[Broncojunkie]

Hi everyone. New guy here just recently picked up a 99 fourtrax 300 4x2 in pretty rough shape. I like fixing up old things, for some reason lol! I've already ordered a bunch of parts for it, but the wheels and tires are shot. I want to keep the factory look. A guy near me is selling a set off a 2016 rancher. It has irs but just looking at pics, the offset looks the same. I found a thread on here where someone asked a similar question and a member said they would work on the older 300. I was hoping to get a 2nd opinion, if possible. I'm currently working out on the river and sending the wife to get the wheels. Thx!

 

[LBZ_Duramax]

Those tires look pretty worn and the offset is different. You will need a 2.5" spacer on the rear to make them work. For $150 that isn't a deal to me. I see them around here for $2-250 brand new with correct offset.

 

[SamUK]

The photo doesn’t donthose wheels and tyres any justice IMO. The tyres to me look worn more than 50%. The left wheel also appears to have more offset than the right, could just be the angle the image was taken at of course.

As LBZ said above though, you’ll need spacers on the rear to equal the offset.

 

[Broncojunkie]

Well, that's no bueno. Not too concerned about the tires, but I can't find any decent deals on used wheels around here. When they do come up, they're rusted and beat up worse than the ones I have. If I find someone willing to ship, it ends up costing too much. As a matter of fact, this is the only full set I've found locally.

 

[SamUK]

Have you looked at ITP delta rims? I see you want to keep the factory look but it may be a cheaper alternative for you, and still quite close to factory.
They do however weigh more than OEM wheels and have a greater offset, 1” wider so a 2” track increase overall.

 

[Broncojunkie]

Those wheels are ok....I may go that route. This little honda was supposed to be an extra one just to have around for the wife or visitors. But for some reason, I'm really digging it. Any problems with using wheel spacers on these things?

 

[SamUK]

Spacers put a LOT of extra load onto bearings, they also have a tendency to come loose for some reason. I ran them on my 300 but my mileage was very low and mostly at ATV parks not on trails mikes away from home.
IMO you’d be better off not using spacers unless you had no other option, if you do use them be sure to use thread lock on the lug nuts.

 

[wheelsquad]

@Broncojunkie flip the rears inside out and the offset will work for you. I've done that on multiple machines without issue. Just have to make sure the lug nuts center up well, and shouldn't be a problem. And your valve stem will also be on the inside, check to make sure it doesn't catch on the rear brake.

 

[Jeepwm69]

Where are you located Broncojunkie?

 

[Broncojunkie]

Thanks for the tips guys! I'm in West Virginia.

 

[Macarena Man]

Have you looked at ITP Delta Steel rims? I see you want to keep the factory look but it may be a cheaper alternative for you, and still quite close to factory.
They do however weigh more than OEM wheels and have a greater offset, 1” wider so a 2” track increase overall.

7 x 12 Delta Steel wheel weighs 15lbs.
6 x 12 OEM front wheel weighs 10lbs.
7.5 x 12 OEM rear wheel weighs 12lbs.