Recent content by SpikeT369

Most forums say 30" tires are ok with no lift... they will give you about 3" on the back from the 27" factory... even though the fronts are 27" they are rounded and don't really reach 27".  When I put 28" Carnivores on my machine I measured a little over an inch clearance up in the back and...

I went with 28" Maxxis Carnivores on my 2019 XT HD8 mostly for the weight, they are very close to the factory Bighorn 2.0's weight.  I looked at 30" but was afraid of the rub (I've seen a lot of posts that they fit fine and some posts that they rub) so in lieu of the 30" I squared up with the...

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After a trip to Hatfield McCoy in WV I wanted to make my machine a little more capable… Machine was made street legal with turn signals, horn, rear and side mirrors, wiper and horn.  After trail riding I added; MSA M12 Wheels 14” 28x10x14 Maxxis Carnivores  1.5” Wheel Spacers on the rear...

I own a 2019 Defender XT HD8 with some improvements that I’ll post in Builds.  Primary use is hunting with secondary use as a fun street legal buggy.  Recently took it to Hatfield McCoy in WV and needed a little upgrading.  Living in Ohio.