Tire Tread Size?

[o's srx]

Hey guys, just picked up my first atv and had a quick question about different tread depths.
The bike is a 1996 AC Bearcat 454 which is full time 4x4. The fronts on it now are brand new and have 22/32" tread but I need new rears. I picked up a full set of new Cat OEM takeoffs, that have the same tread pattern but they have a 1/2" tread.
My question is would I wreck anything have the larger tread on the front? Both are the stock 25" tires.
I bought the bike as a back up incase my snowblower craps out so I can at least plow the driveway if needed, move my utility trailers around the yard. I didn't want an automatic transmission and wanted the manual shift so i don't burn up any belts towing stuff. Thats why I went with this bike and the price was right!
I can count on one hand how many times I'll be out on trails with it as there are none around I can access.
Thanks!

 

[MrSled]

Hey guys, just picked up my first atv and had a quick question about different tread depths.
The bike is a 1996 AC Bearcat 454 which is full time 4x4. The fronts on it now are brand new and have 22/32" tread but I need new rears. I picked up a full set of new Cat OEM takeoffs, that have the same tread pattern but they have a 1/2" tread.
My question is would I wreck anything have the larger tread on the front? Both are the stock 25" tires.
I bought the bike as a back up incase my snowblower craps out so I can at least plow the driveway if needed, move my utility trailers around the yard. I didn't want an automatic transmission and wanted the manual shift so i don't burn up any belts towing stuff. Thats why I went with this bike and the price was right!
I can count on one hand how many times I'll be out on trails with it as there are none around I can access.
Thanks!

That will not be an issue. It will just bite a little more when you corner.

 

[maim]

it should be fine if you run lower pressure in the fronts than reccomended. it helps make the tires the same diameter and will save the 4x4 system.