P500 WillyBill's P500 goes WIDE

[WillyBill]

Finally added the taller/wider Bighorn 2.0 tires n and Wheels with wider stance.

Was going to use the 28" BigHorns but they weigh 5-6 lbs more (due to a higher weight rating) for only a 1/4" gain in height over the 27" tires. Wanted the better ride so I bought the 27" tires - actually 27.75" so it only cost a quarter inch and saved a couple bucks on the price and over 20 lbs unsprung weigh on four tires. Went with 11" wide all around for wider square stance - I personally prefer the square stance. I left the 1.5" spacers on the rear. None on front.
So tire size is: 27 x 11R-12. See Honda SxS previous post on 12" vs 14" wheels.-"Nuff Said"
$136 ea - $174.75 with tax no freight plus $50 rebate

Wheels: ITP Delta Steel 2"+5" 4/110 12mm for studs $43 ea -$544 with tax no freight plus $50 rebate on them

New Wheelbase width: 60" Front / 61" Rear - This b**** is gonna sidehill like the big boys! LOL!
Back to 50" with a tir4 change!!!
Pics showing: original Maxxis on stock wheels /The BH 2.0 Wolvy take-offs at 35-40% tread on Wolvy wheels / New BH 2.0 on ITP 2+5 wheels
Various views around the P5 showing clearance and stance
Tires have 4.5 psi rear and 4.0 psi front
Have lots more pics if needed, questions are welcome.

WB

 

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[CumminsPusher]

Looks great pretty bad ass! That’ll be much nicer in especially the ruts.

 

[WillyBill]

Looks great pretty bad ass! That’ll be much nicer in especially the ruts.

Thanks CP....That's my plan! Gotta keep up with you! LOL!

WB

 

[CumminsPusher]

Thanks CP....That's my plan! Gotta keep up with you! LOL!

WB

You always do even those questionable night rides lol.
That’s going to be a completely different machine, more friendly to drive. Can’t wait to see it in action.

 

[Mudder]

Looks good @WillyBill . Thinking of going back to 27s on factory rims when my 27x14 wear out. Good info to know what fits. @trigger would agree, wider is better.

 

[Choogsbro]

Do I see spacers as well ?

Power steering ?

 

[Mudder]

Extra wide Mudbusters fenders?

 

[Todd627]

Do I see spacers as well ?

Power steering ?

No spacers....2+5 wheels.

 

[Choogsbro]

No spacers....2+5 wheels.

Looks great but w/o power steering it's gonna steer like a bear. Also lots off stress on front end parts and bearings.

 

[WillyBill]

Do I see spacers as well ?

Power steering ?

PS yes-If you are moving just a tiny bit extra width does not cause a noticeable change in effort - height no effect.
Spacers - Only on rear - 1.5"

 

[Choogsbro]

50" stock to now 60" is more than a little bit. Stock up on bearings. Just saying. But it does look great.

 

[WillyBill]

Looks great but w/o power steering it's gonna steer like a bear. Also lots off stress on front end parts and bearings.

Lots of us have wide tires all the way around - with PS there is NO BEAR LOL!
The wheel bearings are from a Honda Civic I read on here. Not going to hurt. I'm at 3300 miles - beat the heck out of it - zero play anywhere on steering and bearings and suspension. You are over thinking it. These are not 33" AG tires on 6" portals!

WB

 

[WillyBill]

BTW...go look at ANY ATV wheel and they are EXACTLY same as what rims I just bought - in fact ITP calls them out as fitting atv's and it's the OEM wheel for at least one brand.

WB

 

[Choogsbro]

Not over thinking it. Offset cause extra stress on bearings period. Anybody who tells you different.....well never mind it's your machine. Again it looks great and difinitly will give you much more stability. Also the power steering just hides the stress on the steering components.

 

[WillyBill]

Not over thinking it. Offset cause extra stress on bearings period. Anybody who tells you different.....well never mind it's your machine. Again it looks great and difinitly will give you much more stability. Also the power steering just hides the stress on the steering components.

So far i have only seen one member replace wheel bearings and I think he runs a snowplow on his but not sure. Very cheap penalty if there is one - my wife gets out at most every obsticle because it's so tippy in stock form. "Happy Wife-Happy ....

WB

 

[Choogsbro]

If you don't believe me, read this.

The affects of Wheel offset and suspension performance

 

[Choogsbro]

If you don't believe me, read this.

The affects of Wheel offset and suspension performance

Just trying to help and educate you.

 

[Plumber32]

Looks great! And familiar. Lol wish they had the 12" wide in 29 or 30s. Mine are 29x11x14.

 

[WillyBill]

Just trying to help and educate you.

Thanks for thinking of me (I read it)- but something I AM aware of. Remember - on a woods machine it spends the bulk of it's life at speeds under 20 mph. I BET I have less than 3 hours over 30 mph in 3300 miles.

WB

 

[WillyBill]

Looks great! And familiar. Lol wish they had the 12" wide in 29 or 30s. Mine are 29x11x14. View attachment 170234

@Plummer32
What offset are ya running?

WB