Broken Axles

jakusg09 · 2010-02-12 11:57:53

I had a question about broken axles. I have heard that the lift kit is usually not what causes a broken axle, it is actually adding bigger tires in most cases. Does anyone know the details of why adding bigger tires is so harmful to the axles? I am looking to add 28's, but I am somewhat worried about what could happen if i do.

Titan · 2010-02-12 16:05:33

Big tires add more torque to your drivetrain, everything thing like axles, trans, and clutches have to work harder.
Big tires will stress the entire machine and when it comes right down to it something has to give.

Are you looking to get more ground clearance or more traction?

Badley · 2010-02-12 18:17:33

I am running Maxis Bighorn 26x9x12 front and 26x12x12 rear - they are great tires but the diameter (new) is more like a 27" - they rob power. With the added traction and extra spinning weight it does put more stress on the drive train. I get such good traction 12" rears that is is hard to make hard turns on concrete driveway (locked rear) - I can tell it is puting a lot of torque on the axles. I will be replacing my tires with Bighorn 2 in 25x10x12 and the way around - lighter weight and smaller diameter - should give me power back and reduce axle stress.

Titan · 2010-02-12 21:28:12

Im still running my stock tires, not even 1/2 gone yet (all my riding is in my field and woods) but I like the look of the Interco swamp lite.

elmerkit · 2010-03-25 18:03:14

Larger wheel will surely give more stress to the axle better to upgrade it together with the wheel.

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