I put 25" Maxxis Zillas on my Rancher 420 and didnt notice much, if any performance difference. The reason i went with the Zillas is because there one of the lightest mud tires made.
On these low horsepower Hondas, the weight of the wheel assemblies compromises the power as much as the circumference does..........probably more. As I stated in another post recently I went up one inch on my Rancher by installing a new set of Foreman wheels. They are identical except for being one inch taller. I've noticed just a very slight power loss......very small. I'm happy with the decision. I remember back about five years ago my youngest daughter's boyfriend had an 07 Rancher with big wide tires ( don't remember the size except that they were one inch taller) That wheeler had noticeably less power than my 08 Rancher. Having ridden the same wheeler with several combinations of tire and wheel sizes, I can say with confidence that your wheeler can run a taller tire and wheel with no problem as long as it is a light (stock) tire.
What tires you gonna try this time?
I've had it since new and always serviced as required, runs like a champ. Not down on power. The new Rip saws weigh 38.9 and 32.6 lbs. and that's just the tires. I'm pretty sure that's the problem.
haven't decided yet, need to do something with the heavy Rip Saws first, put the stock back on for now. guarantee they will be lighter. Open for suggestions.
I myself would stay with 25's you have a good selection of rims and tires to choose from.Sure you could find a nice setup for your Bike.
So were the Rip Saws so heavy that you had actual bogging down problems? Or did you just not like how it responds and the acceleration you are able to get with them?
