P700 Wheel offset that will NOT widen stance????

[dtaber8604]

Hello all! I am needing new tires so I am shopping for wheels as well. My biggest concern is that I am running a 5'x10' trailer (actually measures 62" wide). I know everyone is going to tell me to upgrade to a 6.5'x12' trailer but this one works well when I have to pull it with the Honda around the farm as opposed to the car hauler I also have. I am going up to a 26x11x14" (rear) & 26x9x14 (front) tire I also assume that some one is going to beat me up for running 14" wheels with tires less than 28"... I would like to pick yalls brain on an offset & wheel width that will NOT widen my stance. I appreciate yalls opinion!

 

[motorman18]

In my opinion 14 is only way to go on these heavy bikes as far as wheels go im sure theres a inset wheel out there with narrow tire on front it shouldn't be to wide back is lil narrow anyway i run wide all the way around drives better to me and can rotate but im like 65.5 inches wide on front

 

[Gator]

I'm away from my Pioneer. Are the OEM widths 11 and 9 inches? If so, measure them and stay with that offset.

BTW: Welcome dtaber. My experience has been that the folks on this site are not prone to over criticize or "beat you up". Every modification is personal. You might get someone's experienced opinion but most are just suggestions.

I've been on other forums where every idea is criticized by half the members and a simple question has lead to arguments. This forum is different. I'd gladly ride with anyone here.

 

[motorman18]

I'm away from my Pioneer. Are the OEM widths 11 and 9 inches? If so, measure them and stay with that offset.

BTW: Welcome dtaber. My experience has been that the folks on this site are not prone to over criticize or "beat you up". Every modification is personal. You might get someone's experienced opinion but most are just suggestions.

I've been on other forums where every idea is criticized by half the members and a simple question has lead to arguments. This forum is different. I'd gladly ride with anyone here.

R u talking about the stock wheels width or tires

 

[dtaber8604]

The factory tire sizes are 25-8-12 & 25-10-12. I have a set of STI mud trax xl's (thus why I am going to a 26x14) from my old maverick that I am planning on using, trying to find a set of wheels with the same offset is becoming a chore...

 

[motorman18]

The factory tire sizes are 25-8-12 & 25-10-12. I have a set of STI mud trax xl's (thus why I am going to a 26x14) from my old maverick that I am planning on using, trying to find a set of wheels with the same offset is becoming a chore...

I know a guy that can probably help u he works at a honda dealership in Laurel Mississippi 601 649 9333 ask for keith he knows his stuff

 

[dtaber8604]

I know a guy that can probably help u he works at a honda dealership in Laurel Mississippi 601 649 9333 ask for keith he knows his stuff

Sounds good, I appreciate it!

 

[Gator]

R u talking about the stock wheels width or tires

The offset on a 9 inch rim will be something like 5+4 or 6+3. The numbers are the distance from center of rim to the bead and read "inner"+"outer". If you match the "outer" to your existing rims, your overall stance remains the same.

The factory rims are 8" and 10". I just don't know what the offset is. Let's say the fronts are 8" 5+3. Your new 9" rims would need to be 6+3. The point being to keep the "3" the same as factory. The back rims would be done the same way.

Hope I was able to explain that.

 

[dtaber8604]

The offset on a 9 inch rim will be something like 5+4 or 6+3. The numbers are the distance from center of rim to the bead and read "inner"+"outer". If you match the "outer" to your existing rims, your overall stance remains the same.

The factory rims are 8" and 10". I just don't know what the offset is. Let's say the fronts are 8" 5+3. Your new 9" rims would need to be 6+3. The point being to keep the "3" the same as factory. The back rims would be done the same way.

Hope I was able to explain that.

I appreciate that Gator. Makes sense now that you put it that way. I just need to measure or research the current outside offset is and make sure the new wheels match that number regardless of rim width/diameter.