ok im goin up to a 22inch tire and dont want to loose any acceleration as i do mostly trail riding and some slow riding so would goin down to a 12 t in the front be enough to compensate for larger tires?
any suggestions
also what are some good mud / snow tires for the raptor
i still want to be able to slide and cut donuts but also make it through creek crossings and some muddy areas
i was thinkin either dirt devils, spder tracs, super swampers, bearclaws, gators
any suggestions will be much appreciated

 

How about the ITP 489s? The Kenda Bearclaws look tough also.

I don't know how it would run in the woods with 12/40 but I'm real happy with my gearing/grunt ratio.12/44 is more than enough to get back lost oomph with 22" tires but 12/43 would be easier to install:-)

 

I went from 14/40 gearing too 13/43 when I went up too a more trail worthy 22" tall tire. Thats a big change, but thats what it took too get the acceleration back. I went with Shredders....they don't slide real well....but hookup is unbelievable. I would recommend the dirt devils...the hook and slide.

 

the stock gearing is either 14 or 13 on front and a 40 on back would goin up to a 41 or 42 be enough i dont wanna loose any top end if i can help it
also can i fit a 41 or 42 sprocket on back with the stock skidplate on therE? i noticed today that my chain is rubbing skidplate now so can i shim my skidplate down a little for more clearance for sprockets or what should i do ride around too many rocks to leave it off
was also considering gmudsharks or pure sports REALTOR (mean lookin tires)

 

btt

 

decided to go 12 40 on gearin because 1 t smaller on front is equal to 3 bigger on back so i should be at the same ratio as Gary now tires and sprocket will be in friday

 

any suggestions?
also anyone have any stock rear raptor rims they would care to sell fairly cheap dont like the 200$ price tag on new ones
and i dont wanna have to buy 4 all new rims just need xtra set for back one for trail tires and one for track tires

 

You could have got the tire - rim combo from www.rockymountainatv.com reasonable. If you get aftermarket rims, I would go-ahead and get 1" offsets for a slightly wider stance...should be perfect for trails. If the sprocket does'nt come in....contact me, I have a slightly used one you can have.

 

ya i thought about that but you cant get aftermarket rims IDENTICAL to stockers can you?
didnt wanna have to buy for new ones for matchin set

 

Unless someone is looking for different wheels, they probably won't notice a difference in the wheels anyway. The rolled edge is pretty much identical...but they are pricey. Are you gonna ride it or show it...lol. Just joking bro.