ve been on - what are you running now Moose?
On the previous Outlander Max 650 XTP I started out with Calisle ACT's which is one of the better original equipment tires in my mind. Went to Interco Swamp Lites and they were pretty amazing. Good in everything. Hard pack, sand (dunes I went on required I had the quad in 4wd), rocks, mud, roots, and snow. Wear and tear wasn't too bad either.
Jul 7, 2018 | 02:48 PM
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Now I’m not sure I can find wheels that will work for me. I need to replace the stock as they are banged up - but can’t afford to go any wider in the rear (and can not afford to get a new trailer right now either :-)