2016 YAMAHA WOLVERINE tire size

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Aftermarket parts, accessories, and modifications
While you may find aftermarket products similar in design and quality to genuine Yamaha Acces-
sories, recognize that some aftermarket accessories or modifications are not suitable because
of potential safety hazards to yo u or others. Installing aftermarket products or having other mod-
ifications performed to your Wolv erine that change any of the vehicle’s design or operation char-
acteristics 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 Wolverine were designed to match the performance ca-
pabilities and to provide the best combination of handling, braking, and comfort. Other tires,
rims, sizes, and combinations may not be appropriate. Refer to page 8-48 for tire specifications
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EBU35832Checking and tightening the bead lock Check the bead lock at the intervals specified
in the general maintenance and lubrication
chart and whenever the tires have been re-
placed.Tighten the bead lock bolts to the specified
torque in a crisscross pattern.
EBU32620Tire replacementAlways use the same size and type of tires
recommended in this owner’s manual. The
tires that came with your Yamaha Wolverine
1. Wheel nut
1
1
1. Bead lock
2. BoltTightening torque: Bead lock bolts:17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
1
2
22 2
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were designed to match the performance ca-
pabilities 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
EWB03390Installing improper tires on your Yamaha
Wolverine can affect handling and stabili-
ty. This can cause a loss of control. The tires listed below have been approved by
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America for this model.
EBU33090Wheel installation1. Install the wheel and the nuts.
2. Lower the vehicle so that the wheel is on the ground.
3. Tighten the wheel nuts in a crisscross pattern to the specified torque.
WARNING
EWB03400Do not reverse the rims on your Yamaha
Wolverine to widen the track width. Install-
ing wheels improperly increases the risk of
wheel failure and accidents. Front tire:Size:26 x 8-12NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU09
Rear tire: Size:26 x 10-12NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU10
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Secondary reduction ratio:43/21 × 17/12 × 33/9 (10.636)
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:
30/22 (1.364)Chassis:Frame type:Steel tube frame
Caster angle:
3.7 °
Trail: 19.0 mm (0.75 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size: 26 x 8-12NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU09Rear tire:Type:Tubeless
Size: 26 x 10-12NHS Manufacturer/model:
MAXXIS/MU10
Loading:Maximum loading limit:
327.0 kg (721 lb)
(Total weight of operator, passengers, cargo, accessories,
and tongue)Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):Recommended:
Vehicle load: 0 - maximum
Front:
75.0 kPa (0.750 kgf/cm², 11 psi)
Rear: 75.0 kPa (0.750 kgf/cm², 11 psi)
Minimum: Vehicle load: 0 - maximum
Front: 70.0 kPa (0.700 kgf/cm², 10 psi)
Rear:
70.0 kPa (0.700 kgf/cm², 10 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size:
12 x 6.0ATRear wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
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