Tire Size for 400 Foreman - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

Westbrook · 01-09-2012, 08:56 PM

Hi, I'm a newby. Guilty. Just curious if anyone out there can give me some direction for a tire size. I have a 400 and i want to go with the biggest tires without lifting or rubbing. Anything will help. Thanks

rich450es · 01-09-2012, 09:03 PM

what size wheels do you have on it ?
12 in the front
11 in the rear
BTW welcome to the forum !

dusman · 01-09-2012, 09:07 PM

welcome, we don't have newbies here, we have people who join and are glad to have them, lots of info on various tire and wheels sizes along with pros and cons in the forum, you won't be disappointed there, in fact you might find too much info and need a drink to absorb it all. Again, welcome!

tskfreak · 01-09-2012, 09:52 PM

Welcome to the forum, my buddy ran 26 mudlites on a 400 and he said it rubbed sometimes when he would do some hard riding or even little jumps.

Eagle_On · 01-09-2012, 10:42 PM

27 max

Westbrook · 01-25-2012, 12:04 AM

Hey thanks for the reply's I just got back from a trip didn't notice anyone wrote. (rich450es) I have 11" on f and b. however thinking of just getting new 12" wheels with new tires. I was thinking maybe 27x12-12 in the back and 26x10-12 on front. Will this ride funny? My problem is I'm too tall and I need a bit of height. I really don't want to damage the cv joints by putting on a lift unless I absolutely have to. Would anyone suggest a wheel spacer? And it sounds like (tskfreak) may have been help with the 26" wheels. I can't decide between kenda executioners and kenda bear claws... I dont want a rough ride all the time. But concerned that the bear claws won't bite.

**toodeep** · 01-25-2012, 12:39 AM

You have to keep the same height of tire in the front and the rear. If the suspension is tired I would put new springs on it or spring spacers to get the height back up some. I had one I put 25 mudlite xl on for the guy and it rubbed bad because the suspension was very tired. Springs made it all right but he went ahead and did the lift also so there would be no rubbing in the future. The Bclaw is a good all around tire with good traction. If you ride thick mud a lot they might ball up, I haven't really put mine through any really thick stuff.

Westbrook · 01-25-2012, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by toodeep

You have to keep the same height of tire in the front and the rear. If the suspension is tired I would put new springs on it or spring spacers to get the height back up some. I had one I put 25 mudlite xl on for the guy and it rubbed bad because the suspension was very tired. Springs made it all right but he went ahead and did the lift also so there would be no rubbing in the future. The Bclaw is a good all around tire with good traction. If you ride thick mud a lot they might ball up, I haven't really put mine through any really thick stuff.

Hey thanks. I'm def going with bclaw then. I'll look into springs. As of yet the springs seem ok. I have 24'' on now and looks like I can do at least 26''. I guess I wont know until I try. Is there a lift kit that you would suggest?

rich450es · 01-25-2012, 02:58 AM

this is the kit that i and a lot of members use . its 100%stainless steel
Foreman 450 (98-01) Foreman 400 (96+)

Westbrook · 01-25-2012, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich450es

this is the kit that i and a lot of members use . its 100%stainless steel
Foreman 450 (98-01) Foreman 400 (96+)

thanks I'm going to order one today. Do you guys think if I get a 2'' lift I could run 27" bear claws on a 400 (factory 24")? And what would be the widest front tire. I was thinking 10 but bclaw only comes in 12 or 9

01-09-2012, 08:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Westbrook Honda Rider Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 8	Tire Size for 400 Foreman Hi, I'm a newby. Guilty. Just curious if anyone out there can give me some direction for a tire size. I have a 400 and i want to go with the biggest tires without lifting or rubbing. Anything will help. Thanks

01-09-2012, 09:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,524	what size wheels do you have on it ? 12 in the front 11 in the rear BTW welcome to the forum ! __________________ 2000 foreman 450 es-s the fking pig 14% 300 foretrax gear reduction 30in gorila silverbacks on C-5 wheels 2500lb warn winch superatv disk brake conversion kit 2in ssatv lift kit and progressive 512 shocks the original 4in PVC storage tube hurculined racks with rear cargo box czr loud exhaust , uni airfilter and drilled main jet foreman 450 parts for sale pm me for info**

01-09-2012, 09:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
dusman Honda Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Windsor, Maine Posts: 155	welcome, we don't have newbies here, we have people who join and are glad to have them, lots of info on various tire and wheels sizes along with pros and cons in the forum, you won't be disappointed there, in fact you might find too much info and need a drink to absorb it all. Again, welcome! __________________ 2011 Rubicon 500 Camo Natural 26x10 x 26x12 ITP SS Kolpin Gun Rack KFI 3000 Winch Warn 54" plow Warn backup light Funny Pictures

01-09-2012, 10:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
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01-25-2012, 02:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,524	this is the kit that i and a lot of members use . its 100%stainless steel Foreman 450 (98-01) Foreman 400 (96+) __________________ 2000 foreman 450 es-s the fking pig 14% 300 foretrax gear reduction 30in gorila silverbacks on C-5 wheels 2500lb warn winch superatv disk brake conversion kit 2in ssatv lift kit and progressive 512 shocks the original 4in PVC storage tube hurculined racks with rear cargo box czr loud exhaust , uni airfilter and drilled main jet foreman 450 parts for sale pm me for info**

01-09-2012, 09:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
tskfreak Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: parsippany, new jersey Posts: 1,354	Welcome to the forum, my buddy ran 26 mudlites on a 400 and he said it rubbed sometimes when he would do some hard riding or even little jumps.

01-25-2012, 12:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
Westbrook Honda Rider Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 8	Hey thanks for the reply's I just got back from a trip didn't notice anyone wrote. (rich450es) I have 11" on f and b. however thinking of just getting new 12" wheels with new tires. I was thinking maybe 27x12-12 in the back and 26x10-12 on front. Will this ride funny? My problem is I'm too tall and I need a bit of height. I really don't want to damage the cv joints by putting on a lift unless I absolutely have to. Would anyone suggest a wheel spacer? And it sounds like (tskfreak) may have been help with the 26" wheels. I can't decide between kenda executioners and kenda bear claws... I dont want a rough ride all the time. But concerned that the bear claws won't bite.

01-25-2012, 12:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,628	You have to keep the same height of tire in the front and the rear. If the suspension is tired I would put new springs on it or spring spacers to get the height back up some. I had one I put 25 mudlite xl on for the guy and it rubbed bad because the suspension was very tired. Springs made it all right but he went ahead and did the lift also so there would be no rubbing in the future. The Bclaw is a good all around tire with good traction. If you ride thick mud a lot they might ball up, I haven't really put mine through any really thick stuff.

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