P500 Which Rims to use ?

[silvertrd09]

Glad they don't kick up much dust as it can get really dusty out at the ranch. I'll run a little more than 8psi there but 8 sounds good for the deer lease.

 

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[LandofCheese]

I will say the tire has a pretty stiff sidewall. I've had this rig way weighted down a few times and they barely even notice on the tire side of things... I was thinking about going less even if I'm just running trails. My bother is getting a 700-4 and likes the A043 on my machine so muchhe is putting them on his right away.
I will honestly be curious about your experiences. Don't see many people with them.

 

[silvertrd09]

I will say the tire has a pretty stiff sidewall. I've had this rig way weighted down a few times and they barely even notice on the tire side of things... I was thinking about going less even if I'm just running trails. My bother is getting a 700-4 and likes the A043 on my machine so muchhe is putting them on his right away.
I will honestly be curious about your experiences. Don't see many people with them.

Glad to hear the sidewall are stiff. I load my p5 down pretty good on every ride. 5 to 6 bags of corn, backpack, tools, guns, beer. Will give some feedback. Hopefully in two week's I can get to the deer lease and maybe out to the ranch in May.

 

[silvertrd09]

Got the tires mounted on the wheels and on Pockets. Without spacers front outside to outside is about 49 1/4" and rear is 48".
So if I put 1" on the front and the 1 1/2" on the back ill be around 51 1/4" in the front and around 51" in back.
Or put 1" on the rear and the back would be about 3/4" wider. Hmmm, what to do? Order wider spacers?

Edit: not sure why the pic is sideways?

 

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Got the tires mounted on the wheels and on Pockets. Without spacers front outside to outside is about 49 1/4" and rear is 48".
So if I put 1" on the front and the 1 1/2" on the back ill be around 51 1/4" in the front and around 51" in back.
Or put 1" on the rear and the back would be about 3/4" wider. Hmmm, what to do? Order wider spacers?

Edit: not sure why the pic is sideways?
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What are Pockets? How tall are those tires, 26's? I'd go with the wider stance based on the measurements you've given, otherwise it'll be a puckerfest.

 

[silvertrd09]

Ok, will definitely go wide.

Being a John Wayne fan. I would make my kids watch his movies. In Hatari , they round up African animals for zoos. Actor Red Buttons is one of the wranglers. J Wayne in the movie nicknames Red's character "Pockets" because he wears shirts and shorts with pockets all over them.
When I bought my p5 I asked my girls what color to get. They both said red.
Realized after the first ride I needed storage for stuff. I drilled an old binocular case next to the hand brake. Then added little tool holders that you can by from Lowes or home depot. Right now I have at least 7 "pocket pouches". That how Pockets got his name.

 

[silvertrd09]

So I was able to get out to the deer lease for work and riding. These tires preformed very well. Lots of traction. Laid over a tower stand and drug it about a 100 yards. I was impressed. Had to dig the stand out of the dirt a few times but 'ol Pockets got the job done.