Does anyone know what offset and size combination I should be looking for to widen my sons LT80?



87 Warrior, FZ600 motor
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87 LT 80, gets rolled every weekend!

 

could you explain a little bit more about the lt580 and mabey ill be able to help you out?

 

I want to put wider tires on the rear and increase the track width in the front but retain the stock wheel width. I do not know what offset wheel I should be looking for.

 

James Lucky Racing makes a 6" widening kit for the front, I'm sure you could find a wider axle, or wheel spacers for the back. It would be cheaper than replacing all the rims, hope that helps

 

You will probably have to get some aluminum rims in order to get wider tires. One of our club members put some wider tires on the LT-80 with Douglas .125 rims. We added wider tires on our E-ton & had to put on some aluminum rims also.

That was one of the problems with the LT-80 is its tippy but after you add the wider tires you will be amazed at the difference.

 

Thanks guys, I plan to get the douglas .125's just did not know what offset (backspacing) to order. I bet they will have a good idea of what I need. Thanks again

 

My sons LT-80 has the james lucky front a- arm extensions w/maxxis front tires (20"). The rear has 2" offset douglas aluminum rims with 18" rear maxxis tires. He hasn't been stuck or rolled his quad since the conversion a year and a half ago.