27" Tires on older Sportsmans

[Ken]

What's everyone's opininon?

Forget wheel rub....I'm talking more axels...tranny....belt


The newer 800, comes standard with 26"...so going up 1" to 27" is no big deal.

But going from 25" to 27" on older 700's is 2" (or slightly less).

Other than power...I don't think the 800 suspension and such, is all that much different.

I would imagine, that doing the 800 clutch upgrade would be one thing you should do.

[Chadd]

Sell it and get a 800..lol


Your 700?? The 700 hasn't changed since it came out in 02 and it's still the same drive train as the 800.. The one change to the front drive lines is cv joints on both ends. The older bikes have a u joint on the Diff side..

[Ken]

The one change to the front drive lines is cv joints on both ends. The older bikes have a u joint on the Diff side..

Which is stronger?

[Chadd]

They are both strong.. The reason they changed it is the CV joint made for easier steering... I have seen Matt tracks on both bikes (same owner) one 03 and one 05 700 and the 05 blew out a cv joint and the 03 has had no problems with drivelines.. I have also seen two rangers blow front Cv joints.. But the ranger drive shafts and CV joints are smaller. I think the old style U joints are stronger. IMO

[Ken]

Thanks Chadd. I thought so.

I'm pretty sure I'm going up to 27" for my next set of tires.

[MrBill]

Thanks Chadd. I thought so.

I'm pretty sure I'm going up to 27" for my next set of tires.

My next should be smaller to keep up with you guys

[ACLakey]

I know several guys around here that put a 1.5"-2" spring spacer in the front struts to level out the front of their quads to fit 27" tires. It was an easy mod, and gives them plenty of room for the larger tires. Plus leveling the quad out makes them look better in my opinion.