Installed Kenda Bear Claw HTR radials

[slowdryrider]

Finally bought and installed my new tires.I went with 26" tires. I have them on our Polaris and find them to be a very good all around tire.They do measure a true 26" tall with 10 psi. The stock tires measured 24 1/4 with 12 psi.

 

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[bigc]

looks good radials make a huge difference

 

[Hondasxs]

Ya. They do look good.

 

[ohanacreek]

what width did you go with?

 

[slowdryrider]

what width did you go with?

Fronts 26 x 9R 12 Rears 26 x 11R 12

 

[dieselmax]

Hey Slowdry how are the bearclaws holding out? im thinking of pulling the trigger on a set of 27's

 

[slowdryrider]

I've got about 7000 klms on them and there hardly worn.I do lots of gravel roads and there's holding up really good.There a great mud and snow tire as well.

 

[dieselmax]

that's good to hear do you notice any loss of power with the 26's?

 

[slowdryrider]

that's good to hear do you notice any loss of power with the 26's?

Haven't noticed any, but in all fairness I installed them in the early spring, and only road winter snow with the oem ones

 

[ohanacreek]

that's good to hear do you notice any loss of power with the 26's?

There was no noticeable difference with the 27" tires, I had I just went to 28" tires only have maybe a mile on the 28's and most was in first around our land. So can't speak to the 28's, however as you get taller the length of the "arm" from the axel centerline more quickly becomes a larger percentage of the original so you should see a much larger power loss between 27's and 28's, than with 25's to 26's.

 

[dieselmax]

thanks for the info guys now to get the final go ahead from the boss lol

 

[scott]

Finally bought and installed my new tires.I went with 26" tires. I have them on our Polaris and find them to be a very good all around tire.They do measure a true 26" tall with 10 psi. The stock tires measured 24 1/4 with 12 psi.

Can you measure the width for me. I'm thinking about doing 27x9x12 on all 4.. But only it there a true 9" wide

 

[sthomp54]

Can you measure the width for me. I'm thinking about doing 27x9x12 on all 4.. But only it there a true 9" wide

Ive got 26 bearclaws on my 500, 9" front and 11" rear. I almost went with 9" rear tires but decided not to in the end. I'm glad I did as the difference in the front and rear tire is dramatic. The lug width is much thicker and I just dont think the 9" will wear well on the rear like the 11". If you could see the two side by side you would know what I am talking about...its almost like they intentionally made the 9" lighter duty for the front. Also, I measured the front at a true 9" and the rear about 10.5" Hope this helps.

 

[Hardwaterflyer]

Same HTR setup on my P2-700. I like the 8ply sidewall feature. 800 miles on them--minimal wear. Use E-Z Tracks in winter so they do not get much snow use but overall a pretty good tire.

 

[scott]

Well i got the bear claws HTR 27-9-12,,,27-11-12. They look awesome on the pioneer. A lot better stance up front. Post pic later cause the rears aren't here yet. Will be here today. Fronts are on tho.

 

[Tflynn]

Standing by for pictures...

 

[scott]

These things are huge!! The tire on the pioneer is 26-11-12 but these 27-11-12 look really wide compared.

 

[Tflynn]

These things are huge!! The tire on the pioneer is 26-11-12 but these 27-11-12 look really wide compared. View attachment 11561

Are the new ones on the rim yet? They should suck in a bit once they're on the rim and inflated

 

[Tflynn]

They look awesome!

 

[scott]

. Got them on now. 13" clearance rear and 14" front no lift. These tires look great, and the best their true to size. I really think I'm going to love these tires. Putting skid plate on next. Then ready for royal blue trip.