32s with 1000X-4

Many_Gs

Many_Gs

Well-Known Member
Apr 5, 2021
216
514
93
PA
Ownership

  1. Talon X4
I'm probably beating a dead horse but can't find a clear-cut answer.

Are there going to be spacing issues or rubbing with 32" rubber on a 2021 Talon 1000x-4? If so, do I buy spacers to alleviate, or just avoid this at all cost? I know this is a longer model and sits lower(id assume due to weight/length).

I'd like to have my wheels, winch etc all here before my Talon arrives at the dealership for pickup. Thanks in advance.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Blownzuki
PaulF

PaulF

/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\
Lifetime Member
Jul 1, 2019
1,462
4,810
113
Utah
Ownership

  1. Talon R
Yes, that horse has long been killed.

"Will 32's rub?" is too vague of a question, there are too many variables so you will get many different answers. The facts are...
  • True 32's on an X (2 or 4) can rub in the front. Mainly turning left with the suspension compressed. A flat style tread is worse than a more rounded tread.
  • Stock front wheels will cause the least amount of rubbing.
  • 7" wheels with less than +50mm offset wheels will make it worse.
  • Spacers will make it worse.
  • Certain aftermarket skids will make it worse.
A good solution is to install forward offset control arms from SuperATV.

Also, you have another consideration. The bigger/heavier you go with your tire/wheel combo, the more power loss you will experience. If you ride mainly from sea level to 5,000 feet, probably not a big deal. If you mainly ride above 5,000 feet you need to make sure you are OK with the power loss, especially if you are adding a lot of accessories and weighing the machine down.
 
Many_Gs

Many_Gs

Well-Known Member
Apr 5, 2021
216
514
93
PA
Ownership

  1. Talon X4
Thank you for the thorough update, sounds like I should wait then. That or get a smaller tire, maybe a 30-31? I was told the stock tires are soft and not the best for trail riding so wanted an upgrade.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Blownzuki
Montecresto

Montecresto

Montecresto el segundo
Lifetime Member
Supporting Member
Club Contributor
Jan 17, 2016
22,587
34,173
113
Eastern oklahoma
Ownership

  1. Other Brand

  2. 500

  3. 1000-3

  4. 1000-5

  5. Talon X4
I'm probably beating a dead horse but can't find a clear-cut answer.

Are there going to be spacing issues or rubbing with 32" rubber on a 2021 Talon 1000x-4? If so, do I buy spacers to alleviate, or just avoid this at all cost? I know this is a longer model and sits lower(id assume due to weight/length).

I'd like to have my wheels, winch etc all here before my Talon arrives at the dealership for pickup. Thanks in advance.
Yes, especially if you ride hard, I have occasional (2-3 times when out riding for a day) rubbing on the front drivers wheel and I’m running 30’s that are a true 30.5”......
 
  • Like
Reactions: Blownzuki
Montecresto

Montecresto

Montecresto el segundo
Lifetime Member
Supporting Member
Club Contributor
Jan 17, 2016
22,587
34,173
113
Eastern oklahoma
Ownership

  1. Other Brand

  2. 500

  3. 1000-3

  4. 1000-5

  5. Talon X4
Thank you for the thorough update, sounds like I should wait then. That or get a smaller tire, maybe a 30-31? I was told the stock tires are soft and not the best for trail riding so wanted an upgrade.
IMO, 30’s are a good size.....
 
  • Like
Reactions: Blownzuki
Sheetmetalfab

Sheetmetalfab

Liberal kryptonite. truth and logic….
Lifetime Member
Jul 21, 2019
2,017
12,311
113
Alaska
Ownership

  1. Do not currently own

  2. Talon X4
Thank you for the thorough update, sounds like I should wait then. That or get a smaller tire, maybe a 30-31? I was told the stock tires are soft and not the best for trail riding so wanted an upgrade.

6-1 front and 4-3 rear system 3 sb4 wheels and 31x10 XM310 system 3 tires were exactly 64” wide front and rear on my talon X4.

No rubbing.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Blownzuki
PaulF

PaulF

/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\
Lifetime Member
Jul 1, 2019
1,462
4,810
113
Utah
Ownership

  1. Talon R
Stock tires are soft and grip great on most surfaces but they are a little thin (to save weight I would assume) and are susceptible to sidewall punctures.

6-1 front and 4-3 rear system 3 sb4 wheels and 31x10 XM310 system 3 tires were exactly 64” wide front and rear on my talon X4.

No rubbing.
Doesn't look like the XM310 comes in a 10 wide anymore (only 9.5) and the 31X9.5X14 is only 30.6 diameter with a slightly rounded tread so no, they most likely will not rub on an X.

1617910901961
 
Sheetmetalfab

Sheetmetalfab

Liberal kryptonite. truth and logic….
Lifetime Member
Jul 21, 2019
2,017
12,311
113
Alaska
Ownership

  1. Do not currently own

  2. Talon X4
Stock tires are soft and grip great on most surfaces but they are a little thin (to save weight I would assume) and are susceptible to sidewall punctures.


Doesn't look like the XM310 comes in a 10 wide anymore (only 9.5) and the 31X9.5X14 is only 30.6 diameter with a slightly rounded tread so no, they most likely will not rub on an X.

View attachment 265494

Yep they are 9.5” wide.

336CDEF9 0D0F 4E5B 9284 E70A713FC28E
A0ABCFEB 3CFA 4409 9079 01193A255D39


Not sure how much more square the tread can get.

And I can confirm they do not rub.
 
Last edited:
Many_Gs

Many_Gs

Well-Known Member
Apr 5, 2021
216
514
93
PA
Ownership

  1. Talon X4
Thanks all,

I have to do some google work to figure out all those numbers!

I'm guessing I have to do with your offset and maybe even spacers, I'll have to dig a bit.

Either way sounds like I may need new wheels and tires if that's the case.

Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk
 

About us

  • Our community has been around for many years and pride ourselves on offering unbiased, critical discussion among people of all different backgrounds. We are working every day to make sure our community is one of the best.

User Menu

Buy us a beer!

  • Lots of time and money has gone into making sure the community is running the best software, best designs, and all the other bells and whistles. Care to buy us a beer? We'd really appreciate it!

    Beer Fund!

    Club Membership!