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08-01-2011, 04:15 PM
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Tires for Sportsman 500 touring?
Need info on tires. The stock Carlisle tires seem to roll a lot and cake up with mud. Any info would be appreciated. We slid down a hill last week, the wife didnt like it!
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08-01-2011, 04:57 PM
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Polaris ATV Legend
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Welcome Nugget!!
We all have our favorites based on where and how each of us ride. For accurate recommendations from us, we would need to know how and where you ride... Trail type and conditions...
There is a general consensus here about a couple tires. Lets here from you first...
CW
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2007 Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI W/ 26" Maxxis Big Horns, Crusher Black alloy rims, EPI clutch kit, EPI HD springs F&R, Moose front/Ricochet rear CV guards, Kolpin Aux 4 Gal fuel can, UNI air filter, Moose camo tank bag, F&R rack extensions, Lock-N-Ride lo & hi windshields, Acerbis hand guards, CUSTOM mirrors and a 3000# Gorilla winch, W/Am-steel blue synthetic line, running thru a winch saver and an aluminum fairleed.
NEW: Thor's foot pegs and CUSTOM rear rack support frame and WES seat box. CUSTOM front and rear mud flaps.
Momma's
2000 Polaris Trail Boss 325 W/23" Wooly Bogger rear tires, Powermadd hand guards, UNI filter, Big Dawg rear and side bags, Polaris Mirrors, Kolpin grips, Quad Boss tank bag, Gas tank fuel gauge, Custom front 12v power port, Dual 1.5 Gal Kolpin fuel cans, mounted in custom rear facing mounts and a 2000# Super-Winch in a custom built mount W/winch saver.
CALL Thor @ www.TheATVSuperStore.com - 815-321-3888
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08-02-2011, 08:32 AM
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Need more info on your riding style and terrain.
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2009 SPORTSMAN 800 H.O.
RUBBER DOWN CUSTOMS 2" LIFT
EPI HD SPRINGS
29.5 S/W OUTLAWS ON ITP SS312
1.5" SPACERS
GORILLA REAR PROP SHAFT
GORILLA AXLES
SUPER ATV BILLET CAGE IN FRONT DIFF.
SUPER ATV ARMATURE
WELDED LOW GEAR IN TRANSMISSION
QUAD SHOP CUSTOMS CLUTCHING
TRIANGLE ATV STEALTH SNORKLE
TRIANGLE ATV REAR RACK PLATE WITH AMMO CANS
RIDE N'REST BACKREST W/FROSTY BEVERAGE HOLDER
K&N FILTER
PURE POLARIS FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS
POLARIS FRONT AND REAR RACK EXTENDERS
POLARIS 3500 WINCH
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08-02-2011, 01:59 PM
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Not sure if Im replying in the right spot. In response to cwlongshot, We occasionally go to atv rallys where there are some good hills and some good mud! When wet, the hills can be slick, so I think I need a more aggressive tread. I like to challenge the mud, but also ride on the road occasionally for 3 or 4 miles to my sons house. What about going to a larger size or width? Would it affect my handling or stability. I need to fill up those wheel wells a little more! By the way it is a 2008, sportsman 2 up touring 500. I also hunt a lot so I venture into some rough country. Occasionally I like to race! I think that covers it. Any advice would be appreciated!
Thanks
Nugget.
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08-02-2011, 02:20 PM
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Polaris ATV Legend
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OK Nugget!
Based on your explanations, I am going to suggest the GBC SPARTACUS Radials. there are a number of good selections available for your riding. I choose these for a couple reasons.
1, they are a good name tire GBC.
2, The tire is 8Ply good tough construction.
3, Its a Radial, yours is a 2UP so you have a passenger and quality smooth ride is an important thing!
4, the tread in this tire is aggressive enough for good traction in the sloppy stuff. Yet not too much as to effect a smooth ride.
As I said, there are other choices, but this is my suggestion for you,
CW
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2007 Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI W/ 26" Maxxis Big Horns, Crusher Black alloy rims, EPI clutch kit, EPI HD springs F&R, Moose front/Ricochet rear CV guards, Kolpin Aux 4 Gal fuel can, UNI air filter, Moose camo tank bag, F&R rack extensions, Lock-N-Ride lo & hi windshields, Acerbis hand guards, CUSTOM mirrors and a 3000# Gorilla winch, W/Am-steel blue synthetic line, running thru a winch saver and an aluminum fairleed.
NEW: Thor's foot pegs and CUSTOM rear rack support frame and WES seat box. CUSTOM front and rear mud flaps.
Momma's
2000 Polaris Trail Boss 325 W/23" Wooly Bogger rear tires, Powermadd hand guards, UNI filter, Big Dawg rear and side bags, Polaris Mirrors, Kolpin grips, Quad Boss tank bag, Gas tank fuel gauge, Custom front 12v power port, Dual 1.5 Gal Kolpin fuel cans, mounted in custom rear facing mounts and a 2000# Super-Winch in a custom built mount W/winch saver.
CALL Thor @ www.TheATVSuperStore.com - 815-321-3888
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08-02-2011, 04:34 PM
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So longshot, are you a tire specialist or is this from your personal experience? Also what about going to a larger size like a 26 x 10 x12 for the front and 26 x 12 x 12 for the back? Would it lose any power? Would I have to put in a clutch kit? Thanks!
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08-02-2011, 04:40 PM
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Polaris ATV Legend
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nugget
So longshot, are you a tire specialist or is this from your personal experience? Also what about going to a larger size like a 26 x 10 x12 for the front and 26 x 12 x 12 for the back? Would it lose any power? Would I have to put in a clutch kit? Thanks!
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No expert here, I actually have BIG HORN'S but you mentioned mud and that's not a strong point with the BH's. Round here the GBC tires in Grim Reaper and Spartacus are real favorites for the reasons I have described.
The GR's are a better rock tire, more in line with the BH's, other wise I would have recommended one of those.
As for sizes, the 26" would be a nice sensible increase in size. Clutch kit would not be a necessity, but may prove a good idea. I went with one when I added my 26" BH's. As for the wider tire, your gonna need to address the clearances under the machine. Either new rims with less back spacers or spacers and your stock rims.
CW
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2007 Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI W/ 26" Maxxis Big Horns, Crusher Black alloy rims, EPI clutch kit, EPI HD springs F&R, Moose front/Ricochet rear CV guards, Kolpin Aux 4 Gal fuel can, UNI air filter, Moose camo tank bag, F&R rack extensions, Lock-N-Ride lo & hi windshields, Acerbis hand guards, CUSTOM mirrors and a 3000# Gorilla winch, W/Am-steel blue synthetic line, running thru a winch saver and an aluminum fairleed.
NEW: Thor's foot pegs and CUSTOM rear rack support frame and WES seat box. CUSTOM front and rear mud flaps.
Momma's
2000 Polaris Trail Boss 325 W/23" Wooly Bogger rear tires, Powermadd hand guards, UNI filter, Big Dawg rear and side bags, Polaris Mirrors, Kolpin grips, Quad Boss tank bag, Gas tank fuel gauge, Custom front 12v power port, Dual 1.5 Gal Kolpin fuel cans, mounted in custom rear facing mounts and a 2000# Super-Winch in a custom built mount W/winch saver.
CALL Thor @ www.TheATVSuperStore.com - 815-321-3888
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08-03-2011, 09:48 AM
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Cwlongshot hit the nail on the head. Good job as always on the recommendation.
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