Hi, im new to the board and new to a utility quad i just purchased a 05 rancher es 4x4 and was wandering what is the biggest tire size i can fit on the stock rim? or if i have to ill purchase new rims. basically id like to get a set of 28's will this fit on the rancher?

 

That's to much tire for the little Rancher, in my opinion. I ran 27" Blackwaters for a short time, and felt like it was a mistake. I now run 25" Holeshot ATR's on beautiful ITP 12X7" aluminum rims.

 

To go with a larger tire on a rancher I would suggest different rims and a lift kit as well. I would not suggest putting a 28 inch tire on a Rancher 350 though. There is just not enought motor there to pull it, There is alot of stress on my BigBear to move those 28's that are under it. I wouldnt go no larger than a 26 if I was using a "super aggresive" tire or a 27 "moderately aggresive" tire.

 

I would not put 28's on, just to big a tire for that machine. I have 26 inch Dirt Devils on ITP alum rims and noticed some power loss due to the larger tire, I can only imangine what 28's would do.

 

Lomax:

I have the same bike as you. I would love to see a pic of your bear with those 28's.

Super Rancher:

I'm with you. I'm about to get larger tires on stock rims. I just installed a moose lift first. I really wanted to go with 27" ITP 589's but due to the weight of that tire and my 400cc(389) power plant I was told by the pro's that I would not be happy with it. They sold me on a lighter tire 27" ITP Mudlite's which is a much lighter tire. However I will still be getting a power lose but not as much.

You need to make the decision of how you are going to ride. I just use mine around my farm and at the deer lease. If you are a young person and will be hard on it then I would recommend going with a 26" tire with a aggresive tread.

PS) You are going to need lift and spacers first in my opinion...

 

BigBear03 I have it outside on the trailer so i will go take a picture of it right now. It will be a little bit before i get the pic back ( i live in the old days ). I will post a pic up here or I will get your e-mail address when there done.

 

NOW THATS ONE GOOD LOOKING RIDE! THE 28'S MAKE IT DONT THEY!

 

yeah your stock rancher will not have enuff power to turn those 28 inchers.though there is some modifying you can do to get more hsp out of it.go to highlifter.com and they can set u up

 

yeah thats what ill do put 26's on it , i just got the high lifter lift kit so now ill get the tires what do u guys think about bridgestone mud hooks extreme?

 

I had a set of 26" mudlites on an 01 rancher FE on ITP c series rims. They fit great and the mild power loss was well worth it. I cant believe I waited two years to put new tires on the beast. Anything bigger than 26 and you will have clearance issues w/o a lift kit. I'm not a fan of the lift kits anyway, too much undue wear on drivetrain components. The offset itp c series wheels helped a lot with the fitment too. Nice wide stance after the install.