P1000 Venting

[DDDonkey]

In the State of Az UTV's/ATV's are street legal, so I have mine registered and insured per the state regulation. I drive my P1000-5 at least 5 days a week to drop the kids off at school or run short trips so that I don't have to start up my diesel pickup. Well yesterday I got stopped by a very nice police office warning me about my none DOT approved tire. I am not frustrated with the cop as he was very nice and doing his job, but he verbally warned me, and said that if I was in an accident on the road way I could be at fault due to my tires. The reason I am frustrated is that UTV tires cost as much or more than tire tires! I was going to put on truck tires when the factory tires where shot and just get new rims for about $1000. So now I have 2 options get the truck tires and have 2 sets (rim and tire) or replace the tires I have with a DOT UTV tire for $550-600 and keep the factory rims. I just hate throwing away money, if I try to sell the bighorns on CL I may get $100 for them as the have over 700 miles and are half worn.

rant over

 

[sporttrac4x4]

You can get tires and rims for less than a 1000.

 

[Hondasxs]

Just be happy they allow that. They will chase you down here for crossing the road.

Been stopped several times going hunting and to the farm.
I saved this for my personal use and had to pull it out 3 times now.
NC ATV Laws - G.S. 20-171.22 Last section is my savior.
The first time I was stopped, it took over an hour and 4 police cars to decide what I was showing them was, in fact, the law.

 

[DDDonkey]

You can get tires and rims for less than a 1000.

Thanks for the input, I looked again and can get rims for around $400, and tires for the same. I think after doing more research it will be around $900 with everything installed (I can't mount and balance myself). I am just frustrated that UTV tires cost so much.

I know if yo want to play you have to pay, I just hate getting ride of good tires that is all.

 

[ohanacreek]

My S. Dakota tag is on the way, there are literally 2 laws on the book in Alabama governing SXS/UTV and they are to keep them off the dunes on the gulf coast. You can't Title a SxS in Alabama which is the only reason you can't get a tag in Alabama, I have spoken with county sheriff about it and he says it should be considered the same as a dual sport or a motorcycle( and safer, his words) as long as it can reach 55mph and maintain it. No US Hwys/no 4lanes except to cross and I should have a helmet on considering its a out of state motorcycle tag but that IF its tagged they have to honor it. So it'll be good for TN and maybe Florida (they are unclear about reciprocity) as well when I am down there.

I don't understand why cops have such a problem with them in rural areas.
Downtown SURE thats pointless but in rural areas your just as likely to see a tractor going 5mph taking up most of both lanes.
I would really like to know.

 

[Cuoutdoors]

I highly recommend the light truck tires. You will love them. They are a great improvement over the big horns.

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[LarryAmboy]

My S. Dakota tag is on the way, there are literally 2 laws on the book in Alabama governing SXS/UTV and they are to keep them off the dunes on the gulf coast. You can't Title a SxS in Alabama which is the only reason you can't get a tag in Alabama, I have spoken with county sheriff about it and he says it should be considered the same as a dual sport or a motorcycle( and safer, his words) as long as it can reach 55mph and maintain it. No US Hwys/no 4lanes except to cross and I should have a helmet on considering its a out of state motorcycle tag but that IF its tagged they have to honor it. So it'll be good for TN and maybe Florida (they are unclear about reciprocity) as well when I am down there.

I don't understand why cops have such a problem with them in rural areas.
Downtown SURE thats pointless but in rural areas your just as likely to see a tractor going 5mph taking up most of both lanes.
I would really like to know.

I have a South Dakota tag and live in Florida. We have had no issues, none, zero nada. Had a couple of the local sheriffs rubber neck as we passed them parked or had them turn around as they passed us going the other way, but once they say the plate they went on their merry way.

 

[DDDonkey]

I highly recommend the light truck tires. You will love them. They are a great improvement over the big horns. View attachment 86189View attachment 86190

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I have been reading your thread in depth, right now discount tire has the hanhook mud tire on sale ($50 rebate if you buy 4), and the the sti hd4 rim are around $104 shipped with lug nuts.

Like I said I am just amazed UTV tire cost more than truck tires.

 

[mjn]

Well... when I buy truck tires, I'm buyin 12.50/35 X 20's... so UTV tires are a LOT less expensive!

I bought the tire/wheel combo for my Viking for about 850 from KJmortorsports on ebay. I kept the tires & put 'em on the 1K because they're 8 ply DOT radials. For 1000 bucks, you'll have a TON of tire/wheel choices.

 

[hondabob]

General Grabber ATX's in 27x8.5x14 Discount tire has them and they may last 50,000 miles.

 

[Cuoutdoors]

I have been reading your thread in depth, right now discount tire has the hanhook mud tire on sale ($50 rebate if you buy 4), and the the sti hd4 rim are around $104 shipped with lug nuts.

Like I said I am just amazed UTV tire cost more than truck tires.

Utv tires are getting out of hand. No reason for them to be close to $200 or more for some. They just do because they can. That's the biggest reason I switched plus these tires ought to last 25-50,000 miles.....so basically forever

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[DDDonkey]

Thank you all for the advice, I am going to order some truck tires and rims. I will keep the stockers for a while as I have a trip to the dunes coming up (they are lighter weight) and them maybe try to sell them. Thank you again, people here are much nicer than the RV forum I am on. I don't post much there as they will eat you alive with the comments. Happy trials to all!

 

[BWAF]

You'll never look back love mine

Thank you all for the advice, I am going to order some truck tires and rims. I will keep the stockers for a while as I have a trip to the dunes coming up (they are lighter weight) and them maybe try to sell them. Thank you again, people here are much nicer than the RV forum I am on. I don't post much there as they will eat you alive with the comments. Happy trials to all!

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[0860silverado]

Thank you all for the advice, I am going to order some truck tires and rims. I will keep the stockers for a while as I have a trip to the dunes coming up (they are lighter weight) and them maybe try to sell them. Thank you again, people here are much nicer than the RV forum I am on. I don't post much there as they will eat you alive with the comments. Happy trials to all!

Welcome! And the weeds have been weeded from this site long ago.

 

[BuckCreek01]

Welcome! And the weeds have been weeded from this site long ago.

Best forum I've been on so far. Good people here, no doubt..

 

[Firemedic530]

I'm planning on buying rims and used truck tires. I will only use them for road use and install my current tires any time i load it to trail ride. I'm trying to find white steel "wagon wheel" rims for old school. I can't find them in the 4 lug. I'm tagged and legal in Ohio, but have the same tire issue.

 

[Neohio]

I'm planning on buying rims and used truck tires. I will only use them for road use and install my current tires any time i load it to trail ride. I'm trying to find white steel "wagon wheel" rims for old school. I can't find them in the 4 lug. I'm tagged and legal in Ohio, but have the same tire issue.

When I was looking, I couldn't find a 14" steel wheel for these. I was going to have some custom made, but decided against it.

 

[Cuoutdoors]

I'm planning on buying rims and used truck tires. I will only use them for road use and install my current tires any time i load it to trail ride. I'm trying to find white steel "wagon wheel" rims for old school. I can't find them in the 4 lug. I'm tagged and legal in Ohio, but have the same tire issue.

Paint these white

ITP Black Large Bell Delta Steel Wheel - 1225571014 | Dennis Kirk

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[Firemedic530]

Paint these white

ITP Black Large Bell Delta Steel Wheel - 1225571014 | Dennis Kirk

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I need a 14" or preferably 15" to find used truck tires.

 

[ohanacreek]

I need a 14" or preferably 15" to find used truck tires.

They are out there I’ve been looking to put them on a yard trailer and you can get them for about 30-50$ a piece