P500 Bigger P500 tires

[TCJ2436]

Hey all, Happy New Year! I’m looking at putting some bigger tires on my 2018 P500. I’m considering going up to 27”, but still not 100% sure yet...I might go bigger. Wondering if you guys could share your personal experiences and knowledge on the subject, like...

*What’s the biggest tire that can go on the P500 without making any modifications to the machine? I don’t want to modify the frame or body in any fashion.

*Are there any rubbing or clearance issues anywhere?

*Do I need spacers? Or is that only if I’m putting on different sized wheels?

*What tires are you yourself running, and honestly, how do you like them?

And lastly, could you please attach some pictures of your machine, with what size tire you’ve got on it, so I can get a good idea of my options and what it will look like?

Thanks guys, and happy trails!

 

[Mudder]

Here’s mine with comparison to stock. 5+2 rims, no spacers, no rub. Better ride. Could not find original pic so here’s a link to a thread when New 2 yrs. ago. Holding up well, tire showing very little wear in pic below after 1400 miles, so choose what you really like cause they should last many years. LOL. From what I’ve read, bigger than 27s might require frame trim.
P500 - P500 Tire and Wheel pics

 

[Gassygordo]

27” no problem, no spacers. 1400 miles.

 

[Chooglin]

I think a 26" tires go well with these machines. You still have that torquey feel , that these machines are known for.

I am running 26x12x9 Bighorn origonal's on 5+2 wheels on all four corners , with 1 1/2" spacers on the rear and 1" spacers on the front.

I believe a 27" true diameter tire is the largest you can go without modding, but someone who is running them, could tell you for sure if this is true.

 

[DG Rider]

I think a 26" tires goes well with these machines. You still have that torquey feel , that these machines are known for.

I am running 26x12x9 Bighorn origonal's on 5+2 wheels on all four corners , with 1 1/2" spacers on the rear and 1" spacers on the front.

I believe a 27" true diameter tire is the largest you can go without modding, but someone who is running them, could tell you for sure if this is true.

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I'm thinking I might do 26's on the stock wheels (I have OEM rear wheels/tires at all 4 corners) with spacers -1.5 fronts and 2 in the rear.

 

[TCJ2436]

Here’s mine with comparison to stock. 5+2 rims, no spacers, no rub. Better ride. Could not find original pic so here’s a link to a thread when New 2 yrs. ago. Holding up well, tire showing very little wear in pic below after 1400 miles, so choose what you really like cause they should last many years. LOL. From what I’ve read, bigger than 27s might require frame trim.
P500 - P500 Tire and Wheel pics

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Thanks Mudder. Confirming you’re running 27’s?

 

[TCJ2436]

I'm thinking I might do 26's on the stock wheels (I have OEM rear wheels/tires at all 4 corners) with spacers -1.5 fronts and 2 in the rear.

Thanks DGRider. I also thought about putting the bigger (stock) rear wheels on all four corners, but not sure. I have no intention of putting high end after market wheels on mine. I like the simple stock look of black OEMs. When you get yours, will you let us know how it worked out, and post a picture? Thanks!

 

[UpnorthP5]

Chooglin what wheels are those?
They look good, I’m not a fan of all black that most are.

 

[TCJ2436]

27” no problem, no spacers. 1400 miles.

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I like the look of that tire height Gassygordo. Are those wheels the same size as OEM? Thanks

 

[BuckCreek01]

ITP Blackwater 27". 14" rims. No issues.

 

[TCJ2436]

I think a 26" tires goes well with these machines. You still have that torquey feel , that these machines are known for.

I am running 26x12x9 Bighorn origonal's on 5+2 wheels on all four corners , with 1 1/2" spacers on the rear and 1" spacers on the front.

I believe a 27" true diameter tire is the largest you can go without modding, but someone who is running them, could tell you for sure if this is true.

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Nice looking set up Chooglin. I like your point about keeping the torquey-ness of the P500 with 26s. I know that the bigger tire you go, loss of torque will increase; but comparingly, do you think running 27s will lose all that much? FYI, I do casual trail riding only, maybe an occasional hill climb during hunting season, but I’m a pretty laid back rider not looking for speed or craziness. Not interested in speed, as long as I get there in one piece.

 

[TCJ2436]

ITP Blackwater 27". 14" rims. No issues.

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Thanks BuckCreek. I really like that look! Have you noticed a loss of torque at all?

 

[Chooglin]

Chooglin what wheels are those?
They look good, I’m not a fan of all black that most are.

5 star Super Grip , they come in 3 different choices.
Super Grip Wheels

 

[BuckCreek01]

Thanks BuckCreek. I really like that look! Have you noticed a loss of torque at all?

Purchased my P5 new with tires and rims so I have no comparison . Feels like plenty of torque but do not know compared to stock.

 

[Chooglin]

Nice looking set up Chooglin. I like your point about keeping the torquey-ness of the P500 with 26s. I know that the bigger tire you go, loss of torque will increase; but comparingly, do you think running 27s will lose all that much? FYI, I do casual trail riding only, maybe an occasional hill climb during hunting season, but I’m a pretty laid back rider not looking for speed or craziness. Not interested in speed, as long as I get there in one piece.

I honestly can't answer that , like you said , "I know that the bigger tire you go, loss of torque will increase" but if you go with a light weight tire , that would definitely help.

 

[UpnorthP5]

Thanks Chooglin!

 

[16p500]

I'm running 26" mudlite XL's at 10 psi on stock wheels. No spacers, no rubbing and no loss of power.

 

[alloutdoors]

I'm running 26" mudlite XL's at 10 psi on stock wheels. No spacers, no rubbing and no loss of power. View attachment 99834 View attachment 99840

Tires look great! What size tires are you running on the rear, because they look a bit more narrow than expected?

 

[16p500]

Tires look great! What size tires are you running on the rear, because they look a bit more narrow than expected?

26x9 front
26x10 rear

 

[Mudder]

Thanks Mudder. Confirming you’re running 27’s?

Yes 27s at 6-8 psi. Bighorn type, Journey 350. Found other good comments and ideas in the Tire and Wheel sub forum when I was shopping. Went with those as a local guy had good deals. It did add width so barely fit in restricted trails here. About torque, Climb steep rocky hills in 2nd gear at 8-10 mph for rough terrain, 3rd gear for faster and smoother trails. I ride for traction, not speed.