Trail Riding 85%.....Mudding 15%----Which Tire????

I took these guys advice and went with Bighorns. Couldn't be happier!

26"s, 12 front, 9" rear. I dropped them to 5psi, and with the CTE shocks my 08 w/ steering rides like my Lincoln.


My nickels worth,

Scott

Thanks to everyone for the recommendations.....I checked out all the tires and they all look great but I think I'm gonna go with the BigHorns.....And RockyMountainATV looks like the place to get 'em....I have some questions/concerns before I actually place my order(sorry if these are stupid but even though I got my first HondaATV in 1986 this is the first time I've ever done any modifications).....

1. I notice that everyone gets at least 26" while my stock tires are 25"...What is the main reason for getting bigger tires? Better ride? Better ground clearance? Something else???

2. If I get 26" tires (or bigger) how will this affect performance?

3. I've read that the BigHorns are HEAVY...Is this extra weight noticeable as far as power/speed/handling are concerned?

4. Can the tires be mounted with the white lettering turned inside or is the white on both sides?

5. What I want to do is get BigHorns that are the same size as my stock tires (25x8x12 and 25x10x12) and use the stock rims and possibly later do some mods that I have read about to enhance power/performance---Is this reasonable?

6. I read in another thread about a K & N air filter, HMF exhaust pipe and a Dynojet Kit...Is there any other reasonably priced modification that I can do to improve power/performance?...Just simple things--I don't want to open Pandora's Box on aftermarket performance modifications.....

7. I am also considering upgrading the shocks later...Any recommendations on these?....

Thanks to all

1. The ground clearance helps of course, when I spend time in the mud and makes my Ruby look tougher IMO .

2. For me I really haven't noticed too much of a difference, someone who has put many miles on would probably know better on that one. Another thing, I don't have a Foreman 500(really 475), I have the Rubicon 500(499). So my machine may handle the tires differently then your quad will?

3. Same answer as #2.

4. There are black walls on the other side I think , without looking right now.

5. Sure, whatever you want to do there. I probably won't do any performance mods on mine, because like I mentioned before, I can't tell a difference really. BTW, I was going to get 25" (stock size) Horns, but very glad I went with the 26" Horns instead / --> /" title="Dancing" /> / --> .

6. That's all the I have seen as well.

7. Desert Hawk will point you in the right direction there. CTE Shocks.