P500 Shocks and Tires and other things...

[Chuckie3]

This is the setup I had on my 500, it was a little under $700. 12” ITP steel wheels 5+2 offset with 26x9-12 Sedona mud rebel rt’s on all four corners.
I highly recommend this tire, it’s a go getter and it’s 8ply radial.
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Should gain some ground clearance to , any tire rub

 

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[Russ989]

No tire rub at all, I think I gained 1 1/4” to 1 1-2” ground clearance. You can get nicer wheels on your budget I just couldn’t find any I really liked for the extra $$$. It handled and got around better as well.

 

[Chuckie3]

Do you think 27” r to big for a 500 only had the 500 for few months don’t know much about what can go on these machines

 

[Russ989]

Do you think 27” r to big for a 500 only had the 500 for few months don’t know much about what can go on these machines

Several guys run 27’s, I didn’t because I was worried about the extra weight. I want to be able to spin the tires fast enough to clean out and hook up. I’m sure someone else will chime in and tell you you will be fine to do so, I personally don’t know since I stopped at 26”. Also, I think most guys that go 27 do wheel spacers. You can go 26 without them and be just fine.

 

[Chuckie3]

Thanks for the advice I’ll probably stick with 26”

 

[trigger]

A true 27 will fit on the P5, any more than that will rub. Whether 26's or 27's, I would recommend some spacers or aftermarket wheels with an offset that will spread the stance a bit. These machines are tippy out of the gate and raising it just makes the issue worse. FWIW

 

[Chuckie3]

What kinda offset would you suggest

 

[trigger]

5+2 is the most common. Some run 4+3 as well.

 

[Russ989]

I did 5+2, here’s a pic that shows how offset works.

 

[trigger]

^^^^ Good sh** Russ!

 

[Russ989]

^^^^ Good sh** Russ!

Thanks @trigger

 

[Montecresto]

This is the setup I had on my 500, it was a little under $700. 12” ITP steel wheels 5+2 offset with 26x9-12 Sedona mud rebel rt’s on all four corners.
I highly recommend this tire, it’s a go getter and it’s 8ply radial.
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Looks like the snow melted and things are greening up nicely over there.

 

[Montecresto]

These machines are tippy out of the gate and raising it just makes the issue worse. FWIW

 

[Mudder]

27s, no rubs

 

[Chuckie3]

Thanks for info do indeed spacers with them and how thick

 

[trigger]

1" spacers will give you the added stability you need unless you start adding a bunch of weight up high. You may want to wait until you get the tires on so you can measure the track width front and back. Might require a little wider in rear to equal them out, if that's something that you're concerned with.

 

[Russ989]

Looks like the snow melted and things are greening up nicely over there.

Old picture, I’d kill for that weather right now lol.

 

[Russ989]

1" spacers will give you the added stability you need unless you start adding a bunch of weight up high. You may want to wait until you get the tires on so you can measure the track width front and back. Might require a little wider in rear to equal them out, if that's something that you're concerned with.

Sound advice.

 

[mgm1035]

Sound advice.

I’m going to be putting 26” tires on mine soon enough. The set I’m looking at is a 5 and 2 offset. Anyone know what the stock wheel offset is.

 

[Russ989]

I’m going to be putting 26” tires on mine soon enough. The set I’m looking at is a 5 and 2 offset. Anyone know what the stock wheel offset is.

I don’t remember off the top of my head but I think it’s pretty close to the 5+2.