tires for ranger

[crookedkbw]

hi guys i have a 2011 ranger 800 xp im currently
looking to change out the stock rims&tires ive been looking at itp mud lite
xtr 26x9x12front 26x11x12back not sure if those sizes will work without mods? (no rubbing)
any experience? also any rim suggestions that would match up! i like the chrome
and black look of most types! also would look at other tires of same design ie.
mudders lol. i would like tires as close to the same size as the stock ones just slightly more aggressive!

 

[goodngrubby]

We're running 26" Bighorns on our '08 Ranger...they work very well for all conditions. I have them mounted on stock Polaris Crusher rims, but I have to run a 2' lift, and 1" wheel spacers to make them fit. Aftermarket ITP or MSA rims would take care of the spacers though.

 

[rzrgade]

Mud lites are one of the worst tires out there............try and stay away from ITP tires.

 

[jbb]

Mud lites are one of the worst tires out there............try and stay away from ITP tires.

x2.......

 

[OnlyPolaris]

you will fit 26's easy on your 2011 ranger. i would pick a different tire then the mudlight. they wear out pretty fast from the extra weight of the ranger. The mudlight xtr would be a better choice.

 

[crookedkbw]

Mud lites are one of the worst tires out there............try and stay away from ITP tires.

any recemondations? i ride about 40% mud 40% trail and 20% misc

goodandgrubby i like the rims but am not into the lift and spacer stuff to make them fit but im gonna check in with the dealership and see if they will fit the 2011's
thanks for the photos nice rig too

 

[goodngrubby]

any recemondations? i ride about 40% mud 40% trail and 20% misc

goodandgrubby i like the rims but am not into the lift and spacer stuff to make them fit but im gonna check in with the dealership and see if they will fit the 2011's
thanks for the photos nice rig too

Ya, I wasn't either. The Bighorns sit a little taller than a typical 26" tire. I could have squeeked them in, but with the stock rims, I only had about 1/4" between the front tire and tie-rod end. If I took the wrap around bumper ends off, I would have had enough clearance as well. I think you would be allright with the 2011, they sit a bit higher than the '08.

 

[rzrgade]

Mud bugs would be your best bet, followed by big horns....

 

[arff]

Remember Jake with the black rzr with us last year. He has mud bugs. Any side hill driving and he slides. We found the bighorns had the same or better traction.