Multi New Tires. "Journey", "Trilobite", and "Ocelot" P350.

[MB_Rider]

Congrats on the new rig!
On my 2015 27x11x12 on 5-2 off set rims, have these on front and rear. 26” tires would be excellent too. If you are gonna change tires strongly recommend radials. Currently running Kenda Bear Claw HTRs in noted size, excellent tire for all round mud, snow traction. Ride is noticeably superior to bias ply tires, fact is Id not run a UTV/ATV without radials. Also can’t say enough about Elka Stage 3 shocks... these two mods will change your machine more than any other mod. If the plan is to keep it long term recommend doing these two mods as soon as you can afford.
Cheers,
j

Thanks! I thought I'd get Elka's stage 5 shocks but they won't be available until summer of 2020. I do prefer using radials over bias tires (there's a reason why modern day vehicles run on radials and not bias lol). I own a tire shop so the cost of tires isn't an issue. What might be an issue the only radial I can get from my supplies are BKT's Sierra max's (Traxion gripper max knockoffs basically). I would probably get them in 27x11R14's. I have found aftermarket wheels with the OEM offset (I bought the p500 So I can transport it in the back of my truck so maintaining the factory width is paramount). I'm hoping they won't make them too wide. But this probably won't be done with I wear the stock tires out. That's my plan anyways

 

[DG Rider]

5 psi

Nice flex...

 

[JCart]

Thanks! I thought I'd get Elka's stage 5 shocks but they won't be available until summer of 2020. I do prefer using radials over bias tires (there's a reason why modern day vehicles run on radials and not bias lol). I own a tire shop so the cost of tires isn't an issue. What might be an issue the only radial I can get from my supplies are BKT's Sierra max's (Traxion gripper max knockoffs basically). I would probably get them in 27x11R14's. I have found aftermarket wheels with the OEM offset (I bought the p500 So I can transport it in the back of my truck so maintaining the factory width is paramount). I'm hoping they won't make them too wide. But this probably won't be done with I wear the stock tires out. That's my plan anyways

Iirc mine is 56” wide and it backs right into my 97 4x4 ECLB fits sung between the wheel wheels.

Stage 5s are way overkill for my needs but would be nice for airing it out I’m thinking...
j

 

[Rustneversleeps]

I'm also in the market for some new shoes ...Wondering if 27-10-12 will fit on the front stock wheel i believe there 6.0 wide..

 

[Backwoods]

I'm also in the market for some new shoes ...Wondering if 27-10-12 will fit on the front stock wheel i believe there 6.0 wide..

Put 10s on back and 9s on front it will look good and steer better.

 

[Splorin]

Put 10s on back and 9s on front it will look good and steer better.

I'm also in the market for some new shoes ...Wondering if 27-10-12 will fit on the front stock wheel i believe there 6.0 wide..

I ran 25x10 Baja Cross' on my Rhino stock rims(6"F,7.5R). Nearly a 70 mph machine and heavier. Keeps the beads out of trouble when crawling rocky,stumpy crap and slash yards I find myself in. Setting air pressure for high speed fire roads took a little doing but P5ing won't be an issue. I'm looking at 28x10x12 Blackwater Evo's to mount on a set of unused Big Bear SRA rims I've had forever(with center caps!). It depends on how you use it and terrain you run but they're fine.

 

[Backwoods]

I ran 25x10 Baja Cross' on my Rhino stock rims(6"F,7.5R). Nearly a 70 mph machine and heavier. Keeps the beads out of trouble when crawling rocky,stumpy crap and slash yards I find myself in. Setting air pressure for high speed fire roads took a little doing but P5ing won't be an issue. I'm looking at 28x10x12 Blackwater Evo's to mount on a set of unused Big Bear SRA rims I've had forever(with center caps!). It depends on how you use it and terrain you run but they're fine.

The Evos are excellent tires.

 

[MB_Rider]

Okay so I went and got new tires for the 500. 27x9-12 Traxion gripper max front and rear. Traxion X5 alloy front wheels with 1" wheel spacers in the rear. It'll stand 51" wide which is the max I can do while still being able to load it in the back of my truck. Hope to have them on and ready to ride for Tuesday!

 

[trigger]

Okay so I went and got new tires for the 500. 27x9-12 Traxion gripper max front and rear. Traxion X5 alloy front wheels with 1" wheel spacers in the rear. It'll stand 51" wide which is the max I can do while still being able to load it in the back of my truck. Hope to have them on and ready to ride for Tuesday!

Pics...

 

[MB_Rider]

Pics...

Next week when I bolt them on

 

[Mudder]

The bighorn tread design seems very popular. I have knock offs, Journey 350s on 5-2 rims.

 

[MB_Rider]

The bighorn tread design seems very popular. I have knock offs, Journey 350s on 5-2 rims.

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Yeah they are, the gripper max's is almost bang on but if I'm right the big horns are 6ply where as the grippers are 8ply

 

[MB_Rider]

Pics as promised Trigger. Sorry for the delay. The delivery driver was a day late and I was exhausted after work let alone after bolting wheels on my 500 by hand lol.

 

[Chooglin]

Pics as promised Trigger. Sorry for the delay. The delivery driver was a day late and I was exhausted after work let alone after bolting wheels on my 500 by hand lol.

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Looks great........I am digging those wheels!

 

[MB_Rider]

Looks great........I am digging those wheels!

They are the only aftermarket wheels I could find that have the OE offset.

 

[Leep]

Got some ChapMoto Ocelot P350 in 26x10x12 a few days ago. This is the bighorn clone sold under many names (ie-journey p350, etc). They cost $304 shipped to my door. After finishing up well after dark, I'll give you the rundown...

Pre tires specs, w/OEM at 5psi. Tires have about 1/4-1/3 tread left. All are approximate...

GC: 9" to the bottom of the receiver, lowest preload. 10 1/4" at the bottom of the a arm tabs in front.

Track: F 50 1/2", R 49 3/8" (I have OEM rear tires/wheels all the way around)

Oem tires w/0nly weight of tire sitting on floor at this wear: 23 1/4"

I had heard that these tires run small, but that isn't really the case...depending on how you measure.
At the max load rating, 7psi, w/ only the weight of the tire resting on the floor, they were a full on 26 1/2" tall.
At 5psi...closer to where I will run them, they were 26". With the weight of the machine at 5 psi, they are closer to 25".

Post tire measurements:
GC: Rear at the receiver, 10 5/8", with similar gains up front.

During the tire install, I added 1" front, 1.5" rear wheel spacers.
Measuring track proved to be futile, but I got enough of a glimpse to confirm that adding 2 and 3" of spacers increased bother ends by that amount (DUH!). I'm right around 52 1/2" ish front and rear.

So, went up 1.5", and went out 2.5". A nice balance, I think.

Preliminary ride in the yard: hurt my back a bit installing, so everything seems worse...but in reality, it does seem as though the ride has taken a good step in the right direction. And my old tires were usually run a 4.5 psi cold, so these new ones could probably go a pound or two lower, which will make a big difference...but I'll wait for actual trail riding before I make that call.
Can't say at this point that I notice the spacers up front in the steering at all...BUT, my yard isn't THAT rough.

Will definitely have to adjust my shifting for the slightly higher gearing. No biggie.

Getting done after dark means no real good pics, but I'll give you what I have for now.
Thing almost looks...mean!

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[Leep]

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Finally pulled the trigger on tires and wheels. Thought about this way too much. Any upgrade with tires is worth it. Tusk Trilbyte with STI HD3. 26” I could of gone taller but what a difference.

 

[gullyjumper]

Looks really good with those wheels !

 

[Chuckie3]

Has anyone used that green slim stuff to stop a slow leak in a tire and is it any good to use

 

[Smitty335]

Thanks! I thought I'd get Elka's stage 5 shocks but they won't be available until summer of 2020. I do prefer using radials over bias tires (there's a reason why modern day vehicles run on radials and not bias lol). I own a tire shop so the cost of tires isn't an issue. What might be an issue the only radial I can get from my supplies are BKT's Sierra max's (Traxion gripper max knockoffs basically). I would probably get them in 27x11R14's. I have found aftermarket wheels with the OEM offset (I bought the p500 So I can transport it in the back of my truck so maintaining the factory width is paramount). I'm hoping they won't make them too wide. But this probably won't be done with I wear the stock tires out. That's my plan anyways

Elka stage 5's don't, you don't need them.3's at the most, you won't need the fine tuning. We've got a P1-5 and have the stage 5's, think the 3 or 4 stage would have been enough, save your money for some real skids.