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RZR1000 wheels on a Ranger

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#1 ·
Probably already asked and answered but will the stock 14"rims with 29"Maxis Bighorns from a 2015 RZR1000 fit my 2015 Ranger 900 full size single cab without any other modifications (read I don't want to part with more cash) such as lift kits and forward a arms?
There is a decent set available locally for $300 which, if they will work, is a cheap up grade.
 
#5 ·
Alright, so I know I have a slight difference in years from what you're asking but here's what I came up with today. I took my 29" bighorns on factory wheels from my 2014 rzr xp4 1000 I had. I put them on my 2017 Ranger XP 1000.

Here's what I learned:

At no point do they rub during full turns in either direction. Clearances are all good.

I did have to reuse the center caps from the Ranger rear wheels to accommodate for the axle nut.

Running at 25psi, I had a solid 13.5" of ground clearance.

The tires ride good but I'll make my decision after about a week as to whether or not they stay.

The Ranger seems to have no issue pulling the heavier tire.

All in all, it worked out pretty good.

In the pics are some shots of clearances and the difference in center caps for the rear. Also a tire comparison.







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#7 ·
Hey cheers for the efforts.
I already have a front RZR wheel and there is a full set on CL for $300. That would give me (stating the obvious) a full set of 5 wheels. As you said it doesn't look like there will be any rubbing but it is hard to know just how much clearance there will be when the shock compresses as the steering is turned sharply. I guess I could remove a shock and experiment...
I have done some measuring comps on the fronts. The Ranger wheel has a 4" offset, the RZR 5" but the RZR tire is a little wider. The overall difference in front track width appears to be about 1 1/2" less if both RZR wheels were fitted. The Ranger studs don't look long enough to accommodate a spacer so I would be stuck with that. Probably not the end of the world but IMO wider is generally better.
The seller has agreed to loan me a rear wheel tomorrow night so I can check the fit.

More tomorrow.
 
#8 ·
Yes, I should've noted that I only ran it up the road a few times on pavement and checked the full turn radius in each direction. I'm betting there might be some slight rubbing on a hard compress but I don't think it would be too severe.

Best of luck man and let us know how it works out for you.


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#10 ·
With the RZR rears fitted the track is only 1/2" narrower than the stock set up. The set gives me a full 2" more ground clearance. If there are any rubbing issues I plan to fab my own weld in 1-2" lift. I think it is a pretty good up grade for the money especially if I can recoup a few $'s by selling my stock wheels/tires.
Thanks all for the replies.
 
#13 ·
A buddy of mine was cool enough to let have a set of brand new RZR 1000 wheels for free so I jumped on it right away and here is what I had to do to fit mine.

I had to get 2 1" inch spacers for the front and 2 1.5" inch spaces rear to preserve stock width and I had to install a lift as well
. Once I did all that I was very satisfied with the results. I run them at 13 PSI so I don't have a lot of air pressure on them cause I ride on sandy terrain.

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#14 ·
Nice looking rig!!!
How much of a lift and why did you think you need the lift? So far I have zero clearance issues. I have my shocks in mounted in the outer top mount holes and the preload set one notch less than the stiffest setting.

As a side note I put my 800 mile old standard wheels and tires on CL and got $250 for them so very happy with my $50 out of pocket up grade.
 
#17 ·
And I have to admit that I was winging it when I painted the wheels. I used Desert Tan Metallic from Toyota to match the Sanstone Metallic on my Ranger. Came out better than I thought.