Need new tires

[glennm]

Hi:
I know there are many tire threads here but I will ask anyway. I have an RTV900 that needs new tires, we use it in the bush a lot so a lugged tire is preferred. The current size on the RTV are 25/11/12 on the rear and 25/10/12 on the front. I am wondering about increasing the size to 26? Could I do that with no issues and do I need narrower tires on the front. I see the local supplier has tires in stock 26/9 and 26/11. Is there any advantage to going up to the 26?

 

[geohorn]

I can think of DISadvantages…. reduced braking capability…and incorrect mileage and speed indications…. less fender and steering clearances…greater roll-over risks.

 

[Smilingreen]

^^ What a party pooper....^^. 🤣🤣

 

[aurthuritis]

I put 26x11x12 tires on my x1100c without any issues. The increased diameter sped things up just enough and the ride is better. On the stock steel rims

 

[FTG-05]

Hi:
I know there are many tire threads here but I will ask anyway. I have an RTV900 that needs new tires, we use it in the bush a lot so a lugged tire is preferred. The current size on the RTV are 25/11/12 on the rear and 25/10/12 on the front. I am wondering about increasing the size to 26? Could I do that with no issues and do I need narrower tires on the front. I see the local supplier has tires in stock 26/9 and 26/11. Is there any advantage to going up to the 26?

There is a HUGE problem with going from the 25" tires to 26" tires on your RTV:

It's going to make it look great!

25" Craptyles on the right, 26" ITP Blackwater Evolutions on the left:

On the hoof:

Those same ITP's are now on my RTV-XG850. This is a pic before running on asphalt wore the front tires almost down to the cord:

When I absolutely have to replace the ITPs, I'm going to replace them with 27" Tusk Terrabytes.

 

[glennm]

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There is a HUGE problem with going from the 25" tires to 26" tires on your RTV:

It's going to make it look great!

25" Craptyles on the right, 26" ITP Blackwater Evolutions on the left:

On the hoof:

Those same ITP's are now on my RTV-XG850. This is a pic before running on asphalt wore the front tires almost down to the cord:

When I absolutely have to replace the ITPs, I'm going to replace them with 27" Tusk Terrabytes.

do you think 26 / 11 / 12 backwaters would be good for my machine? Enough clearance, etc. I love the look of the 26 on yours

 

[FTG-05]

The 2nd pic above is a RTV-900. I can't imagine another -900 model year would be all that different. 25" >>> 26" is only a 1/2" difference. A much bigger difference is old vs. new tires - see first pic above.