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RMAX 1000 Wheel Size/Offset & Tire Type/Size Thread

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Here is a couple pics of my RMAX 4 with a square set up, I was able to get 2 front wheels from a local dealer who had takeoffs. 14 x 6.5 in all corners with 30 x 10" STI Roctanes, Forgot to mention, I put 1" spacers on the rear, I used Polaris 4/156 that were available locally and switch the studs out to 12x1.25 to match.


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Howdy folks, I've read through this entire thread there's a lot of great information on this topic.

Most of you know, I have a RMAX4 and General XP and plan on keeping both for now. What I would like to do is eventually convert the RMAX4 to a square setup that matches my General so I can swap wheels/tires if necessary. My General has OEM 30x10-15's with a 55mm offset on all corners. I've read this is close to a 6+1 backspacing. Based on MO's posts discussing his narrow setup I know I would need offsets but how wide would I need just to get back to stock width for the front and rear? Ideally I wouldn't mind being a little wider but I'm not experienced with wheel spacers and understand they can add additional stress to the machine.

Thoughts?
I put on 1” spacers on the rear with Stock Rmax 6.5” wheels. Work great.
 
My 2021 RMAX 4 just took a sharp rock on the rear sidewall. All tires have 1900 miles on them. Thinking of going with Tusk Terrabite 30x10-14 on all fours. Will these be OK with the original wheels for the front and rear? Want to keep original rims. What do you all think?
I tried this and the rear tires ended up having a smaller diameter due to the width of the rear rims. Ended up grabbing two more fronts to complete the square set up.
....and it looked weird!
 
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Camshaft, i followed your direction and found 2 front stock wheels to square up my rmax4. Do you think there is room for a 32x10x14 XTR370 to clear in the rear? I know your 30x10x14s look pretty tight in the above picture but not sure how each brand of tire "actually" measures in real life. I don't mind some slight rubbing at max capacity (especially if its not hurting the tire or machine) but would prefer not to have any.
Thanks
I ended up putting more aggressive tires on a short time ago that may measure a bit taller. I'll take another measurement tonght or tomorrow am for you.
 
I vote 4+3 with a 1"inch spacer in the rear on 4 seaters. I'm going big horn tread when I go 32s on my RMAX4.
I had to take my 1” spacers out on the back because I was throwing mud everywhere!
 
Lol, it was like driving a trike with no fenders. 😂