2001 lift & tires

[stang7tl]

Can i fit 28'' mudbug tires on my 2001 polaris sportman 500 HO? With a 2" lift? Will i need spacers also? How will it proform? Thanks

[Bob24]

If you put a lift on your atv and it is not brand new you will be putting a new wear pattern to all the joints that go to each one of the wheels, get ready to spend a little money for drive train repairs. It will also throw the center of gravity of the machine off because it will be high off the ground.

By the way, it will work just fine.

[Graysen]

I put my tires on not to long ago they are 26" mud wolfs and i needed spacers and a lift because 1 the fronts where rubbing in my tie rod ends and 2 when my front shocks compressed the fronts rubbed my bumper and fenders just put a 2" lift on a few nights ago its extreme lift and it was not the easiest thing to put on i needed to grind the knuckle down so it would not touch the CV boot but i am lucky enough to have access to all the tools and a shop. after the lift i have about 1-1.5" of space between the tire and my bumper. if you go up yo 28" you will most likely have to buy a clutch kit as well so you don't burn the crap out of your belt i can notice a difference in taking off with my 1" larger tires but its not too bad but you will most likely have to get one. With the spacer thing if your planing on doing more than just mudding i would recommend getting the spacers even if you don't need them (but you most likely will) that way it will give you a wider stance and help a little bit with the center of balance. happy new year