Am I wasting my money going to 25 inch tires.We do a lot of slow driving through rocky woods.Looking at bighorns on factory rims.
go with 26-27 better clearance and shouldn't notice much of a torque loss
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Agreed - Im running 26" bighorn (really a knock off but 99% the same) and there is no power loss and they work great! The added ground clearance also really helps the P500
I know I ask a lot of questions but,that is how we learn and I want to get it right because tires cost a lot of money.On the 26 inch I have seen remarks about front rim coverage?Also,regular bighorns or 2.0.We do a lot of steep rocky trails in 1st or 2nd gear here in Missouri.Thanks for hearing me out guys.
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I am not running the 2.0's but my Tusk HD (Rocky Mountain ATV) knock offs protect the rim well. I run a LOT of rocky rough trails and have not had the slightest problem. Overall I am very pleased with them, especially for the price
I know you looking at big horns but i think you should also look at the ITP black water evolution tires. But yea i also think 26"..
I'm running 27"x11"x14" Ripsaws all the way around. Have been climbing steep, twisty trails, & have never been at a loss for power. I would at least go to 26" tires, because of the clearance provided.
Interesting.They look good.I will try to find weight and actual height comparisons.Thanks.
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WDirt and rocks.
Water and slick creek beds
Wow.What a testimony.Dirt and rocks.
Water and slick creek beds
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Driving myself crazy trying to figure out what tires to put on using factory rims.I have added weight with the roof winch windshield strongmade bumper and cargo rack.A little concerned about dogging it down with 26inch original bighorns. Just not interested in the 2.0 bighorns.
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Moose I had around 450lbs of accessories on mine and I was running 28" Blackwater Evos. Ran great went through deep mud pulled trailers, hauled buddies.
I lost a little on the top end (only got to about 42, but that's over 45 when you account for the difference in the ratio due to the tires)but I'm starting to think it was aero drag from the windshield, because on the interstate it was like pulling a drag chute behind me.
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I don't have a P500 yet but I have Bighorn 2.0's on my Rincon. When and if I do get a P500 one of the first things I will do is put BH 2.0's on it. Either 25 or 26 inchers. I literally ride at Rock City and they are one tough tire. Lighter weight is a good thing. Zero punctures, good rim protection, nice ride and good traction in all conditions from snow to mud to rocks.
Also using stock rims is the best idea. Not sure about the P500 but most aftermarket rims have different offsets than the stock Honda wheels. If you change offsets you are changing steering geometry. You can defeat the easy light steering engineered into it with the wrong wheel offset.
After over analysing tire info I ordered bighorn originals 25inch bighorns. I realize that they run big for their size.We will see what happens.
keep up updated moose I was stuck between those and the ripsaws it will be interesting to see how they match up on the same ride