best tires for mx

[trost66]

I was wondering what is the best size tires to use for mx. Right now i am running 18x10x8 mxr. Is that to small of a tire and what size is best for the front.

[hollywood43]

IMO that's a perfect size for the rear tire. For the front the favorite seems to be 20x6x10.

[Silverfox@C&DRacing]

yep 18" on the rear and 20" on the front for mx

[chadmel]

What would the attributes and drawbacks be on a 19x6-10 front tire compared to a 20x6-10. Also, the positives and negatives on the 18x10-8 and 18x10-9 rear tires. Thanks in advance.

[250rmike]

with the rear a 9" rear rim will have less sidewall flex but it will be a rougher ride as well as the fact that if you ride with low tires pressure there is more chance of bending a rim. with the front im not sure why the 20" is better other than for smoothness b/c of the sidewall size

[hollywood43]

Most riders find the 19 fronts just too small. I personally like the 20" Holeshot MX fronts. Nice and light with good traction. Just too light duty for trail riding and they wear pretty quick.

[redroost85]

Yep, I run the 20" Holeshots up front and 18" Tamers in the rear. That is my favorite setup....oh yeah...especially when it dries off. Man, them rubbers really hook up!:devil:

[sleestack68]

The 19's up front look cool but they get really squirrly at high speed.