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Posted by: ned02

My sons scrambler has 18x9.5x 8 rear and 18x7x7 fronts.I have noticed in several pics that alot of folks run a taller tire /thinner in front,why? handling,clearance?

Posted by: etondaddy

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Originally posted by ned02
My sons scrambler has 18x9.5x 8 rear and 18x7x7 fronts.I have noticed in several pics that alot of folks run a taller tire /thinner in front,why? handling,clearance?

Yes and ......yes

Mike Kozura

Posted by: ned02

So rather than the 18x7x7 I could go to a 19 or 20 x6x7 and It's all good?

Posted by: etondaddy

We always ran 19x6 on the front with 10x5 wheels

Mike Kozura

Posted by: ned02

Thanks,I was browsing for tires and saw that noboby has a 19" for a 7 " rim

Posted by: etondaddy

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Originally posted by ned02
Thanks,I was browsing for tires and saw that noboby has a 19" for a 7 " rim

You need to get 10"wheels.......I just sold a set of used front 10" with a 4/110 bolt pattern.........is that what bolt pattern's on yours...???

Mike Kozura

Posted by: ned02

I don't know what the bolt pattern is,I will have to find out.
Ok,after looking through the internet I finally called the polaris dealer. they are 4 /110 fronts and rears.

Posted by: etondaddy

OK that's what I thought. I just sold a set....do you what new or used.

Mike Kozura

Posted by: ned02

used is fine the more inexpensive the better