[Dave04da]

I recently picked up a clean 02 450s foreman and am looking to upgrade the tires. I dont want to lift it and plan on running the stock wheels. I also was given a spare set of rear wheels with the bike and thought about putting the rear wheels on the front with either 26x11 or 27x11 on them. I am leaning toward the Kenda bear claw htr's. Without the lift do you guys recomend the 26 or 27's. Thanks.

 

[SamUK]

Either... General rule of thumb with a Honda is don't go above a 27" tire unless you have a GR.
Bear claws are a good all round tire, good choice.

 

[Dave04da]

I recently picked up a clean 02 450s foreman and am looking to upgrade the tires. I dont want to lift it and plan on running the stock wheels. I also was given a spare set of rear wheels with the bike and thought about putting the rear wheels on the front with either 26x11 or 27x11 on them. I am leaning toward the Kenda bear claw htr's. Without the lift do you guys recomend the 26 or 27's. Thanks.

 

[Dave04da]

Thanks. I just ordered the High Lifter springs for the front and back. The stock ones were sagging at least an 1 1/2" so they were shot. I think I am just going to get the 26's I hear they measure in at almost 27" anyway.

 

[shadetree]

why does it have 11 inch rims on it ?. they come stock ( from what I own and know ) with 12 inch rims from the factory.

 

[Dave04da]

26x11x12 or 27x11x12. I didnt add the rim diameter in the first post.

 

[shadetree]

26x11x12 or 27x11x12. I didnt add the rim diameter in the first post.

ahhh..ok. thanks for updating that . I run nothing but stock size. I know all too well what wrong tires and wrong rims do to atvs..but hey...its yours..do as you please .

 

[shadetree]

oh...and outstanding looking atv !!. these models are built great from the ground up. mine is a '03 trx450fm I restored, love it very much !. where did you get the handle bar grip covers if I may ask ?.

 

[Dave04da]

Thanks. The hand guards were on the bike when I bought it. They are olive green and made by Moose.

 

[shadetree]

ah..moose, i'll look into them..thanks !.