Just bought a 2005 Yamaha Big Bear, and I'm loving it. Its my first ATV to own, although I've done a little riding.

Is it possible to get large front wheels similar to those on the back, or is the bolt pattern different? I'm at the office and can't measure just now.

My reason for asking is I'd like to only have to keep one spare on my trips where I take the ATV for trail riding, rather than 2.

Getting a front and rear spare is possible I suppose, and would cost less in the long run, but I was just curious more than anything.

Thanks.
Jeff

 

Welcome! I am not that familiar with the big Bear but the guys at Yamaha Grizzly ATV Forum might be. Good luck with your findings!

 

"Newbie Q"..... Sounds like a new form of barbeque or something..... Sorry I'm no help on this one either. I have seen so many fix a flat variations, I can't imagine needing a whole tire unless you're just flat out abusive.... BUt I suppose it could happen. I'd maybe carry a spare tire for each, instead of a whole wheel/tire assembly. The toires might even be interchangeable....

 

The bolt pattern is the same. Take off one of your front and rear tires and test it out for yourself before you buy anything.

I personally dont think it is necessary to have a spare tire for a 4 wheeler. I doubt you would want to carry it with you while riding, so it wouldnt do any good to get back to the truck from the trail. Once you get back to the truck you can patch the tire rather than put a spare on.

One time I got a flat rear tire within the first half hour of riding. I didnt want to deal with it and continued to ride the rest of the day with a flat tire. It didnt do any damage to the tire or wheel. I could hardly even tell it was flat, I suppose if it would have been a front tire it would have been much more difficult to continue riding.

As long as you dont do anything dangerous I think it is fine to drive on a flat to get somewhere where you can repair it.

 

Thanks for the info. I'm not concerned as much taking a spare on the trail as I am having one on the trailer. Our annual camping/trail riding trip is about 4 hours away from home.

Last year, one of the guys bent a rim, and his riding was done, fortunately it was near the end of the trip.

I just picked up a backup set for $100 with half used tires, so I'm happy. The chance of needing a tire is slim, I would rather be prepared. I'll probably just bring one front and one rear.