P500 Good wheel/tire set up for snow and some sand???

[Dschaffer]

Hey all,
I’d like to add some 27” tires and aluminum rims to my 520. I’m fine with being as wide as 54”, but the less the better. I’ve asked similar questions before, and am now ready to make the move. I just don’t know enough about it all to feel confident placing an order. When I try a “package” off of the Rocky Mountain ATV site, it limits the size I want. It would be great to find a tire/wheel/spacer package that people have used and found to be a good deal/setup. A webpage called KJmotersports has something like that, but they don’t have spacers as part of the kit and from what I can tell, that could be an issue.
Any one click packages that would do what I’m after? I’d use these primarily in the snow, but if they are much better than stock when there is no snow, I’d probably keep them on all year. When not in snow, I’m mostly on sandy two tracks. The hope/goal is to be able to get through the snow better, and maybe make for a smoother ride year-round.
Thanks

 

[trigger]

Hey all,
I’d like to add some 27” tires and aluminum rims to my 520. I’m fine with being as wide as 54”, but the less the better. I’ve asked similar questions before, and am now ready to make the move. I just don’t know enough about it all to feel confident placing an order. When I try a “package” off of the Rocky Mountain ATV site, it limits the size I want. It would be great to find a tire/wheel/spacer package that people have used and found to be a good deal/setup. A webpage called KJmotersports has something like that, but they don’t have spacers as part of the kit and from what I can tell, that could be an issue.
Any one click packages that would do what I’m after? I’d use these primarily in the snow, but if they are much better than stock when there is no snow, I’d probably keep them on all year. When not in snow, I’m mostly on sandy two tracks. The hope/goal is to be able to get through the snow better, and maybe make for a smoother ride year-round.
Thanks

You're going to want a round profile tire for sand and snow, preferably light, they have better flotation. Find some 12" wheels you like with a 5+2 offset 4/110. Choose the 12x9x? tire of your choice. Get some 1" spacers for the rear from RB3 or dealer of choice. Mount 'em up and you're good to go.

 

[Dschaffer]

This is a set from the KJmotorsports site. Would I just add 1” spacers for the rears?

• 4) MSA M33 Clutch ATV Wheels - Satin Black [12x7] +10mm, 4/110 [M33-02710]
• (2) Maxxis Zilla (6ply) ATV Tires [27x9-12]
• (2) Maxxis Zilla (6ply) ATV Tires [27x11-12]
• (1) Gorilla 12mm x 1.5" Lug Kit & Valve Stems - Chrome [K4CS-12150GR]
• (4) Tires Mount on ATV/UTV Wheels

It’s maddening to try and order from Rocky Mountain. It won’t let me just select the wheels/tires I want, without entering in what they are going on. And then it limits my options. There has to be a better way to do this.

 

[trigger]

This is a set from the KJmotorsports site. Would I just add 1” spacers for the rears?

• 4) MSA M33 Clutch ATV Wheels - Satin Black [12x7] +10mm, 4/110 [M33-02710]
• (2) Maxxis Zilla (6ply) ATV Tires [27x9-12]
• (2) Maxxis Zilla (6ply) ATV Tires [27x11-12]
• (1) Gorilla 12mm x 1.5" Lug Kit & Valve Stems - Chrome [K4CS-12150GR]
• (4) Tires Mount on ATV/UTV Wheels

You may not need the spacers if sticking with the wide's on the back. Most guys run the same size on all four for rotation ability and a common spare.
+10mm I don't understand? If that's the offset then I don't think it's enough?
Valve stems will be supplied wherever you have them mounted, unless doing it yourself?
Lug nuts can be purchased at O'Reilly's or Auto Zone. You're going to want splined lug nuts or you won't be able to get a wrench on them.

 

[Dschaffer]

You may not need the spacers if sticking with the wide's on the back. Most guys run the same size on all four for rotation ability and a common spare.
+10mm I don't understand? If that's the offset then I don't think it's enough?
Valve stems will be supplied wherever you have them mounted, unless doing it yourself?
Lug nuts can be purchased at O'Reilly's or Auto Zone. You're going to want splined lug nuts or you won't be able to get a wrench on them.

Yeah. This is what I’m talking about. I have no idea. I think the thing to do is to call Rocky Mountain, or wherever, and tell them that I want what you recommended and hopefully they will set it up that way. It would be really great if a store just had already set up kits with descriptions of what they are best for. Thanks for the help.

 

[futzin]

Looks like 10mm offset is equivalent to 4+3 offset (which is what I run with 27s, 9s front 11s rear). My tires are directional so no rotating option for me.

I typically buy the tires and wheels separately then take them to Wally World for mounting. But if you find a combo set that you like then all the better.

I'm at 53, 53.5" wide with my setup.

 

[trigger]

Looks like 10mm offset is equivalent to 4+3 offset.

I typically buy the tires and wheels separately then take them to Wally World for mounting. But if you find a combo set that you like then all the better.

That's not a terrible offset, gives more stability. Looks like the Zilla's run 1" short from true so don't know that it would be needed? Yeah the one stop shop would make it easy wouldn't it?

 

[Dschaffer]

I’ve got 4 Tusk Beartooth 12x7 5.0+2 wheels and 4 Tusk Megabite 27x9x12 tire all ready to order. Rocky Mtn only has 1.5” spacers, so I’ll have to order those from somewhere else. Does this seem like a set up that will work, and be good in snow and sandy two tracks? It will be right around $1000 for everything, which is about the same as the Maxxis package. Any thoughts/insight is greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[futzin]

9s for the rear is a bit skinny, I'd personally go 4 10s, or 9s front 11s rear.

9s and 11s will give you an even track, width wise. Don't necessarily need spacers with 5+2 and 27s, IMO.

RB3 is an excellent choice for spacers, should you want to add them.

Edit: I've not much experience in heavy sand and snow. 9s all around might be great for all I know. 🙃

 

[Dschaffer]

9s for the rear is a bit skinny, I'd personally go 4 10s, or 9s front 11s rear.

9s and 11s will give you an even track, width wise. Don't necessarily need spacers with 5+2 and 27s, IMO.

RB3 is an excellent choice for spacers, should you want to add them.

Edit: I've not much experience in heavy sand and snow. 9s all around might be great for all I know. 🙃

Thanks for the info. If I did 10’s all around, would I need 1” spacers on the back?

 

[trigger]

Thanks for the info. If I did 10’s all around, would I need 1” spacers on the back?

Yes for an even track width.

 

[Dschaffer]

Yes for an even track width.

Thanks. Any idea how wide I’ll be? Also, any thoughts on if this would be a good set up for snow and sandy two tracks?

 

[futzin]

Thanks. Any idea how wide I’ll be? Also, any thoughts on if this would be a good set up for snow and sandy two tracks?

I've no experience with Megabites.

Most tire manufacturers will specify which treads are good in which conditions.

 

[Dschaffer]

I've no experience with Megabites.

Most tire manufacturers will specify which treads are good in which conditions.

When I use the “snow” filter on Rocky Mtn., for the tire size, the Megabites are one of two options. The others are ITP Mud Lite XL, which seem ok, but appear to be directional. That shouldn’t matter though if I’m going with all 10”s. Does anybody have experience with either of these?

 

[trigger]

Paddles will be the only tires that are geared towards that kind of specific riding. Then they'd suck on hard pack. You're looking for a good all around tire that does okay in sand and snow. Hard to beat Big Horns in that category.

 

[Splorin]

The ‘Rocky Mtn’ site can be frustrating. I went elsewhere even after a call to them. They must have a lot of issues with people buying stuff that that they want to return because they ‘over’ bought a size or combo. If you’re going with four 7” rims then buy for flotation for your sand and snow. Find 10s, 11s all the way around that run wide. Radials ride better. 27x11s are tight up front but fun. Kenda XTRs maybe…….

 

[Dschaffer]

Thanks for the help. I’ve got everything ordered up. Tusk Megabites 27x10’s and 1” spacers for the rear. I’ll take some before and after pics and post on here. Looking forward to the new set up! Thanks again

 

[Dschaffer]

Tires/Wheels arrived today. I have to say I am impressed with how quick that happened. Now I just wait for the spacer. I’ve got to say that I am wishing I had gone with 28”s. I could be wrong, but it certainly appears that there will be plenty of room.

 

[futzin]

My 27x9s rub occasionally under compression.

Looks good! What offset are those wheels?

 

[Scoop]

EDIT: No, 28s would not have fit.

(I didn't realize I was in a 500/520 thread. Thanks, @trigger)