What size Kenda Bear Claw HTR

I’m wondering what size Bear Claw HTR to put on my 2004 Sportsman 700 ? I have stock alloy wheels, I realize I wil need spacers in front regardless of what size I go with since they are 9" wide. Not sure if the 27" will fit or should I go with the 26" According to their site the height of the 27" is 27.4" and the 26 is 26.5" I read somewhere they run more true to size than the Bighorns, however, the Maxxis site says the height on the Bighorn 26" is 26.4" and the 27" is 27.4" front and 27.7" rear. I always thought they were supposed to be the same so the 4wd works correctly?

Anyhow I don’t want any rubbing/clearance issues besides having to space the front wheels will the 27’s be ok or should I stick with the 26? Currently running the Carlisle PXT 26"