Mudlite tire question

[sinned96]

I'm buying some mudlites tomorrow I can get 25 XL for 550 with type 5 rims shipped or should I go ahead and get the 26 XL for 50 bucks more. I been comparing weights and the 26 XL dont seem to be that much heavier than the 25 XL These are the weights I found from two different websites. These are going on a 06 Yamaha Wolverine 450 4X4

25x8-12 XL F/R 24

25x10-12 XL F/R 29

25x12-12 XL F/R 26

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26x9-12 XL F 22

26x10-12 XL F/R 23

26x12-12 XL R 27

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XL 25x8-12 19.5

XL 25x10-12 22.5

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XL 26x9-12 23.2

XL 26x10-12 22.9

XL 26x12-12 25.9

[outlander560]

wat is the size u have on ur yamaha now?

[sinned96]

23 inch but its a kodiak motor on a big bear or bruin frame and they came with 25 stock I believe

[outlander560]

also r u sure that the lugs are the same between the 25 and 26 cause when i bought mine the lugs on the 26 were an inch and on the 25 it was a 1/2 of and inch

[outlander560]

u also have to pay attention to stress on the engine and tranny cause the bigger the tires the more the engine has to work. wat terrain do u drive one (rocky, muddy,sand). Finally if you get the 26's would you have enough space between the plastic and tire?

[BuckBilly]

25 inchers and a clutch kit. A guy on another forum has done this also. He said a clutch kit is a must.

[outlander560]

is a clutch kit hard to install?

[BuckBilly]

is a clutch kit hard to install?

Never put one in myself, but have riden belt drives that have a clutch kit. Have been told if you can change a belt , you can put a clutch kit on. It makes one heck of a difference in how they perform.

[outlander560]

is it expensive? and wat does it do?

[BuckBilly]

is it expensive? and wat does it do?

I don't know the cost. It changes the shift points basically. Makes a belt drive engage sooner and work/ perform better. Gorrilla axles has the best clutch kit, highlifter has a good one to.

[sinned96]

I dont understand why i would need a clutch kit with the 25's since the kodiaks came with 25's stock unless they put a lighter clutch in the Wolfy

yes the 25 XL has the same lug as the 26 XL 1 1/8 The 25 AT has the 3/4 lug

[BuckBilly]

I dont understand why i would need a clutch kit with the 25's since the kodiaks came with 25's stock unless the put a lighter clutch in the Wolfy

yes the 25 XL has the same lug as the 26 XL 1 1/8 The 25 AT has the 3/4 lug

The chasis is the same, but the fine tuning is different than the Kodiaks . Sorry , just trying to save you some money down the road. Being a single range not a hi/low range tranny a clutch kit saves wear and tear on the belt. Just telling you what most mud boggers do.Same thing for the Scrambler owners to. Not to mention you won't notice as much of a power loss with a clutch kit going to bigger tires.

[sinned96]

Ok thats what I wasnt sure of it yamaha tuned it different for the 23 inch tires Looks like i'll go with the 25's for now and then the clutch

[BuckBilly]

Ok thats what I wasnt sure of it yamaha tuned it different for the 23 inch tires Looks like i'll go with the 25's for now and then the clutch

Watch how hard you play in the mud until you get a clutch kit. We have a yamaha dealer that installs clutch kits for free if you buy tires and rims from them , wether a new quad or used. They swear by them.

[sinned96]

I'm getting my tires and wheels from a yamaha dealer in NC for 550 shipped . I went with the itp type 5 to keep the weight down a bit

[outlander560]

good luck on buying the new tires make sure u take pics of them after install

[sinned96]

I did just post some on my profile from riding in the snow two weeks ago and at badd rabbit last weekend

[outlander560]

i meant after u put ur new tires on

[sinned96]

I went with the 25 Mudlite XL 1 1/8 lug with Black Rattlesnake wheels $550 shipped. I will post pics when I get then installed. I got them from HOME - Crossroads Yamaha Suzuki - Albemarle, North Carolina Ask for Jason. He is a great guy. Made me a happy customer

[sinned96]

[BuckBilly]

Looks darn good!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[trailblazer_02]

now you know whatwould add to the performance and the look of this quad.

as soon as i seen the pic i thought.

that exhaust stands out. looks a little crappy. [no offense]

now picture an HMF sport series slip on.

Polished Aluminum with a Blue Turndown cap. and painted the back rack Black.

Now that would look.

BAAAADDDDDDD

[sinned96]

I did paint the front bumper black along with the rear axle and differental. I was thinking about painting the rack black but as much as I use it I dont think the paint would last long. Maybe I should rhino coat it. After I get new black plastic the the whole thing will be done in black. I agree a pipe is one of the next things to get. Do they come in black?

[trailblazer_02]

they usually come in a lot of colors but not for that machine.

only brushed and polished aluminum

but they make color tips.

i would say polished alumunum and a blue turndown tip.

that would look soooo good on there..

it is somewhere around 270$ i think.

not bad at all.

[Sc0tt]

Looks good!!!

[HvPhotog]

Looks real good :coolgleamAc:and aggresive sinned... just put some on mine this week too.. good tire

Chris