spacers and wheels

[weatherherk]

I have a 2010 sportman 500 HO....dose anyone know the specs on spacers and on a ITP SS112 14X8 3+5 REAR wheel what dose the 3 + 5 or 5 + 3 mean....thanks for any help.....chris

[rugnuts]

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[weatherherk]

Originally Posted by rugnuts

you shouldn't need spacers with those rims

3+5 means the rim sticks in 3" from the face of the hub, and 5" out. they will stick outside the fenders though

thanks....thats great info.....Chris

[Razorback]

A write up like that deserves to become a sticky. Great, quick answer for a very common question.

[rugnuts]

Due to clearance issues on the '09 XP models, I've combined all important info for future reference.

Stock 2009 Sportsman XP 550/850 tire info:

front rim: 14”x6” / 5-1 offset / 4-156 lug pattern (metric threads)
front tire: 26x8x14 terrathons
ream rim: 14”x8” / 6-2 offset / 4-156 lug pattern (metric threads)
rear tire: 26x10x14 terrathons







Most aftermarket rims (not from a polaris dealer) offer more outward offset, giving you more inside clearance but they will also stick out from your fenders.
There are very limited aftermarket 26"x14" tires 8" and 10" wide. Most are 9" and 11" or 10" and 12". Generally to use aftermarket tires on Stock rims, you will need/want to install 1" wheel spacers. Another option is to bend the tie rod bar inward, away from the tire. Most dealers wont like seeing this done. There are some tires will still fit due to design. (maxxis zilla's dont have much for side lugs so they have been mounted on stock rims). Further more for taller tires, there is a clearance issue up front where there is a "blade" of plastic that hangs down parallel to the tire. It can be removed without concern.

Tire pressures are also a concern. You should check to make sure they are all set to a good pressure (6psi + or - to your liking). Having tires with big pressure differences can affect your ride!

Lugnuts should be torqued to the following specs (per polaris) Steel Rims: 35-55 ftLbs. Alloy Rims: 75-90 ftLbs.

I got this info from various threads from all over, if anything can be confirmed incorrect let me know!!
Plus if you know that the stock sizes for the 2010's are different from the '9s or know the sizes for the regular sportsman line (HO's, Touring's, and X2's) let me know also!!

[istalvey]

@RugNuts, Hey brother I'm at work right now so I can't double check before busting on ya but I think the TQ specs are bassackwards. I was reading my manual this weekend and was surprised to see that the steal rims said smth like 85ft/lbs and the aluminum said smth like 27ft/lbs. Maybe the manual was wrong or maybe I'm just full of it LoL. But I do know one thing, if you're running aluminum wheels you better retorque them after 40-50 miles because they will come loose.

[elmerkit]

Very informative really deserves a sticky.