Multi Pro's and Con's of aftermarket wheels

[Dragon21]

After putting commander shocks on and going a little taller, ive been thinking about doing wheels to give a little more stability. I really would rather stay narrower, but wider im sure is safer.

Anyone that has gone aftermarket that wishes they didnt?

Right now i like that the wheel well keeps mud off me better. I also like the narrower stance.

However, I dont like how the stock wheels keep dirt and mud in the inside of the wheel well. I feel with aftermarket wheels it would be able to clean out better.

Anyone able to throw any other thoughts in there?

Im running 27x12 tires

 

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[joeymt33]

Would you consider putting fender flares on your machine if you put wider wheels on?

 

[Dragon21]

maybe mud-busters. Not the Honda ones, even though i like them better, havent heard as many good things about them, and I ride narrow stuff some times so im sure i would break them

 

[swsebek]

I personally like wider and will never go narrow on anything.wider bike tires, truck tires,Atv's,SXSs and old lady's........but being serious I like the soft footprint and better chance of floating over most ruts and I believe sticks don't jump up as quickly and I tear the yard up less. But That's just my opinion. If it fits then stuff it under theremudd busters are sweet

 

[eastenn]

Did you measure the width before and after the commander shocks? I think they narrowed mine by about 2" so aftermarket wheels may just put you back where you were. With aftermarket wheels the sides of my machine get dirty but I don't really get any on me in the seat.