If it seems there front tires are wearing out prematurley,,,, have them do an alighnment check on the front end, (toe-in-out).....I have seen a lot of people surprised at how far out it really is

 

the wolverine has the better handling, and lighter weight.
the sportsman definently has the better motor, and 4x4 ability.
as for reliablilty i would have to go with the wolverine.
even though with the polarises i own and my friends have have been extremelty reliable and have been beaten on for years.

i would go out and test the 1 that you like

 

Thanks for the input... I currently have a Rubicon and I love it. The problem is the wife loves riding it too! I figured I`d sell my KTM 300 Dirtbike and convert it into something sporty yet 4 wheel drive...I`m a big boy (250lbs) so I`m thinking the horsepower may the key issue if all other things are equal. Well, thanks again!

 

Instead of the 500 HO Sportsman what about a 500 Scrambler? Sounds like it is more up your alley.

 

There was a 500 H.O. that use to race with me until it started to self destruct. One race he broke the rear axle another race he snaped the one front hub/spindle assembly right off. So far knock on wood the only thing I broke was a front shock. I snapped the shaft right off. Speed wise he was faster in the straights but we where about even in the woods.

 

ditto... you need a scrammy... that 350 wont haul you around like you want it too...

 

the scrambler is sportier, bu the sportsman is more versitle(towing)
if that dosnt matter id go with the scrambler