P500 P500 and P520 Wheels and Tires .

[Garlicfarmer]

I am wondering if anyone knows if the P500 and the P520 have the same tires and wheels. I am looking for a spare tire for the P500 and have a chance to buy a complete set of stock Tires and Wheels off a P520. I am going to upgrade tires at a later date and this would be great because I would have the extra rims to do this.
Thanks for any advise.
1 one other thing.. How much are they worth ?

 

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[trigger]

I am wondering if anyone knows if the P500 and the P520 have the same tires and wheels. I am looking for a spare tire for the P500 and have a chance to buy a complete set of stock Tires and Wheels off a P520. I am going to upgrade tires at a later date and this would be great because I would have the extra rims to do this.
Thanks for any advise.
1 one other thing.. How much are they worth ?

Wheels are the same, tires are different. Not in size I don't think but definitely in type. The 520's are more turf friendly.

 

[Garlicfarmer]

Darn. I just love this forum. Ask a question and in no time at all you get help. Thanks trigger. You have helped me in the past. Are the stock tires on both kind of ok for gentle forest logging road trail rides in Oregon and the desert trails of Arizona in the winter. That's my plan IF my P500 ever gets here. Been 4 months now on order. Also, I know questions been asked over and over. Are wheel spacers actually worth it In your opinion. I am 71 and a chicken in the rough spots. I have Honda Foretrax 300 and never been in any scary places. Been using it for years. Totally stock except new tires a couple years ago. Lots of times alone hunting or riding. If it looks scary I just don't go.

 

[trigger]

Both tires are fine. The old P5 tires are BH's and a little more aggressive than the 520's which are more like an AT truck tire. As for spacers, if you go up you should go out. We all wanted more ground clearance but stay at 50", you can do it but it's not a fun ride in uneven terrain. Can't shift your weight in a sxs the way you can on an ATV. Giving it added stability makes it far more capable.

 

[trigger]

How much are they worth ?

Sold my stockers in '16 for $200. That was wheels, tires and center caps.

 

[Garlicfarmer]

If I go to 25x8x12 and 25x10x12 tires what would you recommend as wheel spacers. Not really concerned about width. Problem I have is my Toy Hauler door is on 72 inches tall. Can't go to a very tall tire. Thanks again for all the help.
Ken in Oregon

 

[trigger]

You could go with 1" on all four and you'll feel the difference in stability.

 

[Garlicfarmer]

Thanks. Any suggestions for brand.

 

[trigger]

RB3 is a vendor on the forum but have no idea what he offers or price. I've been running Quad Boss spacers for yrs and have never had an issue.

 

[Todd627]

Here is RB3's website. If you PM @RB3offroad I am sure he will give you a code for the forum discount.

RB3 Off Road

 

[DaddyDubbs]

If I go to 25x8x12 and 25x10x12 tires what would you recommend as wheel spacers. Not really concerned about width. Problem I have is my Toy Hauler door is on 72 inches tall. Can't go to a very tall tire. Thanks again for all the help.
Ken in Oregon

Depending on tire manufacturer I went with ITP Blackwater Evo tires 9x26-12 on STI HD Beadlock 5+2 wheels on all four corners. Blackwater's tend to run on the small side. My enclosed trailer has a 72-1/2" tall opening, so very similar to your toy hauler.
Looking ahead, if you want a roof that you can leave on permanently, go with EMP either aluminum or plastic as their roof only adds about 1/2" above the roll cage on a P500. With this combination, I can get the P5 into the trailer without scraping roof or deflating tires.
I believe the Honda roof has detachable clamps to remove roof each time you load into trailer.

 

[Garlicfarmer]

Thanks so much for all the advise. I am still waiting on my P500. Deposit paid in early January. Driving me crazy waiting. Might just stay with stock size of tires and add 1 inch spacers. Mostly like to have at least 6 ply tires. I don't do anything aggressive. To old and normally riding alone. Don't really need ground clearance. Plus with the short door I have makes it hard to do much. I ordered the Honda roof just because of the quick attach hook up. Just love this forum. Can't wait to start posting pictures of my new baby.
Ken in Oregon in summer
Quartzite AZ in winters

 

[RB3offroad]

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