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Author Topic: 26 in Tires On 07 Foreman 500?  (Read 3294 times)
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« on: February 27, 2008, 12:38:41 PM »

Hello all. I've been lurking and gathering information for a while now. I'm looking to put new tires on my 07 Foreman 500 Manual shift completely stock. To give you some background on myself, I am 6' 5" and around 300lbs. I have hopes of putting a 26 in tire on and I have narrowed it down to the Mudlite XL or the Highlifter MST. I will also be going with the ITP SS108 wheel in black.

With the Mudlite XL I plan on Putting 26-10-12's all the way around. With the MST's 26-9.50-12's on front and 26-12-12's on the rear. I ride in alot of hard pack, and mud but never any mud over the floorboards. Would 27's work with out a problem or am I going out on a limb here?

Should I be concerned about my weight and going up a size to 26's or am I just being  too cautious? Will my bike turn these without any problem? I don't want to be breaking stuff all of the time.

On another note How long should I wait before installing the new tires? I've only got 33 miles and 6 hours on the bike so far. I was thinking of installing after the 20 hour/100 mile service and valve adjustment.

Thank you in advance for all of your input and replies.

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« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2008, 12:52:37 AM »

I have a buddy who has 26in. tires on his 07 foreman and doesn't have a problem. but i have heard to 27in. will work but they will hit a little. but don't just take my word. always ask around
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« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2008, 01:09:35 AM »

You'll be fine with the 27's, with the proper mods a 500 can turn 28's pretty easy. But you can turn 27's easily stock. And you can go ahead and install the tires, they dont have to be installed at a certain time. But yeah the MST's from H/L are great tires and you will be very happy with them.
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« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2008, 07:02:25 AM »

The main thing I was concerned about was being 300lbs and going up a tire size and width. I'd like to keep it stock for now so mods are out of the question. Looks like 26's are the better choice for me now.

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« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2008, 10:15:18 AM »

I've got an 04 450 Foreman with 26" Mudlites and don't have any problems other than not riding enough.
I have 12" on the back, and 10" on the front.
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