Just wondering if there is any benefits going to a big wheel kit
other than they look pretty d&*n good
other than they look pretty d&*n good
JARCHULE
It really depends all on stock wheel size vs. aftermarket size you will be going to (8 inch likely) Example, going from a 6-3/8" rear wheel to an 8 inch wheel can gain anywhere from 2-5mph believe it or not (5 mph is a bit of a stretch, but it's possible), but if your wheels are 7" or larger you probably won't gain much. It does help the track roll easier. To show you this, take an old belt and put a tight bend on it and try to roll it across a table, now make the bend larger and roll it across the table... easier with the bigger bend huh?
Looks.
You might gain a whopping 1-2mph at the end of a long lake pull but certainly nothing noticable on the trail or in the mountains. Furthermore your track footprint gets reduced the larger you go as well as track tensioning issues as the suspension goes thru the end of it's travel (so keep your tension very loose if you do use them). They're mainly bling from my experience but can be useful to take up some track slack if going to a slighty longer track like the new XP tracks.
Have FUN!
G MAN
You might gain a whopping 1-2mph at the end of a long lake pull but certainly nothing noticable on the trail or in the mountains. Furthermore your track footprint gets reduced the larger you go as well as track tensioning issues as the suspension goes thru the end of it's travel (so keep your tension very loose if you do use them). They're mainly bling from my experience but can be useful to take up some track slack if going to a slighty longer track like the new XP tracks.
Have FUN!
G MAN
you dont not gain any mph or if so very very little...just like everyone says...
the things you do gain are
track rotates easier
they look sweet
and they also allow you to go to a bigger track with out bigger rails...(example 144 inch rails with a 146 inch track with 9" wheels...)
alot of people think that because the track spins smoother it will also spin faster....less friction better movement which give you more track speed...but who knows..I have never tested it..
Stiff
the things you do gain are
track rotates easier
they look sweet
and they also allow you to go to a bigger track with out bigger rails...(example 144 inch rails with a 146 inch track with 9" wheels...)
alot of people think that because the track spins smoother it will also spin faster....less friction better movement which give you more track speed...but who knows..I have never tested it..
Stiff
Of course if the rolling resistance of the track is lowered that means more power tot he ground and more speed. but like said above, the gains are probably minimal at best...
I wouldnt do it to try and get more speed. do it for the bling and an extra mph or 2 is a bonus.
I wouldnt do it to try and get more speed. do it for the bling and an extra mph or 2 is a bonus.
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