35-Inch Sand Tires for the Can-Am Maverick R: Do 15-Inch Beadlocks Fit?
Can you run 35-inch sand tires on 15-inch wheels on a Can-Am Maverick R? Yes, with a wheel built for the six-lug Maverick R. For a dune setup, our starting point is a KMC KS239 Impact beadlock in 15×7 up front and 15×10 at the rear. Two tire choices fit that shopping list: Tensor Sand Series SS or System 3 SS365, both in 35×11-15 front and 35×13-15 rear. The System 3 combination has the closest published match to the exact KMC wheel sizes and offsets.
There’s one question to settle before buying: do you want to keep the factory tire height, the factory wheel diameter, or both? On the 2026 Maverick R X rc, keeping the original 35-inch height and keeping the original 16-inch rim lead to different shopping lists. Here’s how to choose without ordering four tires that won’t mount to the wheels you intend to use.
Start with the size on your Maverick R
Can-Am lists the 2026 Maverick R X rc with 35×10-16 XPS Hammer King tires and 16-inch beadlock wheels. Read the sidewall on your own machine before using that specification. The Maverick R family spans several trims, and a used machine may already have aftermarket wheels. Write down the year, full model name, whether it’s a MAX, and the complete sidewall size. A photo of the wheel markings is especially helpful if the previous owner changed the setup.
In 35×11-15, the first number is nominal tire height, the second is nominal tire width, and the last is the rim diameter the tire mounts on. A 35×11-15 front keeps the nominal height of a 35×10-16 while changing the width and rim diameter. A wheel marked 15×7 is 15 inches in diameter and seven inches wide. That seven-inch dimension describes the wheel, not the tire that goes on it.
If you’re keeping the factory 16-inch wheels, stop at the final number: neither of the 15-inch tire pairs in this guide will mount on them. If you’re building a second set of wheels to swap on for dune trips, you have more flexibility. You can leave the trail tires mounted on the original wheels and choose the dune wheel and tire together. That’s the use case behind the two packages below.
32 or 35-inch sand tires for a Maverick R?
For a stock-power Maverick R getting a second set strictly for the dunes, we’d start with 32s. Picture coming out of a bowl in soft sand. At the same axle torque, a shorter tire gives the drivetrain more leverage to push the machine forward. Using nominal diameters, going from 35 to 32 inches gives about 9% more force at the tread and costs about 1½ inches of ground clearance. Actual mounted diameter, tire pressure and how far the tire sinks into the sand affect what you feel.
If you cross rocky approaches or deep ruts on the way to the dunes, keeping 35s preserves more clearance. For loose sand, consider paddle design alongside diameter. Sandcraft recommends a 32-inch, 16-paddle Slayer for a stock-horsepower Maverick R. That paddle count is specific to the Slayer. It shows why the factory trail tire height alone shouldn’t decide your dune setup. See Sandcraft’s Maverick R paddle guide.
Same wheels, different tires. With the six-lug KMC Impact 15×7 +38 mm front and 15×10 zero-offset rear, you can choose either System 3 SS365 set below. KJ lists the exact 32-inch combination for the Maverick R platform. Confirm clearance for your year and trim before mounting. See the documented 32-inch KMC and SS365 pairing.
| SS365 set | Front tires × 2 | Rear tires × 2 | Four wheels + four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32-inch | 32×11-15 | 32×13-15 | $2,635.62 |
| 35-inch | 35×11-15 | 35×13-15 | $2,826.30 |
At RAD’s November 3, 2026 prices, choosing the 32s saves $190.68 on the full set. Both estimates exclude mounting, hardware, freight and tax. Both require 15-inch rims.
What proves that a 15-inch wheel can fit?
The Maverick R wheel pattern is 6×139.7 mm, also written 6×5.5 inches. Search for either notation, then check the exact part number. A package labeled simply “Can-Am Maverick” can be a four-lug X3 package. Even a six-lug wheel with the right bolt circle can have a different barrel shape, offset or lug-seat design. Those details matter around the Maverick R’s tall knuckle and brake caliper.
There are three useful levels of evidence here. First, Valor shows a Maverick R X rs wearing its V09 beadlocks with 35×10R15 tires. That’s an example of 35s on 15s on a related trim. Second, retailers list the six-lug System 3 SB-8 for the 2026 X rc, including 15×7 front SKU 15S3-8565 and 15×10 rear SKU 15S3-85651. If X rc-specific catalog evidence is your priority, those are the two part numbers we’d look at first.
Third, KJ Motorsports lists the exact KMC Impact wheel pair with 35-inch SS365 tires as a Maverick R package. That establishes a retailer-specified combination for the platform. Its package page doesn’t separately document a clearance test on the X rc. An SB-8 fitment entry doesn’t establish clearance for a KMC casting either. For an X rc, give the installer the KMC part numbers and arrange a bare-wheel clearance check before mounting tires.
The KMC Impact front and rear order
For this setup, choose two satin black KS239MX15706U38 fronts. Each is a 15×7 beadlock with +38 mm offset. Choose two KS239MX15106U00 rears. Each is a 15×10 beadlock with zero offset. Both share the Maverick R’s six-lug pattern. The wider rear gives the 13-inch-wide sand tire the wheel width used in the documented package. Each RAD wheel SKU represents one wheel.
Check the offset as carefully as the diameter. KMC also offers a 15×7 six-lug Impact with a different front offset. The wheel name, finish and bolt pattern can all look right in a shopping cart while the offset is wrong for the package you meant to copy. Match the last part of the front SKU and the +38 mm specification. At the rear, look for the zero-offset 15×10 rather than another pair of fronts.
The KMC KS241 Torx is another six-lug 15×7 option. It makes sense to compare if you prefer its finish or want a different wheel for a tire approved on that width. We verified the 15×7 +38 mm version. We haven’t verified a matching Torx 15×10 rear. If your goal is a coordinated, staggered set for these 35-inch sand tires, the Impact gives you both widths in one design.
Tensor paddles or System 3 SS365?
The two setups below use the same four Impact wheels, so the decision comes down to the tires. Both use a narrower front and wider rear. Both are dedicated sand options. Here’s what changes when you choose one over the other.
| Tire | Best reason to choose it | Four tires |
|---|---|---|
| Tensor SS | Ribbed fronts and rear paddles for a dedicated dune set | $1,400 |
| System 3 SS365 | Same tires and KMC offsets documented together on a Maverick R | $1,524.30 |
Tensor Sand Series SS for a rib-and-paddle setup
If your idea of a dune tire is a ribbed front and a distinct rear paddle, start with Tensor. The front part number is TS351115SSF. The rear is TS351315SSR. Tensor pairs the two in its Sand Series, with a front designed for steering and a paddled rear for drive in loose sand. The rear is a separate product on RAD, so ordering four from the front tire page won’t give you a complete set.
For fitment evidence, a retailer lists these exact Tensor tire sizes on a Maverick R with 15×7 front and 15×10 rear Hostile beadlocks. That supports the tire and wheel width pairing. The Hostile front has a different offset from our KMC front, so use the KMC wheel documentation for the chassis side of the decision. Put another way, the tire listing helps answer “will it mount on this width?” and the wheel listing helps answer “will the wheel fit my machine?”
System 3 SS365 for the closest documented KMC package
The SS365 uses a center rib on the front for steering and a wider, flatter rear with deeper, spaced tread for flotation and forward drive. Order S3-1695 for the 35×11-15 front and S3-1696 for the 35×13-15 rear. Both sizes are options on the same RAD page. Add two fronts, then switch the selector to the rear size and add two more. Double-check that the cart shows two separate tire SKUs.
This is our first choice for a rider who wants to minimize guesswork about the combination. KJ lists the same wheel model, widths, offsets and tire sizes together for the Maverick R. That’s more specific than finding a photo of another machine on 35s. It also gives you a reference if a supplier offers a substitute: compare its SKU, width and offset with the documented package before accepting the change.
What does the complete set cost?
At the RAD prices used for this comparison, the Impact fronts are $317 each and the rears are $334 each. Two of each come to $1,302. Tensor fronts are $325 each and the rears are $375 each, putting the four tires at $1,400. Add the wheels and the Tensor setup totals $2,702. The 35-inch SS365 fronts are $348.90 each and the rears are $413.25 each. Four tires come to $1,524.30, or $2,826.30 with the wheels.
Between the two 35-inch packages, the difference is $124.30 across all four corners. Those are parts estimates for eight pieces, before lug hardware, valve stems, mounting, freight and applicable tax. Check the linked variants for current pricing and availability. An advertised mounted package may include hardware or services that individual listings do not. Compare the itemized totals before deciding that one package costs more than another.
A checklist before mounting the tires
- Confirm the machine. Record the year, trim, seat configuration and current tire size. Mention aftermarket portals, spacers, brake changes or suspension parts when asking for a fitment check. A retailer’s stock-machine application may not answer the same question for a modified car.
- Read all four wheel labels. The two front boxes should match one another, and the two rear boxes should match one another. Verify the six-lug pattern, width and offset on each. It’s much easier to correct a shipment while the wheels are bare.
- Have the installer check clearance. Verify hub seating, correct lug hardware, brake clearance and clearance around the tall knuckle. The wheel should be checked through steering travel. Static clearance in one position doesn’t establish clearance throughout suspension travel or with a mounted tire.
- Match tire sizes and positions. Verify rim-width compatibility, load requirements, directional markings and the vehicle manufacturer’s requirements for front-to-rear rolling circumference. Equal nominal heights on two boxes don’t guarantee identical measured rollout. Use the tire and vehicle makers’ guidance for the combination.
- Get installation details with the parts. Ask what hardware comes with the wheels and what the installer needs to supply. Follow the wheel maker’s beadlock assembly procedure and the tire maker’s pressure guidance for the load. A pressure or torque number from a different wheel is a poor substitute for the specification for yours.
Questions riders ask before ordering
Could I buy just the rear paddles?
You can purchase rear tires separately. For a new four-wheel dune setup, we’d choose the intended front at the same time. The front tire affects how the car steers, and its actual rolling circumference matters when paired with the rear. If you want to reuse a front tire, identify its exact size and model and ask whether the proposed combination meets your vehicle’s requirements. “They’re both 35s” answers only one part of that question.
What if I want 35s but refuse to go smaller than my factory rim?
For an X rc on factory 16s, keep the wheel diameter requirement on the shopping list from the start. A 17-inch wheel opens another route, and Tensor lists 35-inch fronts and rears for a 17-inch rim. Those are different tire SKUs. Verify the six-lug wheel application and the approved front and rear widths before quoting that combination. A 17-inch wheel that fits the hub doesn’t automatically suit a 13-inch-wide rear paddle.
Can I rotate the front and rear pairs?
The combinations here are staggered. The fronts and rears have different wheel widths, offsets and tire roles. Treat each as an axle-specific pair when labeling or storing the set. If you take all four wheels off after a dune trip, mark their positions before putting them away. That small step makes the next swap easier and keeps directional tire markings from becoming a guessing game.
What should I send RAD for a quote?
Send the year and full trim name, whether it’s a two-seater or MAX, a photo of the current tire size, and whether you want to keep the stock rim diameter. Include any brake or suspension changes, your preferred tire and your shipping ZIP code. Ask for an itemized price and current supplier availability for two of each SKU. That lets us check the whole set before you pay and distinguish a parts quote from a mounted, ready-to-install package.
Shop the parts by axle
Use the links below to select each component individually. For the Tensor option, the front and rear have their own pages. For System 3, both axle positions are on the SS365 page. Start with the front selection and confirm the rear selection in your cart. For another wheel design, explore the Maverick R wheel finder. For more background, see RAD’s UTV sand tire buyer’s guide and wheel size and offset guide.
Fitment references
Can-Am’s 2026 X rc specifications document the original tires and wheels. Valor’s Maverick R guide shows the X rs on 15-inch wheels. For the X rc fitment listing, see System 3 SB-8 sizes at Side By Side Stuff.
Compare the retailer’s KMC Impact and SS365 package with its Tensor tire and wheel specifications. For more on rear paddle construction, see Tensor’s Sand Series SS rear tire. Browse RAD’s Maverick R parts collection for more model-specific options.
