AreWeThereYet
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Ya I am a retard, then I would say buy some cheap takeoffs and throw tires on them.
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Ya I am a retard, then I would say buy some cheap takeoffs and throw tires on them.
leonard
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just base your tires off your motor is a good rule of thumb.
dont throw 28s on a 450 for instance your not going to like the results.
as we buy these bikes to have enjoyment and fun as well as go through the mud.
when your buying these new tires also keep weight in mind rotating mass will make a bike feel sluggish.
dont throw 28s on a 450 for instance your not going to like the results.
as we buy these bikes to have enjoyment and fun as well as go through the mud.
when your buying these new tires also keep weight in mind rotating mass will make a bike feel sluggish.
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imdoo'n
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yeah just what i was thinking, that straight rear axle hangs real low, was thinking a 27 tire would give a little clearance, but power would drop. may have to go with a 26" tire. took it for a ride today after finally getting it back together, may not want to go bigger than 26 tires. it is no king quad, but should work as a second bike.
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T&T might have some used ones kicking around,,might be worth a call
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imdoo'n
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they are a long way out. bonnyville is a few hrs drive. may stop out that way if a job pops up out there.
may have to go and see the capt'n in sylvan, says he may have tires with air in the bottom half of tire. keeps showing me tires with plugs sticking out of the lugs. says they aid in traction, only wants 200 / tire says they are custom. WTF.:d
may have to go and see the capt'n in sylvan, says he may have tires with air in the bottom half of tire. keeps showing me tires with plugs sticking out of the lugs. says they aid in traction, only wants 200 / tire says they are custom. WTF.:d
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medler
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He ships stuff as well,,not sure if the shipping costs outweight the price of buying in town though
medler
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they are a long way out. bonnyville is a few hrs drive. may stop out that way if a job pops up out there.
may have to go and see the capt'n in sylvan, says he may have tires with air in the bottom half of tire. keeps showing me tires with plugs sticking out of the lugs. says they aid in traction, only wants 200 / tire says they are custom. WTF.:d
..FRIGGEN TIRES lmao
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imdoo'n
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yeah your right, could be shipped. not in a big rush, but would like to get an idea what will work and fit. lots of take off tires on the net, why is it that guys selling these think they are worth there weight in gold, they don't want them, neither does the dealer. hmm just my observation.
friggin tires
friggin tires
scramblerX
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you can get a set of zillas in 25" for 12"front and 10"rear rims. Not sure if they will measure 25"tall or be shorter? I have the same rim combination on my scrambler and run 24" bear claws. If you have the 4 on 4 rear bolt pattern on your xplorer you can probably pick up some used rear hubs off a 03' predator that is the only year they had 4 156 bolt pattern (same as a sportsman) 04 and newer preddys have 4 110 bolt pattern. These hubs work on scramblers.... I'm guessing they probably would work on an xplorer too, but don't know for sure. I wouldn't want more than a 26" tire but to each there own.
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imdoo'n
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the front's are 156, but the rear are 4x4 so they won't fit. most tires seem to run at least an inch short. i would like a little more axle clearance for the mud, and was leaning to a 26 tire. scramblers may be geared different and as a performance quad you want a lower center of gravity for cornering, i may be wrong but that may be why you have 24's on your machine? although these 25's are 23 and a half now.
friggin tires
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imdoo'n
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look like an interesting tire. a lot less side sip than mud tires, only set back i see is that i will have to get new rear rims. was leaning to mudbugs or bearclaws, but still open to suggestions.
? the swamp lites do they measure 26 in diameter
? the swamp lites do they measure 26 in diameter
scramblerX
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What I said in my post was if you want to go to a 12"rear rim you should be able to swap the rear hubs over to a 4 156 pattern (same as a sportsman) hubs from a 03 predator should fit they are 4 156 they fit on scramblers so they would probably fit on the xplorer. If you don't want to swap rear hubs and rims then the best thing to do is find a tire that will fit on the 10" rim, you will be able to find any tire you want to fit on the front 12" rims to match.
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imdoo'n
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thanxs forgot about swapping over just the hubs, will check into it, can get 12" delta steel rims for about 70 each in ab, royal distributing lists for 49 + shipping. may end up the easiest. still looking, no decisions yet.
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interco makes a few tires for 10 inch rims
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You know if you went with a 16" tire you'd have a shorter distance to the ground when you fall off and the splash wouldn't be as big
You'll never live that day down. On a serious note, I know of 2 14" XTR's and I can find out if there 26 or 27 and $$ if you want.
You'll never live that day down. On a serious note, I know of 2 14" XTR's and I can find out if there 26 or 27 and $$ if you want.- Thread starter
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You know if you went with a 16" tire you'd have a shorter distance to the ground when you fall off and the splash wouldn't be as big
will likely be too large for rims, thinking 26 tire max. although floatation tires may work.:d
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imdoo'n
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so this polaris 400 explorer has +/- 40 hp, will 26" tires kill the power, or what there is.thinking either mud bugs or zillas, light tires. what do you think.
leonard
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reguardless if its a 2 stroke version or 4 stroke version hp requirements tell me 25" tires max.
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