I’m just wondering how much wheel play there should be on a 2011 sportsman 500 touring. All four of my wheels have a similar amount of play. (Maybe around 1/4" top to bottom push/pull)

I was wondering if this is normal or not? I replaced my rims (STI HD3) and tires (Traxion Radical 26×9-12 and 26×12-12 Traxion Radical Tire – ATV Tires Canada) around this time last year.

I don’t hear any grinding when I jack the machine up and let them spin freely.

Anyone know what the torque specs are for the axle nuts? Do these become lose over time? Would this affect the play?

I don’t recall if there was any play on the wheels when I replaced them. I have a big ride coming up on April 25th, and was hoping to get some feedback before then. I’m away for work but will try to post a video when I return.

I hope I’ve managed to explain this well. It’s one of my first posts to the forum, but I’ve been a long time lurker trying to absorb as much as I can.

Thanks