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forgiven
07-31-2006, 09:05 AM
I am going to replace the stock tires on my wifes 300EX. She does jump and is getting better at riding all the time.

The stock tires are 22 X 11 X 9

Should I get the same size or get the 20 X 11 X 9's

I think the latter but I am sure I will have to mess with the gearing though.

Thoughts?

Will one set handle better than another?
bwamos
07-31-2006, 09:15 AM
Unless you have problems with getting humg up on ruts.. I'd go with the 20's.

Less rotational mass, and less sidewall flex.

You'll have to make a gearing adjustment. Adding a tooth to the front will just about compensate.
forgiven
08-02-2006, 08:13 AM
How will those 20's in the rear work with the 22's in the front? Will it make it more wheelie prone? Thanks
Caseys 300ex
08-02-2006, 09:03 AM
I run 22's on the front and 20's on the back and i dont do wheelies and easier than stock tires. I like the 20s alot better becuz there smaller and there lighter.
forgiven
08-02-2006, 09:24 AM
That is what I was hoping for but I would rather have heard it from someone who has done it...thanks

Did you change gearing at all?
Trevor
08-02-2006, 09:45 AM
I'm running 20' klaws on my 300 ex with 13/36 gearing and it is perfect. I have 22's up front too
forgiven
08-02-2006, 09:49 AM
Thank you guys very much. Time to visit ROCKYMOUNTAINATV.com
shftmx300ex
08-04-2006, 10:00 AM
Originally posted by forgiven
How will those 20's in the rear work with the 22's in the front? Will it make it more wheelie prone? Thanks
no it wont, i run ITP XCR 20s in the back there great, and i ride rough trails on occasion and i never get hung up. go with the 20s
Iamgone
08-09-2006, 11:11 AM
Also try Donelson Cycles online. The tires come from Rocky but are sometimes cheaper with less for shipping.
forgiven
08-09-2006, 11:14 PM
Put the new RAZR's on and I like them. I don't even think I need to mess with the gearing...they are just fine.
rooster300ex
08-10-2006, 10:13 AM
Originally posted by forgiven
Put the new RAZR's on and I like them. I don't even think I need to mess with the gearing...they are just fine.

The only reasons to put the 14tooth sprocket on is if you want the top speed to be close to what it use to be with 22's. And if you hit the rev limiter with 20's to much.
ssduane
08-10-2006, 12:54 PM
I put some 20's on mine also and ended up having to shift a lot, I also picked up a 14t sprocket but have yet to put it on and try it.
forgiven
08-10-2006, 03:09 PM
If I put the 14T on I have to do something to the case saver...correct?