P500 Power loss

[William]

I recently went on a ride with massive hills and decided my 27" mudlite xtr was too much tire for my p500... they measure out to 28" rear and 27.5" front and weigh in at 33 rear and 28 front. I went with 27" maxxis zillas which measure exactly 27" and weigh 21.5 front and 24 rear. The power difference is crazy! It gets up way faster now and with me and a passenger I can cruise slow in 3rd gear in places I had to be in second with the XTRs... ride is not as good but not a deal breaker... The zillas definitely do better in mud...

 

[Ragincajun92]

What size zillas are you running and do the rub

 

[William]

What size zillas are you running and do the rub

27 9 12 front 27 11 12 rear. No rub.

 

[Ragincajun92]

27 9 12 front 27 11 12 rear. No rub.

Stock rims or aftermarket?

 

[pFive]

Wider tires can eat power, especially if they are soft and gooey. I have narrow tractor tires 30" tall and haven't ever wondered if it would be worth downsizing to get more power.

 

[William]

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Stock rims or aftermarket?

stock