can ya help a newbie???

[polarisinnepa]

hey guys.. I have an '09 sporty 500 ho carbed.. wondering if i could put 14" rims .. itp ss212's with 27" tires????? what kind???? dont need hardcore mudders.. more all terrain... thanx

[catmando31]

my wife has an 08 800ho with 14" sti rims and 27" mud trax.chasis is basically the same only engine is bigger.works fine on hers,no rubbing or bottomin out.had them on for three years.

[polarisinnepa]

hey catmando31.. thanx for the feedback.. cant wait to step up to the 14" rims and bigger tires

[Blitzed99]

Catmando31. How are the mud trax holding up? For the price they seem to be the best all around tire for me.



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[bgirard420]

I was told by the guys at mudthrowers.com that this combo would work on a 2010 without issue. Just keep the fronts 9 in wide or less to avoid the tire rod ends. They did say some 10" might fit.

I went with the Spartacus and so far am very impressed. They ride very well for a mud tire, but are heavy. You may what to find something light if you don't plan on clutching (zillas, mudlights). Just my .02 as 27's get heavy. Good luck.

[catmando31]

@blitzed99 no problems for 3 years,ride is a little rough below 5 mph but then smoothes out very nicely.had good success in mud,climbing over logs and riding Hatfield-mccoy trails with them.it is very aggressive tread and will definitely tear up the grass in your yard.best mud tire for the money in my opion.

[800touring]

best tier i have had are my 27 swamp lites

[bobx2]

I don't know why you want to step up to 14" rims, but as somebody who has them, I would stick with 12". I don't have a choice with the XP. Many advantages to 12" and don't see any advantages to 14".
12" Tire advantages
1 - 12" tires are cheaper.
2 - Much better selection of tires
3 - More side wall to protect the rim and flex for a smoother ride.
14" Tire advantages
1 - ???????