P500 Any regrets running same size tire all around?

[500oneer]

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

If you use stock wheels it will fit for sure. With 5+2 wheels you will be close to 52”.

 

[DaddyDubbs]

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

It should with stock rims, especially since most trail posts are wider than 50"

 

[JCart]

This last summer up graded to 27x11x12 radials on all four corners and kept the 5-2 rims. Rides soooo much nicer with radials, noticeably smoother....wife commented, so ya know ur on the right track. These with Elka Stage 3s are the best for smoothing out the terrain, pulling logs outta the brush and noticeably better traction ploughing snow too. Steering effort is not noticably harder with same front to rear, mine just touch at near full lock on the front flaps.
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[coyote666]

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. View attachment 69152[/QUOTE
That looks awesome. I just got my P500 and want to put something similar on mine. What offset are your wheels? Do you notice any power loss? Did you do the frame cut or do they fit without that?

 

[Chuckie3]

Does anyone know if the ripsaws are true 26”

 

[Russ989]

I ran 26x9-12 Sedona mud rebel rt’s with 5+2 offset wheels on all four corners and wouldn’t change a thing. Handled great.

 

[12luck12]

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.

I have 28x10x12 BH 2.0's on a 5+2 offset no spacers and no frame mods and have never noticed it rub.

 

[Chuckie3]

Are the Sedona mud rebel r/t a better ride than the ripsaws trying to choose between the two? Thanks for all the advice

 

[trigger]

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.

This is how I'll be set up shortly. Wanted to go with 28x10's but I'm convinced they'll rub. Wanted more up front though so I ordered 26x11x12 2.0's for the front. Did a fair amount of reading on the subject and there are pros and cons to both. They say it's harder to steer, more stress on front drive train, more mud throwing and a little more sway when cornering. The advantages are said to be better technical handling, traction, flotation, softer ride, wheel protection and look. Oh yeah and rotation...pretty sure I'll never do it though. I know a lot of you guys are running the skinny's on all four but they look funny as hell on the back of this machine. The wide front looks like it wants to eat!



Measured everything up and I'll be 1" skinnier in the back, going to need 1 1/2" spacers to even out the track width putting me at 56".

 

[JCart]

This is how I'll be set up shortly. Wanted to go with 28x10's but I'm convinced they'll rub. Wanted more up front though so I ordered 26x11x12 2.0's for the front. Did a fair amount of reading on the subject and there are pros and cons to both. They say it's harder to steer, more stress on front drive train, more mud throwing and a little more sway when cornering. The advantages are said to be better technical handling, traction, flotation, softer ride, wheel protection and look. Oh yeah and rotation...pretty sure I'll never do it though. I know a lot of you guys are running the skinny's on all four but they look funny as hell on the back of this machine. The wide front looks like it wants to eat!

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Measured everything up and I'll be 1" skinnier in the back, going to need 1 1/2" spacers to even out the track width putting me at 56".

Thinking when you do the gear change you’ll be happy you stayed with the smaller diameter tire.... hahaaa

 

[trigger]

Thinking when you do the gear change you’ll be happy you stayed with the smaller diameter tire.... hahaaa

Still kicking that idea around, kinda like having that low end torque.

 

[Rustneversleeps]

Not there yet but plan on running all the same 27-10-12's with 1.50 or 2.0 spacer all around..

 

[Jack_Burton]

I am running GBC Dirt Grabbers 27x11x12 on all four corners with 1.5 inch spacers.

I like the set up, I will go with radials next time.

 

[SouthwestORV]

I ran 26x9-12 Sedona mud rebel rt’s with 5+2 offset wheels on all four corners and wouldn’t change a thing. Handled great.
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Did you sell your P500? You were using past tense.

 

[SouthwestORV]

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?

I am about to pull the trigger on this setup. Which spacer did you go with? (brand) Do you have any photos? Thanks.

 

[Russ989]

Did you sell your P500? You were using past tense.

Yes, I upgraded to a 700-4.

 

[SouthwestORV]

oooo she's purty

 

[100Acre]

just started running BH 26 x 9 x 12 all the way around on 5+2 and 1" spacers. RIDE IS MUCH BETTER...

 

[SouthwestORV]

just started running BH 26 x 9 x 12 all the way around on 5+2 and 1" spacers. RIDE IS MUCH BETTER...

I'm happy to hear it, I've got a similar set up coming in the mail.

 

[Akfishbum]

I run Maxxis big horn 2.0 26-11-12 on all four corners. I went 11” wide for better floatation when crossing floating bogs and tundra here in Alaska. I have been super happy with the set up and have taken the “Pack Mule” places I never thought it would go. Last fall was really wet and we had some mud holes that were up past the top of the tires with serious ruts underneath so you had to go slow; she crawled right through. When going across tundra and bogs I rarely break through the vegetative mat, I like this since it avoids leaving a big mud hole for the next guy and can hide my trail from other hunters when sneaking into my secret spots.