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killerloop Member 
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AAre 14's 2 much for the bomb???????? meaning will they rub will I lose top end Will I need to saty close to stock size rubber Will or should I clutch upgrade... Or should I leave well enough ALONE!!! Stock steels w/camo,,,,zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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outlandish AWF Admin 
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you can run up to 29.5" high tires without a lift.....14" wheels? No problem as long as you have 14" tires Clutch kit? I would say with 28" or taller tires a kit would be a great benefit
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killerloop Member
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I want to run 14's with 26ers (terracross) any hints
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outlandish AWF Admin
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Should be a sweet combo. No clutch kit needed
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Super Steve Member
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Killer loop and others, this is my first post and I wanted to let everyone know that I really love this website. Now back to the subject. I have been researching the effects the 14s with bigger tires would have on the low-end performance effects the upgrade would have. The bottomline here is what kind of riding you do. I just bought the ITP SS106 w/terracrosser package in 12". I was going to get the 14s but I do a lot of technical/fast trail riding which in my case need the sidewall on the tire to climb but still have the stirdiness of the radial for fast switchback riding. In other words I get the best of both worlds. Now then here are the advantages/disadvantages of the 14" wheel package with the terracrossers. 1. ADV: Lower profile tire/higher GC/great looks= Awesome handling. DISADV: Less ability to climb technical hard climbs and deep mudding/risk of sidewall puntures/rotational mass and weight Note: The wheels are heavier and the Terracrossers in the 12" are 22.5 lbs/front and 27 lbs/Rear. The stock Carliles are 17 lbs/front and 24 lbs/rear. That is 17 lbs of wieght and add about 5 more lbs for the rims at least for the 14s. The Terracrosser radial is pretty light compared to the ITP XTR or the Bighorn. What this all means, is you are going to lose some low end grunt. Again the Dalton clutch will fix all that since it is adjustable. For me I bought the clutch anyway because I want more performance down low and to the mid level powerband. It all depends on what you want to do. Happy hunting
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OutlanderDan
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I'll give you guys a seat of the pants report on 14" SS106's mounted on 26" Terracross radials...they have been hauling my big butt around for approx. 1100 miles so far... The Terra's are some really good trail tires...They do a super job in tight, rough, rocky stuff, and I have gone through mud that stopped guys with Mudlites and Bighorns... I have only had one flat so far...a sidewall pinch from riding in rocks too fast..it was my fault... The only drawback to this tire/wheel combo is it does give a rougher ride and it is 99% due to the fact that you have a larger aluminum wheel and a narrower sidewall, there just isn't any flex in the sidewall at all because it's only about 3" tall at best...you can definately tell a difference... It does look really good...rides rough...oh and the rear 11" wide tires hang out from under even the BRP fender extensions...be ready to get a mud shower on wet trails... I am currently saving my nickles for a new set of 25" Big Hornies and 12" black wheels...I'll save the Terra's for riding in the Christmas parade...
____________________ Yellow '07 650 XT (Yellow is Fastest!) 26" Terracross / 14" ss106's, Ricochets, HMF, Alumatech rear CV guard, SilverStars, Crutchfields, PRP Stabilizer, Tamarack Trunks Member Cumberland ATV Riders AWF 650 Club Member #15 |
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Big Ern Member 
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The 14" Wheels are exactly what I thought they would be. I run 27"XTR's in winter and the 26" Terracross in summer. I have tried plenty of wheel/tire combos, and for my fast trail riding style, I couldn't be happier.
____________________ 07 Red Outty800XT Ceramic Dynoport Exhaust, Gen 3, Uni, Engine Ice 14" ITP SS112's, 26 Terracross Radials, Rene Pegs PR Steering Stabalizer, HPG Shocks/HD Springs Skids/A-arms, 1" Billet Spacers, Rene Side Panels Warn 3000 W/Synthetic Rope, 110w Bulbs 650 Helix-3 Renny Fingers, 08' Tailight Custom Handguards, hot grips, decals 07 Yellow Outty650XT Skids/A-arms, Uni, Rear Shocks Up-Front Custom Handguards, hot grips, decals, Q-Release Trunk, 110w Bulbs |
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ridgerunner Member
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2 words: PINCH FLATS!! I'll stick with the 12 inchers. Once you flatten a tire with a pinched sidewall you throw it away and buy a new one. Very hard to fix properly and I wouldn't trust the fix no way no how! Sorry guys I just don't like 14s, unless you're buying 29.5" or larger tire. Last edited on Sat Jun 7th, 2008 11:41 pm by ridgerunner |
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Muddbelly Member 
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What the two Outlanderish guys said! I have a set of 27 x 14" XTR's on Type 7 Alum. rims. Yep, they give you the ol' mud shower, steer MUCH harder but pull great. I use them if I'm going to be riding mud, planned of course! I like the 25" Horns, either on OE rims or not for 90% of trail riding.... The Terras are good also. No clutch mods needed with these sizes of tires. Last edited on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 05:27 am by Muddbelly ____________________ Outlander 800XT Camo 14" ITP C-Series w/ 27" Mudlite XTR's Skids & Guards- Rack Extensions- Heated Thumb & Grips- Custom Gun Scabbard Mount- Fender Mud Guards- Custom Hand Guards- 1 1/2" Receiver- GPS- Tamarack Quad Trunk-Crutchfield Stage 2 Shocks Front and Rear- Inner and Outter Rear Aluminum CV Boot Protectors- Custom Stainless Heat Guards Around Trans.- 100W Reverse and 110w/135w Headlamps- More on the way! |
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Big Ern Member
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Put it this way........I keep my stock XT Wheels and tires for exploring back country and breaking new ground. I am the first to admit that the 14's are more work (Steering/Bumps/Rock Scratches), but, they have their purpose. I have flipped once or fifteen times, and for any fire road/ trails that call for 27mph or more for awhile, the ITP Terracross w/SS 14" 8r & 6f wheels are the reason I am here to post this. I like fast, and bigfoot monster truck is not for me. I like to corner at more than 10mph without getting tossed in the weeds. Lifts/ Ground Clearance wars/ Soggy-Flat Huge tires have their place in the ATV world....just not in mine. I have an old Jeep w/ super swampers that I take out to see how far, or deep I can go. My Outty is for (all trails) at faster speeds than anyone else.
____________________ 07 Red Outty800XT Ceramic Dynoport Exhaust, Gen 3, Uni, Engine Ice 14" ITP SS112's, 26 Terracross Radials, Rene Pegs PR Steering Stabalizer, HPG Shocks/HD Springs Skids/A-arms, 1" Billet Spacers, Rene Side Panels Warn 3000 W/Synthetic Rope, 110w Bulbs 650 Helix-3 Renny Fingers, 08' Tailight Custom Handguards, hot grips, decals 07 Yellow Outty650XT Skids/A-arms, Uni, Rear Shocks Up-Front Custom Handguards, hot grips, decals, Q-Release Trunk, 110w Bulbs |
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