Go Back   Teryx Forums.net - Kawasaki Teryx Discussion for Kawasaki Teryx Enthusiasts! > General Teryx > Wheels and Tires
Home Forums Register FAQ Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Wheels and Tires For discussion of wheels and tires


Welcome to TeryxForums.net - the ultimate Kawasaki Teryx related forum and discussion board!

Register for Free Now!

Currently it appears that you browsing the forums as a guest, which means you will be limited on searching, viewing, downloading and participating! By Joining our FREE forums today you will receive discounts from our official vendors, updates about rides and events in your area, and access to upload your own photos.

Remember, we are the leading Teryx Enthusiasts forum on the web, with more users than any other site. Join now, and start posting in our New Members section today!


Reply
 
LinkBack (1) Thread Tools Display Modes
  1 links from elsewhere to this Post. Click to view. #1 (permalink)  
Old 07-14-2008, 12:20 PM
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 70
Default 12 vs 14 inch wheels

I am wondering what the differences between the 14 inch and 12 inch wheels are. It seems to me there are way more tire options for 12 inch, 12 inch would be lighter, and give a softer ride. 14 inch would be a heavier wheel but better handling. What else?
Reply With Quote

  #2 (permalink)  
Old 07-14-2008, 02:28 PM
skinny's Avatar  
First Name: Jason
My Teryx: 2008 Camo LE
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Dayton, TX
Posts: 171
Default

alot of it depends on your riding. down here in southeast Texas, where most of our riding is in mud, we tend to go for the 12" wheels so there is more sidewall flex. i think this is also true for alot of rock crawling to an extent. 14"s tend to like to blow the beads in knarly off-camber situations down here because we run such low air pressure. with 30"+ tires and radials it becomes not so much of an issue.
__________________
2008 Teryx LE camo
28" Outlaws on MSA Torks
Dynatek CDI
EPI mudder clutch kit
Dayco prototype belt
mp3 stereo system
Viper winch
Teryx pics / short vid1 / short vid2
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 07-14-2008, 05:10 PM
tileorlando's Avatar  
First Name: sam
My Teryx: 2008/le green
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: east orlando
Posts: 49
Default

same here in south florida most of us run 12 inch wheels for better tire flex with the big mud tires..my teryx running itp 108 12 inch with 29.5 10x12 outlaws ride good for what i'm doing ...14 for more high speed riding or racing or just look good for your buddys...
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 07-14-2008, 06:40 PM
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 70
Default

how is the low end power with 29.5 inch tires?
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 07-14-2008, 07:09 PM
tileorlando's Avatar  
First Name: sam
My Teryx: 2008/le green
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: east orlando
Posts: 49
Default

pulls hard as hell!! even in thick sticky mud ..we also run 27 itp xtr tires when not going deep!!they perform good and handle like its on a rail ..now anothere story u must install cdi after market the teryx has no overide to hold down like quad ..so the teryx wont back up with out spit sputering with the outlaws on it when you to back out pull your buddy out in his rhino ..with the cdi and exhaust and air box mod this thing screams we love it. my wife has become the new driver for it we put the kids in the back and ride out .i got 700 grizzly built for mud ..like to ride in front of the carts so we can check how bad it is or deep..
Reply With Quote
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 07-14-2008, 07:20 PM
tileorlando's Avatar  
First Name: sam
My Teryx: 2008/le green
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: east orlando
Posts: 49
Default for the kid

work great for now
Attached Images
File Type: jpg DSCN0463.JPG (1,001.6 KB, 64 views)
File Type: jpg DSCN0466.JPG (954.6 KB, 43 views)
Reply With Quote
  #7 (permalink)  
Old 07-14-2008, 07:22 PM
Gumbo's Avatar
Gumbo
 
First Name: Nick
My Teryx: 2008 camo teryx
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: lake Charles la.
Posts: 58
Default

How do the outlaws ride at slow speeds on the teryx also how much lift to fit the 29.5 s
Reply With Quote
  #8 (permalink)  
Old 07-14-2008, 07:36 PM
tileorlando's Avatar  
First Name: sam
My Teryx: 2008/le green
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: east orlando
Posts: 49
Default

they ride great ..you just make sure to use 10 all 4 coner they ride alot better then the 12 wide because of thred spacing on the 12s ...the 10 have more tight pattern on tire so the ride is better.. not like grampa cadalliac they still let u know ther outlaws.. the lift all ive have done to mine is adjusted the rear shocks.. and front shocks lift that we took from brute force old lift wrks killer.. just on front shocks ..my buddy running itp 30 mudlite with no mod or lift no problems..
Reply With Quote
  #9 (permalink)  
Old 07-14-2008, 07:44 PM
Gumbo's Avatar
Gumbo
 
First Name: Nick
My Teryx: 2008 camo teryx
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: lake Charles la.
Posts: 58
Default

Killer so they should fit with no lift just crank the suspension. Love the cheap seats I had the same idea for mine did you mount the actual pedestal bases in the bed or what
Reply With Quote
  #10 (permalink)  
Old 07-15-2008, 01:34 PM
tileorlando's Avatar  
First Name: sam
My Teryx: 2008/le green
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: east orlando
Posts: 49
Default

no i just mounted the seat right to the floor drill four holes for each seat and your done ..reason i mounted to floor some my kids had some side wall from bed for extra safety from tree limbs and such on..i used dile rod and closet hanger bracket to hold dile in place and at 1 end drill hole to put lock in place to hold bar in place when riding ..ive had crowds of people at events that think its great idea and works real good.total cost of build 58.00 dallors seat at local walmrt boat seats 22.00 a pop ..
Reply With Quote
  #11 (permalink)  
Old 07-15-2008, 04:28 PM
Gumbo's Avatar
Gumbo
 
First Name: Nick
My Teryx: 2008 camo teryx
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: lake Charles la.
Posts: 58
Default

Sounds good I have the seats in my boat already that's what I was wondering if you mounted the bases then I could just swap them out when I need them. But your right it would raise the seat height up about 4or 5 inches. Looks good
Reply With Quote
Reply



LinkBacks (?)
LinkBack to this Thread: http://www.teryxforums.net/wheels-tires/1268-12-vs-14-inch-wheels.html
Posted By For Type Date
TeryxForums.net This thread Refback 07-14-2008 02:50 PM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:56 PM.
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.2.0
vB.Sponsors
Copyright 2008 BrianSquared LLC

A vBSkinworks Design


RhinoForums.net, RZRforums.net, TeryxForums.net, RedlineUTVforums.net and BrianSquared LLC are in no way affiliated
with or endorsed by the Yamaha Motor Company, Polaris Industries, Kawasaki Motor Corporation or Redline Performance Products.
We are not a direct Yamaha, Kawasaki, Polaris, Redline Dealer or Distributor.