Zilla's on your Sportsman

[opie1har]

You're welcome

[09 popo HO]

I have an 09 500 HO with X2 rims. Will 27" Zilla's fit or will I need to flip the tie rod ends up front. I am planning on 9's up front with 11's in the rear. Also will I have any rubbing do to the extra hight compared to the stock 25: 489's that actually measure 24"

[noooooo]

Anybody else have pics of 26" or 27" zillas on an XP?

[79hugger]

You can get a set of 27" on Ebay for under 4 bills w/free shipping either $340 or $360.I've got about a 1 1/4" between my tierod and stock wheel on my SP500,I didn't want to take chances so I ordered the package deal with the rims.My wife's dad had 27x9's on his stock rims and had no issues,I think they were Swampers but every tire is different and air pressure plays a role to,most larger tire sidewalls puff out a bit on the stock front wheels.I do know the Mud bugs if not mistaken come in a 27x8x12,I've saw them on Ebay as well as Dennis Kirk.PoPo,by what I read the Zillas measure up short the the actual specs where a 27" may be 26 1/2" or so.I'll do some measuring when they arrive and let you know if they are a true 27"

[noooooo]

I was going to put 27" zillas on it but I am using the stock wheels without spacers. I wish maxxis would make 27 9 14 and 27 11 14 but I am ready to pull the trigger now. I dont want to try and put 10" wides on the front. I will have to mod the swaybar. The weight between the 28" and 26" is about 10 pounds a set. I also dont know what if any impact it will create pushing snow with the bike setting up higher. I dont know. I am torn between the 26"and 28". I also dont know how much more stress the larger tires will put on the drivetrain.

[79hugger]

Well,the Zillas have arrived.Last night I took a homemade 2" lift off the previous owner put on and have the proper lift kit ordered so it is at stock height.Here are some pics of stock 27" Zillas compared to the 25" stock tires.I would had like to have went bigger but I hate to sacrifice too much power plus the extra $$$,the tires are super light.I've got a ton of work to finish so I hope I can get the other side on and see how they ride late this evening

[700 sportsman]

They look great, I've always liked those rims

[helmethair78]

I love my new Zillas. I got 28". There are some pics of them in my garage.

[rubicon4 20]

you should check out the itp xtrs in 27s, with those ss 212 s, they look real mean

[robzilla23]

I have 08 500efi with aluminum stock rims. I went with 26x9x12 on front with mudzilla, and they rubbed the tie rod boots. So you might want to consider that also. I just replaced my tie rod ends yesterday. And put spacers up front to move the tire for enough clearance.