P500 Any regrets running same size tire all around?

[DaddyDubbs]

Been going back and forth on tire or tire/wheel combos for so long, my wife keeps asking if I'm ever going to order something.

Lately, I have been considering running the same size on all 4 corners and think I have narrowed down my tire choice to either Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 25x8-12 or ITP Blackwater Evolution 25x9-12 and was thinking that I might mount either tire on STI beadlock 5+2 rims. I know most of you are running 26"+ tires, but I pretty much have to stay with a 25" to fit into my enclosed trailer.

Wondering if anyone that is running the same size tire on all 4 corners wish they would have gone staggered. I know many of the advantages of running the same size, but the only disadvantage I can think of is a loss of some flotation in the rear, and maybe some traction. What else am I missing?

If I go staggered, should I forgo the beadlocks and just mount on stock rims? I don't think 1" up will have much more pucker factor on stock wheels than OEM tires, plus I could always run spacers.

Opinions greatly appreciated.

 

[Seg]

I am running 26x9x12 5+2 rims on all corners . i also have 1 inch spacers in the back and I like it. makes it pretty close to be even front/rear...as for your trailer, if you go bigger you could deflate your tires if you are carrying a small air compressor?

 

[KYhillbilly]

i have 26x9x12 at all 4 corners with 5+2 backspacing as well with 1.5" spacers in back, back slightly wider than front and i love the set up.

 

[JCart]

I run 26 by 11 by 12s with 5-2 wheels on all corners no complains, works awesome. You may wanna build some front mud flaps, have example of what I did in link. Primarily did it to rotate tires for even wear, easier replacement, even ground pressure and smoother ride.

 

[500oneer]

Been going back and forth on tire or tire/wheel combos for so long, my wife keeps asking if I'm ever going to order something.

Lately, I have been considering running the same size on all 4 corners and think I have narrowed down my tire choice to either Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 25x8-12 or ITP Blackwater Evolution 25x9-12 and was thinking that I might mount either tire on STI beadlock 5+2 rims. I know most of you are running 26"+ tires, but I pretty much have to stay with a 25" to fit into my enclosed trailer.

Wondering if anyone that is running the same size tire on all 4 corners wish they would have gone staggered. I know many of the advantages of running the same size, but the only disadvantage I can think of is a loss of some flotation in the rear, and maybe some traction. What else am I missing?

If I go staggered, should I forgo the beadlocks and just mount on stock rims? I don't think 1" up will have much more pucker factor on stock wheels than OEM tires, plus I could always run spacers.

Opinions greatly appreciated.

I run sti 5+2 26 x 9 inch tires with no spacers. I like it because it tight places if the front tire clears the rear tire usually does too. Turning is slightly easier with nine inch wide tires in the back but hardly noticible. In deep mud or snow offset wheels might slow you down a little bit but I try to stay out of both.

 

[Bryce]

Been going back and forth on tire or tire/wheel combos for so long, my wife keeps asking if I'm ever going to order something.

Lately, I have been considering running the same size on all 4 corners and think I have narrowed down my tire choice to either Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 25x8-12 or ITP Blackwater Evolution 25x9-12 and was thinking that I might mount either tire on STI beadlock 5+2 rims. I know most of you are running 26"+ tires, but I pretty much have to stay with a 25" to fit into my enclosed trailer.

Wondering if anyone that is running the same size tire on all 4 corners wish they would have gone staggered. I know many of the advantages of running the same size, but the only disadvantage I can think of is a loss of some flotation in the rear, and maybe some traction. What else am I missing?

If I go staggered, should I forgo the beadlocks and just mount on stock rims? I don't think 1" up will have much more pucker factor on stock wheels than OEM tires, plus I could always run spacers.

Opinions greatly appreciated.

I run 28x10-14 motohammers. 4500 miles and no issues. About half tread remaining.

 

[jmcampbell54]

Anybody running 27x12x12 on P500?


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[SXSHP500CO]

I have 27 x 10 x 14 's all the way around, with 2" spacer. I wanted a bit more of a stable ride which the bigger tires and the spacers accomplished. No issues at all -but it seems to have a smoother "less" bumpy ride.

Good luck

 

[GRANITE]

I have 28 x 10 x 14 's all the way around, with 2" spacer. I wanted a bit more of a stable ride which the bigger tires and the spacers accomplished. No issues at all -but it seems to have a smoother "less" bumpy ride.

Good luck

did you put 2" spacers all the way around with stock rims?

 

[trigger]

I have 28 x 10 x 14 's all the way around, with 2" spacer. I wanted a bit more of a stable ride which the bigger tires and the spacers accomplished. No issues at all -but it seems to have a smoother "less" bumpy ride.

Good luck

Very interested in exactly what you are running, been thinking about 28x10x12 but wondered if they would fit without frame mod. You stated 14's so that means after market wheels, what's the offset 5+2? What tires are you using and are they actually 28" tall or a little less? I'm looking at the BH 2.0's which run a true 28", don't want to cut the frame.

 

[SXSHP500CO]

Trigger mine are 14". Jasper drawer I have the spoked M12 rims. I have the 2" spacers all around. No problems no rub. I want to lift it with 2" spacers on the shocks but I don't want to loose the softness of the ride. I heard it can be. A stiffer ride what have you gents hear Do?

Thanks

 

[trigger]

Two inch spacers in the stock springs would probably turn out horrible. How much clearance do you have, any idea at full turn?

 

[SXSHP500CO]

I want to say maybe 1" at best. It will rub if you're doing hard core rock climbing

 

[trigger]

I want to say maybe 1" at best. It will rub if you're doing hard core rock climbing

That's what I wondered...thanks.

 

[SXSHP500CO]

Your welcome. I want some portals like B- child. What do you think

 

[Stacy]

I'm running bighorn originals, My hardest decision of my purchase... It dragged on for a couple of months. Finally I rode on a friends forman on snow. He had done matching all the way around. I was surprised on how well it performed on most terrains. I pulled the trigger on the BH 12x27x12's. I ride on rough high desert, mountain terrain filled with lava rock and obsidian is everywhere just like glass. Knock on wood zero flats and I have pushed every limit possible loaded with elk, moose, sheep deer ect..... Love THE TIRE combo. I have since added a second with the exact setup. Zero,nada not a one regret or down fall.

 

[mrjeff42]

I’m running 27x9x14 all 4 corners with a spare.... if I was going to do again I would go little wider. At least 27x10x14 or i really like the look of Stacy’s set up with the 12” wide. But for me the next set will be wider

 

[DaddyDubbs]

Thanks for the comments - went with 26x9-12 ITP Blackwater Evolution on STI Beadlock Wheels on all 4 corners.

 

[Terry_Redman]

Thanks for the comments - went with 26x9-12 ITP Blackwater Evolution on STI Beadlock Wheels on all 4 corners.View attachment 69277

After changing to 26x9-12, can the P-500 still fit in 50” trails?

 

[HUCK]

Going 27x11x12 all around for my next set .