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Posted by: maddog56
I had a set of 26" mudlites on an 01 rancher FE on ITP c series rims. They fit great and the mild power loss was well worth it. I cant believe I waited two years to put new tires on the beast. Anything bigger than 26 and you will have clearance issues w/o a lift kit. I'm not a fan of the lift kits anyway, too much undue wear on drivetrain components. The offset itp c series wheels helped a lot with the fitment too. Nice wide stance after the install.
Posted by: reconranger
That's to much tire for the little Rancher, in my opinion. I ran 27" Blackwaters for a short time, and felt like it was a mistake. I now run 25" Holeshot ATR's on beautiful ITP 12X7" aluminum rims.
Posted by: HwyFlyer
I would not put 28's on, just to big a tire for that machine. I have 26 inch Dirt Devils on ITP alum rims and noticed some power loss due to the larger tire, I can only imangine what 28's would do.
Posted by: FourwheelerCrazy
If you do put 26's on your rancher what mods are you going to put on it. It will still bog down in thick mud and you wont be able to turn them. I have a '04 450S,Outlaw Clutch Kit,HMF,HL Springs,K&N Power Kit,ITP Magnum billets, Outlaws 28" 12.5&10.5,HL Starter Leak Shield,Superwinch 2000,snorkit,1.5 spacers,CV guards and i dont have any probs turning my 28's but i have more motor than you. If you want to see some pics here they are Foreman
Posted by: Lomax
To go with a larger tire on a rancher I would suggest different rims and a lift kit as well. I would not suggest putting a 28 inch tire on a Rancher 350 though. There is just not enought motor there to pull it, There is alot of stress on my BigBear to move those 28's that are under it. I wouldnt go no larger than a 26 if I was using a "super aggresive" tire or a 27 "moderately aggresive" tire.
Posted by: Lomax
BigBear03 I have it outside on the trailer so i will go take a picture of it right now. It will be a little bit before i get the pic back ( i live in the old days ). I will post a pic up here or I will get your e-mail address when there done.
Posted by: Lomax
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Originally posted by: TRIPLELSTROKER
NOW THATS ONE GOOD LOOKING RIDE! THE 28'S MAKE IT DONT THEY!
What bike are you talking about?
Posted by: Lomax
My Mudflaps are cut but they are not shortened. I knew that question would arise so i took a picture of my "floorboard flap" design. They only rub on the slightest occasion and i still have full mud protection. I had to rip off 3 sets of flaps before i figured this out. Now if i can only find a way to save my brake light........
Posted by: Lomax
27-12-12 SuperSwamper Vampires all the way around.
Posted by: spikeland
yeah your stock rancher will not have enuff power to turn those 28 inchers.though there is some modifying you can do to get more hsp out of it.go to highlifter.com and they can set u up
Posted by: MNWolverine01
Lomax,
I am just curious, how big are those tires that you have on "your old wolverine" in the picture?
Ryan
Posted by: TRIPLELSTROKER
NOW THATS ONE GOOD LOOKING RIDE! THE 28'S MAKE IT DONT THEY!
Posted by: BigBear03
Lomax:
I have the same bike as you. I would love to see a pic of your bear with those 28's.
Super Rancher:
I'm with you. I'm about to get larger tires on stock rims. I just installed a moose lift first. I really wanted to go with 27" ITP 589's but due to the weight of that tire and my 400cc(389) power plant I was told by the pro's that I would not be happy with it. They sold me on a lighter tire 27" ITP Mudlite's which is a much lighter tire. However I will still be getting a power lose but not as much.
You need to make the decision of how you are going to ride. I just use mine around my farm and at the deer lease. If you are a young person and will be hard on it then I would recommend going with a 26" tire with a aggresive tread.
PS) You are going to need lift and spacers first in my opinion...
Posted by: BigBear03
Muhahahah
I was trying to figure that out to Lomax. Maybe the pic of your blue wolverin..
PS Dont forget to upload those pics of your bigbear. As soon as I get my spacers should be tomorrow and it's not raining or dark I will upload mine...
Posted by: BigBear03
Lomax:
I forgot to ask you. Did you cut your mudflaps to fit those 28" under your bear or do any modifying to your fenders?
Posted by: BigBear03
Lomax:
I have went through 3 brake lens so far. After spending an a sh!tload for the oem yamaha with wire harness and mountplate. I found a good source for them on ebay for just the lens only for $20.00. Just FYI..
I will be needing to mod my flaps as well so maybe post a thread that expalins how so us bigbear people.
Posted by: superrancher
Hi, im new to the board and new to a utility quad i just purchased a 05 rancher es 4x4 and was wandering what is the biggest tire size i can fit on the stock rim? or if i have to ill purchase new rims. basically id like to get a set of 28's will this fit on the rancher?
Posted by: superrancher
yeah thats what ill do put 26's on it , i just got the high lifter lift kit so now ill get the tires what do u guys think about bridgestone mud hooks extreme?
