P1000 What is the advantage of bigger tires?

[ZeroG]

I still have stock tires on my P1K5D ... Hope to have that changed by the time of the RRB shindig.
I was planning to buy tires (28x10x14) so that I would not have to raise the buggy, but so many are doing that that there must be a few advantages besides better clearance.
And there has to be a limit / downside if you go to big your buggy will not have the speed or power of others due to the extra weight, right?
So what do you think is the best bang for the buck size of tire to put on a P1k?

 

[CumminsPusher]

Easier rolling resistance over obstacles, smoother ride, little more hookup because of tire flex
Downside slightly harder on clutches(however I think that’s debatable being it rolls over obstacles better) slightly less tug because gearing changes to higher. A little less stability.

 

[Plumber32]

I still have stock tires on my P1K5D ... Hope to have that changed by the time of the RRB shindig.
I was planning to buy tires (28x10x14) so that I would not have to raise the buggy, but so many are doing that that there must be a few advantages besides better clearance.
And there has to be a limit / downside if you go to big your buggy will not have the speed or power of others due to the extra weight, right?
So what do you think is the best bang for the buck size of tire to put on a P1k?

28" is the limit without a arms. 28" is a great size for the 1000. I run 30s now simply because i can. They look cool. And make up for lacking in other areas

 

[JTW]

Ground clearance was my main reason.. the big horns run small. So a true 28” give you a little extra. Not to mention the benefit of a higher ply tire. Add a HL lift and I’ve got 14” of gc across the belly. Anymore than 28” and you’ve got to take the step of forward A arms.. I just didn’t want to do that.

 

[Plumber32]

Ground clearance was my main reason.. the big horns run small. So a true 28” give you a little extra. Not to mention the benefit of a higher ply tire. Add a HL lift and I’ve got 14” of gc across the belly. Anymore than 28” and you’ve got to take the step of forward A arms.. I just didn’t want to do that.

Some day when you are more committed to this sport !

 

[JTW]

Some day when you are more committed to this sport !

Lmao..

 

[ZeroG]

I'll probably avoid changing the A-arm's for now. So most likely go with 28's. I did see a post somewhere that someone said he was running 29's with no mods. That would be nice.
My dealer offers tires so I wll shop there and a local tire shop. Were you guys able to buy local or did you have to buy online? If online please list sites with good deals.

 

[JTW]

I'll probably avoid changing the A-arm's for now. So most likely go with 28's. I did see a post somewhere that someone said he was running 29's with no mods. That would be nice.
My dealer offers tires so I wll shop there and a local tire shop. Were you guys able to buy local or did you have to buy online? If online please list sites with good deals.

Depends on the tires you want.. also.. just because it says 28 or 29 inches doesn’t mean it runs true to size. Decide what tire you want and decide size from there.

RMATV.com Or SuperATV.com are good places to start

 

[sporttrac4x4]

I'll probably avoid changing the A-arm's for now. So most likely go with 28's. I did see a post somewhere that someone said he was running 29's with no mods. That would be nice.
My dealer offers tires so I wll shop there and a local tire shop. Were you guys able to buy local or did you have to buy online? If online please list sites with good deals.

ATV Wheels - Tirewiz.com

 

[Smitty335]

Ground clearance was my main reason.. the big horns run small. So a true 28” give you a little extra. Not to mention the benefit of a higher ply tire. Add a HL lift and I’ve got 14” of gc across the belly. Anymore than 28” and you’ve got to take the step of forward A arms.. I just didn’t want to do that.

Here's something all owners of P1 should check, rear top A arm bindage, easy to check, take out top bolt out of knuckle and check for free movement up and down, mine didn't have floating bushings, just a molded in rubber grommet with a non removable sleeve for the bolt. I found this out during the install of my new A arms. Took the top knuckle bolt out and A arm jumped up 4 inches, which means it was pulling up on the springs, no wonder with my stock A arms the rear was squatting.

 

[ghost]

28 x 10 x 12 is another (less popular) option. If your not lacking in other areas @Plumber32.
I love the look and feel of mine.

 

[Smitty335]

28 x 10 x 12 is another (less popular) option. If your not lacking in other areas @Plumber32.
I love the look and feel of mine.
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Looks good, makes since, I'm a member of the 20 MPH max club.

 

[Hondasxs]

Here's something all owners of P1 should check, rear top A arm bindage, easy to check, take out top bolt out of knuckle and check for free movement up and down, mine didn't have floating bushings, just a molded in rubber grommet with a non removable sleeve for the bolt. I found this out during the install of my new A arms. Took the top knuckle bolt out and A arm jumped up 4 inches, which means it was pulling up on the springs, no wonder with my stock A arms the rear was squatting.

@Smitty335, this should be set mid stroke. It's very important to prevent damage to these bushings.

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[Smitty335]

@Smitty335, this should be set mid stroke. It's very important to prevent damage to these bushings.

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Makes since, but if you upgrade shocks, and want performance, I would want the same resistance in the full range. I know this isn't a high performance buggy, I've never dealt with a suspension like this before and would have been a question in my mind upon purchase. I've got new A arms now, that have floating bushings, now my tweaks on my shocks should be more noticeable. Thanks for the explanation.

 

[Honda-SxS-P3]

I still have stock tires on my P1K5D ... Hope to have that changed by the time of the RRB shindig.
I was planning to buy tires (28x10x14) so that I would not have to raise the buggy, but so many are doing that that there must be a few advantages besides better clearance.
And there has to be a limit / downside if you go to big your buggy will not have the speed or power of others due to the extra weight, right?
So what do you think is the best bang for the buck size of tire to put on a P1k?

I’m running a mud claw lt235/75R15 on mine. Equals out to a 29.5, stock A arms and suspension. No problems or scrubbing

 

[swsebek]

I notice that bigger tires allow me to run over branches and sticks without them popping up and hitting the bottom as much as my smaller stock tires. And it has less of a footprint on soft terrain.

 

[Dragon21]

My tires are 29, but measure 28.25". I had to modify my skid plate to fit them, have only had them hit the wheel well once when riding.

 

[ZeroG]

I notice that bigger tires allow me to run over branches and sticks without them popping up and hitting the bottom as much as my smaller stock tires. And it has less of a footprint on soft terrain.

Not sure what you mean by less footprint ....I do understand footprint but why would a bigger tire have less footprint.
Or maybe you mean a bigger footprint so the load is spread out more over soft terrain. Right?

 

[swsebek]

Not sure what you mean by less footprint ....I do understand footprint but why would a bigger tire have less footprint.
Or maybe you mean a bigger footprint so the load is spread out more over soft terrain. Right?

Haha yes I mean like snow shoes. Pounds per square inch are less cause it's spread out wider.
I don't leave as big of grooves cause I tend to float over softer ground rather than cut narrow grooves..........
It's hard sometime for me to write down what the voices in my head say

 

[ZeroG]

Haha yes I mean like snow shoes. Pounds per square inch are less cause it's spread out wider.
I don't leave as big of grooves cause I tend to float over softer ground rather than cut narrow grooves..........
It's hard sometime for me to write down what the voices in my head say

LOL I sure know that feeling....all to well. Thanks for your input.