Anyone using a 26" utv tire on a Tri-z?

[640AK]

I'm thinking of putting a 26x11-12 tire on the modified BigWheel 350 studded snowbike.

Does anyone have any experience with fitting one on a Tri-Z?



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Regards,

Mr. BigWheel

[TatTooL23]

a guy i ride with has a 25 inch front tire on his try-z. it is a UTV tire. works great actually. its a little taller up front but not much really. only 1.5 inches.

[Toledo_Tommy]

Im Running a 25 in front on my Z , It's a kenda bounty hunter. ( 25x8-12 )

[640AK]

I have a 25" on the front of the BigWheel now. I like the 25 but was thinking that I could get a little more flotation in the snow out of a 26" tire. That might save me a trip or two over the handlebars when it gets soft.

I was just wondering if there was enough clearance between the tire and the fender to fit the 26" without rubbing.

Regards,

Mr. BigWheel

[ezmoney1979]

I have a 25" on the front of the BigWheel now. I like the 25 but was thinking that I could get a little more flotation in the snow out of a 26" tire. That might save me a trip or two over the handlebars when it gets soft.

I was just wondering if there was enough clearance between the tire and the fender to fit the 26" without rubbing.

Regards,

Mr. BigWheel

You could compress your suspension with a ratchet strap and measure, but that doesnt really show actual riding conditions. Just a thought.

[tecat-z]

I've been watching Enduro Alaska videos for years on another site. They are always great fun, and absolutely love the commentary... You guys are great entertainmant and ride some spectacular places. Ever thought of adding a purpose built 2 stroke 3wheeler to the mix?

[fabiodriven]

Mr Big Wheel,

I have never seen you post anything about trikes, yet your videos are the best, the best, I have ever seen. Nothing makes me smile like your snide, under-handed commentary. I'm not sure how you ended up in a trike forum, but I thank god you did end up here.

Please keep 'em coming!

[R-tifacts]

That was a good one Mrbigwheel, I loved the commentary, havent laughed that hard in a while.

[TatTooL23]

that is some funny sh*t. great video man

[wisconsinite]

freaking awsome!! "metamucil mulisha"!!!!!!! lmfao!!!

[bigredridr]

cant get enough of your videos... great stuff man!!!

[640AK]

Being effectively frugal (cheap), I was hoping to find out if the 26" rubber would fit without actually spending any dough. I run rally studs with carbides that will shred anything that they touch, especially $100 front fenders. They make the effective diameter of the tire even larger, so it is even more critical when going with a larger size tire.

Thanks to everybody for spending your precious time watching some of the biggest idiots from the largest state. Fabio, the BigWheel is essentially a 3-wheeler with two wheels that falls over when you stop. 3WW is home for me. Somehow, I fit in.

Tecat-z, while the purpose built two-stroke sounds alluring, the old man in me says, "Run for your life!" I will will admit that the most awesome display of riding I've ever seen was on a really well preserved BigRed. Before i die, I simply must have one of them. They are slow, but so are my mental processes.

Regards,

Mr. BigWheel

[El Camexican]

That was GREAT. You should get a job with the Discovery Channel!

PS. Tell your EXC buddy I can relate to the three screwdriver thing, those KTM mounts are a mother.

[640AK]

El Camexican,

You are the only one thus far to have any idea what the three screwdriver thing was all about.

You must have achieved a Master Mechanic level similar to H6llyw66d.

Regards,

Mr. BigWheel

[Bryan Raffa]

I have a 25" on the front of the BigWheel now. I like the 25 but was thinking that I could get a little more flotation in the snow out of a 26" tire. That might save me a trip or two over the handlebars when it gets soft.

I was just wondering if there was enough clearance between the tire and the fender to fit the 26" without rubbing.

Regards,

Mr. BigWheel

you shouldn't have any issues ,,, you don't have the Z pipe to worry about.. fender was never a issue ... only if jumping as the Z fender would flex more than BW,, and rub the studs in the rear of the fender!,, I've has a few Bw's over the years ... ...Love the vid !! I think you will like it better. less Gyro effect..