[nopony]

New to the site,hello everyone
I just purchased a 2017 Honda foreman 500 and I am looking to upgrade tires and wheels.I have been looking at outlaw mst tire and wheel package,I had these tires on my 420 and really liked them,I mostly trail ride but do play in the mud when we come up on a hole lol.
I was planning on going with 9.5x26 front and 12x26 rear on sti wheels but I can get the same package in 27" cheaper so I guess my question is 26 or 27
Thanks for the help

 

[mac102004]

27's would better suit the machine. You'll have no problem with them, even 28's in that tire would be fine IMO. MST's are one of my favourite tires so PLEASE post pics when you get them

 

[jameslb]

Be sure to follow up with pics and write up. I plan on tires one day as well. Im not sure Ill change stock rims with new steel rims. That idea sounds like a lead bell.

 

[nopony]

I might have to hold off on the mst,when I bought the foreman I also bought a set of sti wheels with outback tires
26x11 front and 26x12 rear,they do pretty good but seem to dig down,stuck it yesterday lol high centered
I had 26" swamp witches on my 08 420 and I think they pulled a lot better,my buddy was going to buy the outbacks
but his trans just went out on his truck.

 

[redtherocket]

If your Outbacks are the "XT" model, thats a good tire..


I've run 26" on my 2016 420cc, but I switched to 25" to get the power and handling back.. I do tow though...


I would assume 26" would be a perfect size to keep it feeling powerful..


27"+ your going to notice a power decrease... Not so much in 1st gear, but in all the rest...


Also, it will depend on the tire..

 

[Clbstinson]

Mine squeezed 29.5 terminator but I'm putting on a 2 in lift this weekhttp://www.hondaatvforums.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=75185&stc=1&d=1493882135 http://www.hondaatvforums.net/forums/images/HondaAtvForums_toucan/attach/jpg.gif

 

[mac102004]

you can fit 30's all day long but you need at least a 35% GR to do anything with them.

 

[alexhill870]

Ive got a 17 Foreman Rubicon as well and I'm torn between the Zillas, mega mayhems, and the Vampire II. I can't make up my mind. wanting something light weight, good in mud, and good tread life. Opinions?