The original Carlisle 389’s are wearing out so I’m looking to upgrade.
I’ve never been so confused with tire choices. Not only the type of tire, but the size too!
For starters, this is a full size Polaris Sportsman. I understand the 450 is not a big engine, but it seems to have plenty of power for me, especially in Low gear.
First question; the stock tires are 25×8-12 front, and 25×11-12 rear.
I’ve read that bigger size tires cause all kinds of problems. Axle failures, clearance issues, and with a 450 engine – bogging down due to not enough power. I understand all of this, but I don’t know if a little bit bigger would be fine, or if I should just stay with the stock size. I’m not interested in a clutch kit, or lift kit. I just want a nice tire that will be good for pretty much everything; snow plowing, mud, & trails riding. (sure, I want everything, right?)
Any thoughts on if I shoul just stay with the stock sizes or if I could go up to, let’s say a 26×10-12 front and a 26×12-12 rear?
Ok, next question is the tire type.
I would really like to get something more agressive than the 389’s.
I’ve found really good deals on Kendra. Bearclaws and Executioner.
I’ve read good things about the Bearclaws, but the specs say it only has a 1/2" of tread depth. The executioner has 1.2" of depth.
Maybe this is enough for now.
Give me some ideas on size, and on tire choices.
Thanks!
