[cloyd]

rims

I know the problem that you are talking about. It will turn 24's in the mud and it will also turn 25's. That is what I put on my recon.

Mud Lite
25X8-11 on the front
25X12-9 on the rear

I also installed a 2 inch lift all the way around. They work great on all terrain and in the mud.

 

[cloyd]

go with a 2 inch lift all the way around. again i am running ITP mud lite 25s with a 2 inch lift and it works great my buddy rides a brute force and i keep right up with him. you will have trouble trying to find 23 or 24s to fit your stock rim so get the 25s and have fun. i will try to post a picture of mine shortly so you can have a look see.

 

[cloyd]

you will not be able to run the xt with the taller lugs unless you buy bigger rims they do not offer those in a size for the stock rims like you said you were going to use.