2012 YAMAHA RHINO 700 tire size

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Aftermarket parts, accessories, and modifica-
tions
While you may find aftermarket products similar in
design and quality to genuine Yamaha Accesso-
ries, recognize that some aftermarket accessories
or modifications are not suitable because of poten-
tial safety hazards to you or others. Installing after-
market products or having other modifications
performed to your Rhino that change any of the
vehicle’s design or operation characteristics can
put you and others at greater risk of serious injury
or death. You are responsible for injuries related to
changes in the vehicle.
Aftermarket tires and rims
The tires and rims that came with your Rhino were
designed to match the performance capabilities
and to provide the best combination of handling,
braking, and comfort. Other tires, rims, sizes, and
combinations may not be appropriate. Refer to
pages 8-113–8-117 for tire specifications and
more information on replacing your tires.
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Tire replacement
Always use the same size and type of tires recom-
mended in this owner’s manual. The tires that
came with your Rhino were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to provide the best
combination of handling, braking, and comfort. It is
best to replace all four tires at the same time. If that
is not possible, you must replace the tires in pairs
(front or rear) with tires of the same size and type
as the originals. Never replace just one tire.
WARNING
Installing improper tires on your Rhino can af-
fect handling and stability. This can cause a
loss of control.The tires listed below have been approved by
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of
America for this model.
Manufacturer Size Type
Front MAXXIS 25 × 8-12NHS M951Y
Rear MAXXIS 25 × 10-12NHS M952Y
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Transmission:Primary reduction system:
V-belt
Secondary reduction system:
Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
41/21 × 17/12 × 33/9 (10.142)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation:
Right hand operation
Reverse gear:
23/14 × 28/23 (2.000)
Low range:
31/16 (1.938)
High range:
31/21 (1.476)Chassis:Frame type:
Steel tube frame
Caster angle:
5.0 °
Trail:
26.0 mm (1.02 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
25 × 8-12NHS
Manufacturer/model:
MAXXIS/M951Y
Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
25 × 10-12NHS
Manufacturer/model:
MAXXIS/M952YLoading:Maximum loading limit:
YXR700FAB 367.0 kg (809 lb)
YXR7FSPB 359.0 kg (791 lb)
YXR7FB 367.0 kg (809 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo, accessories, and
tongue)Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):Recommended:
Front:
70.0 kPa (0.700 kgf/cm², 10 psi)
Rear:
98.0 kPa (0.980 kgf/cm², 14 psi)
Minimum:
Front:
63.0 kPa (0.630 kgf/cm², 9 psi)
Rear:
91.0 kPa (0.910 kgf/cm², 13 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:
YXR700FAB Panel wheel
YXR7FSPB Cast wheel
YXR7FB Panel wheel
Rim size:
12 × 6.0AT
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