sportsman xp tires

Pinochle767 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-09-2009, 04:18 PM

I have an '09 Spotsman XP 850 and I would like to change out the tires for bigger ones. My only issue is I can't go wider only taller. I know tire sizes are a kind of ratio thing but is it possible to get a slightly taller tire wihout getting wider? If so what would that size be?

Also I would like to hear people's opinions on what brand of tire they recommend for mud bogging, swamps, as well as trail riding.

Thanks for all ya'lls help!

SLIDER · #2 (**permalink**) 06-09-2009, 04:37 PM

You can use a 9" or maybe 10" in the front and 11" or 12" in the back.I would say Outlaws for mud bogs and the new Maxxis Zilla's(not Mudzillas)for a combo of both or maybe ITP XTR's.There are limited choices in 14".I'm in the same boat as you.The dealer told me only one size bigger on the tires or it voids the warranty.That is kinda BS.So I guess I will try to find 27x9x14 front and 27x11x14 on the rear.I wanted the Zilla's but they dont have 9" and 11" wide tires,so I'll keep looking I guess.The factory tires are terrible in the mud.

Pinochle767 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 03:08 AM

Yeah the stock tires have very little traction especially once they get mud stuck in between the studs. I'm gonna try for some 27" tires but I need to be careful going any wider. I can probably get away with 9 and 11 but not much more than that or else it won't fit on my truck then I'll end up having to get a trailer. I like the Zilla's so I'll probably pull the trigger on some of those.

SLIDER · #4 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 05:43 AM

That's the problem I had with the truck.I can ride the Predator up in the bed,but the other ones I cant.I think I have about an inch or so clearance on the Sportsman's.So I bought a small trailer.

Pinochle767 · #5 (**permalink**) 06-11-2009, 03:23 AM

Yeah that's all I have is about two inches on either side and that's just cause I have side mounted tool boxes. I'd rather not have to get a trailer for the one atv cause I usually go riding with a friend and we load them on his trailer so I only ferry mine to and from his house.

Pinochle767 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-23-2009, 07:03 AM

So does anyone know of a good place to get tires? My issue is no one carries 26x8R14 and 26x10R14. Does anyone know where I can get this size at, along with a good selection of tread design for that particular size?

And if not can anyone tell me the best place to get the package of rims and tires since that's my only other option?

darrell4wd · #7 (**permalink**) 06-23-2009, 04:28 PM

I know the Maxxis Bighorns are not much taller but I do think for all around riding you can't beat them. They're great on the trail and are pretty good in the mud. I'm going to leave the stock tires on for awhile but when we head west next year I'll have the Bighorns on it. Check with Matt at atvoutfitters.net Good prices and free shipping.

SLIDER · #8 (**permalink**) 06-23-2009, 06:27 PM

I have not seen that size either.Most 14"(if you want 26's) 26x9x14 26x11x14 Try here http://www.atvoutfitters.net/home.htm They have pretty good prices on package deals and free shipping.

SLIDER · #9 (**permalink**) 06-25-2009, 06:00 AM

The Duro powergrip comes in 26x8x14 and 26x10x14.They are similar to Bighorns http://www.durotire.com

Pinochle767 · #10 (**permalink**) 06-30-2009, 07:06 AM

Ok so I was in a dealer the other day talking with him about tires. He said they have a company that they go through where they mount anyones tire on anyones rim (ie: Maxxis Zilla's on ITP SS212's). Does anyone know who that might be and if so is it possible to go just straight through them without involving the dealer?