P500 12" or 14" rims? what is the best width for tires?

[hyejack]

Hi,

This is my first post. Just got a 2019 p500 2 weeks ago and love it.

First ATV / UTV. I am a complete newbie to this world.

I have a deal on a set of 4 of these 14x8 rims but not sure if they are right for me.
MOOSE UTILITY DIVISION WHEEL 393B 14X8 4/110 4+4

They are 4+4. Is that ok?

What size tire should I get?

Do i stick to getting 12" rims and taller/wider tires?

thanks

 

[JCart]

Congrats on the new rig hyejack and welcome. I went with 12” diameter rims as I wanted more side wall for a smoother ride. My rims are 5-2 and currently running Kenda HT Radials in 27 tall x 11 wide on 12” rims on all 4 corners of machine. Really like them, recommend radials for sure smoother ride, better traction. Same size front to back means you can rotate them for better wear and I like the look.
Cheers happy riding!
j

 

[JimmyA]

Welcome aboard from Northeast Texas! Those are some good looking wheels, for sure. JCart gave some very good advice that I would follow if I was needing any wheels and tires.

 

[Backwoods]

I agree 5+2 , 12 inch with radials . Very good combo.

 

[Dp5hunter]

Hi Haejack I live in sentral Mississippi and I have 14in reems because we ride a lot in water and sand and the larger wheels keeps the sand and gravel from paking around the front brack calipers and it makes the brack last longer. It all depends on the the tipe of terrain u ride in. I have a 2016 P500 and the longer I have it the better it gets

 

[Dp5hunter]

 

[hyejack]

Congrats on the new rig hyejack and welcome. I went with 12” diameter rims as I wanted more side wall for a smoother ride. My rims are 5-2 and currently running Kenda HT Radials in 27 tall x 11 wide on 12” rims on all 4 corners of machine. Really like them, recommend radials for sure smoother ride, better traction. Same size front to back means you can rotate them for better wear and I like the look.
Cheers happy riding!
j

thanks...

It is some good advice.

Great looking SS Rims and nice photos too.

Not sure of the rim but i will get the 26 or 27" x 12 tires

 

[hyejack]

Welcome aboard from Northeast Texas! Those are some good looking wheels, for sure. JCart gave some very good advice that I would follow if I was needing any wheels and tires.

thanks for the welcome.

I passed on the rim deal... nice rim wrong size.
I will be following JCart's advice

Cheers

 

[hyejack]

Hi Haejack I live in sentral Mississippi and I have 14in reems because we ride a lot in water and sand and the larger wheels keeps the sand and gravel from paking around the front brack calipers and it makes the brack last longer. It all depends on the the tipe of terrain u ride in. I have a 2016 P500 and the longer I have it the better it gets

Hey, I ride a lot of rock and water. very little sand. I am going to get 12s it is better suited for my environment. thanks for the info.

PS. Great looking ride. I lover the water crossing photo.

 

[Mudder]

Good points on the 12 vs 14s, might have stuck with 12s if I knew this before. My riding is bumpy stuff.

 

[Lilred500]

I have 27x11-12 rear and 27x9-12 front on stock wheels I like the stock wheels bc there steel and gold up pretty well in the rocks here.

 

[Lilred500]

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Man I like that bumper! Nice ride

 

[Mudder]

Man I like that bumper! Nice ride

Very pleased with the Strongmade bumper, easy winch mount on top, and prevented some damage bumping trees. Top tube is a nice hand hold in muddy winching. A recommended mod IMO. Liked the sturdy design so much, put one on the ACE.

 

[Mudder]

Congrats on the new rig hyejack and welcome. I went with 12” diameter rims as I wanted more side wall for a smoother ride. My rims are 5-2 and currently running Kenda HT Radials in 27 tall x 11 wide on 12” rims on all 4 corners of machine. Really like them, recommend radials for sure smoother ride, better traction. Same size front to back means you can rotate them for better wear and I like the look.
Cheers happy riding!
j

Thinking of putting my 27s with 14 inch rims on the wifes 420 Rancher IRS, and going back to stock rims with aftermarket 27 radials. Local USFS doesn’t like my current 54 inch width on restricted trails. What is your width @JCart ?

 

[jon1872]

Was wondering how tippy will 26 inch tires make the 500. Getting ready to get some new tires just can't decide on 25 or 26

 

[Backwoods]

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Was wondering how tippy will 26 inch tires make the 500. Getting ready to get some new tires just can't decide on 25 or 26

I had 25s on my 500 , I should have went 26. It would have been much better for it.

 

[jon1872]

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I had 25s on my 500 , I should have went 26. It would have been much better for it.

Thanks for the info. I really want some big horn 2 26 inch.

 

[Backwoods]

Those are great tires.

 

[jon1872]

Those are great tires.

Christmas money burning a hole in my pocket.

 

[Rustneversleeps]

Congrats on the new rig hyejack and welcome. I went with 12” diameter rims as I wanted more side wall for a smoother ride. My rims are 5-2 and currently running Kenda HT Radials in 27 tall x 11 wide on 12” rims on all 4 corners of machine. Really like them, recommend radials for sure smoother ride, better traction. Same size front to back means you can rotate them for better wear and I like the look.
Cheers happy riding!
j

Any rubbing with the 11'' wide tire and are you using any spacers

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I had 25s on my 500 , I should have went 26. It would have been much better for it.

I have 25s i should have went with 27s