How well can a big bear handle 26x10x12's and 26x12x12s? Will it bog down the lower gears to much?

I'm looking for a tire for trails mostly but with a fair amount of mud...possibly mud lites or dirt devils?

Also do you have to stop to switch between 2wd or 4wd?

 

It should handle the tires fine! It shouldn't lug down in low gears. You can change to 4wd or 2wd anytime! I've heard good things about the Big Bear! It's supposed to be great for work or play or hunting! It's taller than the Kodiak.

 

my big bear 400 got 25x8x12's in the front and 25x12x10's in the back and they are Dirt Devils... i was mudding the other day with it and i was going through 3-4 feet deep mud pits like nothing..well let just say i got through them...lol....i throw it into 4wd at anytime i feel its gonna get stuck but otherwise no it handles those tires fine...i know you want 26's and you should be fine with them too...also mines got a ton of aftermarkets which i guess helps alot in power-wise too...you probably wont be mudding like i was so you should be fine...hope this helps...[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]