Tire Size question

[AC550]

i hope someone can help me out i am looking at upgrade my 2012 polaris sportsman 800efi stock tires from the the 25 to the maxxis zilla 27-9-12 and 27-11-12 but the quad has the front struts now the question is should or will i need wheel spacers or should i get a set of rims to clear the strut as stock i might have about 3/4 of a inch clearance between the tire and strut

 

[the_real_wild1]

Depends on what you want to spend. Either will work. Spacers are cheaper then rims.

 

[arff]

Bed locks and 14 inch rims.

 

[cementfist27]

I am not 100% sure, but on my 2011 850XP, I was able to switch the stock 26" Carlisle tires and add 30" Zillas on the stock wheel and has no issues. Take it for what it's worth...

 

[AC550]

ok but do you have the front strut or the front a-arms because i have the front struts which i think are the issue because i think if i had the a-arms i wouldn't have this issue

 

[rzrgade]

9 x 27 Zillas are a very small tire ....I think you will clear the struts fine . Try it , worst case a narrow (3/4) spacer required. But I think you will be fine .....

 

[Bnorth]

I have the same unit and I think the stock fronts are 9" wide as well so the zillas should fit.

 

[leonard]

If it was me.
Offset 12" rims and decide on tire.

With offset rims like the ITP 4 spoke for example you can run up to 29-30" tires without a lift.

If you dont have the offset or spacers you will have turning clearance issues most likely , and possibly other issues with travel.

If it was me id prob go offsets and 28" tires on a 800xp but that's just me.