P1000 Tires/wheel for me?

[Darby]

I didn't want to hijack the previous thread.. as my conditions are a bit different... but considering new tire/wheel combo. I currently have OEM 12' rims/tires... would like a bit more clearance WITHOUT a lift kit (though I did put on spring spacers up front due to weight of Tough Country Bumper (85#) and 5000 lb Viper Elite winch on top of that).

things that factor in...:
Riding conditions: will use hunting in lots of sharp Rocky terrain (putting on Trail Armor skid plate and S&S A-Arm guards for this) and sagebrush. Seldom mud - but hey... it's the northwest, will be some. Seldom pavement (illegal to drive on roads up here with these).

weight consideration: Have a 100 gallon Sprayer w/Honda motor/pump - used on my hazelnut orchard... filled - that's 1000# just for the sprayer (will be on flat smooth ground when weighted this much - but tires must take it).

On my Rincon's - I have used for past 10 years - Original Bighorn's (not 2.0) - and have been happy with how they stood up to rocks and wear... Don't know their weight capacity... or if they are still the best out there?

Should I be going with 14' rims? Best tire for these conditions? Would like to go to a 28" tire if I can... hear that I will probably need to "trim" the Trail Armor plates... but that's not a big deal... just don't want to raise the center of gravity any higher.. and sometimes get into steep sidehills, and don't want it any more tippy than necessary, while creating a bit more clearance with tires, and want one that will take abuse...

Thoughts??

 

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[Darby]

Anybody have the Tensor Regulators?

 

[joeymt33]

It sounds like you will need a eight ply tire.


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[joeymt33]

Anybody have the Tensor Regulators?

@Plumber32 has them. Maybe he will give us his review.


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[ghost]

My requirements were similar. I went with 28x10R12 Blackwater Evos. The more I ride them the more I like. They would be great for hunting and deal with your spayer but might dig more than Regulators while pulling that load.
The Regulators look good. You could run the 28x10R12 or 14 if you wanted.

 

[ohanacreek]

I only used a DIY 55gallon, but I had the Blackwater Evos on my 700. They carried the weight just fine, be sure to check load ratings if you're going to be maxing the load out you may need a 14" to get the extra capacity.

27's are about all you're going to be able to fit without a lift(Evo wise anyway, tires are rarely true to size)

 

[scott]

I'm just wondering here, but what about going 15" rim and getting light truck tires?

 

[Tot]

I've got 235/75r15 Nankang mudstar mts. I've seen someone with BFG KO2 tires. I'll get some pictures of my rig with the truck tires.

 

[Tot]

Going with truck Light tires are cheaper than the utv tires that look like truck tires.

Check out this thread I did awhile back. P1000 - Light Truck Tires???