If you're talking about the stability using truck tires, it's great! I don't feel like there's any difference stability wise using truck tires vs UTV ATV tires. If you're asking about using 27 X 8.5 X 14in Tires and Wheels then they are also great! I have 2 Inch spacers all the way around and have never ran these tires without spacers , so I can't say weather it feels stable without spacers. I can honestly say I am a 100% happy with my current set up! If I could do it over again I would change nothing.
tomcj2
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truck tires should be more stable in theory because they are meant to carry 5-8k vehicle and are not going to move much under 1k utv. the only con would be not as much conforming to terrain for traction and ride will be more stiff
I have them at between 10 and 15 psi. My p500 is set up to haul 6 passengers so I quite often have a lot heavier load then the average person.
I was using Sedona ripsaw tires before I switched to truck tires. The Sedona ripsaws honestly had less Flex and rode rougher than the truck tires do. My ripshaws were only 25 in tall and the truck tires are 27s so that probably makes a difference to. I really did like my Sedona ripshaw's, I actually kept them and put them on my Rubicon. The only thing I didn't like about the Sedona ripsaws was the rubber compound was wearing down too fast on the side by side. For my style riding, I would probably get 3 to 4000 miles max out of the ripshaw's. I've got over 800 miles on the truck tires and they still look brand new, little rubber nipples and everything!! So, in my opinion Sedona rip saws versus mud truck tires..... truck tires win in every way, for a side-by-side.
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Are you concerned at all that truck tires are probably designed for 35+ psi and the lower pressure may damage the sidewalls?
Okay so, after reading your response I actually went out and checked the pressure of all my tires. I was wrong (sorry) I have the truck tires at 25 psi and the rip shaws are at 10 PSI. My response was based off of memory because I was at work and could not confirm the PSI. As for worrying about the sidewalls, I'm not worried and this is why. I am definitely no expert but it seems to me the only thing to worry about is too much flexing leading to cracking, right? This is how I determined what PSI to run. Set the tires to what there recommendations are and ride for a while, if there is absolutely no flex under heavy load and they ride too rough, I let a little out and ride some more. Eventually I find The Sweet Spot, where the tire flexes a little but not too much under heavy load and bingo! Apparently 25 psi was what I decided was best back when I got them. I'm not the kind to adjust tire pressure for different rides. I normally just find what I consider The Sweet Spot and leave them alone. So, to answer your question , I don't worry about running lower than recommended PSI because the sidewalls don't flex too much. Hope that helps. I was confident running truck tires would work good on a side-by-side because for years a farmer next door has been running all terrain truck tires on his Honda four-wheelers. He said he was going through ATV tires so fast he needed something that would last longer. I believe he said he found some old 14 in Subaru wheels from a junkyard that were the same bolt pattern 4 - 110 and has been using them ever since. So he played a role in my decision to go with truck tires.
I think I'm gonna try it. I love the idea and thank you for sharing.
Can you tell me your width and height vs stock?
Also, I may only have 150-300lbs of payload at a time. As I do t have a 6person set up.
We ride Wisconsin and Michigan trails. Basically the snowmobile trails.
Thanks again
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Can you tell me your width and height vs stock?
Also, I may only have 150-300lbs of payload at a time. As I do t have a 6person set up.
We ride Wisconsin and Michigan trails. Basically the snowmobile trails.
Thanks again
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Well, it looks like it's 57 in front and 56 in rear, that's with aftermarket 14 X 7 Wheels and 2 Inch spacers front and back. Also, I have never had the tires rub with this setup. I can't remember what the p500 measurements are stock, sorry. Sounds like for your style riding these would be perfect!! I wouldn't worry about the payload just keep your Springs set softer if you like
I can't remember the offset on the wheels. Yes, if I was ordering new wheel spacers I would get 1.5 up front and 2in on the Rears so they would be even. One thing to keep in mind when you're ordering Wheels is, make sure they're only 7 in wide. My brother-in-law just got a set of 14 in sxs wheels off Craigslist not realizing they were 9 in wide so they wouldn't fit is 8 inch wide tires. He ended up selling them on Craigslist again and buying these because they're the cheapest ones he could find. He has been really happy with them.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BX5HTB9/?tag=sxsweb24-20
I am running 27x9-12 Super Sawampers all the way around on stock rims. No rubbing what so ever.
Wait, the stock tires are 27s so how does it ride better, power will not be affected as the P1000 is geared for 27s from the factory.
| Identification | |
|---|---|
| Front Tire (Full Spec) | Maxxis® Bighorn: 27 x 9-14 |
| Rear Tire (Full Spec) | Maxxis® Bighorn: 27 x 11-14 |
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Dang it, I was in P1000 page when I hit the link. New to sight, sorry getting used to its set up.
I used automotive tires on my 1st. 3 Seat SXS back in the early 70's.
No springs just tire pressure for suspension. Falcon ft wheels , Ford Tk.rear.
Used inner tubes, allowed lower pressure better ride & keep bead from breaking.
Ran this home brew until --( pre Forman )1986 Honda TRX 350 4x4 Came out -- kept that one 14 yrs.-- Until the 2000 Forman 450 & then 500
2005 Polaris Ranger 6x6 , 2009 RZR 1st. machine I put snow tracks on( nice concept poor durability ) Dec. 2013 Back to Honda P700-4( nice with sno tracks ) now 2017 P 500 & ( 2018 P 500 best I've had with snow tracks )
Let's see picturesof any other Pre factory SXS of simular size.
( please not full size ) Doodle bugs been three too Model T & A ,Dodge 6x6 , Tractor )
It did happen here is a Picture of the 1970's sxs 9.1/2 brigs powered. ,2wd. rack & pinion steering 3 spd. With reverse
If this wasn't a Honda forum I could do a BUILD post & the changes as years went by ( roof, ft. & rear WINCH , elect start ,widen rear with reversed wheels , ( many of the mods being used now )
That machine got me to & from camp many years 15mi. 1 way.
It was before SXS crotch rockets that exsist now.
No springs just tire pressure for suspension. Falcon ft wheels , Ford Tk.rear.
Used inner tubes, allowed lower pressure better ride & keep bead from breaking.
Ran this home brew until --( pre Forman )1986 Honda TRX 350 4x4 Came out -- kept that one 14 yrs.-- Until the 2000 Forman 450 & then 500
2005 Polaris Ranger 6x6 , 2009 RZR 1st. machine I put snow tracks on( nice concept poor durability ) Dec. 2013 Back to Honda P700-4( nice with sno tracks ) now 2017 P 500 & ( 2018 P 500 best I've had with snow tracks )
Let's see picturesof any other Pre factory SXS of simular size.
( please not full size ) Doodle bugs been three too Model T & A ,Dodge 6x6 , Tractor )It did happen here is a Picture of the 1970's sxs 9.1/2 brigs powered. ,2wd. rack & pinion steering 3 spd. With reverse
If this wasn't a Honda forum I could do a BUILD post & the changes as years went by ( roof, ft. & rear WINCH , elect start ,widen rear with reversed wheels , ( many of the mods being used now )
That machine got me to & from camp many years 15mi. 1 way.
It was before SXS crotch rockets that exsist now.
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I know this is old but thinking the same size tires on stock did you need spacers??
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