Category Archives: ATV Tires and Wheels
Overall tire diameter ON bike……
I have 26×11-14 HTR’s on the rear and at 4.5psi they measured 25.5". At 8psi they measured 26". I used a level placed on top of the tire and then measured from the ground through the center of the hub up to the level, which was level.
I’m assuming at 4.5psi the tire will "grow" at speed. Wonder how much it grows, say, at 60mph….?
What are ’16 XMR 1000R 30″ Take-Offs worth?
30" Silverbacks on ITP wheels. Less than 100 miles on them. Going for some Rocktanes or Growler Ubers.
What are ’16 XMR 1000R 30″ Take-Offs worth?
30" Silverbacks on ITP wheels. Less than 100 miles on them. Going for some Rocktanes or Growler Ubers.
Same width front and rear on outty?
Max tire size for stock Outlander 650XT
Need some advice! 28 inch outlaws of stock outlander?
Need some advice! 28 inch outlaws of stock outlander?
Snow Tires for the 2016 Gade – Growlers-Intimidators-Zillas-Mayhems
After a bunch of research I have narrowed it down to the (Made in USA) Pitbull Growler XOR UBER 27.5×9-14 in all four corners, with a 14-7 5+2 offset wheel (or possibly a 4+3 offset). If the there is a fitment issue with a 28" tire I can always drop down to a 27"
Is the distance on the hubs from side to side the same on the front and back. Just want to make sure if I get the same size tires and wheel offset they will track correctly? I don’t believe there would be any fitment issues with this set up, but please charm in if I am wrong. (even that the 27.5 Growlers run around the 28” mark).
For the wheels:
would I be happier with a 4+3 offset or a 5+2 on the 14-7 wheel. If the best set up is the 4+3, I could always run a 1” spacer with a 5+2. Not a lot of wheels to select from with a 4+3 offset without paying an arm and a leg. These will just be used in the winter so I don’t think I really need a beadlock wheel. Just something that looks good that will do the job.
(And Yes, a 12×7 wheel would perform better in the snow due to more side wall, but I really like the looks of the 14×7 with a 28” tire. And also the same narrow tire in the four corners for snow))
I have a set of 4x Mayhems 28×9-14 weighing in at 30# on my Sportsman 570, but hate how the ride at low speed. I like the reviews on the Zillas, but looking for a little better bite for the packed snow, and not sure if they have the same slow speed roughness as the Mayhems. The Intimidator 28×10-14 looks like it would be a nice tire for snow, but I cannot find any reviews on how it performs in the snow. Only that it is a nasty mud tire, that weighs in at 45#. And it does look pretty nice.
(In all four corners)
1st Choice = Pitbull Growler XOR UBER 27.5×9-14 (Made in USA)
2nd Choice = Pitbull Growler BG2.5 27×9-14 (but these are made in china)
3rd Choice = Intimidator 28×10-14 (??????)
4th Choice = Zillas 28×9-14
5th Choice = Mayhem 28×9-14
(Same wheel choice would apply for the above tie choices, 14-7 5+2 offset wheel (or possibly a 4+3 offset)
Again these would only be used as a winter snow tire, and am not overly concerned for winter riding with a performance loss due to a heavier tire.
Thanks so much for your input.
Bill
Snow Tires for the 2016 Gade – Growlers-Intimidators-Zillas-Mayhems
After a bunch of research I have narrowed it down to the (Made in USA) Pitbull Growler XOR UBER 27.5×9-14 in all four corners, with a 14-7 5+2 offset wheel (or possibly a 4+3 offset). If the there is a fitment issue with a 28" tire I can always drop down to a 27"
Is the distance on the hubs from side to side the same on the front and back. Just want to make sure if I get the same size tires and wheel offset they will track correctly? I don’t believe there would be any fitment issues with this set up, but please charm in if I am wrong. (even that the 27.5 Growlers run around the 28” mark).
For the wheels:
would I be happier with a 4+3 offset or a 5+2 on the 14-7 wheel. If the best set up is the 4+3, I could always run a 1” spacer with a 5+2. Not a lot of wheels to select from with a 4+3 offset without paying an arm and a leg. These will just be used in the winter so I don’t think I really need a beadlock wheel. Just something that looks good that will do the job.
(And Yes, a 12×7 wheel would perform better in the snow due to more side wall, but I really like the looks of the 14×7 with a 28” tire. And also the same narrow tire in the four corners for snow))
I have a set of 4x Mayhems 28×9-14 weighing in at 30# on my Sportsman 570, but hate how the ride at low speed. I like the reviews on the Zillas, but looking for a little better bite for the packed snow, and not sure if they have the same slow speed roughness as the Mayhems. The Intimidator 28×10-14 looks like it would be a nice tire for snow, but I cannot find any reviews on how it performs in the snow. Only that it is a nasty mud tire, that weighs in at 45#. And it does look pretty nice.
(In all four corners)
1st Choice = Pitbull Growler XOR UBER 27.5×9-14 (Made in USA)
2nd Choice = Pitbull Growler BG2.5 27×9-14 (but these are made in china)
3rd Choice = Intimidator 28×10-14 (??????)
4th Choice = Zillas 28×9-14
5th Choice = Mayhem 28×9-14
(Same wheel choice would apply for the above tie choices, 14-7 5+2 offset wheel (or possibly a 4+3 offset)
Again these would only be used as a winter snow tire, and am not overly concerned for winter riding with a performance loss due to a heavier tire.
Thanks so much for your input.
Bill