Anyone running oversized tireT- boss 550

[Arkansasjumper]

Wanting put some 27in wheels on my t-boss with a 1 inch spacer. Anyone have hub or axles issues with bigger wheels so far?

[cliffyk]

My only comments is why, what is the appeal:

Is it the 8% less torque to the ground, plus power lost due to higher rotational mass--the 27s, just the tires,  will weigh 8 to 10 lbs more each; the wheels another 4 to5 lbs. each--(probably another 47, so -12% in total)?

The 5% speedometer error (it will read slow vs actual speed)?

Re: spacers;

Is it the added stress to the axle bearings and all other suspension components?

Higher unsprung weight (12 to 15 lbs. per corner) guaranteed to deteriorate handling and ride;

 

Or that they will "look real cool"/

 

 

[Joe Breaux]

They look great but other than looking cool, I dont see the need.. Like Cliff says ,you will lose torque from the reduction of gear ratio........ Wider  tires , sure.. taller , nah... besides I run on some  State Wildlife Management trails.. Wheel size and lug depth are limited by regulations but width is not.. And they enforce it rigorously ,so ........ But if you dig it, by all means go for it dude.. Its yours ..light em up 

[Arkansasjumper]

Thanks for the reply. I ride a handful of times a year in the Ozark mountains where I constantly have issue with big rocks hitting the skid plate and a few off camber situations. My plan is to only run the bigger tires and spacers for these rides and keep the stock wheels as is for around the house applications.  I feel like it will hold up for 40-50miles at a time 3-4 times a year. Just seeing if anyone has issues or experience with these

[TapBoss]

Not a lot more room for clearance from the rock guards either - unless you plan on taking them off.

[Arkansasjumper]

Update. Installed 27x9x12 in front and 27x11x12 in rear. No spacer required to gain clearance and  no noticeable impact to steering/ handling. Slight impact on stopping power at higher speeds. Did gain 1 1/2in extra clearance in front and back. I’ll update as issues arise that I feel relate to this. 

[Joe Breaux]

2 hours ago, Arkansasjumper said:

Update. Installed 27x9x12 in front and 27x11x12 in rear. No spacer required to gain clearance and  no noticeable impact to steering/ handling. Slight impact on stopping power at higher speeds. Did gain 1 1/2in extra clearance in front and back. I’ll update as issues arise that I feel relate to this. 

PICTURES  dude c'mon man 

[Arkansasjumper]

[TapBoss]

Definitely notice the width difference.  Did you have to remove the side rock guards for clearance or did yours not have them?  Like the light bar too - just finished putting  an extra set of led cubes I had sitting around on mine last night.

[Arkansasjumper]

Mine didn’t come with the side rock guards unfortunately. I called Massimo to quote buying some but they want more than they are worth. 

[Joe Breaux]

LOOKING GOOD MAN