Stop Buying 15% Gear Reductions for you UTV's

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[@mrmilkbone1]

I went from a 27 to a 31 tire on the Pioneer. We ride dirt roads 85% of the time. 15% gave me back stock gearing and doesn't eat up gas like a 30% would. There are reasons for a 15, which I think you stated in certain cases. When we do hit the extreme trails, low range usually gives me all the reduction I need. Anyways happy riding!

[@Hunterworks]

Depends on which vehicle and how you ride most times but I agree

[@chrisE815]

Pioneer 500?

[@Hunterworks]

@@chrisE815 can’t say. Not many people putting big tires on those.

[@chrisE815]

@@Hunterworks thanks for the response but I was asking Mike what machine he had. Portals are a great addition to the P500/520 with 30" tires. Great machine for mud

[@MudBeaner]

I'm getting a 2021 Turbo and want to run 35s, according to SuperATV 4" portals with 15% reduction I won't loose any top end.

[@randy-x9f]

You have to consider the extra stress 35's place on drivetrain, the easier the trans has to work turning bigger tires will make everything last longer....if all you do is ride on level ground you may be ok, but if you really use it you should go 30%.....calculations on gear ratio's do not always fit real world situations, trans, diff;s and axles will last longer with 30%

[@MudBeaner]

@user-iw5ce9px3f the single idler didn't work out to well, the duals are holding up good though

[@jud-asinsmith-stansell2022]

He speaks the truth.. Not everyone can figure this out themselves..

[@PedroRodriguez-ll2wi]

2023 rzr xp 1000 2 seater thinking of portals i upgraded to 33" inch tires and 18" rim would 30% be better then 15% we mud most of the time but we ride to the trails so we still use high speed just to get there.

[@Hunterworks]

I think i would do a tranny reduction, you need more in low than high, so really neither portal option would be good on this and I am no fan of using portals for anything high speed, just too small of a gear box and amount of oil to keep cool on extended runs.

[@scottshow11]

Some pretty good info you got there I got a 2021 yxz 1000 and I do mostly mountain riding and tight trails and hardly see over 30 on the trails and it tops out at 98 obviously don’t need to be going that fast in the woods. I have clearance issues and stock it comes with 29s I’m wanting to go to 32s should I be getting the 30% reduction ?

[@Hunterworks]

Portals in my opinion are for someone who rarely uses high range or drives fast for any distance. Not much oil in those gear boxes so it heats up bad for that.

[@phillipingram9466]

I’m glad I found this video! I just blew transmission on my 2020 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 NS crew. I run camso tracks in the winter time and dirt roads in the summer. I’m about to purchase a new transmission from REV6 and it has optional 12%, 24% or 26% gear reduction. Which would be the best option to go with while still maintaining power in high gear also do you have recommendations on transmission?

[@Hunterworks]

Tire size? We are no fan of a overall reduction in a transmission.

[@phillipingram9466]

30” tires.

[@Hunterworks]

@@phillipingram9466 Why do any reduction? if any I would say 12%

[@phillipingram9466]

The only reason for the gear reduction would be so that I could run my camso tracks in high gear

[@Hunterworks]

@@phillipingram9466 They geared themselves

[@outdoorbluecollarlife]

I have a 18 wildcat xx. It came with 30s . I have 33s on it now. I have also clutched it correctly for how it's setup .I live in TN .ride east tn. Mostly trail riding and rock climbing type stuff. What do you think about the 4 inch portals with 15% reduction on it ? Not really looking at them for the gear reduction but more for the stability and height and keeping same suspension geometry

[@Hunterworks]

For that reason it just might work

[@CasperRc81]

I’m doing 38% in the trans 19’ turbo xp4. I always rock crawl my preferred method of wheeling. I’m going to a 32” want the option there to step higher if need be.

[@tazzthedoodle7861]

You don't recommend portals for 40-50 mph grid road cruising? I have a 2015 rzr 1000 that I'd like to put 33 or 35 inch truck tires on it for the looks.

[@Hunterworks]

I don't more of a slow person item in my opinion

[@MistaDobalina77]

Great video, I have a 2013 teryx4 with 6"big lift and 30" outback max's. Stock tires are 26". This model only has a 750 in it. I'm into mudding and trail riding. Do you think 15% would be enough or would 30% be preferable?

[@Hunterworks]

Probably 15% be ok on it but if you go bigger tires, get 30%

[@MistaDobalina77]

@@Hunterworks thanks for the reply

[@chriso4274]

I have a 2021 polaris rzr highlifter edition. Stock tires are 29.5. I'm going to 42 in tires with 8in portals. My choices are 45 50 60 or 70 percent reduction which is best. Thanks

[@Hunterworks]

Mathematically it is 45% but that is a big tire with a lot of force on it for several things

[@usmcmma]

What a great video. I just bought a 2019 Ranger Crew XP 1000 High Lifter with 45% 6" HL portals. Running 35's. I hunt a muddy area. Should I go with 60% Portals? It would give me an excuse to go with 40" tires when these wear out?

[@Hunterworks]

I have 30% on 34 and mine is enough, 45 might be enough for 40" but that is just a lot of strain on a lot of parts

[@JohnDmohawk]

Great info. I just bought a 22 defender pro hd10 new. I wanna get some more ground clearance cause of the long wheel base and thinking 4” portals with a set of maybe 32” tires at most. I don’t do much long runs just doing some stuff around the cabin. You think the portals would be good for me? Don’t really want to mess with it to much for reliability issues lol. Thanks

[@Hunterworks]

What size tires came on it?

[@JohnDmohawk]

@@Hunterworks cam? lol

[@Hunterworks]

@@JohnDmohawk edited read again

[@JohnDmohawk]

28/9/14 28/11/14

[@JohnDmohawk]

I have 30/10/14 all 4 on it now

[@michaelbarclay7205]

Went from stock 29’s to 10 ply 32’s on my ranger crew northstar. Mostly road and trail riding with some mud. Skip 15% and go 30%?

[@Hunterworks]

Hmmm. Rare time I say neither or 15. 30 too much for small increase in tires

[@theu79]

I'm running a mostly stock KRX 1000 and I just put 34in terminator's on it would 30% 4in portals be the suggested reduction

[@Hunterworks]

I would but unfortunately I do not know anything about a KRX at this point

[@paulrose485]

2021canam mavrick rr tubo, 6 inch potals on 37's, what gear reduction?

[@kalebking1012]

i think you can get 60% which is what i would go eith

[@ss454gm]

Got a 15 ranger 900xp reg cab. Just put 32x10x14s on it along with a ecu tune and big tire spring. Runs good still can hit 60 at 7200 rpm. But thinking about getting 4 inch portals for more clearance but I’m mostly running roads and light trails and still unsure what percentage to get if I do order portals. What you think

[@Hunterworks]

I would 30% but I am not a fan of portals if you doing a lot of high speed riding, gear boxes just do not have enough oil in them for long periods of high speed riding in my opinion. I have them on my own ranger but rarely goes over a mile on pavement at higher speeds

[@ss454gm]

Yea I’m not to familiar with portals. But I do ride on roads a lot more than trails. Just looking to get more clearance without putting axles in a big bind

[@Hunterworks]

@@ss454gm why such large tires then?

[@ss454gm]

More for looks than anything. It had small 26s on 12 inch rim when I bought it. I street legal it and wanted a good tire so got the terrabites and 2 inch forward arms. But I do like to ride trails in the late fall and winter when not running roads down at the lake house.

[@Hunterworks]

@@ss454gm if you do the portals, are you taking the lift kit off?

[@paulledea9744]

I've got a 21 polaris ranger 1000 non xp with stock 14" wheels on 30" tires. Buddy of mine is selling a set of 15% portals for cheap would it be worth putting them on? Even if it's just for ground clearance?

[@Hunterworks]

Yeah 30% would be overkill on this vehicle, mostly I talking about the faster vehicles that are geared higher and people putting much larger tires on

[@ceciltuley8843]

Do you have any videos that will help me remove the transmission from my 2016 Polaris RZR Trail 900 EPS 50" UTV? is has a frame bar besdide the transmission that I don't see in any existing videos I have found. Or, Do you have a repair manual that is specific for that model that includes that information? Trans part # 1333462, SN 3256. Thanks

[@Hunterworks]

Unfortunately not, we only do clutching. You can get a service manual online from tradebit.com

[@clinthackett6536]

2017 polaris 1000s 5" lift with 35s- slower riding, some mud, and hill climbing. What would you reccomend ?

[@mikerotch51]

Gear reduction seriously

[@ONxONExWHEEL]

What if I have a RZR trail I went from 26s to 28s? 15% should be all I need correct?

[@Hunterworks]

That would be a waste, no need in changing gearing for 2" of tire UNLESS you want to be a rock crawler and the RZR was too high geared in low and then 15% would not be enough

[@ONxONExWHEEL]

@@HunterworksWhat would be the best way to get clearance for the rub on my floor panel during right turns?

[@Hunterworks]

@@ONxONExWHEEL I think they make forward A arms for that

[@NCMATT]

Hey if I'm want low Rpm's on road with my highlifter 900xp and want to run 50 what can I do. I think now at 50 onroad it's like 6500rpm's at 30% throttle

[@Hunterworks]

There is no good answer. My opinion that is low rpm

[@Mikeyhoncho1]

going from 32s to 35s. Trail, and seasonal road rider. Why wouldn't I want 15%? Not looking to loose 10mph on the top end.

[@Hunterworks]

What vehicle comes with 32?

[@Mikeyhoncho1]

@@Hunterworks turbo r, pro r, mav r. I dunno probably several more

[@Mikeyhoncho1]

@@Hunterworks lots of people go from 30s-32s as well

[@Hunterworks]

@@Mikeyhoncho1 You are talking about something in general not an actual application but the jest of it would be, portals are for slow people, bad choice for fast. So someone in one of those vehicles that wanted to change gearing would do it in the transmission not portals.

[@Hunterworks]

@@Mikeyhoncho1 true same answer as before, change tranny gears for this too, not portals for slow people.

[@mredgar4569]

What's your opinion on running 15% on 2014 maverick max 1000r with 32 in. tire for trail riding and a mud puddle or two?

[@Hunterworks]

All depends on how low is on the Mav and I would not know that one

[@mredgar4569]

Thanks either way

[@mahdey]

I got a 4" dual idler 30% for my xmr x3. Going to heavy ass 34 inch tires and I'm in the mud. 15 is a joke. I have torque to spin to high center or getting out of whatever I get into.

[@Hunterworks]

I agree, there have been a very few cases since this video was made 15% made sense but very few

[@jmpnbean1992]

I have a 2020 canam x3 turbo rr RC with 32" tires that I just want some more height or clearance, do you recommend the 15% or 30% reduction?

[@Hunterworks]

gear wise 15% probably fine but are you a slower rider and not much high speed? I personally think portals are great for slower (cooler) riding versus high speed and that small amount of oil in there, gets too hot in my opinion

[@WileyEWilly]

Thanks for the informative video Todd.

[@Hunterworks]

You’re welcome

[@tylerpilkinton8677]

I’m looking at adding 4” portals and a suspension lift on a 2019 maverick sport 1000r and going from 27s to 37s which is like 36% increase in tire size so I would go with 30% portals, my question is how much top speed loss am I looking at loosing? Will be doing a lot of mud and sand riding.

[@Hunterworks]

No idea but that is not enough gearing for 37 more like 34-35 so you will lose it due to power not gearing

[@JEvans575]

Thanks for the informative video 👍👍

[@Fljeff7]

It's more important to have good low end torque available than top speed

[@Hunterworks]

Typical portal guys do not run top speed much, not enough oil to keep these gear boxes cool

[@glenngustafson963]

Only thing I'd buy is 15% I run 35s and would like to go up 10% to 37s when they come to the market, and still maintain 100mph top end

[@Hunterworks]

Good luck

[@hampuslytz5393]

10%? Then why run any reduction at all?

[@glenngustafson963]

@@hampuslytz5393 you bolt a intake on for 1%?

[@glenngustafson963]

@@hampuslytz5393 and 10% is an increase in tire diameter over the 35s I run now

[@hampuslytz5393]

@@glenngustafson963 Oh I most definitely would not for 1%

[@fatmonkey00]

I had 45% and on 42s it still seemed geared higher than stock.

[@jacksonhenderson6405]

Do you think I would need a gear reduction on my Honda rancher 420, going from 26s to 28s

[@Hunterworks]

I think you will be fine without anything with those

[@tmanac5902]

So I already have 15% and 30" on a polaris general? My clutches just went out at 2400 miles. Do you recommend a clutch kit?

[@Hunterworks]

Jaden Templeton they not bad on a general with that tire size. Email me Monday about this [e-mail]

[@bobpezely590]

Does anyone make a straight planetary gearbox without the lift option just for the gear reduction benefits?

[@Hunterworks]

Do not think that would be possible, if so the box would have to be twice as thick to support shafts and bearings etc. But the answer is no sir, sorry.

[@bobpezely590]

@@Hunterworks thank for the quick response! Not the answer I wanted to hear but straight up 👍

[@beaugodwin7306]

My thoughts have always been 15% reduction aint worth 2k if your spending tht much might as well get 30% gr minimum 15% is useless, IN MY OPINION, for any application

[@Hunterworks]

I suppose a High lifter model with a really low low range that wanted to run 32" tires and wanted some lift could benefit from them since low is already really low and 15% would work with 32" in high. That would be one of the few applications

[@wonton3197]

@@Hunterworks what if I wanted to run 35” or 37” would the 15% still be enough? Same highlifter edition rzr

[@Hunterworks]

@@wonton3197 no not even close

[@jesusalonsorsx]

Hello hunter thank you for your video. I have a ranger 1000 XP 2018 with a broken tranny now . Looking to rebuild it with upgraded rhyno 2.0 right now because that is the 1st part I broke a think and then the case on the driver side in the tranny got a Small hole. I'm assuming the worst inside ones. In the rebuild it would like to use on the reverse change to a bigger size and I'm not sure on the gear reduction that I should use. What would you advice for trails

[@Hunterworks]

That would be a question for Brent at Biohazard UTV, google them and give him a call.

[@jesusalonsorsx]

@@Hunterworks thank you sir

[@PedroLopez-hl1no]

I'd have 14inch tried on my rzr 800s due have to put reductions on my rzr

[@PedroLopez-hl1no]

2010

[@hunterworksoutdoors]

@@PedroLopez-hl1no rim size does not matter, tire size does

[@leepolk5929]

Great video

[@Hunterworks]

THanks

[@NelsonCreekCustoms]

15% is a great size honestly

[@Hunterworks]

Great size for what application? I should have said, I was more so talking about polaris RZR's than anything else.

[@NelsonCreekCustoms]

@@Hunterworks sure isn’t the best bang for the buck gear reduction but 15% is considerably more torque without seriously slowing the unit down cause realistically even if you went with say 35% bigger tire and 35% gear reduction even though it’s equal difference your not gonna maintain same factory speed and that’s my 2 cents but I’ve not got into the rzr side of gear reductions so lack of first hand experience may be different and on these Honda fourwheelers going with a overkill gear reduction makes the bike literally suck ass to ride constantly shifting and the smaller 30-15 are MUCH MUCH more fun without making it gawd awful slow

[@Hunterworks]

@@NelsonCreekCustoms We do not recommend portals fore anyone but slow riders, too much heat in those small gear boxes with small amount of oil so that reduction does not matter. I have 30% on a ranger still runs 60 and runs out of power not rev limiter. Faster riders who need gear reduction should do it in the tranny.

[@MonsterZ123]

Running dual idlers 45% portals on a 2021 x3 xmr turbo RR on 42s

[@bo3iii]

How much top speed did you lose? I have the same machine and was wanting to go with 15% with 36's to keep stock speeds. I'm either on a dirt road or a mud pit, so low seems to be low enough gearing for the mud, but i want to still be able to go 70's heading back home.

[@TheAmerican1963]

speed limiter on Rzr's is 30 mph unless you flash the ecm........most stage one is 40 mph.....stage 2, 50 mph.........

[@Hunterworks]

Depends on the RZR my 18 XP 1000 is 45 in low, stocvk ecu

[@TheAmerican1963]

@@Hunterworks Hmmmmm.....my '18 Turbo was 30......now at stage 2 flash, it is 50......runs out pretty darn quick, I'll tell ya !!!! ......LOL :-)

[@Hunterworks]

Kurt Ingalls Like I said it depends on which you have

[@lesterbowers5387]

I bought 15% before i saw your video. I am running 33" (Motohavoks) tires on 20" wheels. This I believe puts me back around stock. I also am running Cobra heavy duty axles. I also have a set of 30" tires on16" wheels. And using a Hunterworks belt. Your thoughts/input please.

[@Hunterworks]

What is the vehicle?

[@lesterbowers5387]

@@Hunterworks a 2019 General 4. It has the ECM flashed by Gillomen Innovation. And their clutch kit.

[@lesterbowers5387]

I use the 33's in mud and the 30's for trail riding.

[@Hunterworks]

@@lesterbowers5387 for 30's it should be fine but 33 in high is off

[@lesterbowers5387]

@@Hunterworks thank you

[@timothysimpson6074]

14 wildcat x with 6" lift and 35s sludgehammers thinking about 4" portals what % should I get? I really like the vids

[@Hunterworks]

I do not know anything about a Wildcat but I would say 30% for sure

[@Itspronouncednuclear]

So a few weeks ago in Moab I climbed a real steep/slow rock crawling hill in my 2019 Rzr4T. Made it but when I reached the top I could smell the belt. So with all the experience you have and those who you talk with what ratio would you suggest for the gear reduction for the transmission? I don't want to use portals.

[@Hunterworks]

Tim Loomis not my area just know you need it contact Bio Hazard Utv for gearing

[@Tucson20]

Knowledge bomb !

[@rayoslin9365]

He keeps talking about general info, man tell us what tires work with what portals .

[@Hunterworks]

That’s a very broad question. The answer would depend on what vehicle what kind of riding what percentage portals what gearing in tranny. Video is a general info video.

[@Lopez_67]

I'm guessing you are the guy that never goes over 35mph. I'm going with 15%

[@Hunterworks]

Portals don’t last long running a lot of high speed. What’s you vehicle tire size and activity?

[@Lopez_67]

@Hunterworks Inc. RMAX2 on 35" tires. A little of everything. Desert, mountain trails, crawling in moab/sand hollow. If anyone made long travel for the RMAX, I would definitely go that route instead.

[@Hunterworks]

@@Lopez_67 RMAX might be different, this video is more about polaris than anything since that is what have to deal with 95% of the time. I have never even seen a RMAX before

[@Lopez_67]

@@Hunterworks they are pretty rare. I actually have a Hunterworks exhaust tip on mine.

[@Hunterworks]

@@Lopez_67 They are where we live, closest dealer 100 miles