Backstory: I have a ’07 500 x2. A year ago I upgraded my tires to some Maxxis ‘Zilla. I went with 26x9x12 and 26x12x12’s as per a Polaris shop…saying they would fit. well, they fit and I put maybe 15 hours on them since. I felt there was no issue, no rubbing I could feel and really didn’t even think about it because she rode like a champ.
To the present: after researching tires for my wife’s ’10 500 ho and wanting to go an inch bigger I started having trouble finding a right fit. So I kept it stock. This brought me to thinking about my machine. after some inspection I found that the tie rods are way too close to the tires and 26x9x12 don’t really fit up front. No rubbing or damage thank goodness. I know…I should have checked it before.
We ride on some open trails and some tight ones. Occasional water and some mud but we don’t go looking for that. No jumping and nothing overly aggressive.
So finally, here’s my question: how much of an issue would it be to put 30mm spacer on? I was thinking just the front? Bearing/axel damage?
I read a ton of threads and am getting even more confused because of the mixed reviews and preferences out there. Just looking for some facts.
